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We pride ourselves in producing the highest quality bikes possible. That's why we offer a lifetime warranty on all of our bikes.
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*Please note that collecting a bike from our London store will add up to 2 weeks on top of the stated order processing time, as we ship your built bike from our Bristol workshop to our London store.
If you collect from us, your bike will be ready to ride. If you choose courier delivery, you will need to carry out a simple and easy assembly.
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All of our bikes, parts and accessories can be returned within 30 days from the date of delivery for an exchange or refund. You can test ride the bike in this period, but it needs to be retuned in clean and sellable condition, in it's orginal packaging.
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USAGE: DAILY RIDING, TOURING, COMMUTING
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Timeless | Reynolds Steel Frame
Quality Hill-climbing Gears
Classic, Daily use Design
The Classic Lightweight is your ideal companion for urban commuting and light touring, perfectly blending versatility with a timeless design. This bike is perfect for city cycling and everyday trail adventures, making it one of the best hybrid bikes for 2024. Experience a superior ride quality on every journey with this classic lightweight steel bicycle.
Number of gears | 9 |
Brake type | Rim |
Weight | 10.2kg |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano UN300 sealed |
Brake Calipers | Tektro R359 |
Brake Levers | Tektro FL750 |
Brake Rotors | N/A |
Cables | Silver Braided Cable |
Cassette | Shimano HG400 11-36T |
Chain | Shimano HG-53 |
Crankset | Temple Corinthian 39T with chain guard |
Fork | Investment cast, lugged fork crown, curved legs |
Frame | TIG welded with x2 bottle cage mounts |
Frameset Material | Tig Welded Reynolds 520 Steel |
Front Derailleur | N/A |
Gear Shifter | Shimano Alivio |
Grips | Temple Leather Round Grips (genuine leather, vegan alternatives are available) |
Handlebars | Temple AL-6061 Riser bars, 600mm width, 50mm rise, 25.4mm clamp |
Headset | Temple Standard 1" threaded sealed |
Paint | Powdercoated |
Pedals | Temple Traditional Alloy Pedals |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Altus 9 speed |
Saddle | Temple Bristol saddle, brown (faux leather) |
Seatclamp | Integrated |
Seatpost | Temple Layback Alloy 27.2mm |
Stem | Temple Polished Quill, 80mm |
Tyres | Schwalbe Delta Cruiser 28mm, K-Guard, White Wall |
Wheel Hubs | Shimano RS300 Silver 36h |
Wheel Rims | Temple Anodized Alloy Silver Rims with eyelets 36h |
Wheel Spokes | Temple plain gauge stainless 290/292mm 2.0mm |
FRAME SIZE | S | M | L |
Seattube Length /mm | 520 | 550 | 590 |
Toptube Length /mm | 540 | 565 | 590 |
Reach /mm | 384 | 390 | 403 |
Stack /mm | 556 | 585 | 625 |
Headtube Length /mm | 141 | 170 | 214 |
Head Angle /degrees | 71.5 | 71.5 | 71.5 |
Seat Angle /degrees | 74.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 |
Chainstay Length /mm | 430 | 430 | 430 |
BB Drop /mm | 69 | 69 | 69 |
Wheelbase Length /mm | 1019 | 1035 | 1061 |
Fork Offset /mm | 45 | 45 | 45 |
Standover Height /mm | 760 | 800 | 850 |
Stem Length /mm | 80 | 80 | 80 |
Our highly trained mechanics will assemble, tune and inspect your bike, ensuring the highest quality standards are upheld.
Would you like to try out our bikes before purchasing? No problem, visit us at one of our stores.
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 138 reviews.
Well........ so nice and easy to cycle in my Bike. Everybody in my village saying what a beautiful Bike. Very light which is very good in my age to control it. From now on I stop my car and i Do everything in my bike. Now a days petrol is so expensive that a bike became very important. VERY HAPPY
It’s a great bike. Makes easy work of town journeys and weekend club rides. Has attracted lots of admiring comments. I first saw a Temple hanging in a cafe in Bath and a year later could afford to buy one. My only mild criticism is that communication with the customer between the point an order is placed, and the time the bike is built and ready to collect, could be a lot more proactive and granular.
