Established in 2008 and owned by a life-long cyclist, Performance Cycles has learnt a thing or two about bikes over the years!! Before starting Performance Cycles, we were always frustrated by our local bikes shops only trying to sell us a bike they had on the shelf – and not truly listening to what we wanted, so we knew we wanted to be different!!
We try and do things a little differently – in all cases our customer is put first (it’s been said a thousand times before, but it really is a case of the customer is king), and your needs will always be carefully considered. We’ll never sell you “what we’ve got” we’d rather listen to what you need and advise you accordingly, and if that means building a bike specifically for you – or going out and finding new a supplier just to get that one part that you need, then that is undoubtedly the best way to do it. At least that way you know you’ll get the right size frame, the best level of kit for your money and the correct range of gears for the type of riding you’re planning on doing!! Why have a bike with high ‘race’ gearing, when actually you’ll be tackling the climbs of the Alp’s in your latest Sportive challenge.
For us, it really is about the bike – or at least riding the bike!! And that’s why we treat everyone the same, whether you’re a seasoned rider or a complete newcomer to the sport – you’ll always be made to feel welcome, and the kettle will be on!!
Performance Cycles in owned and run by Andy Kirk – a lifelong cyclist, race and event organiser with a huge passion for the sport.
Andy Kirk:
Andy started racing at the age of 14 for his local club the Corinium CC. In 1996 he rode the regional heats of the GHS and qualified for the National finals, along with riding the Junior National 10 and the Duo Normand in France (a race won that year by olympic gold medalist Chris Boardman). Currently trying to re-find some sort of ‘form’ and get back into regular riding – there’s a rumour that 2024 will see him pin a number on and “race” again!! Or at the very least continue to try and keep up with his 12 year old daughter on the weekly Latton TT.
Mark Sealey:
Steve Black:
Mike Shannon:
About the most experienced and knowledgeable “Sunday lad” you’ll ever meet!!