LBS Recommendations

[HJ]

Alpine Bikes, Hamilton Place, Edinburgh gets my vote (and my money). Friendly, knowledgeable staff who actually seem to care, if you just want to browse they'll leave you to it but any questions they'll help and advise. (ps my only involvement with them is as a happy customer)

The few times I have been in there I have always found them to be friendly but I don't know them well enough to say more...

 

[redjedi]

The map is a good idea, surprised to see only a few in London so far.

So I'll put forward my LBS Wizz Bikes http://www.wizzbike.com/ on Brentford high street ,TW8 8AT

They aren't a very big store, and tend to cater more for beginners and learners, but a good stock of folders.

In the higher end they only do Trek but prices are comparable to the chain stores.

Their website is competitively priced and is good for your basics or spare parts.

The owner is always on the shop floor, and I have been impressed with their customer service so far.

I've had a couple of small things fitted in their and I have yet to be charged labour. Their service charges also look very good and a lot less than a close by Chain store.

They aslo do bike hires, and apparently will lend you bike if you need one while getting a service.

P.S. A link to the map in the first post would be good.

 

[rootes]

how do I hadd to the map? my recommendation for Dave Mellor Cycles in Shrewsbury Shropshire did not make it onto the map?

Si

 

[destructiv dave]

Updated.

Apologies to any I have left off.

 

[yenrod]

If you in East Merseyside.

Try Thatto Cycles/bikesyoulike in Nutgrove Road: a the bloke whom ive known for a good while: they give good concise advice and sell some nice stuff - the shops not cluttered and for me to recommend a shop is going some.

A nice place

http://www.bikesyoulike.co.uk/index.html

 

[rootes]

Updated.

Apologies to any I have left off.

cool! no worries

Si

 

[Globalti]

Manchester:

Nobody has mentioned Harry Hall's: helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Bicycle Doctor, Rusholme: enthusiastic and friendly co-op.

Mike Cookson Cycles, Whitefield: family bike shop.

Leisure Lakes, Bury: toys for boys.

Lancashire:

Ride On, Rawtenstall: serious about MTBs and snowsports and the home of Global titanium bikes. Owns a chalet in Les Gets.

Pedal Power, Clitheroe: small family shop with good mechanic.

Eric Burgess Cycles, Padiham: serious roadies, a bit cliquey for me.

DJ Cycles, Holcombe Brook: small one-man MTB shop, deserves support.

Merlin Cycles, Leyland: fantastic value own-brand MTBs.

 

[Chris James]

If you in East Merseyside.

Try Thatto Cycles/bikesyoulike in Nutgrove Road: a the bloke whom ive known for a good while: they give good concise advice and sell some nice stuff - the shops not cluttered and for me to recommend a shop is going some.

A nice place

http://www.bikesyoulike.co.uk/index.html

I have bought mail orer from Bikesyoulike and the parts arrived quickly and were cheap too. Glad to hear that the LBS is good too.

 

[Pompey Princess]

In the Portsmouth area (well, Havant)

Try Sivyer Cycles in North Street Arcade (and in Waterlooville too). Excellent advice and service.

Also, Fishbourne, nr Chichester there's a shop on the A259 - can't remember their name but they were also very helpful.

 

[Auntie Helen]

For recumbents (trikes and bikes) D-Tek in Little Thetford near Ely (not Thetford, Norwich) were fantastic. The chappie there, Kevin, gave excellent service and supplied me with just the right trike that was suitable for me.

We also looked at FutureCycles in Forest Row, near East Grinstead, when first investigating recumbents. They were good too but didn't give us the time and attention that D-Tek did subsequently.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

For those in the RCT area of South Wales I would highly recommend Dare Valley Cycles. Mark Webber is a local legend in the cycling world and the shops prices are amazing. http://www.cynonvalley.co.uk/dare_valley_cycles/index.htm

 

[Cooperman]

When ever a beginner asks for advice on buying a bike one of the first things that is suggested is that they go to a good LBS (Local Bike Shop). So this would seem to be an appropriate place to recommend a good LBS in your area. So to kick off I can recommend the Bicycle Works, Biketrax and Freewheelin' Cycles in Gorgie. Those are all in Edinburgh.

In Aberdeen I would suggest Alpine Bikes, I haven't tried their other branches so can't comment on them.

Over to the rest of you...

I would recommend the following:
Dauphin Cycles on Box Hill - for awesome advice and beautiful road bikes.
Corridori for range of Specialised and Bianchi + v helpful service

 

[DJ]

I would like to recommend Herne Hill bikes in South London, They have a lovely range of road and town bikes for commuting and also some folding bikes. Mostly from the ridge back range.

 

[DJ]

I would recommend the following:
Dauphin Cycles on Box Hill - for awesome advice and beautiful road bikes.
Corridori for range of Specialised and Bianchi + v helpful service

I would like to take a look they must be at the top of Box Hill are they?

 

[e-rider]

NORWICH - Specialised Cycles on Connaught Rd. The only decent bike shop with staff that actually know something about cycling in Norwich!
Great for repairs too.