Our Story
The London Bike Studio took shape in founder Diego Padilla’s Hackney garage. More than expert repairs, his family and friends had a need for mechanical guidance, to help them understand how to truly maintain and care for their bicycles. Diego started small, mending neighbours bikes and holding maintenance classes around his cycling advocacy work with the council and mechanics teaching position with City & Guilds. Outgrowing the original space, London Bike Studio upgraded to a new shop on Evering Road in 2022. Then 20 months later, in January 2024, London Bike Studio moved into its current premises on Stoke Newington Road – bigger and better than before. As well as continuing offering five-star repairs and services, London Bike Studio is now stocking new bikes and accessories from brands including Raleigh, Genesis and more. You can find a growing range of gravel, single speed, road, e-bikes, cargo, custom-build and second-hand bicycles for sale.
“A happy and healthy city is not a myth. All you need is a bicycle.”
— DIEGO PADILLA, FOUNDING MECHANIC
When customers leave our shop they do so with a greater compassion for cycling and a desire to share it. Because at the London Bike Studio, we feel it is deeply important to make mechanics more accessible. That’s why we’ve created workshop classes and online tutorials that simplify the craft of caring for bicycles. When we teach, we focus on inspiring and empowering our clients to upkeep and retain their bike knowledge.
Our Mission
Other than lowering obesity, blood pressure, and depression rates, most critically, choosing to ride a bike reduces carbon emissions. For these reasons we seek to deepen peoples connection with cycling. Not to mention, the rush of energy and feeling of freedom that comes from riding a well-tuned machine, is incomparable.
60,000yrs
Additional years of healthy life would be enjoyed by Londoners if everyone cycled for 20 minutes a day.
260,000tns
Approximate amount of harmful CO2 emissions London cyclists prevent across one year.
£1.7bn
Number of pounds NHS could save every 25 years if Londoners rode their bikes for 20 minutes a day.
Studio Membership
Can you imagine a workshop that recalls key moments in your bicycle’s life? We offer just that. A clear record of your bike’s health - so only the right work is done at the right time. Membership is free and it comes with a useful 10% discount off parts and tuition. If you would like to visit us regularly, you can become a member. We welcome people from all backgrounds.