Really nice. If you like bikes, or you want one - come here! It's the biz. They've just got a lot of beautiful bikes in store, hanging from the ceiling, all lined up and ready to cycle. Lots of different colours and styles. They mainly specialise in fixed wheel bikes, them trendy stripped-down things that are all the range amongst them wha know in East London. No gears, no brakes - not my kind of thing. But there's also a really good range of accessories like bike lights, saddles (genuine leather saddle for £65, it feels like wood!!) and an in-house workshop, where they try and fix things by the end of the day. And what a nice bunch of people run the shop as well, always happy to see a shop staffed by enthusiasts. I didn't buy anything. Just wandered round, slethering over bikes more beautiful and expensive than I could ever own in the coming years of my life. If you're a keen cyclist, come here. If not, come here to become one read more

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I already have a great racer bike I love, but that does not stop me from looking. And looking is best done in here! All the bikes are handmade and specialized to exactly what you want. If you want a perfect bike that you will keep for years, then this is the place to go. They specialize in the light and strong frames for track bikes and fixed wheels. The best quality accessories required to assemble these are collected and stocked from around the world! It goes without saying that this specialized bike shop is pretty pricey. If you are a biking enthusiast though, you can't go wrong! read more

Brick Lane Bikes - Bikes Near Me - London, XGL

I don't really see what all the fuss is about. I don't think they would know where to start if I had brought Tinker in here for a service. It's like a supermodel bike shop - they're all fast and sexy and in the latest custom colours. I'm more of a high street, second hand, charity shop cyclist. I love a good bike and can appreciate something sexy but would rather get the three legged, no-tailed, one-eyed moggie than the pedigree puss. It's how I'm made and it's how all my stuff seems to be, which is why I will never own a bike like the ones they sell here, not only because I don't want to sell a kidney to afford one but because I don't actually want one either. So this is a bike enthusiasts shop. Expect to talk at lengths with the staff about all your cycling needs. You'll need a small loan to buy a bike here, but if you do have the money, you could do a lot worse than spending it here. read more

TL:DR; Hipster bike shop with nice people that unfortunately are mechanically inept. After 3 bad experiences we're taking our bikes elsewhere. My gf's bike has come back to us in a less safe condition then when we dropped it off 2 out of the 3 times. Disclaimer: I used to work at a bike shop in NYC, both wrenching and selling. I usually do all the work on our bikes but do to some warranty issues and convenience we thought BLB could handle some minor repairs on my girl friends single speed. In terms of personnel, the staff was very friendly and accommodating. We bought my girlfriend a bike here about 6 months ago, and they have gone to some length to try and solve some of the issues with her bike. After about two months one of the mudguards broke, which they replaced free of charge but mounted incorrectly. It took 3 more tries for them to mount them correctly and stop them from rattling. The first bad sign was that when we bought the bike that the stem was loose and one could easily twist the handlebars laterally causing the wheel and stem to come out of alignment. At our shop in NY we ALWAYS did a pre-sale safety check before the bike even hit the floor and a post-sale safety check before the bike goes home with the customer. After I pointed this out to the "mechanic" he proceeded to over tighten the headset nut. I had to embarrassingly point out that he was tightening the wrong part and should be tightening the stem nuts, which he then did. Incredulously, he didn't bother to properly re-adjust the headset nut, which I did as soon as we got home. The only reason we'd been returning to this shop was because we bought the bike here and needed to warranty the mudguards. On the last occasion they finally fixed the mudguard issue, and my girlfriend also asked them to replace her rear break pads since she was in for the mudguard anyway. The "mechanic" then proceeds to replace her break cable... All she needed was new break pads. We didn't push the issue since break cables are cheap and not a big deal. The even bigger issue is that the replacement break pads are simply incompatible with her bike and actually rub on the tire when pressure is engaged. Her brakes don't allow these to be mounted lower so that they only touch the breaking surface on the rim. These should have NEVER been mounted on her bike. We're done wasting our time with BLB and will get new break pads that allow for more adjustment elsewhere. It's unfortunate that the mechanics here are so incredibly incompetent. It's a nice store with a nice selection of bits, that is aimed at casual riders who want a fashionable single speed or fixie. If you're a serious rider or commuter or just someone who wants to ride on a safe bike I would look elsewhere. read more

One of the original london track bike shops. They have one of the widest selection of bike parts and a candy coloured selection of frames. They used to have a reputation of being particularly unfriendly/ happy to take a customer for a ride but on recent visits I have found them to be great. read more

