Bike Repair, Maintenance & Custom Builds in London

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An unfinished mountain bike frame with a paint splattered black and gold pattern is mounted on a repair stand inside a transparent plastic tent. There are tools, a filter, and a person's orange-clad foot visible in the background.
A bicycle frame with a blue and black speckled paint job is placed on a cluttered workbench in a workshop. The workbench has various tools, spray paint cans, and bike parts scattered around.
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Unpainted bike frame hanging under a plastic cover with a black and blue pattern.
A black bicycle frame with white paint splatter pattern, mounted on a white stool. The background shows a plastic sheeting with a construction or painting environment.
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Our Bike Builds & Paint Projects

Welcome to the Forbidden Cycles Gallery—a showcase of the bikes we’ve proudly built, customised, and restored for riders nationally and internationally.

From precision-built wheelsets to hand-finished paint jobs, every detail in our gallery showcases the care, craft, and passion we put into each project.

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Custom Bike Builds: Complete start-to-finish builds with hand-picked components

Wheel Builds: Bespoke wheelsets built for strength, performance, and style

Paint & Restorations: One-of-a-kind paintwork, from vintage revivals to modern designs

E-Bike Servicing & Repairs: Before-and-after shots of specialist e-bike work

📍 Made in Wandsworth. Ridden Everywhere.

What You’ll Find

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Get Inspired

Thinking about your own custom bike or paint job? Take a look through the gallery for inspiration, and when you’re ready, get in touch to start your own project.

Your ride should be as original as you are. Let’s make that happen.


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