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Forest of dean

BIKE workshop

Repairs, servicing or bespoke work on MTB, road and e-bikes

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Who we are

The Workshop

Bike for Brains is a founder-run workshop based in the heart of the Forest of Dean, offering repairs, servicing, and warranty work for bikes and e-bikes. We pride ourselves on a bespoke, friendly approach with quick turnaround times. More than just a workshop, it's a space to hang out, relax, and enjoy a cuppa in a welcoming, laid-back environment. Give Adam a call or message to get booked in.

Bespoke

Service

15

Years Experience

All Bikes Supported

Inside the Bikes for Brains mountain bike workshop, Forest of Dean

What we do

WORKSHOP SERVICES

From a quick fix to a full custom build, we handle it all in-house. MTB, road, e-bike — if it rolls, we work on it.

01

Bike Repairs

Mechanical faults, worn components — diagnosed and fixed properly, not just patched.

02

General Servicing

Full strip-down, clean, inspect and rebuild. Keep your bike running smooth and catch problems before they become expensive.

03

Parts Sourcing & Fitting

Need an upgrade or a replacement? We source the right parts and fit them correctly — no guesswork, no compatibility headaches.

04

Custom Builds

Built around you. We spec and assemble bespoke bikes from the ground up, whether you know exactly what you want or need guidance.

05

Wheel Truing

Buckled or out of true? We true wheels by hand for a straight, strong, reliable roll.

06

Suspension Servicing

Full strip, clean, re-lube and rebuild of forks and shocks. Restore that fresh-off-the-shelf feel and protect your investment.

Bespoke tuning

Bike SETUP sessions

Two mountain bikers riding trails in the Forest of Dean for suspension setup session

Your bike should work with you, not against you. Our bike setup service dials in the  areas that matter most—suspension, cockpit, controls, and tyre setup—to create a bike that's balanced, predictable, and ready for whatever the trail throws at it. The result? More grip, more confidence, more control, and a bike that's performing exactly as it should, so you can focus on riding your best.

Suspension Setup

Air pressure, sag, rebound and compression tuned to your weight and riding style.

Cockpit and controls

We prioritise getting you, comfortable, balanced and in tune with your bike. Small adjustment to the bars or your control set up can make a world of difference.

Full System Balance

Fork and shock working in harmony. We work with you on balance, building a base you can have confidence in.

We ride with you

We do all of the above on the trails, the best way to find out what really works for you.

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Recommended by Bikes for Brains

FoD Pocket Trails

A free offline trail guide for the Forest of Dean, built by the team at FODMTB. Trail maps, live conditions, downhill run details, weather, and a 999 grid reference — all working with no phone signal in the forest.

It's not in the App Store. You install it straight to your home screen in about ten seconds — free, no account, no adverts. Once it's on your phone, everything works offline.

Works offlineMaps, trails, first aid and emergency grid reference — no signal needed
All trails coveredVerderers, Freeminers, Old Bob's, 14 downhill runs and more
Live conditionsTrail status, weather and ride reports from local riders
Free, alwaysNo App Store, no account, no adverts — install in 10 seconds
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Built by FODMTB — local trail knowledge, live conditions and straight answers for anyone riding the Forest of Dean.

Bikes for Brains mountain bike workshop, Forest of Dean

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