Deers Leap Park and Bikes

That’s a wrap everyone. Deers Leap Park and Bike shop has now closed for site renovations until Spring 2026. We thank you for all the fun, friendship and adventures. Adam will be in Cycleshack Lewes so if you need help or just want a chat then please pop in and see him or call on 01273 483108.

In the meantime time the park is strictly off limits and will be closed to the public and if you are looking for an alternative venue then please visit Bedgebury MTB, Tunbridge Wells.

Best wishes to you all.

This is a notice to all of our customers. Deers Leap Park and Bike shop will be closing for a year to 18months due to the immediate site being redeveloped. This means that access to the site will not be possible and the park will be off limits. We will 100% be returning bigger and better and look forward to seeing you all once more. We will be here until til no later than the 1st April.

Best wishes to you all, I shall miss you!
Adam

Deers Leap will be closing for refurbishment of the entire main site from April 1st for approximately 18months. This means the shop will be closed and the park strictly off limits. We will keep the news coming where possible.

There is something really enjoyable about melting wax and soaking chains in it to give the best possible wear protection. The chains go really stiff and you get covered in the stuff but picking it off like it’s an old scab is so satisfying. Now I just have to make a crunchy chain smooth and everyone’s a winner! Even in pellet form it’s satisfying!

Sorry but due to a small person having a high temp I’ve had to close early today. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

It’s come to that time again where we need to sell our hire bikes. These Trek Marlin 5s are the best hire bikes we have ever had. Hydraulic brakes, internal cables and fantastic fun geometry with bulletproof spec. They have all had frame protection tape and most have had chainstay protectors too so all are in excellent condition/ they are being prepped over the next couple of weeks and orders can be taken from this Wednesday. Bikes will be £275 each.

Some jobs just become a labour of love, sometimes because of the object involved and sometimes it’s the story behind the job. In this case it was both. Chris came to us with a very poor condition 1984 Raleigh Burner asking if we could do anything with it. It was his childhood bike which held great sentimental value to him and he wanted to pass it onto his son.

The frame was very rusty and pitted with a fair few frame holes. The rest of the components were poor but some salvageable. What should have taken a relatively short period of time took longer than expected due to several suppliers going out of business along the way due to horrible Financial Times. We got there in the end

This was not about getting a period correct bike to its original spec, it was about bringing it up to date and giving it a new personality and upping the cool factor for its new owner. Needless to say he was very pleased as were we.

Ever had your brakes catching your rotor and wonder why. It can be a few things like bits of dirt and grit sitting in between the housing and piston which in this case caused the piston to wear and catch on the inside of the shaft causing the discolouration you see here. For this customer it meant that the rotor was being solidly clamped by the pads. This caused damage to the inner and outer of the piston. We replaced two pistons and cleaned up the housing and it’s now like new. Customer gets to go and enjoy Wales this weekend now.

Well someone’s bike is about to get a ‘glow up’ in gold. Always a pretty upgrade but also highly functional as the gold colour is in fact a Titanium Nitride coating and prolongs the life of the metal acting as a barrier. Win win.

The next project ensues. 1984 Raleigh Burner Pro Aero. Watch this space…..

When your customer knows you too well and wants to give you a Christmas present!!! This made my day!! Thanks Gordon.

Anyone after a Cross Country Whippet? This Orbea Alma is just the bike for you if you are. Super fast, super light and plenty capable. Perfect for long days on the South Downs.

This one is ready to roll at just £899. Could be a lovely Christmas present to yourself!!