I had a stubborn bottom bracket with mangled spline teeth on a second hand frame I had been riding…read morefor months which had developed an unsettling creaking sound. I took the bike to sprocket and asked about replacement if they could get it out. The staff were very helpful and when I said it might not be possible to save the frame, out of curiosity they put the bike straight on the shop stand to have a proper look at it. Minutes later I was walking out with a brand new bottom bracket installed. Very impressed. Reasonable prices. These guys love a challenge.

I headed down to Sprocket Cycles to get a quote on fixing my death-trap of a bike after nearly…read morehaving a stroke in Evans when they quoted me £80 to replace my brake cable and tighten my wonky wheel. Yes - I could fix it myself but I am lazy and my bike is 50 years old so figured I'd just get a quote and see if someone professional could give it a once over. Not sure who I spoke to at Sprocket but he was very helpful and quoted me £28 for the same job. What a nice guy! I'll be taking 'Star Rider' (yes) down for a service very soon! The shop is located not far from Moor Street and is next to Warehouse Cafe and the vegan shop.

My bike was chained to a railing and some clever person backed their car straight into the railings…read moreand my bike. Instead of leaving a note they decided to leave it and let me pick up the bill. So I took the damaged and warped bike to Scott's and they looked at it and said 'no problem'. I bought the bike for 900 and they said they would do the whole fix, which including two new wheels for under 100 pounds. I was very pleased with the price and checked my bike into the bike hospital for a night to be repaired. The repair was excellent and they called me earlier than anticipated to say they had completed the job. The service and workmanship I received on my repair was nothing short of excellent.

This is a good traditional bike shop, where the owner can tell you anything you ever needed to know…read moreabout bikes but were afraid to ask. My problem was dealt with promptly, at a reasonable price, and I was given good advice. I will certainly go here as my local bike shop

Albany cycles on albany road is easily noticeable from the outside as being a really cool bike…read moreshop. However i felt more than just dissappointed when i went in looking for a new bike. The first problem is that the shop is tiny, and they dont have a super large selection in any way. They have a few bits and bobs that are specialised such as light weight handle bars etc. The staff are alright, nothing to shout about really, well this is from my experience. Maybe i caught them on a bad day,but i thought they could have been a bit more forthcoming. The major gripe i have is the size of the shop, you can barely turn around in there if there are 5 people in at once. Yet alone sell bikes. Which is hard to do when you can fit around 7 in the shop at one time. Other people i know have been here and said they were helpful so maybe its worth me going back to see if they are, i can the amend my reivew. But at present i would steer well clear. Prices are steep too. I would recomend online purchasing or even one of the other bike shops in coventry, Hawks factory cycles is one, or even the one down gosford street.

These guys are great. I have been in to their shop several times and they are always helpful and…read morefriendly. I've had a couple of problems with mu bike and on all occasions they have done a great repair job and very quickly. Yes, the shop was small, but the good news is that I think they are moving to bigger premises soon. My guess is that this maybe their first shop and as such it would be surprising if they moved into a warehouse straight away. The difference between these guys and 'online' is that you deal with a real person, and I always prefer that. You get to see exactly what you are buying and I prefer that. You can ask questions. No complaints, it's great to have a bike shop so close, and on this side of town. It'd be a drag to cross town for what ever I wanted - bike wise. Keep up the good work folks!

I visited On Your Bike whilst doing some research for a uni project and the chaps there were more…read morethan happy to indulge me in their bike knowledge and show me their range of bikes and locks, which helped a lot. Situated in Digbeth Birmingham, On Your Bike is a great place to seek some bike knowledge and also offers bicycle rental which is rare I think. They have an impressive array of stock and are very helpful when it comes to advice. Despite the cheeky name On Your Bike offer a very professional service and no altitude if you're uncertain of what you're looking for in a bicycle.

A bike store stocking products to meet all of your cycling needs whether it be a new bike, of which…read morethey stock a great range of road, mountain and hybrids. They have a huge range of bike components so if you're performing some maintenance on a current model they're likely to have what you need in stock, or will be happy to order it if one of their suppliers stocks it. They offer an in-depth fitting service to ensure your bike is fine-tuned to your very personal bio-mechanics. Bike rental is also available from here if you wish to explore the city centre on wheels. If you don't trust yourself putting a spanner to the intricate mechanics of your bike, they offer servicing too. It is a one-stop bike store with most of the gear that you need to nurture and make the most of your two-wheeled companion.

This is a great little bike shop down by Staff House at the University of Birmingham. However, they…read morehave a massive online shop at some great prices. The staff are friendly and really nice and know how to fix nearly everything! I went to get my brakes and chain fitted but I also got some teflon lube, in the end it came to a great price in the end and I have not had any problems since. Thanks Urban Cycles!

I am going to the Lake District this summer for an outdoor holiday and cycle ride. I have owned…read moremountain bikes since I was a kid, but have never actually ridden one on a mountain before. That is why I decided to come here to look for a new mountain bike that can take on the rough terrain I plan to ride over. Venture Bikes is run by Ben, who has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry, selling and working on many of the bikes riding around the Midlands. Ben loves all things cycling, he rides most disciplines and bikes, from downhill to full carbon road race bikes. He was a charming man, one that I trusted. The sales approach here was relaxed and no pressure whatsoever was put on me to make a purchase. The bikes varied in price, with the most expensive being around 2 grand. I only want to spend 500 and was shown the relevant bikes in my price range. I still haven't bought a bike, but I need to. When I decide to buy one I will most certainly come here to buy it.