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The Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme is back for 2023, there to provide free bike repair and maintenance to those who need it most right now.
If you previously used the Cycle Repair Scheme, you are still eligible for £50 free repairs or service to all your bikes.
The coronavirus crisis has hit many people hard, so it can be difficult to pay for essential bike repairs right now. If you need a helping hand to get your bike into shape, this scheme provides free repair and maintenance work up to the value of £50.
The full FAQ can be read HERE - but here's the important bits:
CyclingUK ask is that you complete two short email surveys after the repairs so we can demonstrate the benefits of the scheme. For this I will collect your email address and postcode, for statistical purposes. These will be managed under GDPR regulations.
The scheme is aimed at people who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford standard cycle repairs at this time. That can be for an old bike that needs some work to make it roadworthy, or one that’s well used but requires some attention.
A limited number of SCRS booking are available each week. Turnaround time is dependent on workload and parts required / availability. Could be two days to two weeks, possibly longer.
All cycles are welcome in the scheme including adults’ and children’s bikes, e-bikes and non-standard cycles (tandems, tricycles, handcycles and side-by-side cycles). For disabled users that own a non-standard cycle (tandem, tricycle, handcycle or side-by-side cycle) the scheme will cover repairs and maintenance for up to £100. Manual (non-electric) wheelchairs are included.
The scheme is for one bike per family member. Repeat repairs are possible, but will need booking after the initial repair is complete.
***Repairs are limited to £50 per person over the duration of this period of the scheme***
I will undertake a free assessment of the repairs and then provide you with a quote for the work. You are under no obligation to proceed with the repairs.
IMPORTANT:
Basic service and essential mechanical repairs are covered by the scheme i.e. repairs that are necessary to make the cycle roadworthy and fit for purpose. £50 should cover at least what is known as a Bronze service (e.g. frame and forks wiped down and checked for alignment; gears and brakes adjusted; chain checked and lubricated; wheels and tyres inspected for wear; full safety check).
The following repairs/transactions are NOT covered by the scheme:
• a sale of replacement parts without any repair work
• replacement or upgrade of existing safe and roadworthy components
• replacement or repair of removeable lighting accessories
• using the £50 to contribute to the purchase of cycles or accessories
• any repairs to e-bike electronic units.
The scheme only covers the first £50 of any repair. All repair costs should be agreed in advance before any work is carried out. If you can’t afford the additional costs then you must agree with the bike shop in advance what repairs can be carried out up to the value of £50.
The scheme cannot be used to fit parts you provide.
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