Your ride starts here.

Friendly expert service, new and second-hand bikes, and all sorts of gear. Serving the Inner-West since 2008.

Google ★★★★★ 4.9
LOCAL TRUSTED SERVICE
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Bikes since four. On the tools for 25 years.

Mark’s been playing with bikes since he was four and working on them for the past 25 years. At Vanilla Cycles, that lifelong enthusiasm comes with a straightforward approach: listen, explain the options and give each bike the care it deserves. From your everyday ride to something a little special, you’re welcome here.

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Service & repair

How servicing works

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Book or drop in

Shoot us an online booking or just roll in. We're always happy to take a look.

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Honest assessment

Get a clear quote before we touch a thing. You decide what gets done.

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Ride away happy

Tuned up, safe and ready. Backed by people who ride these roads too.

A better start with your new bike

Professionally built

Every bike is professionally built, with fit adjustments made in store.

Your position, dialled in

Already have your riding measurements? We can measure and match your position. For a new road or time-trial bike, we recommend a complete bike fit if you don’t have existing measurements.

First service included

Your first service is included with every new bike purchase. At that visit, we’ll help work out an ongoing maintenance schedule for your bike.

The X-LAB custom road bike, built by Vanilla Cycles
New at Vanilla

X-Lab builds

The Chinese bikes taking the world tour by storm. You may not be riding for XDS Astana but you can experience the same ride, with custom builds from our trusted team.

World Tour
quality bikes
Locally
assembled
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The Garage

All the weird and rare stuff Mark has found

See everything in the Garage →
Retro Frames and Complete Bikes

'80s Steel Tourer

Restored · ready to ride

Varies
photo — vintage parts bin

Hard-to-find Parts

NOS & salvaged · ask us

Varies
photo — second-hand pub bike

Second-hand Pub Bike

Cheap, cheerful, locked-up proof

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Loved by the locals

Don't just take our word for it.

★★★★★ 4.9 on Google
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David Kim
Local Guide · 140 reviews
★★★★★8 years ago

I would trust no other mechanic with my bike than Mark at Vanilla. Give him a go. I'm sure he will not disappoint. It isn't a typical Bike shop where you need to be part of a certain 'crew' or type of rider or have a certain bike and ride certain groupsets.

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Ryan McLean
6 reviews
★★★★★4 months ago

Mark was so amazingly helpful and understanding. Took my bike in for a service and he showed plenty of care with all the questions I had to ask while I was there. He gives really trustworthy and honest advice. After the service, the bike feels great. Will be coming back

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Mike Robson
6 reviews
★★★★★11 months ago

I went in to see if a $4 bike tool was in stock. Mark was happy to discuss a niche issue I'm having with a front derailleur. We also chatted about the merits of various electronic and mechanical groupsets . There was no expectation. It was 100% genuine advice and friendly service.

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Raff Watt
3 reviews
★★★★★a year ago

The absolute only place you should be taking your bike for a service in Sydney! I recently had my e-bike serviced here, and can’t think of a single flaw with the service. The guys at Vanilla really know their stuff, and clearly really care about giving locals quality services.

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We're at 74 Frampton Lane, Marrickville NSW 2204. Roll in for a chat, a tune, or just to dig through the Garage. Hours: Sunday–Monday closed; Tuesday–Friday 9:00am–5:00pm; Saturday 10:00am–3:00pm.

The Vanilla Cycles team with their bikes outside the Marrickville shop

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