A very helpful bunch. For the first time in London, I had a flat. It was pretty bad--my front tyre, which was ancient, had actually ripped. So I'd need a tyre and a tube. I knew nothing about either. So I just took a bunch of photos of what I thought was the specification of my tyre and walked into the shop, hoping someone would be able to help me. The guy, whose name I unfortunately did not catch, was very helpful. He helped me pick a tyre (not an expensive one), a tube (with the correct valve; I did not know there were different types), and a £3.99 toolset to help me do the replacement myself. I was in and out within 5 mins. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quick fix or even otherwise. Lovely bunch. read more

This is a great place to grab parts for your self build, especially if you're a fixie enthusiast. There are plenty of new and vintage (not used mate) frames for sale but prices are not competitive and it's mostly track frames. However, BLB do have their own line and some of their stuff is really well designed, rugged and practical. It definitely get a a thumbs up from me as I'm not a fan of the fluorescent spanks, saddlebags and fenders look. I've no need to really ever get work done here but I probably would take my bike to Isambard's which is just up the road towards Bethnal Green. BLB attracts plenty of business because of location, huge stock and reputation so it gets very busy at times. The only time I've ever used their services was to get a wheel tuned. It cost about £20 if I remember right and took a day. If you've ever wanted a Brooklyn cycle cap, you can grab one in any colour from BLB. Be careful though, moustache AND cap is a bit much. :P They also stock Chrome and I think Reload too. I want to rate this place higher but I feel the staff can be pretty condescending and aloof at times while at other times being perfectly willing to chat about the TdF. A little inconsistent although by no means a reason to avoid BLB. read more

I had problem with a crank on my single speed bike and got it fixed within an hour... on SATURDAY. Result!!!! Labour and a replacement part was only £22 all together! Hipster place with really friendly staff. read more

ok, these guys knwo what they are doing. They take old bike and with a bit of spit and polish they breath new life into them. So, you looking for a rare build? Maybe a Witcomb track frame? or an Eddy Merckx front fork? These guys eitehr have it or know where to get it. Be sure to pop in on Saturday and have a look around. read more

I've been unable to 'do' consumerism because I've had other financial commitments but the moment I do have more cash to spare I know exactly where it's going. The only place where you can find a ceiling filled with Coppi, Colnago and Dolan frames; dangling from on high like a mobile in above a smiling baby's cot. In fact, said frames do have the exact same mesmerising effect. It's a great place to go to indulge in gratuitous single speed and fixed gear bike pornography, drooling lasciviously over Phil Wood hubs, shiny white Aerospokes, anodised chains and Velocity deep V rims in all the colours of the rainbow, consoling yourself over their inaccessible prices with the thought that they'd 'probably get nicked in weeks anyway'. In a way, it's like the novice cyclist's equivalent of Prada; in the same way that people go into the imposing shop on bond street and imagine themselves wearing that gorgeous suit but actually walk out with a handbag, I went in fantasising about a child-size Lo-Pro (I'm 5ft tall, ya see) and walked out with some multicoloured handlebar grips. Despite the fact that it's known to be cool and therefore intimidating, I found the people there very helpful and no-one sneered at me for saying I wanted to convert a (not very posh) Peugeot frame into a fixed/freewheel. They have a spacious workshop at the back outside (which I'm sure will be bags of fun to work in over winter not) but it's always booked up, so I usually go elsewhere if I want something looked at. They also have a good range of off the peg bikes and they're the only Fuji stockists for miles. read more

Near the Redchuch pub, there is a shop selling old cycles and other treasures from our childhood , some transformers, others famous Tv programs of the 80's and vinyls of the same period. The cycles are vintage and they all have something that making each unique. Prices are between £70 and 180 but there is a large range of cycles at £80. The staff is more than kindly as they offer you a guarantee which is that if you have any problem at anytime you can come to see them and they will be happy to help you for free. Every cycle is really an extraordinary piece, so don't miss it! read more

The worst shopping experience I have ever had in London. I vowed never to go to brick lane bikes after the first time I went in to repair a puncture, and the drunk guy who 'assisted' me stuck a knife into the tyre, completely ripping through it, and permanently damaging the tyre. Second time I went into buy some new bearings after my steering starting knocking and locking up (it was the only bike shop open on a Sunday close enough). The mechanic had a go at me for asking to get some grease. I then offered to pay 50p for a small amount to which he basically said I was taking the piss..... I then asked about getting my frame re-sprayed, to which I was informed that it wasn't a very nice frame and I shouldn't spend much money on it. I will be making sure not to recommend this incredibly rude and unhelpful store. BLB - you seriously need to work on your basic customer service, I left your store praying that you go bust, you don't deserve to survive when there are much more helpful bike stores near by. read more

