We offer excellent value for a Mobile Bicycle Mechanic franchise fee!

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, then read on. We also encourage you to apply and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to call us on +443331230500 Option4:

• Would you like to help us fight climate change by encouraging drivers to discover the joy of cycling?
• Are you community minded and happy to support your local church or community centre with cycle workshops events?
• Have you been made redundant recently or perhaps your contract has ended?
• Would you like to make a positive change by making cycle service and repairs accessible to everyone?
• Are you looking for a change of career or perhaps a part time job to complement your income; or simply looking for a job not only to keep you busy but a job that is also rewarding and satisfying?
• Are you looking for a job with no gender or ethnic discrimination?
• Do you enjoy working on your own and occasionally as part of a team?
• Are you looking for a job where the results of your hard work are seen and appreciated immediately?
• Are you a parent and struggling to find a job that is flexible enough to enable a fair work/life balance?
• Would you like to join an organisation where every one is recognised for their hard work and efforts?
• Is your current work environment simply not suited to you and wish you could upskill and join an dynamic organisation?
• Do you wish you worked somewhere where no two days are the same?
• Do you love a challenge but nothing out there seems to deliver?

Then look no further! Whether you are changing career with no prior cycle repair know how or wishing to expand your existing knowledge then CYCLEDELIK ® could be the answer.

STOP! - Before you get too excited (and yes being a mobile mechanic working with CYCLEDELIK is one of the coolest jobs on the planet as far as we are concerned), we strongly recommend that you meet the boss and spend a shift together in London. That way you can see almost everything to do with the business in action. We strongly believe that this is the best way to help you make your mind up with the full facts in hand.

Our franchise is designed to suit most applicants from complete beginners to competent bicycle technicians. If you are a complete beginner, do not worry as this is one of the areas we excel in. Successful applicants will be introduced and welcomed into our group and should expect the following:

Day1: Induction at HQ

• Legalities & Finances
• Understanding how and where you fit within the organisation
• Understanding how our Co-op franchise model work
• Understanding how the accounting system work
• Understanding how the booking system work
• Understanding CYCLEDELIK in-house training programme
  How to access business support available 24/7
• How to use business contacts using our intranet
• How to use the franchise manual

Day2: Training at HQ

• H&S training
• Customer care training B2B & B2C
• Time management training
• Communication training
• IT training
• How to complete the online service record sheet step by step (Back and front end)
• How to print a service record if requested
• How to label each visit
• General cycle knowledge and skills training
• Understanding and navigating technical data and supplier forms
• Useful business data, intranet, resources, how to use them and look after them 

Day3: Hands on

• Workshop training including POS use
• Managing and ordering stock
• Warehouse, demo & hire bikes tour

Days 4 & 5: Going out in one of the busiest and most exciting cities in the world: London!

• Getting your van ready if it is available!
• Go out with the best for hands on practice either in your own van or in one of the Mechanics/Franchisees van
• How to master the art of being a CYCLEDELIK ® mechanic

Please be sure you arrange for your own accommodation Monday to Saturday

The starting salary as a novice Mobile Bicycle Mechanic Gross/pa is from £6,500* and over £115,000 as a full time, fully fledged, experienced and qualified mobile cycle, eBike and Cargobike mechanic working from a fully kitted out mobile van with 5 years + full time experience behind her or him. Other opportunities to explore in order to increase revenue are opening a bike shop or an experience centre.

This is only possible with honesty, good listening & learning skills, hard work, dedication, the back-up and support of CYCLEDELIK ® and the brilliant and dedicated team behind it.

*Earnings are dictated by experience and the hours put in.

The numbers - Franchise cost and lease options. 

The franchise cost depends on how you wish to operate and is made out of the following:

• Base cost - What all franchisees have to pay = £2500 net non refundable one off upfront cost as part of the application,
• Ongoing cost - Management fees - Fixed at £39,750.00 net or % of gross revenue depending on area(s) covered, 
• Additional training if requested or recommended: £450.00 net a session,
• Running your business costs - Business plan required with assistance from your accountant or our franchise management team. Consultancy fees apply.

