Bike Shop Manchester - Cycle Clothing, BMX Clothes, Mountain Bikes, Accessories from Harry Hall Cycles

<body topmargin="1"> <h1 align="center">Bike Shop Manchester - Cycle Clothing from <i>Harry Hall Cycles</i></h1> <p align="justify"><b>Harry Hall Cycles - <a href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk">Bike Shop Manchester</a></b></p> <ul> <li> <p align="justify"><b><font size="2"><a href="#cycle_clothing">Cycle Clothing</a></font></b></li> <li> <p align="justify"><b><font size="2"><a href="#bikes">Bikes</a></font></b></li> <li> <p align="justify"><b><font size="2"><a href="#bmx">BMX</a></font></b></li> <li> <p align="justify"><b><font size="2"><a href="#accessories">Accessories</a></font></b></li> <li> <p align="justify"><b><font size="2"><a href="#history">History of Harry Hall Cycles</a></font></b></li> </ul> <h2 align="justify"><a name="cycle_clothing"></a>Cycle Clothing</h2> <table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="100%" id="AutoNumber1"> <tr> <td width="100%" colspan="2"><font size="2">We supply a large range of <a href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk">cycle clothing</a>, covering :-</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%" valign="top"><font size="2">Body Armour</font></td> <td width="85%"><font size="2">Ankle Protectors, Arm / Elbow Pads, Body Armour, Padded Shorts, Shin & Knee Pads,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%" valign="top"><font size="2">Eyewear</font></td> <td width="85%"><font size="2">Goggles, Sunglasses, Accessories, Cases, Lens, Oakley, Adidas,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%" valign="top"><font size="2">Footwear</font></td> <td width="85%"><font size="2">Downhill & BMX, Over shoes, Ladies shoes, Road Racing, Triathlon Shoes, Winter & Summer Waterproof Shoes and Socks,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%" valign="top"><font size="2">Gloves</font></td> <td width="85%"><font size="2">Downhill, Ladies, Track Mitts, and Winter Gloves,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%" valign="top"><font size="2">Headwear</font></td> <td width="85%"><font size="2">Ballaclavers, Cotton caps, Face masks, skull caps, winter hats,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%" valign="top"><font size="2">Helmets</font></td> <td width="85%"><font size="2">Ballaclavers, Adult, Aero, Freeride / BMX, Junior, Womens Helmets, and Skull Caps</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%" valign="top"><font size="2">Ladies Apparel</font></td> <td width="85%"><font size="2">Gloves, Shoes, Shorts, Tights, Waterproofs, Winter tops,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%" valign="top"><font size="2">Leg Wear</font></td> <td width="85%"><font size="2">Downhill pants and shorts, Knee and leg warmers, short inserts, shorts and tights - bib, under shorts,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%" valign="top"><font size="2">Tops</font></td> <td width="85%"><font size="2">Arm warmers, Downhill tops, Gillet - body warmers, junior, long sleeve - Team and Winter, Under vests,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="15%" valign="top"><font size="2">Waterproofs</font></td> <td width="85%"><font size="2">Jackets - water resistant and waterproof, Ladies jackets, Maintenance products, Over trousers, Over shoes, Race caps, Traditional capes.</font></td> </tr> </table> <h2 align="justify"><a name="bikes"></a>Bikes</h2> <table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="100%" id="AutoNumber2"> <tr> <td width="100%" colspan="2"><font size="2">We supply a large range of <a href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk">bikes</a>, (also we do bike repairs) covering :-</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="20%"><font size="2">BMX</font></td> <td width="80%"><font size="2">BMX and Trials bikes,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="20%"><font size="2">Folding Bikes</font></td> <td width="80%"><font size="2">Brompton bike options,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="20%"><font size="2">Kids Bikes</font></td> <td width="80%"><font size="2">Kids 16" (4 to 6 years), 20" (6 - 8 years), 24" (8 to 10 years),</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="20%"><font size="2">Ladies Bikes</font></td> <td width="80%"><font size="2">Open frame ladies, W.S.D,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="20%"><font size="2">Mountain Bikes</font></td> <td width="80%"><font size="2">Full suspension, hardtails - front suspension, hard tails - rigid forks, slalom - jump, trials, trek bikes, hop disc brakes bikes,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="20%"><font size="2">Race Bikes</font></td> <td width="80%"><font size="2">Double, Triple, With flat bars,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="20%"><font size="2">Town / Touring / Tandems</font></td> <td width="80%"><font size="2">Hybrid 26" Wheels, Hybrid 700c Wheels, Racers with flat bars, Tandems, Traditional touring,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="20%"><font size="2">Unicycles</font></td> <td width="80%"><font size="2">Skateboards, Trials, Unicycle</font></td> </tr> </table> <h2><a