I like BLB, i really do! They have great stock, and most of their guys know what they're doing. But there are some big problems with them! Their prices are high, and in most cases that is ok because the product is good, but in some it is just stupid! They wanted to charge me £5 for a seat post screw! I mean REALLY? £5! Also, the woman who served me seemed to think i was an idiot who didn't research a frame before buying it.. I bought their Classic frame. I didn't like it nearly as much as the 2009 model but hey, we can't have it all! It was made out of ChroMo, not reynold 531 as i would have liked. She tried to tell me it was made of reynolds! They lie about their products to make their customers happier about paying the large amounts of money BLB want them to. :( All in all, a good shop, but you can get equivalents to their stuff for a much lower price online. read more

Brick lane bikes really do have a great selection of new as well as vintage cycles. I wanted to replace my bike last summer so wandered down to have a look in the shop. The staff were friendly and helpful but the prices were too high for me, especially coming from a country village in Devon where you can buy a second hand bike for a much more reasonable price. I suppose now that vintage push bikes are so fashionable they can hike up the prices like everything else in trendy East London. So I decided to look elsewhere for my new set of wheels, but for advice and repairs it's not a bad place to come. They also sell wicker baskets, bells and good strong locks, and a good lock is definitely something you need if you've got a bike in London! read more

They have what I need and understand me. They don't oversell you stuff if you are up front about a budget. Great team of professionals. read more

I've had a few bad experiences in this shop but always tried to give it another chance as it is so convenient for me (2 mins from work) but I'm never going back now. Sometimes you can get lucky - (there used to be a guy with ginger hair who was friendly - but haven't seen him recently) but most of the staff are often rude, patronising and up-sell everything. To be honest, I'm amazed to see positive reviews here as they are pretty notorious as being the most unfriendly and patronising bike shop in East London. If you're a girl or don't have a £2000 track bike with day-glo aero rims, prepare to be scoffed at. The head mechanic (Richard maybe??) can be quite aggressive if you don't do exactly what he says or in any way question what he is saying (which is often wrong - thank god for Sheldon) and seems to get a kick out of condescending people. They may also try and bully you into replacing half the components on your bike if they think you don't know what you're talking about. The flip-side is that if you catch them in a good mood they can be quite knowledgeable, particularly with regard to fixed wheel and track bikes. Personally I'm just a bit fed up with being treated so poorly and just don't want to give them my money any more. That's based on 3/4 years of dropping in there on and off not some silly one-off incident or argument I've had with them. There are great new independent shops opening up all the time in east London which is awesome. Unfortunately this isn't one of them. read more

Brick Lanes bikes are helpful and friendly I have happily watched their business develop and hope it continues to offer a local service to the neighborhood and beyond. read more

Cyclists - please don't use this bike shop, especially if you're a woman!! I got a puncture yesterday and I'd forgotten my tyre leavers, so went in here as it was the nearest shop - big mistake! I bought a new inner tube and asked if i could borrow some leavers, and the guy said I could, but offered to change it for me instead - FOR £8?! I said thanks but I could do it myself, then he spent the whole time whilst I was changing my tyre being really rude and patronising and making sexist comments. My boyfriend was with me and the guy even made a comment to him, implying that I couldn't change my tyre because I'm a woman. So if you're fine with being patronised and having to deal with misogynistic bullshit whilst being overcharged to get your bike fixed, by all means pay them a visit, but if not, there are plenty of other bike shops in the area (if you can make it another 5 mins up the road, I would definitely recommend the excellent Look Mum No Hands workshop on Old st). read more

These people are sooooooo arrogant. I waited around for about 15 minutes to get someones attention then got fed up waiting and left. They are very expensive and possibly offer far more style than substance. read more

I just got a bicycle here for Easter. The owner was helpful and showed me a few different bikes in my price range and the right type. I was able to test ride the bikes to make sure they fit. He made suggestions for accessories (got a cute basket to go with the bike). We were in and out of there pretty fast. I have been riding my bike everyday now and must say I`m very pleased read more

Awesome bike shop. I come here a lot to tune up my bikes or to purchase something new. I have always been very satisfied with the effort and service given. I really like that this bike shop give you the facts about different bike parts/rims/brands etc.. rather then just trying to sell you the most expensive item. I would most definitely recommend this shop. read more

