On line Bike shop Reviews

[HLaB]

I know it has been done several times before, I'd just like to bring it up to date:

So far I've used Wiggle, CRC and PBK and these sites are much of a muchness, it seems that if an item is in stock they are reliable and usually but not always wiggle is the most expensive.
My brother used Planet-x recently and they were cheap and speedy.
What about other companies?

What has prompted this is I'm looking at a new cassette the 10sp 105 is cheapest on Merlin, Shiny bikes and Ribble but I've never used them before! I may just end up downgrading to a Tiagra 10sp from CRC.

 

[mr Mag00]

merlin have been around for many years and have used them a number of times and always have the goods in stock and delivered on time, use them

 

[PpPete]

Merlin are very very quick IME. Order in morning, usually with you next day, whereas CRC & Ribble are (usually) 2nd working day. Worth joining their free "VIP Club" for a few more pennies off many items.

Planet-X are good too, and the German sites: RoseVersand & Bike24.

 

[Fiona N]

Yes - I've had good experiences with both Merlin and Ribble and have also used 'High on Bikes' via Ebay links - these guys are phenomenally quick - the wheels were delivered (postage free) before Paypal had taken the money out of my account about 20 hours after I ordered.

 

[Little yellow Brompton]

I know it has been done several times before, I'd just like to bring it up to date:

So far I've used Wiggle, CRC and PBK and these sites are much of a muchness, it seems that if an item is in stock they are reliable and usually but not always wiggle is the most expensive.
My brother used Planet-x recently and they were cheap and speedy.
What about other companies?

If anyone is looking for Brompton bits I can't praise SJS highly enough. Fast, reasonable delivery charges and they have Dave their Brompton Guru who is it seems always available by email or phone.

 

[avsd]

Superb customer service from Spa Cycle – parcel wentmissing and they reshipped within 24 hours no queries yet it was a £400package. Thankfully the original package turned up but I will always considerthem first.

 

[vickster]

I'm a big fan of bikesyoulike, very good prices, especially clothing