LBS Recommendations

[spandex]

Essex - Ciclos Uno, Hainault, Bakers Bikes, Bishops Stortford.
Kent - Evernden Cycles, Paddock Wood
North Hykham, Lincoln - Arrow Cycles

Why?

 

[wafflycat]

In Norwich:

For bikes built from parts to customer specification. Also for *excellent* bike servicing, repairs, bike bits and bobs, folders.. has to be Specialised Cycles in Connaught Road, Norwich. The guys there really know their stuff. It's my first port of call for anything bike related locally. Plus, if you want a hand-built wheel, this is the place.

For buying a bike 'off-the-peg' anything from city hybrid to top end road bike, in Norwich the biggest choice is Pedal Revolution in Bethel Street. They do brands such as Bianchi, Giant, Cervelo, Trek.

There is a bike shop more local to me, in East Dereham, as well as the local H*lf**ds. I will not buy willingly from either of these. Experience has shown that being prepared to go into Norwich (especially to Specialised Cycles) means I am going to A. get served even though I'm a girlie and B. actually come out of shop with bits required and any repairs done to a more than satisfactory standard.

 

[Wolvesandy]

Another one for Fred Williams, as whats already been said, very friendly and helpfull, got both my bikes from them, the follow up sevice is just as good, and you get discount Rhythm??

I take it all back......Halfords

 

[Rhythm Thief]

Another one for Fred Williams, as whats already been said, very friendly and helpfull, got both my bikes from them, the follow up sevice is just as good, and you get discount Rhythm??

I take it all back......Halfords

I used to, when I was buying lots of stuff in there regularly. They probably wouldn't recognise me in there now.

 

[GrahamG]

Bristol bike workshop on Colston Street. More interested in sorted you out with something practical and fit for purpose than anything else. Also have shedloads of used bikes and old frames which they build up to suit.

http://www.bikeworkshop.co.uk/

In Bath, it has to be John's bikes http://www.johnsbikes.co.uk/ very helpful and I've only bought a couple of things but get the 'feel good' factor every time. Good stock of clothing too. Special mention to Avon Valley Cyclery who have the most amazing range of folders and other esoteric stuff that I've seen outside of York/Oxford/Cambridge/London http://www.bikeshop.uk.com/.

 

[nom de plum]

another vote for Rick Green in Handforth...
great service..
they do very good prices for regulars...
real cycle enthusiasts...
Paul a very good machanic...
And you can talk bikes all morning with them

 

[giant man]

Why?

Cos they all gave good service that's why. Simple as that. Some LBSs just forget about decent customer service

 

[dodgy]

The Edge Cyclworks in Chester, the staff are top and they actually ride, too
But to be honest, I do 95% of my bike related shopping online now (hangs head in shame), though I do totally support the principle of supporting your LBS, I just don't actually do it

Dave.

 

[Jim77]

In York it has to be York cycle works and cycle heaven

I live in North Wales and I can highly recommend Cycle Heaven. Not exactly local for me, but the best LBS I have found.

 

[4F]

Pedal Power, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich
Always well stocked and the customer care Adrian gives is first class.

Flynnstar cycles, Felixstowe
Nearly as good as above however being open 7 days a week, bank holidays etc is a real winner and means you avoid having to venture into halfrauds.

 

[Big T]

In Nottingham, I mainly use Langdale Lightweights run by Mick Green and his mum (www.langdalelightweights.co.uk) on Westdale Lane, Mapperley. They are exclusively a roadie shop, so no MTB stuff. He doesn't carry a vast range but he's very helpful and will try to match internet prices if he can.

 

[Lardyboy]

I can recommend County Cycles in Cross Hands, they are right on the roundabout on the A48. Excellent set of boys in there.

Also Beiciau Hobbs (Hobbs Bikes for those who haven't already guessed) in Carmarthen. Brilliant - they've got a sale on selected bikes a the mo too. A Time VXRS down to £3500 got my attention!

 

[craigwend]

Very pleased with the following from experience -

Minster Cycles - Beverley (2 bikes, servicing & clothes)
Cliff Pratt & Ken Elleker - Hull (clothes and servicing)
Spa Cycles - Harrogate (1 bike)
Cyclesense - Tadcaster (1 bike)

SJS / Pearson Cycles / Bike Plus (internet + mail order)

Halfords Bargain Bin!

 

[punkypossum]

The Edge Cyclworks in Chester, the staff are top and they actually ride, too But to be honest, I do 95% of my bike related shopping online now (hangs head in shame), though I do totally support the principle of supporting your LBS, I just don't actually do it

Dave.

That's why I recommended The Edge in Lancaster..they are ace!

 

[HelenD123]

Very pleased with the following from experience -

Minster Cycles - Beverley (2 bikes, servicing & clothes)

I'll second that. They were very helpful when I went in as a complete novice last summer looking for some clothing for my first cycling holiday. I've been back since for servicing and other bits and had good service.