Scotts is a shop that really seems to know a lot about bikes. Not only do they sell them and the…read morevarious other accessories they come with, they also repair them and fit them out with accessories like car alarms, etc. They know exactly what is going on in the engine and thus can provide some great advice on what kind of bike you should get/ what would fit your needs. They also sell both new and used bikes so you can find something within your price range!

The guys have been servicing my all four motorbikes for the last 14 years and I have always found…read morethem to be very professional and reasonable priced. They are quite busy most of the time and I think that's a good sign, obviously they are not lacking customers . While not the biggest shop around, they have a good selection of parts, accessories and gear and whatever is not available in the shop they can bring it on order too. Even when I have had a new bike I preferred to have them do the regular service and maintenance rather than the dealer I've bought the bike from, I think that says is all.

Went there today to see if I could get an oil and filter change on my motorbike. I asked when could…read morethey do it and they told me if I had 15 minutes they would do then. They checked my tyre pressure and even gave it a quick wash. Excellent service and really nice people.

Three attempts at one problem left me stranded and leaving bike exposed and stolen. Friendly and…read moreefficient but is probably not a qualified mechanic.

It is hard to find service at this level, especially when it comes to motorbikes. Dave cares about…read morethe quality of the service he provides and is very accommodating when I need his help at short notice. really can't praise GEM highly enough.

Yep, good guy and good service. Much better than some large places which I will not mention…read more Excellent all round service.

Popped in earlier this week to get my bike serviced and a pair of new tires, since mine barely had…read moreany rubber left. The Bike Institute's location is very convenient for me as I live in Ashtown and it's fairly easy to get there. If you search for the shop on google maps, it won't take you to the right place, which was one of the things I first struggled with. But I gave them a ring and they kindly directed me to the actual location. For starters, the staff there is very friendly and were incredibly helpful. It was my first time there and I didn't feel like they were trying to sell me anything I didn't need or were pushy in any way. As I only own a bike and literally ride it everywhere, I dropped it off first thing in the morning and asked if I could pick it up by the end of the day and the staff member confidently told me it'd be done before that. I was pleasantly surprised, as most bike shops don't have such a fast turnover! And that was a huuuuuge PLUS for me! However, just because it's a fast turnover, don't be fooled: the quality of the service was superb. My bike is smooth as butter now. So it's safe to say I am very happy with the service they provided! It should get me through the winter and once the winter is over, you can be sure I will drop by again to get the premium service for the summer days Thank you again to all the staff for a great experience! I'm very hesitant to let anyone work on my bike, so this review should showcase my satisfaction.

We were traveling from the United States to Ireland for a month long bike tour. We looked up bike…read moreshops in Dublin before we left the U.S. and told them what we needed. We brought our boxed touring bikes with us and they put them together when we arrived and left. We are so glad we picked The Bike Institute. They are THE BEST!!

Following an expensive AND botched head gasket replacement from another mechanic, I pulled the…read moremotor out and had Robbie look at it for me. He did the job quickly and I was shown receipts for all parts used. Hourly rate is very competitive as well. Overall he knowledgeable, honest and passionate about his bikes. Very happy with the work and I would definitely use him again.

Been dealing with Ed for years. Bought a 1050 Vstrom from Ed, great bike. The only problem I had…read morewas my own doing when I fell off it. Highly recommend Ed. As a mechanical engineer and a bike racer he knows what he's doing.

Edward is fantastic - fast, friendly, competent, and fair. I'd highly recommend bringing your bike…read morehere to have serviced!

