Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Bike Shop in Colchester for Custom Builds & Repairs
Velo Schils Interbike is a family-run independent cycle shop based in Marks Tey, Colchester, with a heritage dating back to 1948. Our deep-rooted passion for cycling drives our commitment to offering custom-built Schils Bikes, bespoke Luck cycling shoes, and tailored cycling clothing. Since 1997, we have combined decades of industry expertise with a welcoming atmosphere, providing professional repairs, servicing, and a curated selection of cycling essentials. Our shop bridges tradition and modernity, catering to commuters, road racers, and gravel enthusiasts with bikes that fit perfectly and reflect personal style.We prioritise hands-on advice, technical excellence, and a customer-centric approach, ensuring every visitor experiences our dedication to cycling culture. The integration of our cafe, serving fresh coffee and Belgian waffles, reinforces our vision of creating a community hub for cyclists. With a focus on quality, personalisation, and service, we aim to be more than a retail spaceoffering a shared celebration of cycling heritage and innovation.
Services
Custom Bikes
Cycle Repairs
Custom Cycling Shoes
Custom Clothing
Cycle Club
Cafe Services
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- Family-run since 1948 with generations of cycling industry expertise
- Specialise in fully custom Schils Bikes tailored to individual needs
- Offer professional repairs and servicing for all cycle types
- Curate high-quality cycling wear and accessories alongside custom options
- Combine technical excellence with a welcoming, community-focused environment
Services
Custom Bikes
Velo Schils Interbike crafts custom-built Schils Bikes tailored to individual rider requirements. From commuter bikes to road racing and gravel models, each frame is designed for optimal fit and aesthetic preferences. Our expertise ensures every bike combines performance, durability, and personal style, offering a cherished alternative to mass-produced options.
Cycle Repairs
Professional repairs and servicing for all cycle types are conducted in-store by experienced technicians. We handle everything from routine maintenance to complex mechanical issues, using specialist tools and genuine parts. Our service prioritises reliability and longevity, ensuring your bike performs at its best for every ride.
Custom Cycling Shoes
We create custom Luck cycling shoes designed to match your foot shape, riding style, and aesthetic preferences. These bespoke shoes enhance comfort, power transfer, and performance through precision engineering. Each pair reflects individuality while maintaining professional-grade functionality for serious cyclists.
Custom Clothing
Our tailored cycling clothing service offers garments that fit perfectly and reflect personal style. Using high-performance materials, we create jerseys, shorts, and outerwear suited to specific disciplines and weather conditions. Each piece combines technical excellence with unique design elements to meet individual rider needs.
Cafe Services
The Velo Schils cafe provides fresh bean coffee and Belgian waffles in a space filled with cycling memorabilia. Designed as a social hub, it offers cyclists a place to relax, connect, and share experiences while enjoying live cycling broadcasts and our curated retail environment.
Questions
What custom bike options are available at Velo Schils Interbike?
We offer custom-built Schils Bikes tailored for commuters, road racers, track cyclists, and gravel enthusiasts, ensuring perfect fit and personalised design.
Do you provide repair services for all types of cycles?
Yes, our professional team handles repairs and servicing for all cycle types, from everyday maintenance to complex technical work.
What makes your cycling shoes unique?
Our custom Luck cycling shoes are crafted to your specifications, combining performance, comfort, and individual style preferences.
Is there a cafe at Velo Schils Interbike?
Yes, our cafe serves fresh bean coffee and Belgian waffles, providing a relaxed space to socialise while enjoying cycling memorabilia.
How does your family heritage influence the business?
Since 1948, our family's passion for cycling has shaped our commitment to quality, personalisation, and fostering cycling community values.
What cycling accessories do you stock?
We offer an extensive selection of cycling wear, accessories, and necessities, alongside custom options to meet specific rider needs.
Reviews (5)
Alan Smart
Jan 17, 2022
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Great customer service, the team are all avid cyclists with a huge knowledge set, they all ride 👏 nothing is too much trouble, highly recommend.
Nigel Metcalf
Sep 25, 2021
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Great place and staff. Very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend no matter what level of cycling you are at.
Ben Lewis
Apr 17, 2021
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A great bunch who know their stuff. Unlike Halfords. Family business very friendly. Dom is enthusiastic and they can help with kids bikes all the way up to racing.
David Shuttleworth
Jan 18, 2021
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We have just picked up 2 wonderful bikes, made to measure and perfectly fitted. The whole experience was a pleasure and , as this is a family firm, everybody is involved and nothing was too much trouble. Great bikes at a good price , cant recommend them highly enough
Jonesy Bothered Simon
Jan 06, 2021
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Brought these shoes, pedals and cleats with two new tyres and I beat my quickest time. They really looked after me and gave me exactly what I needed. Recommend 100% 🇧🇪 🚴 Thank you
