Fixie fixation
Dan is particularly fond of fixed gear bikes (or “fixies”), and specialises in sourcing vintage frames before transforming them into super trendy, single speed machines.
The components needed to build these bespoke bikes are highly sought after, but second hand fixies can still be bought for a fraction of the cost you would pay for a modern bicycle of the same quality.
Bought new, an entry level fixie typically costs around £400. Rollquick sell theirs for between £100 and £220.
Keeping it legal
To avoid selling stolen goods, Dan is extra careful about where he gets his bikes from, checking the credentials of his suppliers wherever possible.
Registered serial numbers are printed on most bicycle frames. These can be cross checked with a police affiliated database such as BikeRegister to confirm whether or not the second hand bike being pedalled was acquired legally.
A bike restoration business in Penylan is helping to make Cardiff a cool and inexpensive cycling destination.
Rollquick Bicycles takes the disused parts from classic British models and recycles them to create retro wonders that are as safe and reliable as most modern bikes.
Dan Bradshaw runs the thriving business from a small garage below his home in Doe Close. The 25-year-old recently sold his hundredth bike, allowing him to quit his retail job and focus on his real passion.
“They’re all quirky and different,” enthuses Dan, gesturing towards the assortment of wheels and frames in his workshop. “I’ve never sold two bikes that look the same.”
His unique and attractive bicycles are also reasonably priced; the cheapest go for just £80.
Fixie fixation
Dan is particularly fond of fixed gear bikes (or “fixies”), and specialises in sourcing vintage frames before transforming them into super trendy, single speed machines.
The components needed to build these bespoke bikes are highly sought after, but second hand fixies can still be bought for a fraction of the cost you would pay for a modern bicycle of the same quality.
Bought new, an entry level fixie typically costs around £400. Rollquick sell theirs for between £100 and £220.
Keeping it legal
To avoid selling stolen goods, Dan is extra careful about where he gets his bikes from, checking the credentials of his suppliers wherever possible.
Registered serial numbers are printed on most bicycle frames. These can be cross checked with a police affiliated database such as BikeRegister to confirm whether or not the second hand bike being pedalled was acquired legally.