Dear friends, family, neighbors, and fellow cyclists
We are Seabass Cycles, an independent bicycle shop run by Charlie and Sam, that has proudly served our community for nearly 12 years. Over the years, we’ve become more than just a shop — We’re a part of your lives, your routines, and your community. We’ve built friendships, supported families, local schools and food banks, we have helped countless people find joy and freedom through cycling. We’re proud to be pillars of our community.
Charlie and Sam started Seabass Cycles with nothing but a shared dream and a passion for bikes. With a wealth of industry knowledge but with no money and no business experience, they built the first shop in Camberwell from the ground up. From those humble beginnings in a tiny space, they have grown into a well-respected, beloved local business that is truly sown into the fabric of Peckham.
But today, we’re facing a critical challenge. Recent financial hardships, coupled with a rent increase we simply cannot afford, threaten to force us to close our doors for good. Sadly, over the years, a handful of independent and corporate bike shops in our area have already closed, and we don’t want to be the next. We’ve worked too hard, and we’re too passionate about what we do, to let that happen.
That’s why we’re reaching out to ask for your support. We have potentially found a new location in Peckham that could be our new home, but it's in a bad way. It's been vacant for many years, and it shows. Our goal is to raise £50,000 to help us move to a new, more affordable location. This move will allow us to continue serving you and our community, supporting local cycling, and keeping the spirit of independent shops alive.
Your donation will help us stay on the road, keep our doors open, keep our staff employed and financially supported and ensure that our community continues to have a trusted local bike shop for years to come. If you’re unable to donate, sharing our story with friends and family would mean the world to us.
The clock is ticking — we must be out of our current location by the end of September, and there’s a mountain of work to do in a very short time. The risk of closing our doors and losing everything we’ve built is very real, and we’re reaching out to our friends, family, the cycling community and beyond for support.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support, your loyalty, and for helping us keep the wheels turning. We’re excited for what’s next, and we hope to continue riding alongside you for many more years!
With gratitude,
Sam Lewin & Charlie Roberts