Temple Cycles

What Temple Cycles does

Temple Cycles is a Bristol, UK-based bicycle manufacturer that designs, handcrafts, and sells steel-framed bicycles under its own brand through a direct-to-consumer model. The company was founded in 2014 (with one source citing 2016 as the founding date) and operates with a small team of 1-10 employees, producing bikes in small batches from its Bristol workshop using Reynolds 853 air-hardening steel tubing. Its product portfolio spans four categories — Gravel & Adventure (Adventure Disc 1, 2, 3, and Tour), Road (Road 1, Road 2), Electric (Temple Electric II), and Hybrid & City — priced from £1,495 to £3,995, complemented by accessories and apparel and standalone framesets.

The company generates revenue through one-time purchases of complete bikes, framesets, parts and accessories, and a B22 fleet program serving corporate and hospitality buyers. Distribution is anchored by Temple's own e-commerce storefront supporting worldwide shipping across roughly 190 countries with localized currencies, supplemented by UK physical retail stores, a Cycle to Work scheme, and a dedicated bike fleets channel. Marketing combines email, social media (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram), a referral/affiliate program (Bixgrow), an interactive bike quiz, content marketing via a journal, and event participation.

The business has scaled on the back of a lifetime warranty and a "universally serviceable" design philosophy positioning the brand against disposable mass-produced bicycles. Temple reports a 15x increase in revenues since 2016, has raised approximately £1.8M in cumulative equity crowdfunding via Crowdcube (in 2017 and September 2022), and has stated an ambition to produce 50,000 bikes annually by 2027 to fund its European expansion. Brand reputation is supported by 3,000+ customer reviews averaging 4.9/5 and a 4.8-star TrustPilot rating.

Name

Temple Cycles

Legal name

Temple Cycles

Website

https://templecycles.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Temple Cycles is a Bristol, UK-based DTC bicycle manufacturer that designs and handcrafts small-batch steel-framed bikes (Reynolds 853) across gravel, road, electric, and city categories, selling worldwide via its own e-commerce site, UK stores, and a B2B fleet channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bicycles

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories) (CRAMABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-Bikes & Electric Bicycles (CRACASAA), Bike Accessories Retail (Lights, Locks, Racks, Bags) (CRAMAHAD)

Keywords

• Steel bicycles
• Bicycle manufacturing
• Gravel adventure bikes
• Electric bicycles
• Bike accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bicycle Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of complete bicycles including Gravel & Adventure, Hybrid & City, Electric, and Road bike categories. One-time purchase model with bikes ranging from £1,495 to £3,995.
2. Parts & Accessories Sales: Sales of complementary products including bike bags (pannier backpacks), water bottles, bottle cages, bells, front racks, lights, clothing (t-shirts, caps), and other bike accessories. One-time purchase model.
3. Frameset Sales: Sales of standalone bicycle framesets for customers who prefer to build their own bikes or replace frames.
4. Bike Fleets: Business-to-business sales of bikes for corporate fleets, hotels, and hospitality businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Temple Cycles designs, handcrafts and sells small-batch steel bicycles — including Gravel & Adventure, Hybrid & City, Road, and Electric models — alongside framesets and branded accessories from its Bristol-based workshop. Products are sold direct-to-consumer through its own e-commerce platform (with worldwide shipping) and UK retail stores, and to businesses via a dedicated Bike Fleets programme. The portfolio is anchored on Reynolds 853 steel frame construction, lifetime warranty, and universal serviceability with standard parts.

Product overview

Temple Cycles is a UK-based bicycle manufacturer specializing in handcrafted steel bikes built in small batches with a focus on timeless design and longevity. The product portfolio centers on four bike categories: Gravel & Adventure (Adventure Disc 1, Adventure Disc 2, Adventure Disc 3, Adventure Disc Tour), Road (Road 1, Road 2), and Electric (Temple Electric II). The company also offers a complementary range of bike accessories including pannier backpacks, water bottles, bottle cages, bells, front racks, and lighting from partner brands (Knog, Crane, Pelago), as well as branded clothing including t-shirts and caps. The business model emphasizes small-batch production, hand-finishing, lifetime warranty, and universal serviceability—positioning against disposable mass-produced alternatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adventure Disc 1 Steel-framed gravel/adventure bike with 12-speed Shimano groupset, disc brakes and lightweight Reynolds steel frame; available in Lichen Green, Granite Grey and Slate Blue colourways for individual cyclists.
• Adventure Disc 2 Steel-framed gravel bike with 12-speed configuration, disc brakes and Shimano 105 components designed for versatile riding on mixed terrain.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ customer reviews with average rating of 4.9/5
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Specialized Bicycle Components: Global premium bike manufacturer with broad road, gravel, mountain, and e-bike ranges distributed through a worldwide dealer network. Comparable on premium road/gravel product overlap; far larger scale and dealer-led distribution model.
• Canyon Bicycles: German premium DTC bike maker with global reach across road, gravel, mountain, and e-bikes. Comparable on direct-to-consumer premium model and gravel/e-bike portfolio, but materially larger scale and broader category coverage than Temple.

Direct peers

• Charge Bikes: UK-designed urban and commuter bike brand with a strong city/hybrid focus. Comparable on UK origin, urban commuter positioning, and DTC/IBD hybrid distribution; narrower range and stronger city-bike orientation than Temple.
• Brompton Bicycle: Iconic UK-based bicycle manufacturer with a strong DTC and global dealer footprint, premium positioning, and a comparable focus on durability and timeless design. Most direct UK premium-brand analogue to Temple, though Brompton specializes in folding bikes.
• Ribble Cycles: UK-based bicycle brand selling road, gravel, e-bikes, and custom builds direct-to-consumer. Overlaps with Temple on DTC premium positioning, UK origin, and gravel/road category mix; Ribble is larger and includes carbon models alongside aluminum/steel.
• Boardman Bikes: UK bike brand offering road, gravel, hybrid, and e-bikes through own-brand retail and online channels. Comparable on UK origin, broad category mix including e-bikes, and DTC-led sales; price points and scale sit between Temple and the global incumbents.
• Mason Bikes: UK boutique bike maker specializing in steel and titanium adventure/gravel frames. Closest peer to Temple in terms of small-batch UK craftsmanship, steel-first philosophy, and premium adventure/touring positioning.
• Genesis Bikes: UK-designed bike brand offering steel and aluminum road, gravel, and adventure bikes. Comparable on steel adventure/gravel positioning and UK design heritage; broader IBD distribution gives it scale advantages over Temple.
• Bobbin Bikes: UK boutique bicycle brand selling city, hybrid, and kids bikes direct-to-consumer with a strong lifestyle brand identity. Comparable on UK heritage, DTC-led retail model, and lifestyle-driven positioning, though at lower price points than Temple.

Emerging players

• Surly Bikes: US-based niche steel bicycle brand focused on adventure, touring, and cargo bikes with a durability-first brand identity. Closest non-UK analogue to Temple's steel craftsmanship ethos and small-batch positioning, though US-distributed.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/templecycles
• Instagraminstagram.com/templecycles
• TikToktiktok.com/@templecycles
• Xx.com/templecycles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/temple-cycles-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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