Whippets is a 5 stars bike store. Hidden in a Stepney side street, they've 'rebadged' themselves as…read moreBike Bug, a large Aussie online store, so the store operates as BB but the workshop/cafe remains as W. My first visit there was a service, which was well priced and the bike performed well & even got a light clean. My second visit was to repair an unknown hub noise. They opened the hub, found nothing wrong and didn't charge me for it. Great service. My third visit was to buy 10 Continental unboxed road tubes for just $50. A bargain. Not all their prices are great so in terms of cost it's not a one stop shop. But....they're knowledgeable and friendly and they do coffee.

Awesome bike repair shop with eclectic atmosphere, great coffee and a nice place to drink it in the…read moregarden!! A great place to sit back, relax and have your bike fixed!! Great innovation. Love it!!

I have been using BMCR to service my bikes for over 8 years now, and the main reason I keep going…read moreback is because I don't really need to. Bikes are fixed first time. That annoying creek in your bottom bracket will disappear, even if it was actually a problem with the rear hub. Wheels will stay straight (well at least until you do something really nasty to them) and gears will change quickly and quietly every time (especially if you follow their advice and lube the chain between services). Over the years they have serviced my carbon road bike, my dual suspension MTB and my 18 year old steel commute bike. After each service, they send me an email to let me know it is done (I am sure they call or SMS if you want) which helps make the whole experience trouble free. You will ride away on a bike that feels brand new, even if the bike is old enough to drink. They sponsor the Adelaide Mountain Bike Club and provide service at the races. They even have their own line of DBAD cycling gear to encourage cyclists to be friendly to each other out on the road. They are particularly good at sorting out troublesome disc brakes which some other stores struggle to get right. All this, together with the friendly service is the reason I recommend this place to my friends. This is a bike shop for people who ride bikes.

We flew in from Canada for the ITU duathlon world championships. My bike needed a little tune up…read moreafter being packed up so we stopped in without booking ahead. They were very friendly and helpful. They emailed me when they were done so we were able to carry on site seeing, the email explained what they needed to do and gave me the cost as well, which was very fair. I would highly recommend this shop for repairs and advise on your bike. Thanks guys!

I broke a spoke on my new BMC between Christmas and New Year…read more The service team attended to my needs to fix, quickly and efficiently, which was also covered under warranty. Great job Lads and thanks for the support!!

They should have called this 1099 Bikes. This would have to be the biggest number range and styles…read moreof bikes and accessories in one place, I have ever seen. From trail bikes, to road bikes, the range is almost overwhelming. Then there are every kind of cycling accessory you could think of. From a range of 100 helmets to bike tubes, just an endless wall of extras. They also have a dedicated bike repair area. The staff were really helpful and very knowledgeable. This is where my next bike will come from.

I'll start by saying I'm quite gullible when met with pleasant helpful people so when I dropped in…read moreto Bike Station & was met by the lovely Noel I thought 'great place'. Clean shop, nice displays, not a huge range but certainly things to browse & all the essentials. if you're after a FOCUS come visit them. I bought a new chain elsewhere earlier in the day but needed a connecting pin & thought I'd grab one from Noel as I happened to be in the area. I then thought I might as well get them to put it on & Noel happily offered as they weren't busy - note it is always wise to check the cost at this point which I didn't do. Noel offered a $9 quick link which I accepted. About 5 mins later the mechanic had fitted the chain & ran through the gears. Finally I paid at which time the mechanic advised he tuned the gears and charged me... $59. Their price list shows a full bike service as $99, and hub/headset rebuilds as $45, so paying $49 for an unexpected 5min tune would probably be considered by most as quite excessive & unfair. Another appropriate word would be deceitful. That's one hefty chain fitting. Buyer beware

Noel and Simon serviced my partners bike for a reasonable price and in a very timely manner (as she…read morewanted done for a ride on Sunday and it was 10am Friday morning when she told me). Were more then willing to give me some of their time to point me in the right direction with my bike also. Will be taking my bike their for its next service.

Once upon there was a boy who liked to watch movies. One of his favourite movies starred a little…read moreknown actress named Nicole Kidman and involved a group of rebel teens who loved to ride. BMX Bandits was THE movie when I was in Primary School....well, for a good week it was awesome in any case! It was about this time that the boy decided to try out some tricks on his yellow and black BMX bike. Long story short, I sucked at doing tricks, so as soon as I was tall enough I bugged my folks to buy me a racer....speed was now my friend! My interest in bikes, and in particular the Tour De France has seen me darken the doorstep of International Cycles on Payneham Road many times....mainly just to look because the bikes I like are, well, not the cheapest forms of transportation you will find. I really like International Cycles, and although they don't have the biggest range in town, they really know there stuff, and are never to busy to have a chat. By the way, they do stock cheaper bikes too, but they aren't any where near as pretty as the pricey ones!

My Felt road bike is about ten years old and I have been taking care of it more or less by myself,…read morebut straight away Peter spotted a few things that needed attention. I'm very glad I brought my bike here for a long over due service, which was comprehensive, prompt and good value. My bike is rolling a lot better now, and the creaks that were bugging me are gone. Highly recommended.

