Temple Cycles

Temple Cycles is a British bicycle manufacturer based in Bristol, United Kingdom, and founded by Matt Mears.[1] They are known for producing high performance road bikes, single-speeds and hybrid gravel bikes with a focus on quality materials and design, and sustainability. As a commitment to the longevity of their products Temple Cycles' core bikes all come with a lifetime warranty, with the maxim 'bikes should become vintage'.[2]

Temple Cycles
IndustryBicycle Manufacturers
Founded2014
FounderMatthew Mears
Headquarters
Bristol
,
United Kingdom
Number of locations
2 stores, 11 stockists (2022)
Websitehttps://www.templecycles.co.uk/

The design of their bicycles is classical in style, with three lightweight frame designs, and a recent e-bike model. Many of the components are designed in-house, including cranksets, handlebars, wheel components and Reynolds steel frames, with higher-grade Reynolds 725 used in their Adventure Disk design, designed to encompass off-road use.[3] Their bikes also include Shimano gears. The majority of their bikes are made-to-order, with the exception of their city Metro model. Temple Cycles have over 15,000 customers across 30 countries.[4]

Origins

Matt Mears founded the bicycle brand in 2014, having completed a degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Bristol.[5][6] During and after his studies, Mears restored classic bikes across the United Kingdom, and saw up-close the design of vintage British bike models. During this period he developed an interest in revitalising the domestic bike manufacturing industry through creating long-lasting sustainable bikes.[7]

The name Temple Cycles recalls many site names in the city of Bristol where the company began, and in which their headquarters is still situated. Many local road names include the word 'Temple', and the city's main train station is Bristol Temple Meads. One of the earliest remaining local sites of that etymology is Temple Church, built in the 12th Century, which stands on the ruins of a round church built by the Knights Templar in the Redcliffe area.

Crowdfunding

In 2017, Temple Cycles opened its first investment round with online crowdfunding platform Crowdcube.[8]

In 2022, the company followed with a second funding round.[9][10] With this new funding, they aim to produce 50,000 bikes per year, which would make them one of the biggest bicycle producers in the UK. Both investment rounds surpassed their funding targets within a week of launch.[11][12][13]

Entry to E-mobility Sector

In 2021, Temple Cycles announced their first e-bike models under the moniker Temple Electric, thus formally entering the e-mobility sector.[14][15] The Classic Electric and Step Through Electric are both designed to include a 250W Bafang M420 mid-motor offering up to 80Nm of torque. The 504Wh battery is removable and integrates into the down tube, providing 120km of riding range.[16][17]

Within the e-bike market, Temple Cycles cater to those who prefer a more traditional bicycle design.[18]

Soho House partnership

In 2022, Soho House made Temple Cycles their partner bike supplier, with an initial contract for 500 bikes to be used by guests in the Soho House group.[19][20]

References
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  15. Jonathan Bell (2022-03-09). "Twelve new e-bikes designed to get our hearts racing". wallpaper.com. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
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  18. "Ready for the e-bike evolution?". Financial Times. 2021-12-28. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  19. Cox, Simon (2022-09-16). "Temple Cycles: "Would you invest in British manufacturing?"". Cycling Industry News. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  20. Bristol24/7 (2022-09-08). "Bristol bike company wants to become biggest e-bike maker in Britain". Bristol24/7. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
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