It's not very often you see local independent bike shops anymore, especially since the takeover of…read moreplaces like Halfords and JJB. so it's nice to see such an established store right on my door step. The service in here is first class, the staff are so friendly and helpful. Even if you go in looking for a pair of gloves you'll probably end up buying one of these crazy Brompton bikes for over a grand! They always have plenty of stock to ensure customers don't leave empty handed, and they will let you test ride if prearranged.

I agree with nevbann - a great bike shop - with really friendly service. Not alot more to say…read morereally!

Took my old (2021) trusty for a service. Had really high hopes judging by the reviews (and price) …read more I wasn't in a hurry,left the bike with cyclehouse for about two weeks. Work required: service, and upon furter inspection: new chain, new cassette, new break pads back&front. Asked for the tyre change (brought my own set) Work completed by the shop: full (mid level £100)service + new chain & new casette, guys changed the tyres free of charge which I thought, was a nice touch. Issues: 1. don't get me wrong, my bike wasn't super clean but I'd thought if you're changing the chain and cassette you'd at least wipe/clean the derailleur including pulleys as well as the hub & front sprockets down from the old buildup grease and dirt/gunk. It looks a mess. Makes you think what is actually included in that 'full service' 2. Gears - after collecting and taking the bike for a test drive, noticed that rear cassette was grinding on two or three mid cogs, took it back for a "re-tune", now it's engaging on all but is very noisy and still grinding slightly on two smallest cogs. I'm no expert but maybe slight frond derailleur adjustment would help? 3. Breaks - I thought I'll do them myself as it was a tad more expensive than I would normally pay for the pads; came to changing them and the rear safety pin is missing and I'm 100% sure it was there when I dropped the bike off at cyclehouse

I could not speak highly enough of the team at Cycle house. Absolutely top draw service. I bought…read moremy first bike from them back in May of 2012 and I've not looked back. I didn't have a clue what I was looking for but I left there with the perfect bike for me. The after sales are as good if not better! The guys in the workshop must be sick of me! They assembled the bike originally and have been great ever since. They have offered me all sorts of advice. I've had a couple of accidents on the bike whilst I was getting use to cycling for the first time. The accidents left me a little nervous and left my bike requiring a safety check. The guys were quick to reassure me not to worry, just to bring the bike in at my convenience. The turn around on my bike was just 24 hours and the communications were excellent. A particular note to one of the work shop lads. Sorry I don't know his name but he wears glasses. Top draw lad. Patience of a Saint! Thanks a lot to everyone at Cyclehouse

Admittedly I've not had to deal with these guys for a few years as I no longer have a bike but when…read morei did they were fantastic. The service was excellent which is more than I can say for other shops like this in chester. I went in once for some new bearings and grease and they give me the bearings for free! top quality guys.

Totally, totally impressed by this place! This is a bike shop which is local (to me) as can be,…read moreheaded up by Matt Middleton who is second generation in the cycle industry. The whole Bicycle Lounge operation seems progressive and moving with the times with modern branding and website. Email communication with the shop is good, with a reply to queries always coming within 24 hours and often a lot sooner. Email notification on completion of service or repair. Location is really handy, directly opposite the bus station, with the rail station nearby. Downstairs is a decent-sized shop floor without the claustrophobic feel of some local bike shops, with the top priced road bikes and bike fitting upstairs. Their £30 annual service felt like really good value. Front brake pads had been replaced at no extra charge. The brakes, gears and everything are much more responsive and the ride is smoother. I was given a checklist which the mechanic had ticked listing the checks and adjustments that had been carried out. More recently, I had some upgrades done to the drivetrain. Although the half of the job that got carried out was technically OK, I felt more explanation should have been provided of why the repair job had gone the way it had, rather than the onus being on me to spot what had and had not been done and ask questions. Although there is some quite high end kit on sale here, it is balanced by a good amount of kit of the type and at the price point for my needs - I feel their purchasing is pretty good in terms of things that are good quality and good bang for your buck! What I've bought from here - Cateye lights set a while back, identical BBB saddles (£25) for both my bikes, BBB glasses - I've been happy with.