I wanted to get set up on something I could use to commute to work they let me try a bunch of bikes, ride them through the neighborhood, and when I found one I liked, they happily swapped some components to get it just right. Will defiantly use them again. read more

I came here when shopping for my third bike. The staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about their products. They listened intently to my needs as a cyclist to ensure I had a bike that met my needs. Their sales are pretty awesome and support for products great read more

The best bicycle shop in East London. I have used them for 5 years and never had anything but excellent, professional, and friendly service. Highly recommended. read more

Very professional mechanic service. They did a great work on my Bike in minimum time. Having worked in the cycling industry for years and visited many bike shops, I highly recommend this place. read more

Great bike shop! Very helpful staff. A little intimidating because of how cool the staff is, but great place that is close to my apt. read more

Specialising in bike parts, vintage and other. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Owner Feya was very helpful. Recommend!!! read more

Excellent Bike Shop!! I came into the shop not totally sure what I wanted, and the sales staff helped me try out multiple bike and they were very patient, as I'm fairly indecisive. I left the store having purchased a bike, and I told them I needed it relatively quickly as I was moving to Bristol the next week. They said it would get to the store Thursday. The bike got to the store four days earlier, which was fantastic!! Overall great experience. read more

They're especially warm and friendly . I've taken my bike there for a tune up and had it riding like new! read more

Never been here when they were not busy, but never waited long to be served either. very helpful staff and great bike shop . read more

Just bought a single speed bike there. Staff was AWESOME! They were super patient and friendly, took the time to adjust my bike to fit me. I would definitely return in the future for all my bike needs. read more

The shop is creative and beautiful the kind of place where you could linger for hours. Good service from knowledgeable staff. Their sales phone support is also good so far, they were able to answer my technical/mechanical questions. read more

I love the idea of this place friendly, knowledgeable staff, obsessively high-quality products, the sort of place where you leave with peace of mind. read more

Cool bike, Great service, NIce folks.

Really helpful staff, great selection. I looked around a lot before deciding where to purchase and I liked these guys best. read more

I was very impressed by the advice and knowledge of the staff. My cycling gear was in Australia so I needed to buy just about everything and spent a good bit of time in the store and spoke with most of the staff. They were very honest in their advice and helped me choose the right gear for me. Thanks. read more

I have used BLB for over 4 years and have always had good advice and customer service. cheers! read more

I feel compelled to write a review because of the incredibly rude way I have just been spoken to at Brick Lane Bikes. I took my bike in yesterday afternoon and asked them to take a look because it had felt a bit off when I rode it in the morning. The young guy who served me was v friendly -- took me through a couple of things that might have happened, said he'd call me over the weekend if they found anything major. They called at about 4.30 and said it was fixed and all fine. Then at 6.30 they called again, I apologised as I'd had a manic day at work and had to go across town and wouldn't be able to pick it up. The guy on the phone said ok, if you can pick it up tomorrow that'll be fine. So today, I went to collect as promised and the older gentleman with the big beard spoke to me in a way I haven't been spoken to since primary school. He was completely rude and disrespectful and didn't tell me a thing about my bike, just charged me extra and continued to give me a lecture for not getting it yesterday, even though I'd had an agreement that I'd get it today. I'd love to know what was wrong with my bike as that was the whole reason for taking it in the first place! Instead, I've paid over the odds, have no idea what went wrong and am in an awful mood because of the objectionable way I've been spoken to. The younger guy apologised as I left, but I'm afraid the damage had been done. To top it all off, as I rode it home just now, my bike is squeaking again. There are plenty of other bike shops in the area who actually tell you what's happened to your bike and speak to you with respect. I'll make sure I go to those places in the future. read more

This is a great bike shop if you want a top quality fashionable bike, tailored to your needs, and are prepared to pay a premium. They are specialists in building up vintage Italian frames (that they tour Italy and fill their van with) into conventional bikes or more likely fixed wheel (fixies) or track bikes. While all this inevitably increases overheads, the positive side is that the unusual colour combinations and individually sourced frames mean you're very unlikely to see someone riding the same one. The downside to this is that any bike bought from them still has that Brick Lane feel about it - you can often tell when someone rides past you - and it's almost as if you've cheated to get yourself a nice bike! read more

Really bad experience, staff are arrogant, patronising... They did a shitty and expensive job on my bike, i actually had to take my bike to another shop the day after.. i wouldnt recommend this place at all... read more