After much heartbreak of having my expensive bike stolen, I…read moremade the venture down here to find another expensive replacement bike (bicycle.) The handover time being less than half a day. It's worth rushing into things sometimes, if they're the things you like. While I'm here, it is worth mentioning that I have a penchant for good quality Mountain bikes. Though some of the higher echelon's examples I'm still priced out of. Anywho, after a major out of pocket loss, a trip down this way seems to have been worth while. Not too far, but not a comfortable drive either. I bought a bike, and lock, and helmet, and lights, via deposit. (Though it's in its early stages.) the whole customer cycle (haha get it?) seem to be fine. If I am going to Indulge in something, this seems fit. I'd rather a crap phone and good bike than a crap bike and an I Phone (Gosh I need money; I use it so quickly!) Well Gt 29er it is then. Back to the main stay: Good product range of bikes (large) extensive range of bicycle gear, accessories, do-dads, gadgets, gizmo's and all that. Store Isn't super staffed, but It's a bike store. Good service prevails no less, Ie one Isn't pestered upon entering for a sale. You can find all that you need here.

I got my son a bike for Christmas here. I don't know much…read moreabout bikes, but I was very impressed with the high level of service and the tolerance of the staff to answer my stupid questions. I would most certainly recommend this place for bikes of all sorts!

I have a new pair of road shoes, and was getting a new pair of pedals to boot. Talked shop with the…read moreguy behind the counter, and picked out the right pair. Grabbed my bike, and Taylor (shop guy) spent the next 30 minutes with me getting the cleats in the right place (I have a tricky foot, so no mean feat) and even adjusted my saddle for me. Outstanding service!!

Finally got tired of hauling myself around on my gorgeous but so unridable retro set of…read morewheels...so, I went bike shopping for a commuter. After hitting Reid Cycles (got spoken to like an idiot here...), Samson (staff here were fab), Velo and Northside Cycles (another super staff experience) we rolled into Ivanhoe Cycles. What can I say...START YOUR SEARCH HERE! The range of bikes in stock is outstanding, the staff are helpful, knowledgeable and super patient. If you're unsure of what you're after, this place will sort you out. The prices are very fair for top quality brands and you can test ride the bikes around the shop! It's like being a kid but it's sanctioned! They also stock a massive range of accessories such as helmets, tools, gloves, bottle holders etc. When you purchase a bike, you get your first year of servicing thrown in too! Happy days.

This place is pretty big and usually well priced. The staff are all really friendly if a little lax…read moreabout service at times. They have a massive selection of bikes and the bike mechanics in my experience are more prone to discuss options for bike maintenance and fixes than the usual mechanic. As such I think if you are on the look out for a bike they are well worth checking out. The only criticism I have with their bike tune-up service is that they require you to leave your bike with them for a week which can be pretty troublesome if you use your bike to commute most days.

This place used to be run by two old quirky brothers and it was like going to the theatre each time…read moreyou went in. Obviously business has been good here and the money has brought change. The staff are relatively friendly, but it's not quite theatre. Stuck in a very quite pocket of Clifton Hill, this old shop is packed to the rafters with bikes. A huge number are piled along the centre of the store and the rest hang from the roof. There are accessories galore, with anything that you could need. They also have a few mechanics on hand, constantly doing repairs and servicing. The steps into the shop have a nifty home made ramp to wheel your bike up and down. I took by bike in last week to be looked at as my gears kept jumping. I showed the technician and instead of booking it in and taking my cash, he advised me how to simply fix it. I guess he saved me $70 for a service.

The team at South Melbourne store is super friendly and informative. They made my bike purchasing…read moreexperience very easy.

I am visiting Melbourne Australia from New York City. I use a wheelchair and unfortunately, the…read moresidewalks aren't that great for wheelchair and castor tires. My large tire was punctured and my small tire twisted and spinning like a grocery cart. This happened on Flinder Street in the middle of the street. Definitely scary If you know this feeling of immediate urgency. All the shops were closed so I emailed and waited for shops to be available. 99Bikes was proactive, accurate, and fixed my chair. This allows me to have legs and continue my visit. Alistair and the team are amazing and not just selling bikes but knowledgeable about the details and extremely nice while at it. A bonus is that they have great music taste while you are waiting and that just adds to the ambiance and business itself. Thank you Alistair.... so very much!

