Bicycles by Design
…building, selling, servicing and riding bicycles every day!

Discover a world where ideas, beliefs, services, and products converge to help you find the perfect bicycle tailored precisely to your needs.

About us

Since 1981, under the esteemed Swallow brand, Peter Bird has been crafting bespoke steel frames, tailor-made for discerning clients. Since 2009, his expertise has expanded to designing products in various materials and collaborating with top European manufacturers.

In early 2000, we introduced our Landescape brand, offering made-to-measure, hand-crafted duralumin frames. By 2012, we expanded our collection to include custom-made carbon fibre tandem frames, upholding the same commitment to precision and quality.

We also curate a selection of high-quality, niche brands from Europe and America.

No fluff, no exaggeration—just genuine, well-designed products and honest advice.

Peter Bird founder and owner of Bicycles & Tandems by Design.

We don’t just sell bikes,
We design and build them too.


“Details are not details: they are the design”

Charles Eames.

When you call us or visit the studio, you’ll be able to speak to one of the Bicycles by Design team but it's likely to be Pete(!)

Ensuring your bike fits perfectly, feels right, and performs to your expectations is at the heart of what we do. Every detail, from sizing to the final touch of handlebar tape, receives our full attention.

From the beginning, we discuss your needs to create a bike that mirrors your lifestyle. We'll guide you through the options and complexities of modern bikes in clear, understandable language—no tech jargon to confuse you.

This personalised service comes at no extra cost. It's simply our way of doing things, whether you've chosen a complete bicycle or a handmade frame. With Bicycles by Design, you get a bike tailored specifically to you.

Frame and Bikes explained

Bicycle terms

  • Stock – as specified by the manufacturer, straight out of the box, no changes.
  • Custom build – a bicycle assembled from a frame and parts according to your exact needs.

Frame terms

  • Made-to-Measure – a frame manufactured to fit you, but to set specification of frame tubing, components and finish.
  • Bespoke hand-built – a frame that is hand-built, just for you, to a shape that fits you perfectly from carefully selected tubing to suit your riding style and purpose. Total choice of construction, fittings and finish.

What we do


Studio &
Workshop

A warm welcome awaits you at the Bicycles by Design Studio, where we display and sell frames and bicycles from trusted, experienced manufacturers.

We provide a range of fitting services for these brands and stock a curated selection of accessories to outfit your bicycle.

Our open workshop offers an array of repair and servicing options, including wheel building.

Custom
& Made to Measure

Custom is our standard. Unlike other bike shops, we don't keep a stock of bicycles to sell off the peg. Instead, the majority of bicycles we build and assemble are bespoke to each rider.

However, we do have a range of demo bikes that you can try before you buy. We operate this way because we believe that bicycles are very personal and should be tailored specifically to you.

Frame Building

Matching British custom, it started in a shed... Hand building the first Swallow frame from there our passion grew and our frame-building skills & knowledge with it. Over 45 years on Swallow & Ironbridge frames are still hand-built, in a variety of steel tubing using a mix of modern and traditional methods.

Servicing

Our pen plan workshop is prepped and ready for your pride and joy, and our expert technicians will take great care in making sure your bicycle is in tip-top shape for your next ride.

Wheel Building

We've built a fair few wheels some have been ridden around the world (literally), some raced, and a lot used on tandems.

Sizing & fitting

We use our experience and knowledge to find you the correct fit. By adjusting our sizer, whilst monitoring your body posture to find the most optimal fit by balancing comfort and performance.

Renovations
& Refurbishment

Got an old frame? You may like to have it renovated or refurbished, brought up to date, or mended or maybe just a new colour. If so, we would like to hear from you and help restore your frame.

Other services

Cycle to Work Schemes to Ride Before You Buy, we have you covered just ask!

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Bicycles & Tandems by Design,
The John Rose Building,
High Street,
Coalport, Shropshire,
TF8 7HT

Tandems by Design

Bicycles & Tandems by Design is the trading name of P S Leisure Limited - Company number 6164577 - VAT GB 873 8500 03

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