My Background

Leighton Sami-Taylor

When I started up on my own, I had nearly 20 years experience in retail and a passion for bikes. It was a natural progression to end up with my own bike shop.

Torque Timeline

May 2012

Brundon Lane Business Centre

Our first location opened the same year that Wiggo won the tour and we hosted the Olympics. What a Summer! At first we were workshop + parts and accessories.

October 2013

Cross Street

We now stocked several bike brands, clothing and offered custom builds. Our brands included Factor, Orbea and Cafe du Cyclist.

October 2022

Chapel Lane

Covid has moved the goal posts for what works for the independent bicycle shop, so we have gone back to what we do best. Servicing, repair and sale of parts and consumables.