Great bike! very easy to manoeuvre, quite light in comparison with the one I had before. And of course the vintage look is really cool.
Solid, lightweight for what it is and feels nible once up to speed. Quality fittings and gear components too.
I have been wanting a Temple bicycle for a few years now. I finally got it during the Summer Sale for 25% off and was really lucky that they launched the new summer colours on the actual day of my order. I've got plenty of compliments from young to old. Got it in a small frame and I'm 1.54m and I reckon I could go a little lower to x-small but I didn't have an option. I cycle between 2-5km to commute to work. Smooth ride every time!
Joyful ride :)
I bought my Temple Lightweight Classic in 2020, during the pandemic. I wanted a straightforward bike that I could just jump on and ride, without having to dress up like a TdF competitor. This has been a perfect solution and I love it. There were some niggles with scratches etc which could have occurred during transit, so that the first bike had to be returned but a replacement was soon delivered. I ordered my version equipped with a Brooks saddle, which inevitably has taken some breaking in. After a professional service at Detour of Malvern, the bike is now silky smooth. I have recently moved house from a rural to a more urban/suburban environment, and I have found the bike perfect for these conditions. The relatively low gearing suits busy streets but is also good for rougher rural sections. I'm very happy with my choice.
Amazing bike! Super smooth, durable, quality. The Shoreditch team was very helpful all the way!
Excellent ride and I think the best new steel frame bike you can get right now anywhere. I've been riding it daily for around a week and absolutely love it. It's really thoughtfully designed with many in-house parts like the crankset with the built-in chain-guard (its my favourite feature on the bike oddly, no more greasy pants). I think however that a drop handlebar should be made available an an option on the lightweight classic model too! But that's an easy upgrade to make (just wasteful as some components can't be re-used)
Love this bike, arrived way sooner than expected which was a pleasant surprise! Been riding daily for a week now and feel like I could go anywhere on this thing. Such a well made bike and looks beautiful.
I love this bike. I’m 6,5 the bike is the large size 59inch it’s perfect road to work this morning I felt like I was 10 years old again flying to my next destination it is amazing
I bought this bike purely for looks as I thought it had a great classic design. However the ride quality is also outstanding. An amazing bike week worth the money.
Store owner replied: Hi Paul, Thanks for leaving a review, I'm so glad you love the bike. Happy riding! Izzy
Great bicycle. People stop me to ask about it!
great bike!!!!
Needed a light weight bike as I can no longer get my electric bike up out the shed . This is perfect and so bloomin fun to ride too . Restored my love of cycling . And it looks really cool too .
Beautiful in looks and construction! Cracking bike.
I couldn’t love it more, such a smooth and stylish ride.
Great
My Slate Blue Classic Lightweight is the perfect city roamer! The quality and detail in the design exceeded expectations. I couldn't recommend this bike enough
Bike was assembled and delivered within just a few days and arrived beautifully packed. Straightforward to assemble and immediately out on the road after that. The bike has a classic, yet modern elegance and Temple do a nice variety of lovely tones to choose from for their paint finishes. This one is in Dove Grey and is an absolute beauty. On the road the bike feels smooth, lightweight, and responsive. It handles well and has a decently wide range of gears that ensure easy progress in town as well as the ability to do some light touring taking in some of the rolling hills of Wiltshire! Highly recommended.
Love the bike as rides really well and looks amazing!