Went here to puck up a new bike tyre and inner tube. Staff…read morewere friendly and helpful. They had a great range of products and made some good recommendations for me. A lot of their bikes and products seem like expensive, premium products as you do see in a lot of bicycle shops, but they do cater to the lower end of the market too. I'd happily shop here again as I know I can just walk in, get helpful advice and walk out with a product that will fit my bike and be right for me. I normally shop on the internet, but there's always a risk of buying the wrong size or unsuitable part. That's where shops like this have value. Great shop!

This place is excellent. The owner Peter, his wife and son that run the place are very friendly…read moreindeed. They are willing to chat and offer advice on problems cycling related as well as provide any necessary equipment needed at very reasonable prices. The store moved not so long ago (only down the road) and now is located in a place that is twice the size of the orignal shop. Of course, this now allows for more bikes to be left on display as well ascycling jerseys, bottles and other cycling accessories. There is a workshop at the back where the work is done on your bike and a lot of the time if the problem is minor they can sort you out there and then. I could not recommend this place highly enough and it is indeed THE cycling shop of St Helens.

Absolutely brilliant bike shop. They gave me a great deal on my first road bike and have bought all…read moremy equipment from there since. The guys are always willing to chat and give advice no matter how amateurish your questions, and they have a real passion for what they do. Bike shops nowadays more than ever have to provide added value in the service they give to compete with the online market and this family company certainly do that. I would recommend this shop to anyone.

they steal bolts off your bike and overprice everything. bikeworks does a very bad job and scam you…read moreout of a lot of money

There is a huge warehouse shop in an industrial unit in Gillibrands, Skelmersdale selling recycled…read morecookers, fridges, furniture, paint and so, with the whole place run as a social enterprise. In the midst of the warehouse is a bike repair and recycling shop named The Bike Shed, run by a guy called Dieter, which is the subject of this review. I am sold on the idea of a social enterprise bike recycling business as totally oozing green credentials. As with the rest of the warehouse, the bike shop is a bit Steptoe & Son, with loads of frames and partially completed bikes hanging from the ceiling of what we might loosely call the showroom, with the other room being the workshop. I've had one bike serviced here at a cost of £20. From talking to Dieter, I would say this was a deluxe service with the whole bike stripped down and servicable bearings regreased before reassembly, and therefore something of a bargain at that price. I've had three different components replaced - gear shifter, rear derailleur and bottom bracket. In all cases, the part & labour cost was a lot less than any high street bike shop would charge. Where it gets even more bargainous is when Dieter has the necessary component in his parts box. For example, parts cost for a 6-speed shifter was just £2. (OK, it was a thumb shifter to replace a twist grip shifter, but who wants to spend £20 on a part like that for an old bike - not me!) Another time, I brought my mate here looking for a pannier rack and Dieter fitted one while we waited for £5 all in. The best thing seems to be to go in and talk to Dieter, who I would say is offering his extensive mechanical skills and experience at a fantastic price. If you are at the cheaper end of the market, then servicing and repairs should be cheaper here and you should get a lot more for your money. If you are in the market for a cheap recycled bike, tell Dieter what you are looking for and he will see what he has in stock. However, don't be expecting bikes in stock ready to buy and ride away, it is more a case that bikes get built to customer orders from the available stock of frames, forks, wheels, etc. At the higher end, sometimes really good bikes are donated to the project, so you could pick up something quite special. Or if was a custom build you were after from old or new parts, I would talk to Dieter and see what he says. The only thing I would say is leave your expectations of other bike shops at the door and you will get a lot more out of this place.

These guys are great, we always get something from them for christmas for our kids putting money…read moreaway each week. They also do a free checkup on any bike they sell after a few weeks to ensure quality. Good solid bikes pretty good prices, plus they will always put the customer first.

Smithdown cycles are the kind of independent store which struggles against the big chains such as…read moreHalfords and I believe that it puts up a good fight. I have been looking around Liverpool for a good bike store and found this place to be great value and not to mention much friendlier than a big corporation. The staff no what their talking about and they do their best to help you regardless of your budget which in my case was very small indeed. The shop itself is a bit old fashioned and could do with a spruce up but this is no bad thing as it makes it feel more personal. I'm not going to say that the range here is as good or as modern as a big store but the value certainly competes and the staff are fantastic. A personal touch and a lovely well run business.