The position for Smith Street cycles seems to be a short lease venture location, as the previous…read more3-4 ventures haven't lasted longer than 6 months. Smith Street cycles seem to be bucking the trend as it continues to serve the local cycle enthusiasts. The massive factory esque store has a huge number of new bikes for sale. There is also a decent size mechanics area where you can get you bike fixed or serviced. The choice of bikes is not large, as there seems to be more of a focus on quantity of a certain style. The actual space seems a little too big for the store. The walls are fairly bare and it doesn't have a lived in feel that most other bike stores have. The sales staff seem cool and willing to help, but don't try and ask a mechanic for help as I did, otherwise you're likely to have your head ripped off by the guy in charge, maybe it was just too early on a Sunday morning.

Smith Street Cycles is a massive bike store with a big variety of bikes on offer. The shop is in…read moresome serious need of repair (note the mouldy inflatable kids pool in the window that appears to be there for the sole purpose of catching water from their leaky roof), but that is no reflection on the quality goods that they sell. The staff are quite helpful and give solid advice about bike repairs and maintenance. My only criticism of Smith Street Cycles is the fact that, for such a large store, they only have a very small selection of bike-related equipment. For instance, they only sell one kind of bike light (it's a good quality one, but doesn't provide much in the way of consumer choice).

I went to Lygon Cycles with a broken axle rod on my bike, and I am sure you understand I went there…read morewith trepidation - because a broken axle rod sounds serious to me. Well they fixed it for an easy $20 and even tightened my brakes and greased up my chain as an added bonus. The guys at Lygon Cycles really are friendly and happy to help you with any advice you may need. I also like the fact that they offer three options of bike service - bronze, silver or gold - so you know and understand what level of service you are paying for. Because between you and me I am sick of paying to have my bike serviced and paying upwards of $70 only to find that some places will literally just tighten your brakes and grease your chain for this amount of money (all whch these guys did for free for me). I also like the fact that they tend to service the bikes pretty quickly usually getting it back to you the next day. If you are in the market for a new bike - they do have a rather small range. But it is worth checking out and I have found that the advice they give at Lygon Cycles is far more tailored to fitting you to the right bike rather than trying to sell you a dream. They also have a range of second hand bikes for sale if you want something a bit cheaper.

Lygon certainly cycles. Every second person in the hood has a bike and I'm proud as punch to live…read moreamongst so many two-wheelers. There's nothing special about my bike but I do love it, and I like to know that other bike lovers are helping me to maintain my bike and that's why I like to bring my bike to these guys. Everyone who works here are cyclists and you can see that they're pretty passionate about it. It's a small shop so there's probably not as much stock here as there are at larger stores, but they've got all the essentials and you will find whatever you need for your bike here. And if you don't have a bike, you can buy one here.

I brought my road bike here a couple of year ago. After the service I have received here I think…read morethat I will be coming back to The Freedom Machine for as long as I can ride with two wheels. Not only was the service during the purchase great but the post sales service is where they did some of their best work. They offered me 12 months free servicing on the bike which I did not expect when I went to purchase it. When I did book it in for a service they were more than happy for me to ride it in and go for a stroll around Chapel St, have some lunch then pick it up a couple of hours later and ride home. They also fit the little extras that I brought like my on board computer and drink bottle holder.

Bought a bicycle here 5 years ago. Just brought it in for a service. The guys were very helpful…read moreand prompt.

After spending about a month trapsing between bike shops, being given ridiculously expensive…read moreoptions that were unviable money grabs, making calls, sending emails and being told by custom bike makers they weren't interested, as a heavy rider it was almost impossible for me to find a bike, let alone someone who was willing to take an extra moment to talk to me to get a custom setup done. I finally discovered Pista Bikes, and was surprised that not only did their mechanic, Paul, actually acknowledge me, but spent the next half an hour just discussing viable options for me to get myself riding. Within the next half an hour, calls and inquiries were made and quotes were delivered for a reputable frame and custom wheels. Given I approched them during the Christmas/New Years rush, I didn't expect anything to happen quickly, but despite that, John and the team had the wheels in store and fitted to the bike within a week of me making a deposit on the bike, to which they even gave a credit for the original wheels to cut the cost down for me. The teams knowledge, expertise and overall customer focused attitudes make them an absolute 5 star rating. So as a shout out to these guys, and anyone else who may have had trouble in the past getting something to suit you, definitely come see them. They'll sort you out. Couldn't give them a higher recommendation. Thanks guys, Damien.

Small, personal shop, all the time needed by John and the team for even small things. Always feel…read morewelcome and now my go to shop Prahran/South Yarra. No sales push, but good practical ideas from diverse bike riders working there. prepared to refer on if don't have very specialised stuff.