Bell's Bicycles

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"Bells Bicycles combines elegance and engineering. Driving a car is so last century!" Stella magazine June 2013

"A cyclist’s heaven – from fast track bikes of the Forties to classically-inspired contemporary designs. Now that's a good idea" Vogue, Oct 2012

"Bells is a cornucopia of elegance and engineering. Even the names of these bicycles conjure up another world- the Hero Royale, the Raleigh Caprice, the Cameo Classic." Homes and Antiques, August 2011

"Having got our bike from Bells Bicycles, we explored the rugged Terrain of Hastings and beyond" Gay Times Nov 2012

" Where to shop? Treat yourself to a sexy Pashley at this stylish bike shop" Coast Magazine Oct 2012.

"One person who understands the universal appeal of historic cycles is Megan Williams, From opening Bells at the tender age of 22, she has been purveying the finest vintage machines to a growing army of customers ever since" Pretty Nostalgic Sep 2012.

Bells Bicycles is a boutique shop and online retailer that believes cycling is an entire lifestyle choice, a fashion statement, a way to transport us from place to place, and something to be proud of. At Bells we love our bikes, and our customers do too.

Founded and run by Meg Williams-O’Mara, a vintage bike enthusiast, the shop contains an ever-changing selection of bicycles. For Bells a bicycle is a work of art as well as a form of transport and each bicycle proudly holds its place in the distinguished and engaging history of cycling. From the super fast track bikes of the 40’s, to the simple town bikes made in the 70’s.These classic bicycles happily sit alongside modern machines such as the TokyoBike CS or Pashley ParaBike, influenced by the past yet seamlessly combining vintage design with modern componentry.

Located in the Old Town of Hastings, just a few seconds from the sea, in a panelled 18th century shop (originally the local greengrocers), a trip to Bells bicycles can be combined with fish and chips, a stroll (or even a bike ride) by the sea, as far as the West Marina, where the official road ends, and a rough track (cyclable) takes you all the way to Bexhill.

Visiting the website makes it easier than ever to browse or buy, or to keep up with the latest bicycle trends and fashions.