Swinburn said the free service was paid for out of the government’s Active Travel Fund.
“We believe it’s better to let people have free use of this facility to actually make sure their bikes are safe,” he added.
“We do see a lot of people out there with no lights on their cycles, which is bad really.”
Oliver Follows, the head mechanic at R-evolution, said he had a busy morning.
Repairs including changing brake pads “to make sure they can actually stop accurately” and sorting out gears that “weren’t changing”. He also gave out lights.
“I see so many people without lights, and it’s worrying, especially if people aren’t wearing bright colours,” Mr Follows said. “The lights are the main thing. You need to be seen.”