Absolutely fantastic. I needed a part, the rear roller wheels, for my Brompton. They didn't have…read moreit in stock but had a slightly more expensive one, the rear rollers plus the roller for the fender. They offered to and did send me the more expensive part at no extra cost. It arrived in one day. Their prices are very good, they don't charge for shipping, and they ship unbelievably quickly. I haven't been there in person, but if they are as friendly and responsive in shop as they are by email it'd be worth the hour and a half train ride from where I am now.

From the owner: Creating a better place …read more... Brilliant Bikes is a friendly cycle shop based in Sunningdale We service, repair and upgrade all types of bikes as well as selling new bikes made by Brompton, Intense, Orbea, Commencal and Frog. If you need your bike servicing, we won't keep you hanging around or on a long waiting list / booking system - we want you and your bike back on the road ASAP. We specialise in spare parts and accessories for Brompton folding bicycles and try and keep all Brompton parts in stock.

This is a handy little bike shop and workshop located, as you might expect, next to a bus stop. The…read moreshop is accessed by pressing a buzzer next to the door, which can seem a bit off-putting, and I have had difficulty getting someone to answer the door in the past, probably because the workshop is located out the back of the shop. However once you're in, the staff are friendly and helpful, and I think offers good value. The shop is quite small, and has all the essentials, but not much beyond that, so if you are looking for the latest Northwave jersey, you will need to try somewhere else. It is more of a functional shop catering to people who are using their bike to get places rather than purely for exercise or sport. They have a plentiful supply of florescent yellow plastic, which is most important for cycling on London's roads.

Excellent service, left it in for a service, bit more needed fixing but it came out and it felt…read morelike I was on a new bike. Very good value for money. will be my first port of call for any of my bike needs. Highly recommend them.

If you are buying a bike this Christmas, either for yourself or a child, this is where you want to…read morego. This is a proper bike shop, as opposed to a toy shop that sells bikes, where the staff know what they are talking about and offer good solid advice as to the size and type of bike suitable for your requirements. They offer a service where you go back after a few weeks and they check the bike over, tightening anything that has worked loose and ironing out any problems and sell lots of extras that you didn't even know you needed - 10 out of 10.

The staff here know their stuff and are cycling enthusiasts. They carry a good stock of bikes,…read morecomponents and accessories from kids stuff to high-end competition gear at reasonable prices. They are also very helpful - they have helped me fit components I'd bought from online competitors and did so for an extremely cheap price. I felt guilty asking but they were happy to do the work. Highly recommended.

Alway top service, friendly staff and their passion and knowledge for biking shines through…read more Had an issue with my bike, mid ride and they fixed it for free. Can't speak highly enough of them. Keep up the good work!

I rang the shop for advice with mechanical issue, they got me to bring it in that day and sorted…read moreeverything out great service nothing was a problem would highly recommend for all your problems

When I'm commiserating with fellow push-bikers on the sorry state of service in most London bike…read moreshops, its this place that springs to mind. Its not that the work done by the resident mechanic on my trusty racer has ever actually disappointed me, nor that you won't find some of the best cycle brands and top-quality accessories in here. You will. But I have to feel sorry for the blokes who work here. Their attitude to anyone who walks through the door with anything less than some new-season titanium-alloy construction is a sneering shame. I should have been warned after the first time I visited I was told I should wash my bike more often. F*** you, I thought, I happen to like the mud and rust effect. Anyway, I haven't been here for about three months, so perhaps they have got their act together. But then again, perhaps not...

The worst bike shop in the UK. Very slow service and unfriendly staff. Will only talk to you, if…read moreyou look rich. Brought my bike in to get my back wheel fixed. Got a call after three days, that they wouldn't fix it, because it isn't worth it! It's my decision if I want it fixed or not. They could have told me that when I left it there and not three days later. Went there one more time to give them another chance. Just to wait 10minutes for an unfriendly person that wasn't helpful at all. Too bad you can't give zero stars.

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!!

seriously, what a refreshing change to have a new bike shop in the neighbourhood! these guys are…read moresuper friendly and dont charge extortionate rates for their services. they sorted out my problem with my back wheel axel and chain and didnt charge through the roof. professional job done and ive been back a few times now to get bits and pieces tinkered with. they do a great service. im recommending this to all my friends who cycle. new favorite bike shop whooo!!