Mobile unit cost purchase options

• Supplied by CYCLEDELIK - Based on a VW Crafter EURO6 Compliant, fully fitted, with logos and security but without tools (Paid in one go or over 5, 10, 15 or 20 years at 18% APR variable) = VAN £78,500.00 + vat

Based on Riese & Muller, Urban Arrow for an eBike £17,000.00 + vat.

EAV or VUF £22,500.00 + vat.

• Supplied by yourself - Based on what you can afford but the body work has to be painted white with no damage or dents and ULEZ compliant preferably.

Need a VAN

Flexibility is key and we offer plenty of it. Here are some options:

Own outright

Owning outright is likely to be the best option if you want to reduce your weekly costs and improve your chances of exposure and high earnings. However, it typically has the highest upfront cost as you have to purchase the vehicle all at once.

If you have a lump sum of money you can invest in purchasing your vehicle and envisage being part of the #MobileBicycleMechanics franchise for the next few years, this is likely to be the cheapest option.

It’s fine to buy a second-hand mobile unit - and these can be cheaper than buying a brand new one. However, you should be confident in the condition of the van and be sure that it will last you as well as being an eligible van that will be accepted by our #MobileBicycleMechanics App. It’s also worth checking to see if the vehicle will be impacted by any charges, such as charges into Ultra Low Emissions Zones, which some cities are introducing.

To see which vans you can drive on the Uber app in your city, click here.

Vehicle requirements in the UK

Which van is right for you? Make sure it meets CYCLEDELIK van requirements in London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol and other cities in the UK, and remember that you’ll make more money if you keep your costs low.

Your vehicle must-haves

Model year 5 years or less than any current year or new for London and 10 years or or less than any current year or new for everywhere else in the UK

Minivan or High roof van green or white

Good condition with no cosmetic damage

CYCLEDELIK branding in black against white for specialist mobile units and white against green for anything else

All vehicles must comply with low emission regulations

Electric option is preferred

Additional London vehicle policies and conditions apply

TfL Age & Condition Policy: 

Vehicles included are:

Small vans (weighing up to and including 1.205 tonnes unladen weight)

Larger vans, (over 1.205 tonnes unladen weight up to and including 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight)

Minimum emission standards

Petrol: Euro 4

Diesel: Euro 6

The ULEZ is enforced based on the declared emissions of the vehicle rather than the age, however:

All new diesel vans sold from September 2016 should meet the Euro 6 standard

All petrol vans registered with the DVLA from January 2006 meet the Euro 4 standard

Check your vehicle registration document to see your vehicle's Euro emission standard or NOx emissions. If these are not listed then use TFL ULEZ vehicle checker.

Financing

One way to purchase a vehicle is on finance. Typical finance deals will allow you to own a vehicle whilst paying for it monthly over a 3-5 year period.

Generally, you pay a deposit up front and then a monthly payment to the financing company. At the end of the period, you own the vehicle fully. It avoids needing a large amount of cash up front but can also be an economic way of owning a vehicle.

One potential barrier is that many financing companies require you to have a minimum credit score - and if your credit score is low they will either charge a high deposit and higher interest rate, or not offer finance at all. You’ll also need to sign a contract that will commit you to paying the monthly payment and following their terms.

Flexi-Lease

Flexi-leasing and flexi-buy, also known as Rent to Buy, are halfway between a finance product and a rental or lease product. They allow you to own the vehicle at the end of the finance period (typically 3 years), but also allow you to return the product (like a rental) if it’s not working out for you. Because of this additional flexibility, it is a more expensive option than financing. There are companies that offer these to CYCLEDELIK partner-mechanics because of the appeal of flexibility. Some offers include insurance, maintenance and servicing as well as licensing the vehicle.