I'm writing this review hours after I collected my bike from Bolton Cycles. Guys, I cannot praise…read moreyou enough for the great job you did on my ladies Fuji 2.1!!! A brief explanation: I left my bike locked outside for 4 nights in early December and someone messed it up, so I brought it in for repair to another bike shop (OK, I won't say where) on 11th Dec 2024. I was told they ordered the parts for me (a hanger). Not getting any phone call updates which I was supposed to get I rang them twice, once in early Jan and then on Tue 21st Jan. The order was on the way, to arrive at the end of the month/beginning of February. I've already been waiting close to 6 weeks!!!! and couldn't wait any longer. Pretty poor service. So I decided to bring the bike somewhere else. My friend recommended Bolton Cycles - and here's the beautiful story: I rang the owner at 12 noon Wed 22nd Jan and explained the situation. He said 'Bring it in, I'll have the part and fix it.' The guys had the bike ready for me the very next day!!! Not only did they replace the broken part but also repaired the brakes and tightened the rather loose chain which gave me trouble numerous times. BOLTON CYCLES, You have a life customer in me now!!! Best wishes, Maria

If you're reading this review, you're either in the market for a bike store who'll sort you out…read morewith a second hand bike, or you've come across Bolton Cycles before and want some opinions before you deal with them. Well, I've been a regular customer of Bolton Cycles for the last 5 years now, and would solidly recommend these blokes. I just recently got a second hand "GIANT" racer off of them, which was originally worth about 850 brand new and they gave it to me for 320, one year old but post-overhaul....and they let me trade in my previous bike which i had bought off of them and they knocked off 110 (a bit less than half of what i paid originally, but it was 4 years old)....so i was laughing! Also, I went back to them twice to tune up a few things on it, things that they probably should have charged for, and they didn't. If you're friendly to them and show customer loyalty, they will throw things in when they are making a sale and their prices for flat repairs, buckle repairs, brakes and gear jobs are all fairly decent. They also will sort you out with a 6 month guarantee, even on second hand bikes, so it's not a case of "buyer beware" like it would be if you tried to get a bike in that bike yard on Ryder's Row. Sure, it's not the nicest place to hang out, you can barely move around once you get inside because it is literally wall-to-wall bikes all over the gaff, but they make up for it with a decent service. (NOTE - they don't accept cards....get the cash from the Centra just 5 doors down).

Recently snapped a bolt in seat clamp so was feeling rather low!, Had not been to the shop before…read morebut it's quite near to me so I went to the website & was looking at their web chat late one evening to see if they could assist. They were still online despite the fact it was after hours, replied to me, and I dropped in the next day and they fixed it for me on the spot. The guys could not have been nicer about it. Great vibe in the shop and super advice. Top quality service, great opening hours.

Horrible experience…read more I am writing to lodge a formal complaint regarding the appalling service and hazardous repair work carried out at your 360 cycle shop, as well as the completely unacceptable behavior of your staff. On 6th May ,I picked up my bicycle from your shop after it was supposedly repaired. However, immediately after taking it back, I noticed a severe issue: the bike frequently gets stuck on the chain. Because of this faulty and irresponsible workmanship, I have been put in highly dangerous situations on the road multiple times. Your shop's negligence has directly compromised my physical safety. To make matters worse, when I brought the bicycle back to address this issue, your staff member outright refused to take responsibility and instead accused me of damaging the bike myself. This defensive, dismissive, and rude attitude is shocking. It is clear that your shop currently shows a total disregard for customer safety and basic accountability. Due to this handling of the situation, I am demanding the following: 1 The full names and contact numbers of both the store manager and the staff member who was on duty and handled my case. 2 A full explanation and an immediate, proper resolution to fix my bicycle at no extra cost, or a full refund so I can have it repaired safely elsewhere. I expect a prompt response to this matter. If this is not resolved satisfactorily, I will not hesitate to escalate this complaint to relevant consumer protection authorities. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. Yours sincerely, James

Surprisingly this Motor Stop seems to stock mostly bicycle related articles. Maybe the stop in the…read moretitle is in the imperative sense, like 'Oi, you motor, stop! Haven't you heard the environment ain't doing so good? Get some pedals will ya?' Now, they do some mechanics, and the likes, so that's almost definitely not what they mean. It's just how I choose to interpret it. They stock a limited range of bicycles and an extensive range of bicycle accessories. You'll get everything you need in the way of reflectors, lights, locks, baskets, bells, whistles and wheels here. I don't own a motor, so I'm not sure how good they are on that front, but bicycle wise they would be a perfect local bike shop for day-to-day sundries