name="bmx"></a>BMX</h2> <table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="100%" id="AutoNumber3"> <tr> <td width="100%" colspan="2"><font size="2">We supply all type of <a href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk">BMX</a> products, covering :-</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="16%" valign="top"><font size="2">BMX Clothing</font></td> <td width="84%"><font size="2">Ankle protectors, Arm / elbow pads, Body armour, gloves, helmets, shin & knee pads,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="16%" valign="top"><font size="2">BMX Bikes</font></td> <td width="84%"><font size="2">Specialized BMX's 20", BMX's 24",</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="16%" valign="top"><font size="2">BMX Accessories</font></td> <td width="84%"><font size="2">Chain tensioners, End plugs, Grips, Pegs, Vides & DVD's,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="16%" valign="top"><font size="2">BMX Components</font></td> <td width="84%"><font size="2">Bottom brackets, Brake blocks, Brake callipers, Brake levers, Brake plates, Cables & detangles, Chain rings, Chains, Cranks, Freewheel, Handle bars, Head sets, Pedals 1/2", Pedals 9/16", Saddles, Seat pins, Stems, Tubes, Tyres,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="16%" valign="top"><font size="2">BMX Frame / Forks</font></td> <td width="84%"><font size="2">Forks and Frames,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="16%" valign="top"><font size="2">BMX Wheels</font></td> <td width="84%"><font size="2">Hub spares, Hubs, Rims, Spokes, Wheels complete.</font></td> </tr> </table> <h2><a name="accessories"></a>Accessories</h2> <table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="100%" id="AutoNumber4"> <tr> <td width="100%" colspan="2"><font size="2">We also supply all type of <a href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk">Bike Accessories</a>, covering :-</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Bags - Panniers etc...</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">Baskets, Bike Travel bags, Bum bags, Camelback accessories, Camel back, Carrier racks, Cell phone bags, Courier bags, Cycle fit briefcases, Handlebar bags, etc...</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Bike Protection</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">Bike cases, Cycle covers, Prop stands / Stabilisers, Scratch guards,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Body Accessories</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">Face mask filter, Face masks, Reflective clothing, Trouser clips,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Books / Maps</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">Health, Maintenance, Maps, Route Guides,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Car Racks</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">4 x 4 Wheel racks, Boot and Roof racks, Tow bar racks,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Chain Guides etc...</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">Bash Guards, Chain Guides, Chain Tensioners, Scratch Guards,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Child Carriers</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">Seats / Trailers, Child seats, Cycle trailers,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Computers</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">Computer spares, Pulse meters,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Folding Bike Parts</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">Tyres, Seat pins, Bags,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Handlebar Bits</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">A-Head spacers, ATB bar ends / plugs, ATB grips, Bells - horns, Handlebar tape, Light brackets, Mirrors,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Home Trainers</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">Track block, Folding rollers, Magnetic,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Hydration</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">Bottle cages, Bottles, Camelback Accessories,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Lights</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">Batteries and chargers, Battery lights, led lights, brackets, bulbs,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Locks</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">36 combi lock, krytoflex, coil lock, sport 6ft,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Lubes</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">Brake fluid, cleaners, polish, grease, oil, suspension oil,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Mudguards</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">ATB Mudguards, Rack fittings, Road mudguards,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Pedal Bits</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">Shoe plates, Toe clips / straps,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Performance Aids</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">Books, Drinks, Embrocation, Food, Pulse meters,</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Pumps</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">Air shock