Please don't support this crooked bike store!…read more I called up on Friday 11/8 to check the price to get the nipples of one wheel (24 spoke) changed out. Received a quote for approx. $30 +Cost of nipples estimated around $2 per nipple. Dropped off the wheel on Saturday, stripped of cassette, tyres and wheel tape (all that was required was changing nipples out) and made a point of double checking the quote of approx. $30+ parts. I also asked for a call back regarding a price to change out the bearings. I received no communication all week, so I called up Friday and firstly was told they weren't sure where my wheel was, after it was found I was told it was being brought back to the Norwood store from the city and I would get a call when it was returned. I asked for extra nipples to be added for spares and that my wife would pick them all up the next day. Come 330pm Saturday I had received no contact yet again so I called up, once again was told wasn't sure where my wheel, after they found it I was informed that they had performed a 'wheel rebuild' and I would be charged $168. $120 for labour and $48 for parts. Obviously shocked at the difference, I questioned; had bearings been changed, spokes been changed, something other than what I asked for and was quoted for? No, and there is nothing we can do for you was the answer. Of course my wife picked it up and received no extra nipples and upon inspection I have found that the wheel isn't even true. All I can do is make an impassioned plea that if you take your business to bicycle express please keep one hand on your wallet because you can be sure they'll be trying to rob you!

Skin itching for the feel of sexy lycra? You're not the only one and this place has a bunch (choose…read morewisely though so it doesn't bunch). In fact it is probably the best stocked cycle store in Adelaide. This place is like the Ikea of tredlies. Tour Downunder is only months away and if you want to be competing with Eddie Merckx in the peoples Bupa Challenge tour then you better get down there and get your knicks on (lycra shorts). If you need a cycling product this place probably has it. I bought a Trek road bike a number of years ago and these guys did a great job of decking me out and custom fitting me to my new wheels. With cyclist numbers booming at the moment its probably best you do the same. They always have plenty of end of season stock and anyone in the biz knows you save hundreds and truth be known these things haven't changed much in the past 100 years. If you have the urge to ride then you'll jump on any old thing. I would list the brands in stock but they're are so many you're better off just getting down there and mounting your new two wheel steed.

Mrs Fairweather's Bicycle Emporium is home to a collection of fully restored vintage bikes. These…read moreguys are working for the time being out of the *nishnish web design studio at Stepney or you can contact them online. Each and every bike in the Mrs Fairweather's collection has its own name and its own personality. You can buy Victoria a 27" Super Elliott women's frame with Raleigh front forks or make a statement with Carlos, a men's 56cm Peugeot frame and forks finished in a brilliant burnt orange colour. In the past they have created and sold machines like the Ruby Rose and of course she was ruby red in colour, there has been a beautiful blue Men's 56cm Repco Superlite called Percy and there's even been a Bob Neil! Anyone who knows anything about Bob Neil would know I can't say anymore about Bob Neil. These machines have been lovingly restored in this wholly Adelaide based business. They even take before and after photos of the restoration. If you're in the market for a new, old bike be sure to get in contact with the guys from Mrs Fairweather's Bicycle Emporium.

So you are one of those folk who adore the good old days and you want everything to be the way it…read morewas, with the added convenience of iphones and ipods and decimal currency... okay, so what are you doing about it? Ah, boycotting the fossil fuel industry and wearing wide brimmed hats, you brave soul! Like to think of yourself as a 'lady' or a 'gent' ? Here's one magnificent shop for you. Classic Bicycles are shaped differently, they are European, they have room for a basket and they are so dangerous it's almost manslaughter just putting a child on one, unless of course it has been completely checked and renovated to suit modern standards (or in other words has a fresh coat of non-lead paint and a good ringing bell) and they come in three speed or single speed. Maybe you want to resemble something out of 'The Great Gatsby' in order to attract a Robert Redford or Leonardo DiCaprio of your very own - probably better off searching in a Gay bar, but I jest - get yourself all decked out in chiffon and plonk yourself atop one of these classic tredlys. Gorgeous! Seriously though, this is a great little shop for specialists who want their new bike to be old again, as in "Everything old is new again" (Thanks Peter Allen, rest in peace) and are willing to pay for the authentic stuff. Actually I've compared prices and a lot of the time by going 'classic' you will save money - you will also avoid all the advancements made in lightweight materials, technological breakthroughs and safety features, but this isn't about any of that any way - this is about style, fashion, aesthetics - I'm kidding (!) these things are as safe as houses (apologies to the Wicked Wiitch of the West). Beautiful stuff really and even if it is more likely to see you run under a truck or a four wheel drive (still joking), you will be a gloriously genteel corpse who rode a wonderful bike - er - hang on, that doesn't sound right does it - maybe you would be best to stick to the bike tracks unless you are a guerrilla bicyclist when it comes to getting around on one of these classic bikes, maybe not. Just be safety smart wear your helmet and keep alert but not alarmed. Don't ride under the influence of drugs, alcohol or heavy metal! I love this shop so it doesn't really matter what the dangers are, once you go classic you will never go back to the future (shut up Marty McFly!).

These are some really, really beautiful bikes. You've probably seen a bunch of them tethered to…read morepoles in Adelaide - colourful, sweet Amsterdam style bikes. Little leather seats with big silver studs on big springs, soft metallic reds and lilacs, weaved baskets and a butt-load of ye-olde-charm. BUT. I've been in the store a few times to check the bikes out, and even had a little ride on a friend's. I'm not that impressed! These are heavy, clunky loads, and unless you only ride your bike once a fortnight dressed in tweed, this isn't that great a deal. As a commuter cyclist who rides their bike nearly every day, this bike struck me as wildly impractical and unwieldy. While $700 isn't bad for a brand new bike, if you really want something practical and beautiful, I'd recommend buying second hand or opting for something a little more lightweight. I bought a cute 60s Super Elliot from the Migrant Resource Centre (excellent organisation that sell on some donated bikes on Ebay that aren't needed), and while it isn't top-notch commuter material, it is a damn sight lighter and nimbler than the Classics. Another $100 bucks spent getting it serviced and I was on my way. Cycling has become pretty trendy in the last few years - and it makes sense. High petrol costs, climate change, functional exercise and the ability to skip past traffic are all good motivators. Although these bikes are very very beautiful, I would recommend buying a new bike that is more practical or hunting down the real thing second-hand.