Just collected by mountain bike for a gear service at George Halls cycles and was bowled over on…read morehow cheap it was in comparison with the amount of work that was done ! Honestly the bike hasn't been this quiet since I've brought it. The shop offers great friendly service by husband and wife team. Neil is a bike expert and can figure out any cycle / scooter related issues ! Oh and they also sell bikes ! 5 stars

ok, but small bike shop, primarily aimed at the serious biker, so not really catering for the new…read morecustomer who wants a hobby bike, customer service good and they offer a service / repair workshop on the side. often 2nd hand bikes can be seen for sale particulary for children at the front of the shop

On a recent trip to the olde country I took my Ebay purchased bike to these guys for a 3 speed gear…read moreservice and installation of an accessory. They were very professional and prompt in their service. After the service, I enjoyed many an hour cycling around Leicester and environs. The bike now resides happily in the USA. The bike store looked very cool with 'custom' built and recycled urban bikes for sale.

Albany cycles on albany road is easily noticeable from the outside as being a really cool bike…read moreshop. However i felt more than just dissappointed when i went in looking for a new bike. The first problem is that the shop is tiny, and they dont have a super large selection in any way. They have a few bits and bobs that are specialised such as light weight handle bars etc. The staff are alright, nothing to shout about really, well this is from my experience. Maybe i caught them on a bad day,but i thought they could have been a bit more forthcoming. The major gripe i have is the size of the shop, you can barely turn around in there if there are 5 people in at once. Yet alone sell bikes. Which is hard to do when you can fit around 7 in the shop at one time. Other people i know have been here and said they were helpful so maybe its worth me going back to see if they are, i can the amend my reivew. But at present i would steer well clear. Prices are steep too. I would recomend online purchasing or even one of the other bike shops in coventry, Hawks factory cycles is one, or even the one down gosford street.

These guys are great. I have been in to their shop several times and they are always helpful and…read morefriendly. I've had a couple of problems with mu bike and on all occasions they have done a great repair job and very quickly. Yes, the shop was small, but the good news is that I think they are moving to bigger premises soon. My guess is that this maybe their first shop and as such it would be surprising if they moved into a warehouse straight away. The difference between these guys and 'online' is that you deal with a real person, and I always prefer that. You get to see exactly what you are buying and I prefer that. You can ask questions. No complaints, it's great to have a bike shop so close, and on this side of town. It'd be a drag to cross town for what ever I wanted - bike wise. Keep up the good work folks!

Great service, quick, affordable and do a great job!!…read more Limited stock but some good kit there. Very helpful not like a certain other pretentious bike shop in derby!!!

Top 'local bike shop'. These places are a dying breed. Nice staff, good service. Small selection…read morebut then that is the trade off. Very reasonable prices and service work which is based in reality. IE an inner tube will cost you a few pounds instead of £9.99 like at the chain places. Try and support them because when they are gone we'll only have idiots to turn to!

I've been here a couple of times to get a bike fixed. The staff are helpful, but not all that…read morefriendly, I can't really remember them smiling all that much That said, my bike was fixed and returned to me promptly. It cost £9 to fit a new inner tube (£5 for tube and £4 labour) which seemed a bit pricey, but only because I could have done it myself! The store itself is quite cramped as they have so many bikes in there and there's not really enough space. They also sell lights, baskets, tyres and other bike accessories.

Has a very good choice of bicycles from cheap to expensive, also does loads of spare parts if you…read moreever need them, opposite paramount pub and next door to demon daves.

been in the town as long as i remember. next to dave's barber shop…read more has a good display of raleigh bikes upstairs and does repair at the back of the shop

Best bike shop in Derby by far. open 9to5.30…read moreclosed all day Wednesday and sunday

Ordered the bike frame 19th July 2010 and went in for a fitting to confirm the size.A nice bloke…read morecalled John knew nothing about me arriving even though i spoke to Grant and arranged when i would come down to Derby from Shopshire.After waiting 40 minutes or so i was fitted for a frame. I was told the build would take about five months so i was okay with that and waited accordingly.Phoned six months later on Jan 19th and asked how my frame was coming along, and was told that it would soon be ready.Recieved a phone call on Feb 18th to confim that the bike frame was being despatched on Monday 21st and would be with me on Weds 23rd Feb.Waited in all day Weds, no frame arrived. Phoned this morning and told that the frame was still in the shop waiting for a seat collar, and that they would send the frame as soon as one came in.I asked why no one phoned up to let me know tthat the frame had not been despatched and i was told they were not open on Wednesdays. Please call me pedantic if you wish too, but when you have spent 1700 quid on a frame you would expext slightly better customer service form such a reputable firm.So as of today Wednesday February 24th, seven months after the original order, i still have no frame, but i guess good thing come to all those who wait. To sum everything up about my Mercian Expeience so far, poor customer service,but i am guessing that the frame will be quality when it arrives.

Very helpful service. Good range of bikes for all pockets and all skill levels. Would use over and…read moreover again