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  • Rod11
    Rod11 Posts: 293
    In Edinburgh, Velo Ecosse and Bicycle Works are the only two that get my custom. Generally go to the former for parts etc and the later for servicing/repairs (at very reasonable prices).
  • sigorman85
    sigorman85 Posts: 2,536
    Mud sweat n gears Weymouth Dorset brilliant and very helpfull info etc
    10/10
    When i die I just hope the wife doesn't sell my stuff for what I told her I paid for it other wise someone will be getting a mega deal!!!


    De rosa superking 888 di2
  • rtjdesign
    rtjdesign Posts: 30
    Cookson Cycles in Whitefield, Manchester is fantastic.

    All the staff are super friendly, fast turn arounds and don't mind doing a good deal!
  • dombhoy
    dombhoy Posts: 147
    Pedal revolution in Norwich........ Good range of bikes and high quality kit and the staff know their stuff
  • Beave
    Beave Posts: 31
    dombhoy wrote:
    Pedal revolution in Norwich........ Good range of bikes and high quality kit and the staff know their stuff

    That or they just completely ignore 2 potential customers and chose to stare at and talk about a protein bar with 2 other staff and thus losing a sale of a substantial sum to another shop in the process . Good work , they sure know their stuff.
    The young lad who works in there is very helpful , shame he wasn't there that day rather than the others .
    Its a pity as its local to me and as you say its well stocked with a good range of bikes and kit . Now after that experience I just use it to browse and shop elsewhere
  • onlyahill
    onlyahill Posts: 13
    Shorter Rochford in Potters Bar is hard to beat. Great service, knowledgable and always time for a good chat and a bit of banter either with the staff or other customers. All in all a pleasant experience every visit.
  • Bozman
    Bozman Posts: 2,518
    I'd be happy if I could find a good LBS in South Derbyshire.
  • Avenger197396
    Avenger197396 Posts: 72
    Cogs in Plymouth. Brilliant. And they have a twirly staircase.
  • bunter
    bunter Posts: 327
    Ewood Bikes in Blackburn. Once you have bought a bike from them they will make sure you are happy and keep coming back.
  • cerv50
    cerv50 Posts: 272
    The Tri Store in Eastbourne, Sussex. Really friendly staff and always happy to help with even the smallest of problems.
  • unixnerd
    unixnerd Posts: 2,864
    Mike's Bikes in Aviemore, top place run by top folk :-) They carry a surprisingly good stock of parts too, very handy if you're up here on LEJOG and need something.

    All of the LBS in Aviemore are good but only Mike does road bikes in any volume.
    http://www.strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible Price.
    Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert 2012, Cannondale CAAD5,
    Marin Mount Vision (1997), Edinburgh Country tourer, 3 cats!
  • gozzy
    gozzy Posts: 640
    Beave wrote:
    dombhoy wrote:
    Pedal revolution in Norwich........ Good range of bikes and high quality kit and the staff know their stuff

    That or they just completely ignore 2 potential customers and chose to stare at and talk about a protein bar with 2 other staff and thus losing a sale of a substantial sum to another shop in the process . Good work , they sure know their stuff.
    The young lad who works in there is very helpful , shame he wasn't there that day rather than the others .
    Its a pity as its local to me and as you say its well stocked with a good range of bikes and kit . Now after that experience I just use it to browse and shop elsewhere


    Our of curiosity, did you ask for some help or just decide that they didn't want to help you?
  • mrfpb
    mrfpb Posts: 4,569
    Edinburgh Bike co-op in Newcastle, Steels in Newcastle. I've moved 300 miles away now and nothing local compares to the friendliness and service at those two. I recently bought a new bike from EBC because I trusted their e-mail and phone advice more than the advice I got local to me.
  • soulbrother74
    soulbrother74 Posts: 70
    If I'm over Newcastle way it's got to be Steels. However local to me is Cycle Art and the new Giant Newcastle store. Both excellent - if a little expensive - but really good customer service.

    Cycle Art's Cervelo wall is something to behold - stunning.
  • Maillot
    Maillot Posts: 30
    Sett Valley Cycles in New Mills (Derbyshire) is great.
    I was also really impressed with the emergency assistance from Hargroves in Winchester.
  • cste
    cste Posts: 181
    Got to big up....

    http://riderscyclecentre.com/

    Fantastic LBS. Friendly and welcoming. Stuart will take time to talk you through any problems with your steed ( road or MTB ) even with complete mechanical newbies like me :-)
  • stueys
    stueys Posts: 1,332
    If you're thames valley then http://pedallinggear.co.uk are fantastic. Bought two bikes from them so far and the advice/after sales has been great.
  • Philly8mt
    Philly8mt Posts: 552
    Maillot wrote:
    Sett Valley Cycles in New Mills (Derbyshire) is great.
    I was also really impressed with the emergency assistance from Hargroves in Winchester.


    They weren't so great the other week when they locked the door in my face! (Half day closing I guess?) .... So the nice bike in the window stopped there!
    Still thinking of something clever to say!
  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Sigma Sports in Kingston. I've always found them to be helpful and honest.

    I once stripped a crank arm thread on the way to work and they re-threaded it for me and refitted the pedal gratis.

    Neil's Wheels of Molesey and Kingston cater for a completely different market but I get them to do all my mechanicals and pick up odds and sods from them. Always very friendly.
    Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
    Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
    Sun - Cervelo R3
    Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX
  • kingstonian
    kingstonian Posts: 2,847
    Asprilla wrote:
    Sigma Sports in Kingston. I've always found them to be helpful and honest.

    I once stripped a crank arm thread on the way to work and they re-threaded it for me and refitted the pedal gratis.

    Neil's Wheels of Molesey and Kingston cater for a completely different market but I get them to do all my mechanicals and pick up odds and sods from them. Always very friendly.


    Sigma Sports sometimes gets a bad press, but my experiences of them have always been positive.
  • pashda
    pashda Posts: 99
    JD Cycles in Benfleet, Essex. Always been brilliant with any bike I have had. Bianchi main dealer so lots of bling in the shop. Also make a good cup of coffee.
  • laurentian
    laurentian Posts: 2,568
    Baines Racing on Silverstone circuit. Great place, run by enthusiasts, great cycle shop and workshop where lovers of Italian motorcycle exotica can also drool.
    Wilier Izoard XP
  • il sole
    il sole Posts: 56
    Must put a vote in for primera sports is Bournemouth. Really great service and advice, had a bike fit there on Thursday and was the best most thorough I've ever had. Really excellent. The guys there are obviously we'll into their jobs, but what I like was that they weren't transfixed with the bands they sell, very open minded and honest. Really great! Think they might have got my permanent custom :-)
    Wilier Zero.7 Chorus
  • dork_knight
    dork_knight Posts: 405
    ^lol^ Primera Sports ~ My not so local LBS, purchased my last bike from them and considering the next bike from them as well, great service from Lewis and a six hour round trip for me to get there.

    Amazing service from Neil at Forza Cycles in Llantwit Major who is also a Campag ProShop.
    The path of my life is strewn with cowpats from the devil's own satanic herd.
  • ballysmate
    ballysmate Posts: 15,996
    edited March 2022
    While out yesterday morning, suffered a problem with the rear derailleur, insofar as it had lost tension and would not take up the slack in the chain. Popped into Rugeley Bicycle Repairs who removed the mech, cleaned it in a parts washer, replaced it and indexed the gears while I waited. I was soon back on the road.
    When I asked how much I owed, the owner was almost embarrassed to ask for a tenner.
    Tbh I didn't even know the shop was there until I had to Google bike repairs when stood at the side of the road.
    Brilliant service.


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