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The bike that’s built to last for life

Using Accu fasteners and fixings, alongside other valued components from manufacturers across the world, Temple Cycles designs, tests and assembles vibrant and versatile bikes for every type of cyclist.

31/03/2023 09:59:26

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The bike that’s designed to become vintage
While studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bristol, Temple Cycles’ Founder, Matt Mears, began repairing vintage bikes, growing to admire their resilience, simple designs and dependability. He found it incredibly impressive that, despite their age, these classic bikes were able
to be restored and reused. Mears also observed that finding a modern bike that does everything you need it to do can be a challenge.

With many bikes available for many types of riders, it is not unusual for both new and experienced cyclists to feel overwhelmed when searching for
the perfect bike. As a solution, Mears wanted to keep things simple. He believed that, with careful design and craftsmanship, he could create a fleet of bikes that are built to last, designed to become vintage and have the versatility to suit a range of cycling needs.

Designing and
building a Temple Cycles bike
Designing a bike that lasts a lifetime is not an easy task. The first step is to consider the purpose of the bike. Whether it be a bike for town riding, road cycling or touring, the aim is to design the ideal bike for every
customer.

Part of the design stage is selecting the best materials for the product. For its bikes to prevail through the tests of time, Temple Cycles works with specialist suppliers from all over the world to select the finest materials and components. One of these suppliers is Accu.

Read the full article in DPA's April issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.