Local Bike Shops (LBS)

rogerthecat
rogerthecat Posts: 669
edited May 2009 in Road beginners
Anyone thinking of buying a bike must go to your LBS; I cannot sing their praises high enough, after the attention to detail, and consideration given to making a purchase. If you live in the Ipswich area I can strongly recommend:

Life Cycles Uk (Bildeston)
108 High Street
Bildeston
Suffolk
IP7 7ED
Phone: 01449 744467
Fax: 01449 744467

A small shop in Bildeston and very busy, Mid to High range bikes.
To the moderator of this forum, apologies if not permitted to do this.

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  • Marcosplace
    Marcosplace Posts: 103
    Agreed - bought a Giant TCR advanced from Cycle world Sunderland - great help. Even give me an invite to join there cycle club
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    My bike
  • Frank the tank
    Frank the tank Posts: 6,553
    I'm a big believer in supporting your LBS, providing it's a good one.

    Fortunately my LBS is very good.
    Tail end Charlie

    The above post may contain traces of sarcasm or/and bullsh*t.
  • doyler78
    doyler78 Posts: 1,951
    Like anything you can get good and bad and it is no different for bike shops however I would agree that a good LBS is worth its weight in gold.
  • blu3cat
    blu3cat Posts: 1,016
    absolutely. Also have a great LBS, although it specialises in off road, and I've just made the switch to being a Roadie.

    So 2 questions:

    Is there a good personal LBS for Roadies in Wimbledon / South West London?
    Is there a list of recommended LBS'

    Oh and Moose Cycles, Colliers Wood, London. Fantastic.
    "Bed is for sleepy people.
    Let's get a kebab and go to a disco."

    FCN = 3 - 5
    Colnago World Cup 2
  • Aggieboy
    Aggieboy Posts: 3,996
    blu3cat wrote:
    absolutely. Also have a great LBS, although it specialises in off road, and I've just made the switch to being a Roadie.

    So 2 questions:

    Is there a good personal LBS for Roadies in Wimbledon / South West London?Is there a list of recommended LBS'

    Oh and Moose Cycles, Colliers Wood, London. Fantastic.



    http://www.lucianocycles.co.uk/. Helpful and friendly, esp' Dudley the owner.
    "There's a shortage of perfect breasts in this world, t'would be a pity to damage yours."
  • drewk1
    drewk1 Posts: 61
    Not bought a bike from them yet but have visited Life Cycles Uk and was very impressed.
    Spesh Hardrock Sport Disc 2009
    Focus Cayo 2.0
    Dawes Scorpio beater
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    I bought all my frames and parts online. But used to go into my LBS to build up the bikes (with their mechanic - it was a joint effort). But I still buy as many supplies as I can from them - to offset the free services they give me!
  • blu3cat
    blu3cat Posts: 1,016
    http://www.lucianocycles.co.uk/. Helpful and friendly, esp' Dudley the owner.

    Thanks for the tip.
    "Bed is for sleepy people.
    Let's get a kebab and go to a disco."

    FCN = 3 - 5
    Colnago World Cup 2
  • Cubic
    Cubic Posts: 594
    Also try Prologue in East Sheen. They have a lot of high-end stuff, but the guys there seem really friendly and don't mind helping a beginner like me!
    Cannondale Synapse Carbon

    Giant Anthem X 29er 2
  • Oceanblue
    Oceanblue Posts: 158
    Have to say I've visited Hanna's in Lisburn, Northern Ireland a few times of late and have been impressed by their attitude and stock of Trek bikes...
  • TrekTom
    TrekTom Posts: 45
    If you live in Kent, get over to either Senacre Cycles near Maidstone or WildSide in Tunbridge Wells. Both great service and knowledge.
    Giant Anthem X
    Trek 1.7
  • rubbercolin
    rubbercolin Posts: 67
    John's in Bath

    A1 for all types of bike

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