They also tend to offer deals to those with lower credit ratings - and so if this is an issue, then worth checking it out.

What is the difference? Flexi-Buy is a hire-purchase agreement where you keep the van at the end of the contract as don’t have to make a final lump sum payment (balloon payment); Flexi-Lease has a lower weekly payment, but you have the option to pay a lump-sum (balloon payment) at the end of the contract to own the vehicle otherwise you hand it back.

Leasing

An easy way to think of leasing is a long-term rental. You commit to a longer-term contract that you cannot break (usually from 6 months up to 3 years) and the vehicle comes with servicing and maintenance. Insurance is usually offered also.

Leasing is a great way to reduce the weekly costs when compared to renting without committing to owning a vehicle. It’s also great for those that like driving a new van and would like to trade in their vehicle for a new van every few years. Although this of course means that you always have to make leasing payments as you never own the car at the end of the contract with a long-term lease.

Rental*

Rental is the most flexible option - some providers in the market will rent with the minimum commitment of a week. They will typically require a deposit (around £250-500) and generally charge every week, for the week ahead. Many rental vans include insurance and maintenance, so in most cases that is one extra cost you will not need to account for.

We regularly survey partners to understand how much they are paying in the market. A typical Crafter, slightly used (1-3 years), is on average about £250pw. However, there are cheaper vehicles in the market if you look to go for non-Hybrids like the Peugeot boxer or Ford transit as low as £185pw (including insurance).

Renting can be a good option for anyone new to #MobileBicycleMechaincs who wants to try it out. However, if you are enjoying it, you can look to move to owning / financing as this will mean you are paying less for your vehicle and will be better off in the long term.

*Renting a van does not have to be fully kitted out and the mobile bicycle mechanic partner may operate from the van for smaller jobs and collect and return for bigger jobs. Vans must not be branded. Higher deposits and costs are associated with rentals to cover our business costs in keeping the highest level of service for our customer. Full terms and condition are revealed once the NDA is signed online. And completing the above questionnaire under 'How to apply'.

Prerequisite terms and conditions apply and discussed once NDA is signed.

How to apply

1. Complete the questionnaire and submit the form online
2. Sign the NDA online.
3. Call us to arrange for a suitable time to go out with one of our head mechanics and meet the boss.

Google customer reviews:

"Superb customer service and professional work carried out by Rachid and his team. I'm glad I was introduced to them by a local friend when he said Cycledelik are one of the best in Acton.

They've taken great care and delicate work with my bikes over the years and I routinely ask them for help and a MOT-like service to ensure they're running optimally and at their best.

I also requested them to build a bespoke mountain bike a while back and they did it effortlessly and without any problems by coming to me without any surprises or unexpected premiums. No complaints and I haven't been let down by them so far. Keep up the good work, Cycledelik."

"I have been using Cycledelik for over two years now and belong to one of their membership schemes. My bikes are scheduled for frequent check ups and are kept in the best condition which minimizes issues while on the road. However, when something does go wrong the team is very flexible and reliable to help you out. They come on site to where you are and carry a wide stock of bike parts to quickly get your riding again.

I think the best part of this is that they come to you. So when I commute to work they can visit my office to replace a flat. They also come to my home in greater London to carry out service on the whole families bikes.

The value of the membership has paid for itself many times over in convenience alone. Plus service is always with a smile."

"Always helpful, prompt and professional - we have a cargo trike that gets good care"

Freeindex customer reviews:

"Communicative, friendly, knowledgeable service. Right on time and quickly repaired and serviced my bike. Will definitely use again."

"Absolutely brilliant service. On time, knowledgeable and so helpful. Great work on my knackered bike. Mended my gears, fitted a new seat and did thorough safety check. Back on the road in no time. Thank you so much."

Visit our social media for more inspiration and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

We wish you the best of luck and we look forward to receiving your application or your call if you have any questions or queries!