bike shops in windsor area

mr_sj

my uncle is looking at getting his first road bike and so far he's got as far as halfords ! does anyone have any suggestions of good shops in the windsor area that i can point him in the direction of where he can get decent advice and service ?

ive googled and there seems to be a air few around there but living at the other end of the country im not familiar with any of them and could do with any recommendations

thanks, sj

upperoilcan

Stows in Debworth are alright mate,An if he wants to make the short journey to High Wycombe Cycle Care is a good bet as Simon and the staff have very good knowledge of all things bike......

Mark Bom

Hi SJ,

I recently bought a bike from Cyclelife in Windsor (also go under the name TRI Windsor).

I can't compare them with any other bike shop, but found their service a little lacking for a first time buyer looking for advice.

I was booked in for a fitting, to the value of £50, deductable from the cost of the bike, and attended the shop to be told that the fella that does it wasn't in that day. I went back a second time and sat on a bike and was measured visually.
When I asked if I was going to be measured using the fitting gear I was told it was better to do it by eye sat on a bike!
I didn't pay anything for the 'fitting', but I wasn't sure if I'd been fobbed off or not?

I've no real complaints with them, I'm very happy with the bike I bought from them, but to be honest I'd like to try another shop next time to get a better comparison.

There's another shop in Windsor called Stows, but I haven't been in there, so can't comment on them.

I hope this is of use?

M.

clx1

DNA in Maidenhead, great people and very good service. They sell Giant, Cannondale, Colnago and Pinarello.

TMR

upperoilcan wrote:

Stows in Debworth are alright mate,An if he wants to make the short journey to High Wycombe Cycle Care is a good bet as Simon and the staff have very good knowledge of all things bike......

As long as the bike is Bianchi...

cornerblock

Sigma Sport, Kingston, not that far away. Well worth a visit, even if it's just to drool over some of the lovely bikes etc.

TMR

Cornerblock wrote:

Sigma Sport, Kingston, not that far away. Well worth a visit, even if it's just to drool over some of the lovely bikes etc.

What's their customer service like?

cornerblock

The Mad Rapper wrote:

Cornerblock wrote:

Sigma Sport, Kingston, not that far away. Well worth a visit, even if it's just to drool over some of the lovely bikes etc.

What's their customer service like?

Very good I would say, on the times I have been there. Have not bought a bike there, so cannot say if I would feel the same if I was spending a few thousand. Some lovely bikes though.

TMR

Cornerblock wrote:

Very good I would say, on the times I have been there. Have not bought a bike there, so cannot say if I would feel the same if I was spending a few thousand. Some lovely bikes though.

Thanks.

It's not that far from us, I may go for a visit. Do they have plenty of bike stock in to drool over?

cornerblock

The Mad Rapper wrote:

Cornerblock wrote:

Very good I would say, on the times I have been there. Have not bought a bike there, so cannot say if I would feel the same if I was spending a few thousand. Some lovely bikes though.

Thanks.

It's not that far from us, I may go for a visit. Do they have plenty of bike stock in to drool over?

3 floors now, I believe.

mr_sj

thanks for all the advice, shall pass it on to my uncle