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

  • Paint protection film

    If you are considering a new bike then you have almost certainly been offered paint protection film from Invisiframe or Ridewrap. If not then its definitely something I’d recommend, it serves 2 main purposes, firstly a barrier against minor surface damage like scuffs, scrapes and trail debris. The second benefit comes when removing and replacing…

  • Wheels wheels wheels

    It has been a busy summer and moving into the Autumn season I’ve been getting stuck into lots of wheel building and servicing. Whether you want a new wheel, to rebuild an existing wheel into a new hub or rim, or simply need a service to keep your wheels running their best, let me know.…

  • New workshop location…

    After working for a year with the great team at Witherslack cycle barn it is time to move out and into a new space. I am now located at Halecat house in Witherslack in a semi-temporary space while I build a bespoke workshop at Moss Howe farm in witherslack. My new address is as follows:…

  • Exciting custom paint project

    Recently I was contacted by a customer, commissioning me to repaint his daughters Helmet. She is a young, fast, aspiring BMX racer getting set to represent team GB at the world championships later this year. As part of the run up to the champs they have been getting all her gear customised, allowing her to…

  • 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…