Quinns Cycles – Trusted by Riders Since 1953
At the heart of Quinns Cycles are two lifelong riders turned trusted mechanics – Stu and Steve. Starting out as teenage apprentices under the watchful eye of Mal and Mel Vasey, they’ve grown into co-owners who live and breathe bikes. With decades of hands-on experience and a shared commitment to keeping Quinns fiercely independent, they’ve carried the business through new bike trends, expanded the workshop, and built a team of passionate experts.
From racing to mountain trails, family rides to gravel expeditions – Stu and Steve have ridden it all. And they bring that knowledge into every customer conversation, bike build, and service job that rolls through the door.
STEVE (WEBBY)
SALES & MECHANICS
35 YEARS IN THE BIKE TRADE
ROAD BIKES ARE WEBBYS SPECIALITY
BUT HE IS ALSO A KEEN
MOUNTAIN BIKER
Gravel and e-bike specialist, Steve has been with Quinns since 1995. Now co-owner, he blends expert service with real-world riding knowledge, especially for family and adventure bikes.
STU
SALES & MECHANICS
28 YEARS IN BIKE TRADE
A MOUNTAIN AND E-MOUNTAIN BIKER
HE HAS RIDDEN OFF-ROAD
ACROSS EUROPE AND THE UK
Co-owner and mountain biking enthusiast, Stu brings over two decades of engineering experience. Known for his no-nonsense advice and technical precision, he keeps bikes – and riders – moving.
MACCA
SALES & MECHANICS
23 YEARS IN THE BIKE TRADE
Commutes on an e-bike and leads most electric bike sales
Regularly rides Delamere trails
Keen mountain biker
With 23 years in the bike trade, Macca is the go-to for mountain and e-bike sales. A Delamere regular, he leads on customer care and builds.
QUINN CYCLES TIMELINE
1953: Quinns was established in our current location on Edge Lane, Fairfield in 1953. Started by the infamous bike frame makers, the Quinn brothers. Harry Quinn is synonymous with quality lightweight frames used in the Milk Cup by top race teams of the day.
1968: Mal and Mel Vasey start their apprenticeship at Quinn’s and…
1970: The introduction of the Chopper bike into the UK starts one of the first trends in bike technology, which quickly evolves over the coming years, with Mal and Mel moving with the times. Amateur and professional traditional racing cycles and city bikes continue to dominate.
1980: BMX is imported into the UK and quickly established in the UK market. With the film E.T. and BMX bandits, the 1980s and freestyle biking dominate the bike of choice for children and young adults.
1990s: Mountain bikes hit scene and the latest revolution that’s growing even bigger today begins. Quinns is one of the first mountain bike suppliers in the UK with the introduction of the X, Y, Z bikes.
1995: The first Hybrid bikes – a mix of race bikes and mountain bikes, these sturdier frames with suspense and comfort become very popular amongst the urban biker looking for something that eats up the road but can take a bit more punishment on a pot-holed pitted road. Steve Webb (future partner and owner) is hired by Mal and Mel, as an apprentice.
2000s: Gravel bikes are the latest innovation in biking tech. A cousin of the hybrid bike the gravel bike has become the go-to for enthusiasts that want to be able to hurtle around town and out in rough terrain. The adventurer bike of choice. Quinns continues from strength to strength with the expansion of the shop space. Stu X (future partner and owner of Quinns) is welcomed as an apprentice under the guidance of Mal and Mel Vasey.
2007: Mel Vasey is involved in a tragic road accident whilst out riding with his friends. RIP Mel, a huge contributor to the success of Quinns, loved and missed by all who knew him.
2008: Road bikes become fashionable and super popular thanks to the London Olympics and the Mod-cool of yellow jersey winner Sir Bradley Wiggins.
2015: Mal Vasey retires and hands the reins to Stu X and Steve Webb.
2023: e-bikes go mainstream. All sorts e-bikes from city bikes to mountain bikes take hold.
2020-22: The pandemic gives rise to a huge number of bike enthusiasts rediscovering the love of cycling for keeping fit or days out with the family. Every type of bike but the rise of the e-bike has gathered mainstream attention .
2019: e-bikes rise to popularity explodes.
ALEX
MECHANIC
10 YEARS IN BIKE TRADE
Mountain and bmx hybrid rider
Across europe and the uk
Blends knowledge of freestyle and off-road, helping younger or crossover riders get the right setup.
ANDY
SALES & MECHANICS
8 YEARS IN THE BIKE TRADE
Member of liverpool century cycling club
Raced iconic events: lejog, paris roubaix sportive, tour of flanders
Road bikes
Competitive road cyclist and club rider, Andy lives for speed and precision. His racing background makes him the ideal guide for performance upgrades and road bike fits.
PAUL
MECHANIC
10 YEARS IN BIKE TRADE
Gravel rider and expedition cyclist
Helps source gear and builds for long-distance
or mixed-terrain journeys
Gravel adventurer and expedition cyclist, Paul specialises in setup for long-distance and off-road rides. He’s your guide for rugged routes and reliable gravel gear.
