Fast, expert cycle tuning and repair - on your doorstep!…read more Ross Taylor's excellent little mobile bike business is super. Something was wrong with my bike (turned out the gears weren't really working), I called him and he came out almost straight away, fixed my bike and charged me a very reasonable fee (and a cuppa tea). Nuff said really. And a darn sight more knowledgeable and personable than the repairers at Halfords, plus he explains step-by-step what he's doing to your bike and has a joke with you at the same time. Give Taylored cycles a call!

Excellent Service. Ross collected my Son's Bike this morning and has just returned it. He sorted…read morethe gears as requested and replaced the brake pads. He knew we had a budget to work within and he very honestly kept the work to the lower end of that budget. In addition he took it upon himself to put air in the tyres, retape the handle bars and found a small magnet so the trip computer could work again. Brilliant service and I would recommend him to anyone. We have 5 bikes in the house and I suspect we will be using Ross again very soon. Many Thanks Ross.

Bikes, bikes, bikes. There is no better way to get around Bristol…read more Psyclewerx is a well run cycling shop, with young people working in it. So far as purchasing bikes goes it seems to have a larger selection of mountain bikes rather than road bikes. I popped in to get a puff of my air put into my tyres, they joked with me about not being a paying customer etc. but since I have been back they recognise me and it is a bit of an on going joke. they do very competitively priced Bike MOT's and they are a lot smilier that the in the shop at the top of Black Boy hill, and they are independent unlike places like Evans cycles.

I went in for a gear service as my gears were slipping. The staff were very friendly and after I…read moredropped the bike off in the morning phoned me up to tell me how much it would cost to sort out. They were very reasonably priced and did a great job. They even sorted something else wrong on the bike and didn't charge me.

If you need a service or a bike repair you can count on the spokesman for honest friendly service…read more He will not rip you off and he will tell you exactly what needs doing. If you are strapped for cash he can usually tell you how to get away with doing the bare minimum or if not you can get a full service at very reasonable prices. He tries to tell me how to fix it myself but is gradually learning that I am a lost cause. I would never go anywhere else to get my bike serviced as the spokesman is so helpful and is always open late so I can get there after work. On a couple of occasions when it's been a quick fix he has just done it for free.

Any business can be environmentally and socially aware regardless what it is they do - it's all in…read morethe mindset. The Spokesman Bicycle Shop is a fine example. A cycling fanatic from Chile, the owner has been here only a short space of time and has already amassed a firm group of workers and customers. He explains to me (in a beautifully fluid mix of Spanish and English) that his ethos is to put back into the community what he takes out. He takes trade in with his cheap prices and honest approach, but puts back with cycling fares and mini festivals in the local park. A good service for your bike will cost about thirty pounds plus parts. You can pick up new or second hand models as well as all the reflectors, lights and accessories you could ever need. It's an independent store so they can't afford to be as cheap as some places on everything but they're a lot more personal, friendly and human. It's what you want really.

Contrary to all the high end bike shops that cater to those who want to buy flashy gadgetry bikes,…read moreFred Baker Cycles is such a breath of relief. Relief that a normal, homely, down to earth cycle shop exists. The staff here are always friendly and they let you wander around the shop at your own pace, and are always happy to help you out with any biking issue you've got and can't get your head around! They also participate in the work cycle scheme. This shop is deceptively big - it is very long and goes all the way back, full of bikes and their spares. A great, family run business.

Fred Baker Cycles is a fantastic little family run bike shop on Cheltenham Road. It's a father and…read moreson operation, originally set up by the father, who now is getting a little too long in the tooth, and has handed over the reins to his son. It's a while since I chatted to them about the legacy f the business, but I think they have been going for over thirty years... or something to that effect. As you'd expect from a family business, the motivation to open the shop came from a passion about bikes, or perhaps more accurately, a passion for what bikes allows the rider to do. I pay regular visits to the shop and I'm offered as much of a welcome if I'm coming in purely for advice as I am to buy something. Obviously businesses don't stay in business if they don't make money, but everybody at Fred Baker seems to be able to somehow balance their passion for bikes, their willingness to be of help, and making sales s that they continue to succeed commercially, whilst at the same time being incredibly helpful. They do a lot to inspire people to take up biking seriously.

One of the best customer service I ever had! My partner…read morebought a shorts for me, and I ended up not liking it. Since it was a present, the receipt was already in the bin. She went, they promptly took the stuff back and instantly issued a monetary voucher. No fuss, no bull shit. Now with that, I buy her a T, she dislikes. They again take the stuff back and reissues,yes, another voucher! Liked a pair of biking glares, one of the staff, voluntarily came down to explain the specifications of the respective shades. When I downed on one, they even gave 10% student discount, without any hue and cry! These guys couldn't be more helpful. And, they really know their stuff. The quality of the products is excellent and the shop has got a huge stock! The shop, is definitely worth a visit, if you are an outdoor sports guy! Recommended? Yes, definitely!

My preferred method of transport around this fine city is on two wheels, and like many of my fellow…read morecyclists I want a bike shop I can trust. I got my most recent bicycle from here - (a cute retro style ladies number, complete with shopping basked, but boy can it nip along). Mountain, road, hybrid, kid's, trikes, folding/touring - and all the top brands including Ridgeback, Kona, Marin and Whyte. They have speedy deals of the month and the staff have massive brains full of expert, tried-and-tested biking knowledge (many of them are amateur downhill racers in their spare time too), just ask them! Any bike you buy comes with a quarterly service for just a little bit extra money. Now, on yer bike son!

There's nothing I'd love more than buying a posh bike from here and whizzing down Blackboy Hill,…read moreWhiteladies Road and Park Street before taking a peaceful cycle ride along the docks. The reality is, I live on a huge hill and would have to drag myself and the bike back after, which would not be quite so exhilarating. It makes me very sad how hilly Bristol is, I'd be cycling all the time if it were flat. This doesn't put off a lot of cyclists in the city though, and this shop is a vital retailer to the people of Clifton and surrounding areas. They have a selection of top of the range bicycles, as well as bikes to hire, spares and other cycling gadgets.

Family run and very welcoming, Blackboy Hill cycles offer an excellent service, both for repairs…read moreand for purchases. For the latter, they've got a massive range of bikes, and are main distributors for big brands such as Falcon and Haro. They check each bike before selling it, and also offer a free service for every bike they sell. On the repair front, they work very efficiently, usually diagnosing the problem whilst you wait and never taking longer than a few days to get it fixed. They don't charge extortionate prices either, and you get the impression they really care about doing a job well. The only down side I can think of is if you get here from any other way than the direction of the Downs, it's a real trek to get to on a bike (fix it to your car and drive up the hill instead!).

Hired 5 bikes for the family. Booked online, bikes were great, guys at the shop super helpful and…read moreprovided a fun route with a mile long old railway tunnel. Recommend :)

I have been road biking and mountain biking for 13 years and TT Cycles is without doubt the best…read morebike maintenance place I have been to - and I have used quite a few! Super knowledgeable and my bike is already serviced very well. Would strongly recommend

Excellent shop, friendly, really hard working patrons, good stock of bikes and spares and bits…read more And, as you can see, a large selection of hire bikes (and canoes). Recommended.