Are there any bike/accessory shops that are known to be very good for the basic/ entrance end of the

[Cyclopathic]

...market, or are they all much of a muchness with different things from right across the range?

 

[srw]

Evans generally has a decent rep, and their stuff is bottom/mid range.

 

[ohnovino]

Decathlon seem to be the gold-standard for entry level bikes, clothing and other stuff.