pumps, Full size pumps, Mini pumps, Track pumps</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="13%" valign="top"><font size="2">Tools</font></td> <td width="87%"><font size="2">Allen keys, Bike stands / storage, Cassette / Freewheel, Chain tools, General tools, Headset, Mechanic stands, Multi tools, Pressure gauges, Puncture repair, Tool kits, Tyre levers, Wheel jigs,</font></td> </tr> </table> <h2 align="left"><b><a name="history"></a>History of Harry Hall Cycles</b></h2> <p align="justify"><font size="2">We were established in 1957 by Harry Hall, himself an enthusiastic cyclist. Harry started to build up the business in Hyde Road Manchester, but did however have very limited capital. At times he would keep the boxes from something he had sold, so he could put the empty boxes back on the shelves to make the shop look more stocked!</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">Harry had gained reputation as arguably the top British mechanic of his era, from some of the World's most prestigious races such as the Tour de France, the Tour of Mexico, the Peace Race and major events in the UK calendar, such as the Leeds Classic. In 1967 Tour de France Harry was mechanic to the British racing cyclist Tom Simpson, who on the 13th July died in a tragic but glorious attempt to do what no Briton has done before - to win the Tour de France.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">Harry, and the shop, became famous for providing a neutral service vehicle. It was often spotted at top UK events and the little mini proved to be a reliable vehicle for the task. It has been said that Harry's mini was an inspiration for a rather famous film from 1968</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">In 1969 we moved into Cathedral Street (pictured). Harry Hall's was one of the first shops to move into the town centre location. Our importation of rare, expensive and much sought after equipment such as Campagnolo groupsets, saw our reputation spread both within the UK and abroad.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">Manchester and it's surrounding area has always been associated with some of the best road cyclists in the UK. Here's a few of Harry's training partners:<br> <b>Paul Sherwen</b> - Tour De France rider and famous TV commentator<br> <b>Graham Jones</b> - Well known local celebrity and highly ranked Tour de France Finisher<br> <b>John Herety</b> - National Professional Champion, later became head of Road Racing at the BCF.<br> <b>Brian Pownall</b> - Famous former Milk Race rider</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">In 1997 Cycle Sport said that Robert Millar is probably the best rider Britain has ever produced. The Glaswegian was sponsored by Harry Halls just prior to him going to France in 1979 to ride for <i>Athletic Club Boulogne-Billancourt</i> (ACBB). He won the French 'Best Amateur' Trophy in his first year there and went professional with the Peugeot team the following year. He remains the only UK rider to hold the Tour de France King of the Mountains title and jersey.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">In 1987 we moved around the corner into an 8,000 sq foot showroom. Our popular Hanging Ditch premises had a very modern retailing style, being one of the first shops to use the now popular slot-wall type of shop display. Shortly afterwards mountain bikes exploded on to the scene and we were one of the shops to pioneer this new form of cycling with a range of Peugeot and Muddy Fox bikes.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">Harry became World Age related Champion in 1989 and earned himself the right to wear the rainbow stripes. He can be seen here with Nigel Bishop, in the Milk Race leader's Jersey. Nigel was part of the Great Britain 'A' team in the late 1980s and early 1990s and rode hand built Harry Hall frames.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">Over the years we became famous for our extensive stock and the fact that we frequently had some of the first bikes to feature new technologies, such as carbon fibre monocoque frames and suspension forks. The shop also became involved in sponsoring local riders, such as Emma Davies.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">On Saturday 15 June 1996, at a peak shopping time on Father's Day, a 3,000lb IRA bomb exploded in Manchester. The staff at the shop were only evacuated about 20 minutes prior to the blast, which was fortunate as the shop and much of its stock were devastated in the blast. In the following days we had limited time to salvage what stock was worth keeping before the site was closed off.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">Following the bomb, the shop briefly relocated to Eccles, but this proved to be a turbulent and difficult time for us. On one particular day following a ram-raid, we were serving customers as snow blew through the front of the building! Shortly after we returned to central Manchester and opened a large shop on the corner of Lever Street and Dale Street.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">Redevelopment yet again forced us from a popular location and in 2000 we moved to our present premises, just down the road from the Hacienda on Whitworth Street West. This popular location has recreated the <i>Aladdin's Cave</i> feel and offers easy access and parking outside.