Very expensive. If you are looking for an unusual, designer bike this is the place for you…read more Staff not very helpful unless you want to spend loads. Went once. Never want to return.

Very good shop. Bought a few bikes from there after bad experiences with other local bike shops…read more Bit untidy at times, but overall a good shop with some very nice bikes.

Me and Mrs Bombardier were on a mission to buy a bike each, and asking a serious-bike-riding friend…read morefor some advice led to us visiting Cycle King in Sawbridgeworth. It was recommended due to the large stock that they hold, and of some good quality brands at relatively cheap prices, and also on account of being an 'independent'. That said, they have over 27 branches so psychologically they're not 'local' in the traditional sense. At least not to me. Anyway, the Sawbridgeworth shop was the first they opened in the early 70's, and is typical of a shop front from that era. It is small, with peeling-paint wooden window frames and a couple of racks of bikes out the front. As you drive by looking for somewhere to park (I'll come onto that later) you think, why did I bother? It looks old, small and nasty. However, once you approach you see that the shop goes back a LONG way, probably around 100-120ft and they have a LOT of bikes! The kids bikes are at the front of the shop, then juniors, then adults, with the till at the very back along with the accessories. There are bikes of all sizes, colours, styles and prices, most of which have tickets on them with price discounts marked on them. It feels like a phantom sale most of the time, and as they are on nearly every bike I'd be suspicious as to just how discounted they really are - I certainly found their prices comparable to the standard ticket price in some other dealers so take their 'extra special sale' with a pinch of salt. A tenner or 2 off of the ticket price still means you can get another accessory that you wouldn't have otherwise budgeted for at least. They can order in different frame sizes etc. and seem to be relatively knowledgeable about the different brands they stock. One thing to note is that they build bikes during the week and put them out in store on a Friday, so visiting the shop on a Friday or early Saturday morning will see you having the best choice. Servicing and repairs are offered too, and the price for a standard service here is circa £25. So, that's all the good stuff. Now the not so good. As I mentioned, the parking is a bloody nightmare. During the week, as it is all yellow lines on the busy road that the shop is on, you will struggle. Sundays are OK to park on the yellows, but not Saturdays, I don't think. Soon after either side of the shop are two places you can try and park although the caveat 'at your own risk' applies here. There are a carpet shop, flats and offices that have an off-street car park but it is customers, residents and workers respectively that are allowed to use them. The other side has a pub, but obviously it's only really for punters. Have a pint after shopping and you may be OK ;-) Failing that there is a Budgens and another shop on the opposite side of the road that have car parks - don't know if you have to pay for the use though, or actually shop in them. The worst thing (we found) about Cycle King were the staff. Whilst knowledgeable, they're really not very friendly, bordering on surly. You get the impression that it's too much bother, whatever you ask them, and they seem bored, unprofessional and downright rude at times. If it's service with a smile you're looking for you won't get it, unless you walk in with a Raleigh, then they might let a snigger slip in your direction. That's why I'm only giving them 3 stars.

We recently visited the sawbridgeworth store to purchase a cycle for our son. The store came highly…read morerecommended by friends. And it was certainly worth the effort of parking. The store is like a tardis! It truly has a massive sellection! The staff helped us choose the correct size and were very helpful in general. Once our son had chosen they had the bike checked over and it was ready by the time we had finished paying! We will certainly be going back and recommend our friends to pay them a visit. Well done cycleking!

I have had my mountain bike serviced here a few times. I find it increasingly rare for staff at any…read moreshop to "go the extra mile". The staff at Stort Valley go above and beyond. They are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I had a repair done at another shop and it never quite got sorted correctly. I found Stort Valley Cycle and they sorted it the first time and the gears have been smooth ever since! The last time I needed something done, I was in a huge time crunch and I was apologetic to the staff, but needed something down quickly before going out of town. They sorted the bike out quicker than expected and I had time to spare! Well done guys!!

This is a specialist independent bike shop run by people who really know their stuff! Their prices…read moreare not the cheapest around but it is worth going there for their knowledge alone and they will really know what to recommend for you. I get the impression that alot of real cycling entusiasts go here all the time (rather than other chains in the area). They guys who work there are always very polite and helpful. They have helped me out on a few occasions when my buggy has had flat tyres too!

Good service and a wide range of bikes, helmets and accesories, although it is a bit far from the…read moretrain stations

have used them for a number of repairs, quick service, and…read moreparts were fitted correctly

I'm sad to say that I'm a stereotypical female driver. I have absolutely no clue how to look after…read morea car except fill it up with petrol and give it a clean. One of my break lights had stopped working and my dad told me to pop along to Halfords as I could buy one there and they could fit it for me. The service was quick and easy and not at all expensive. Thoroughly recommended to hopeless car owners like myself!

It doesn't matter what you really think of Halfords, but if you're into cars you will find yourself…read morein one at some point or other. They sell pretty much everything you might need that you wouldn't need a mechanic to sort out. Many parts can be ordered if need be, and although they have shifted their focus towards silly neon lights and glowy things to stick to your car (basically stuff that 17 year-old boys would buy for their Citroen Saxos) they still have a good selection of tools, cleaning materials, camping equipment and other regular spares. And they sell bikes. Again not the best bike shop compared to the likes of Cycle Surgery but the bikes they sell are decent value and good enough for most people. This branch has a decent sized car park which is pretty good considering how close it is to Central London.

STAY CLEAR OF THIS COMPANY i bought a bike hear, and after about a year the crank bearings went on…read morethe pedals, I have had bikes for years and never had this problem before, when I took the bike back to the shop in Benfleet the salesman told me this is very common, and that a lot of his customers change there bikes every year because of this problem, I will not be returning as I feel I have been sold a cheap product. they may be cheap on price but if you have a problem expect to by a new bike, I would have expected to get more than just over a year without any more expense. the salesman thought I had put new tyres on the bike that's how little use it has had.

Friendly helpful staff and a very quick turnaround for repairs. I've been going to Cycle King for…read more38 years and have never had a reason to fault them. I highly recommend them.

Best bike shop by a mile have used it many many times . Repair work carried out efficiently and…read morereasonably priced . Great selection of UP MARKET brands . Such as Marin .GT . Kona .Specialized to name but a few . Fantastic place to shop . Good friendly staff .