Central Bicycle Studio, at 267 Main Street in Palmerston North Central, is a full-service bike shop and workshop run by Manawatū locals. It sells road, mountain, gravel, commuter, electric and tri bikes, along with kids' bikes from balance bikes up to 29-inch wheels. The brands on the website include Trek, Specialized, Santa Cruz, Tern, Yeti, Cervélo, Ibis and Juliana, and the shop stocks components from Shimano, SRAM, Fox and Rock Shox. It repairs and services all types of bikes, and keeps specialty parts in store. The website recommends a yearly check-up, or more often for frequent riders. The shop supports the Manawatū School's Cycling programme, the Arapuke Mountain Bike Park and the Manawatū Mountain Bike Club.
Customers mention the helpful staff most often, and one describes a Specialized mountain bike service that left every part looked after. Another had a bent back wheel fixed and was shown the worn brake pads, and says the mechanic was helpful and professional. One customer who had an inner tube bought and tried to fix a wife's bike found the quote for adjusting the rear wheel, at least $100 as at 2026, and felt the staff were dismissive. Of the nearby bike shops with ten or more reviews, none rates higher than this one. Stormin' Bikes, 0.2 km away, is the closest with a similar rating. Our pick in Palmerston North Central for a full service on a bike you want to keep riding.