ABOUT

F U E L is a dedicated mobile service developed to provide you with professional care for your cycling machine.

We are service specialists for performance road and gravel bikes

Establised in 2005 and with over 30 years of industry experiance we now cover a range of services including performance upgrades, consulting, custom wheel builds and cycling event support

We love Custom paintwork and detailed custom bike projects! With our friends at Sungraphics and Velocraft and we can help transform your bike with fresh new artwork to create a sharp new look for your machine

Working closely with Carbonbikerepair Melbourne we can organise assessment and repair of your damaged carbon bike frame

We use factory brands for service replacment parts or specialist performance options from the worlds leading brands selecting only the best products for the right application.

Our service area includes Melbourne’s inner South Eastern suburbs & bayside areas.

We look forward to working with you on your next 'NEXT LEVEL' Fuel cycle service.

reviews

"Herb has a keen eye for detail, a comprehensive component knowledge & provided excellent onsite service." — Larry C.

"Bike always come back like a new one after a service with Fuel. This time was no exception, the quality and reliability of the service has no peer. Thanks Herb! " — Stephen T.

"Herb is a fantastic mechanic managing a smoothly run LBS.
Communication is clear, processes are organised and booking via the online form is easy.
The both the "mobile service" and "pick-up delivery services" are convenient!
Recommended Fuel Performance to anyone who owns a bike, especially if you own medium to high end bikes. " — Lawson L.

"Super reliable and consistently good, I've had my bikes serviced by Herb for over three years and am very happy. My bike is clean, reliable and fast thanks to Herb. " — Peter W.

technician & founder

Herb Donovan

344 custom builds

1,392 wheelbuilds

27,840 bike services

and counting…

Herb has worked as a cycle mechanic and wheel builder for the industry & cycle teams here in Victoria and overseas for over 30yrs.

Herb competed at a National level in XC mountain bike racing, internationally on the road for a Belgium cycling team and studied Industrial design at Monash University.

After also completing a nationally accredited Certificate III in Bicycle Mechanics in 2003 issued by Automotive Training Australia Ltd he felt it was time to bring a fresh approach to the industry and created Fuel a dedicated workshop studio and mobile servicing

With an astute attention to detail, a keen eye for inspirational improvements and a passion for quality Herb has now developed a strong reputation for professional service with a loyal customer following.

By the grace of many wonderful inspiring customers since 2005 Fuel has been able to grow into a successful and highly regarded business within the industry.