Useful bike
Bike is slick, but the order process was a mess, as is the awful messaging service Temple have set up. Got the bike collected ok, but then it had no lights when I got home. The lights were out of stock, which is fair enough, but I had a nightmare waiting for them to be sent … told they were back in the following week and would be posted within a week. I was then forgotten about and had to chase, explaining the situation to about three people across the awful customer service messaging/email system. Temple then put through a whole duplicate bike order for me (I didn’t collect it, though I could have had two bikes now).🤦 Finally got the lights 6 weeks later than my bike… was told they’d follow up to explain but nothing. Really spoiled the experience.
Good quality bike Ideal for everyday commuting. I live in Redruth and the gears are just right. This is not a bike for speed or off road mountain biking. It's built to last year's and tobe used daily
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Shipping was costly. Overall, it's a great-looking and feeling bike. The mud flaps or fenders were not aligned when I received the bike. I could not get them aligned, no matter how hard I tried. After 20-30 miles of listening to them rub, I removed them. Does anyone want to buy a pair of fenders?
Light, fast, beautiful to look at, and so much fun to ride! Very happy.
Absolute gem of a bike, thanks so much! I love it!
My favourite ever bike. Feels really well built and is an absolute joy to ride. Only problem is it is too nice to leave outside anywhere these days. I use my bog standard one for leaving outside shops, electric one for work and the Temple just for the pure pleasure of cycling. Excellent bike and really pleased I decided to get one.
Enjoying riding this bike very much. I was looking for a more upright riding position and the bike achieves this and is very comfortable. Like the shape of the handlebars a lot. Very light and responsive. Great for trips around town with plenty of gear options and practical fittings. Also, draws a lot of admiration without being overtly flashy!
Light, easy to build, modern, pleasure to ride
Its the most beautiful bike I have ever seen and the quality is amazing. I am riding my bike everyday now!
I bought my classic lightweight Temple bike at in 2020, just at the time of Covid lockdown. I had to wait 8 weeks but it was well worth it. As a designer, I mostly bought this bike for the classic styling and simplicity - it just looked very cool and every detail had been well considered. The performance is excellent too. It delivers a lovely smooth ride and it isn't over-complicated. In my opinion - and for the touring and leisure cycling I do - you don't need 27 gears - just 9 is perfect. I love that all the additional components, like the mudguards, water bottle cage etc have also been really carefully considered. I have been through a couple of chains and rear cassettes which is an indication of how much I have used this bike. It really is a bike for life and I can't think why I would ever want to change it.
Store owner replied: Hi Peter, Thanks for the great review, I'm so glad to hear you're still loving the bike! Many thanks, Izzy
My Classic Lightweight in slate blue arrived yesterday and it really is a beautiful bike. It's a very smooth ride and the gears are fabulous. The front mudguard is touching the tyre slightly so I'll be out there with my allen keys and screwdriver this evening. Great communication from Izzy, she kept me in the loop.
Bike is light, very agile and ideal for city commuting or for leisure rides at the weekend. Build quality seems good, and its components are high quality. It also looks good.
Store owner replied: Hi Robert, Thank you so much for your review. We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new Temple. We hope it brings you plenty of joy for the years to come. Alex
Love my bike so far. It rides like a dream.
Store owner replied: Hi Callum, That's great news, thanks for the support. Izzy
Good shoping experience
Fantastic bike, prefect for getting around and navigating the hilly streets of Bristol. Lovely to ride, fairly lightweight and looks great. Team at Temple are very helpfully and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Store owner replied: Hi Richard, I'm so pleased to hear you're enjoying the bike and we were able to help you through the process. Many thanks, Izzy
Best bike I’ve ever owned. Rides wonderful, looks wonderful. 11/10 :))
Store owner replied: Hi Noah, Thank you so much for your review, we're so happy to hear you're enjoying your bike. Don't forget to tag us in your adventures. Happy riding. Alex
Classic Lightweight Great. From dropping into the workshop so I could test out sizes, to purchasing online, to then being able to rearrange my pickup last minute to suit my schedule, Temple were always friendly, prompt and helpful. The bike is a dream to ride and I’ve been lavished with compliments from friends and strangers alike. I’m in love with it!
