Buying bike accessories
Information on how to buy bike locks and lights at a discounted price and discounts available at local bike shops.
It is important to use a good quality cycle lock (silver rated or higher) and cycle lights.
The University sells Gold-rated D-Locks and cycle lights at heavily discounted prices for students, and at wholesale prices for staff members.
Buying locks and lights
Clifton Campus
Locks and lights can be purchased in person from:
- Security Services at Royal Fort Security Lodge during their opening hours Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm (Card payments only are accepted),
- The Bristol SU Shop with the physical shop open Monday to Friday, 10 am - 4 pm.
North Somerset (Langford) Campus
If you are collecting from the North Somerset (Langford) Campus, you can buy cycle locks and lights online from the University Online shop. Collection is from the Winscombe building reception. You will need to show your receipt (either printed or on your phone) and Ucard to the reception staff on collection.
- Student discounted Gold Sold Secure cycle locks and cycle lights.
- Staff bulk priced Gold Sold Secure cycle locks and cycle lights.
Prices
| Item | Description | Student discounted price | Staff price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Lock U-bar | Gold Standard security rating | £10 | £22.32 |
| Bike Light Set | Steady and flashing settings. LED lights. Small, sleek and compact in design. Both lights are easily removed to help prevent theft. Not available at Royal Fort Lodge or at Bristol SU Shop and limited stock at the North Somerset (Langford) campus. This item will shortly be discontinued at North Somerset (Langford) Campus and replaced with USB rechargeable light sets. | £2.75 | £5.02 |
| Bike Light Set (USB Rechargeable) | 3 flashing modes or steady setting. LED lights. USB rechargeable. Small, sleek and compact in design. Both lights are easily removed to help prevent theft. Only available at Royal Fort Lodge and Bristol SU Shop and will shortly be available at the North Somerset (Langford) campus. | £7.86 | £14.33 |
Discounts at local bike shops
University of Bristol staff and students can get discounts at:
- Trek Bicycle Bristol - 10% on parts and accessories, students also receive 5% on bikes.
- Mud Dock - 10% on parts and accessories.
- Temple Cycles - 10% on bikes, parts and accessories.
If you are a bike shop and would like to offer our staff and students a discount, contact transport-plan@bristol.ac.uk.