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Flying Dutchman Bikes — Hackney

Electric, cargo & family bikes in Hackney — De Beauvoir, Haggerston & East London

Appointment-only test rides for family, cargo and electric bikes — in the heart of De Beauvoir Town, a minute from the Regent’s Canal towpath.

Address: 48 De Beauvoir Crescent, London N1 5SB
Opening hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–5.30pm
Visits: By appointment
Phone: 07492 834736
Email: east@flyingdutchman.bike

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Getting here: We're on De Beauvoir Crescent (N1 5SB), tucked just behind Towpath Café on the Regent's Canal, beside Kingsland Basin. Haggerston Overground is the nearest station — a few minutes' walk across Kingsland Road — with Hoxton and Dalston Junction also close by. If you're riding in, the canal towpath runs right past us, connecting east to Victoria Park and west toward Islington and Camden.

What this Hackney location is good for

Hackney is the home of our newest workshop — set in De Beauvoir Town, on the Hackney–Islington border, right where the Regent's Canal meets Kingsland Road. It's a calm spot to compare a few setups side by side and work out what genuinely suits your week.

We're the local choice for riders across East London — De Beauvoir, Haggerston, Hoxton, Dalston, Stoke Newington, Shoreditch, Canonbury and Islington — and an easy canal ride from London Fields, Victoria Park and beyond. It's a good base to try family setups for the school run, cargo options for bigger loads, e-bikes for everyday riding, and comfortable city bikes — on the quiet, low-traffic streets De Beauvoir is known for.

Appointments and test rides

Appointments start with a conversation — routes, storage, carrying, comfort — then we set up a shortlist of bike models for you.

Helpful things to consider before your appointment:

  • your typical weekly routes (or the ones you most care about)
  • any storage constraints (hallway, gate, shed)
  • passenger details if you’re carrying kids (ages/weights)

Workshop support

If something doesn’t feel quite right after the first few rides, come back for a tweak. We offer servicing and workshop support for bikes we sell (including setup and accessory fitting), so you’re supported by a team that works with these bikes every day.

Explore bikes

Browse the range — popular with riders across East London:

Frequently asked questions

Where is Flying Dutchman's East London (Hackney) shop?

We're at 48 De Beauvoir Crescent, London N1 5SB — in De Beauvoir Town, on the Regent's Canal beside Kingsland Basin, on the Hackney side of the Hackney–Islington border. It's our East London location, by appointment.

What's the nearest station?

Haggerston Overground is closest — a short walk across Kingsland Road. Hoxton and Dalston Junction are also nearby, and the canal towpath runs right past the door if you're cycling in.

Is the Hackney shop appointment-only?

Yes — visits are by appointment, which means we can set aside the right bikes and proper time for your test ride.

How do I contact the Hackney location?

Call us on 07492 834736 or email east@flyingdutchman.bike to book.

Can I test ride a cargo or family bike here?

Yes — tell us your routes, storage and who you're carrying, and we'll prepare a shortlist to try. We help with seats, racks, boxes and weather protection too.