From the owner: Bike repairs, bike surgery, bicycle repairs, bicycle rental, bike parts, bicycle accessoriesread more

If you're going to live or study in Cambridge you're going to need a bike to get around. This small…read moreindependent shop, tucked away in a side alley only a short walk from the city centre, has a good selection of new and second-hand bike on offer at very reasonable prices. They also have a good selection of accessories such as baskets, lights, locks and helmets for sale, again at good value for money. The guys that run the shop are very knowledgeable about all cycle-related matters. They are happy to install extras (such as lights and locks) without charging extra for the labour and carry out repairs reliably and promptly.

This is the best cycle shop in Cambridge, without doubt. All the staff are very polite and know…read morewhat they're doing, and you're bike is fixed within a day. They've fixed so many minor things for free that I've lost count! That's why I don't mind paying out for the bigger things such as annual services and tyre changes because they're that good - and I buy all my accessories from there too! Because I am useless with bikes they always oil the chain for me and pump the tyres up for free, so I make sure to donate some money to the charity box they have in the shop - I think it's a fair exchange!

Reliable place - old school - suits me. Thanks for the great bike and non-fussy advice.read more

Edwardes is like stepping back to a time before there was any urban fashion or moral obligation to…read morecycle. The staff here are passionate about cycling as a sport and probably have been since the day they first sat on a tricycle. As well as having a huge range of mountain, racing and all kinds of bikes, they are immensely knowledgeable and good at repair jobs. On the downside, it is often quite difficult to get served you really do have to fight for their attention. Be prepared for a bit of cockney banter and you can even haggle down the price on occasions. This is nothing like shopping at Evans Bike Superstore, but so much more of a personal and interesting experience.

So much better than riding the Tube and unless you get sideswiped by a taxi drive, so much…read morehealthier! And you can't beat the price. £1 for 24 hours, though you can only use the bike for 30 minutes at a time with 15 minutes in between. Great for seeing parts of the city you wouldn't otherwise see. And for someone like me, who tends to get a tad lost, you get to see even MORE of the city. I picked up one bike near Hyde Park Corner and rode it to South Kensington. Then a second from South Ken to Sloane Square. And a third from Sloane Square to Victoria. The downsides: - You must have a "chip & pin" card to rent. American "swipe & sign" cards are not accepted. - It's quite frustrating when you do finally manage to find a cycle rack to return your cycle and all the slots are full. While you can add another 15 minutes of riding time for free, you're not where you want to be. - The three bikes I've rented had an annoying tendency of shifting gears at the most inopportune times. I nearly banged my chin with my knee when it slipped one time. Also, the bell didn't work on any. - The fenders are great, but you will still want to lift your feet when you go through a puddle. The upsides: - Price! - Convenience! - Health! - Very easy to operate. Slide the seat to the right level and off you go. Would I rent again? Yeah, I think so. Tips: - You really should get a bike helmet. No, they're not stylish. But then, a fractured skull won't win you Project Runway. - Set a count down timer on your phone for 20 minutes so that you know when it's time to start looking for a cycle rack. It would be really great if there was a decent iPhone app for this!

Boris's bikes have got to be one of the best things to happen to London in a long time…read more On a Friday I went on an adventure at lunch. I picked up a bike at the back of Smithfield Market and rode it to Covent Garden. The journey was quicker that it would have been on foot and far more pleasant then taking the Tube. On a Saturday I borrowed a bike on Clerkenwell Road and rode it to Spitalfields. On a Sunday I hired another and went to St Paul's and over to the Southbank. All of these are journeys I otherwise would not have taken, or at the very least would not have been nearly as enjoyable as they were on a bike. I find myself now waking up at the weekend thinking about where I'm gonna ride. With more than 300 hire points located throughout central London and 5,000 bikes in total, I have high hopes that it will help London become a kinder, gentler place. The bikes feel a bit better than the Paris Vélib' and the front basket with its elastic cord held my purse snugly. They're still ironing out the wrinkles in the scheme but with the exception of one small snag, I've ridden these bikes at least ten times without incident and enjoyed the experience tremendously.