Fine Tune Cycles

Hello, my name is Sam and I am a bicycle mechanic with almost 20 years experience based in the Lake District, UK. I specialise in bespoke wheel building, paint protection film and vinyl installations, custom built complete bicycles and high end service work. If you have a vision for your perfect wheels or bike get in touch!

For service or related questions, contact Sam on info@finetunecycles.co.uk

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Some of the services Fine Tune Cycles offer

Wheel building

Building wheels is a passion on mine and after many years of experience is an area that I have come to specialise in. The correct selection of hubs, spokes, nipples and rims can make a wheel with the perfect balance of strength, weight and durability. Get in touch to discuss your requirements and we can build anything to your specific specifications.

Vinyl wrapping

Sam is well known in the cycle industry for his attention to detail and nothing shows this ability off more than full vinyl wrapped frames. Vinyl wrapping is an alternative to custom paint with the ability to change the finish of any bike, without affecting the manufacturers warranty and significantly cheaper. Sam can offer this on new frames, as well as a refresh for an existing bike. Email or call with any questions and for a quote!

Paint protection film

Paint protection film is a brilliant way to protect your bicycle from everyday wear and tear, scuffs and minor damage. It is a near invisible barrier that keeps your original paint looking fresh for years. Bicycles are expensive and are subject to a lot of punishment from the elements, crashing and it is a very good investment to protect them from the start. With kits including fitting ranging from £100 to £175 available for almost any bike from from road and triathlon to MTB and e-bikes. Enquire for further details

  • Custom painting

    As soon as I started my business I knew I wanted to offer more than just simple bicycle repair services. I have spent many years honing my craft and love restoring a bike from tired to as good as the day it was bought. The satisfaction of bringing someone’s vision to life had still eluded…

  • wheels wheels wheels

    One of my main passions within bicycle service is the art of wheelbuilding. It is a process I have enjoyed for many years, constantly learning and improving my techniques to achieve the best possible results for my customer. There are many factors that go into the final outcome and through trial and testing I can…

  • Restoration projects

    I have recently had the pleasure of working on a few bikes that required a real keen eye for detail and have subsequently bought their owners a great deal of joy! Restoring a bike is definitely something that I enjoy doing, taking a bike in well used condition and refurbishing it into ‘as new’ condition…

  • Making a dream a reality

    In late November I was contacted by a local family, they were looking to get a bike ready for their daughter as a Christmas present. They had purchased a well loved islabikes 14 and enquired about the possibility of customising it to turn it into her dream bike. I was given a few requests: pink,…

  • Race support

    This year I have been really proud to support a local up and coming racer named Seth. After working alongside him a few years ago I knew he had a great attitude towards racing and he has always been incredibly humble about his significant talent for riding a bicycle fast downhill! This year I have…