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">We were heavily involved in the Commonwealth Games, providing neutral service equipment and mechanics for the Road Race which was held on a challenging course in Rivington and the Triathlon which ran on a course which took competitors from Salford Quays into Manchester city centre and back.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">During the Commonwealth Games we were also involved in helping the Kenyan team get a generous sponsorship package from Specialized. The African riders gained much notoriety after they were caught on a training ride on the Motorway and had to be escorted off by the Police.</font></p> <p align="center"> <font color="#000000" size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Harry Hall Cycles, 67 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, Northwest, M1 5WQ</font></p> <p align="center"><b><font face="Arial" color="#ffffff" size="1"> <a target="footdisplay" style="text-decoration: none" href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk/display_db.asp?Department=3"> <font color="#000000">ACCESSORIES</font></a></font><font face="Arial" size="1">, </font><font face="Arial" color="#ffffff" size="1"> <a target="footdisplay" style="text-decoration: none" href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk/display_db.asp?Department=0"> <font color="#000000">BIKES</font></a></font><font face="Arial" size="1">, </font><font face="Arial" color="#ffffff" size="1"> <a target="footdisplay" style="text-decoration: none" href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk/display_db.asp?Department=9"> <font color="#000000">BMX</font></a></font><font face="Arial" size="1">, </font> <font face="Arial" color="#ffffff" size="1"> <a target="footdisplay" style="text-decoration: none" href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk/display_db.asp?Department=4"> <font color="#000000">CLOTHING</font></a><font color="#000000">,</font><font face="Arial" size="1">, </font> <a target="footdisplay" style="text-decoration: none" href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk/display_db.asp?Department=2"> <font color="#000000">COMPONENTS</font></a><font color="#000000">,</font><font face="Arial" size="1">, </font> <a target="footdisplay" style="text-decoration: none" href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk/display_db.asp?Department=8"> <font color="#000000">WOMENS</font></a><font color="#000000">,</font><font face="Arial" size="1"><u>,</u> </font> <a target="footdisplay" style="text-decoration: none" href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk/second_hand.htm"> <font color="#000000">SECOND HAND</font></a></font><font face="Arial" size="1">, </font><font face="Arial" color="#ffffff" size="1"> <a style="text-decoration: none" href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk/offers_body_page.htm"> <font color="#000000">OFFERS</font></a></font><font face="Arial" size="1">, </font><font face="Arial" color="#ffffff" size="1"> <a target="footdisplay" style="text-decoration: none" href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk/credit.asp"> <font color="#000000"> 0% FINANCE</font></a></font></b><font size="1"> </font> </p> <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align="center"><b> <font face="Arial" color="#ffffff" size="1"> <a title="Quickly acess Suppliers websites" target="footdisplay" style="text-decoration: none" href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk/links.asp"> <font color="#000000"> LINKS</font></a></font><font face="Arial" size="1">, </font><font face="Arial" color="#ffffff" size="1"> <a title="Free tips on fixing your bike" target="footdisplay" style="text-decoration: none" href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk/service-index.htm"> <font color="#000000"> MAINTENANCE</font></a></font><font face="Arial" size="1">, </font><font face="Arial" color="#ffffff" size="1"> <a title="On-line buying info" target="footdisplay" style="text-decoration: none" href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk/webterms.htm"> <font color="#000000">TERMS</font></a><font color="#000000">,</font><font face="Arial" size="1">,, </font> <a title="Lists of local & national clus / organizations" style="text-decoration: none" href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk/clubs.asp"> <font color="#000000">LOCAL CLUBS</font></a></font></b><u><font size="1">,</font></u><font size="1"> </font><b><font face="Arial" color="#ffffff" size="1"> <a title="Hey this is how we happened !" style="text-decoration: none" href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk/history.asp"> <font color="#000000">HISTORY</font></a></font></b><font size="1">, </font><b> <font face="Arial" color="#ffffff" size="1"> <a title="Maps showing where we are" target="footdisplay" style="text-decoration: none" href="http://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk/findus.asp"> <font color="#000000"> FIND US</font></a></font></b></p> <p align="center">  </p> <p>This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them.</p> </body>