This review is long over due! I work with a bunch of hardcore cyclists and they recommended this…read moreshop to me, which says a lot about the quality of West End Cycles! George, who I believe is the owner, was extremely helpful and put my bike together when it arrived boxed up from the states. This is a fantastic bike shop, with a nice selection of bikes from cruisers to roadies to climbers. They also do repairs on bikes, for what seemed like reasonable prices to me. George told me he would have my bike finished within two days and I got a call 7hours later that it was ready, so not only are they reasonable but timely as well! If you are a novice cycler or a pro, West End Cycles is worth a visit!

This is a a very good place with excellent services and very help but I just bought some brand new…read moreschwalbe lugano tyres 1 day ago and went out the next and got a puncture in them and on closer inspection one of the tyres seemed to have a manufacturing flaw and seemed slightly frayed in the inside of the tyre wall at one particular point which was a little disappointing for less than a day old tyre. Ok I could have possibly gone over something hard but i was road biking and on the road. This is a very good shop overall but on this occasion was disappointed. I got a new tyre at Magic Cycles at Bowling and even he said the tyre was frayed/damaged.

Great service from Peter. Fixed my tyre and gears right away. Great prices on used bikes and great…read moreselection of used accessories. A great community asset.

I only ended up here after my man wanted to check out what they had on offer. He bought a bike a…read morewhile ago but he's not 100% happy with it so was looking for some advice. The guy was brand new and knew his stuff. He used to volunteer but managed to secure some funding to get a full time position. His passion for the project really came across and made you also feel enthusiastic. They are based just off Argyle Street, West End side, and is a fair size. I couldn't stop gopping round the place. It's a pretty cool establishment and I love the fact that it's a social enterprise. There's a front and back workshop, sales floor and a mezzanine level storing more bikes. There's also a sewing project enterprise on the mezzanine, I can't remember what they were called. The guy said there was talk of turning part of it into a cafe, I think this would be a fantastic idea. I hope they do. They take in old bikes, work their magic and produce just like new bikes. They had some quite decent ones on display but note they do change frequently. I saw a cracking pink one for £75. Ooh tempting! I do have a bike, one I've had from my early teens and it's alright. I would like to get it checked though and see if it's road worthy as it's longing to be ridden. They can help you or you can have access yourself on certain days for £4 per hour and use the facilities to fix up your bike yourself. It's a great idea and I highly recommend popping along. Get your bike needs sorted all in one stop. Also check out the photos on the walls, they are by our talented Alasdair W.

A bike Mecca in the Westend and despite being a tad on the expensive side-what they lack in low…read morecost they make up for in quality. Now I am no biker, I know very little about bikes, the world of bikes or even the world of bike shops. But the guys behind the counter are really friendly and made me feel very welcome as they explained the basics. If you are interested in buying then they will walk you through and they don't push a sale. Gear also sell all manner of bike accessories, from lights and helmets to pedals and pumps. If you ever find your bike in need of some love, they also offer bike repairs and tune-ups at a very reasonable price. Though because they are well known in the area you may have to wait a few days before it is ready. What I really love about the shop is the biker community vibe. They leave a pump outside the store for anyone to use and they have helped a friend of mine with his breaks for free. Gear also sell pocket cycle maps of where best to go for a bike ride in the city so if you pop by I highly recommend that you spend £5 on that little gem.

Gear of Glasgow is situated on Gibson Street and meets all your bike related needs. Childrens…read morebikes, mountain bikes, BMX bikes, all manner of bikes and even accessories for them too like little bells and reflectors. Do you have a bicycle puncture? Does your bicycle need a little bit of TLC? The look no further as Gear of Glasgow also do bike repairs too, all prices are very reasonable and the staff are friendly too.

Willy Bain = awesome.My clubmates and I use Willy's shop primarily for his servicing skills - good…read morepriced and timely. Just drop the bike off and he will do it when gets around to it - this is a one man run business and depends on how many bikes has in the shop (and I've seen it with only enough space for one customer to get in and out of the door avec bike!) but usually only a couple of days turnaround. Bike back good as new!

While I can't comment t on the service, I wanted to express my disappointment at the fact I had…read moretelephoned and agreed to bring my bike in for a full service. I was asked to wait a week before doing so as he was going on holiday. I gladly said I'd wait, I turn up the following Monday expecting just to drop the bike off knowing it would be about a week before I would get it back. On my arrival I was told then that it wasn't possible as they had taken too many jobs on and had nowhere to keep the bike. Not exactly the service I was hoping for, as much as I'm sure the workmanship and value is good, I'd rather pay a bit more than use someone who just disregards my custom like that. I'm not sure why you agree to something and verbally confirm it is booked in just to have someone turn up and then tell them no. That's unacceptable in my opinion and I won't go back.

I have bought two bikes from the bicycle chain. Helpful, friendly guys who know their stuff. The…read morefirst time I went in years ago I was really stupid and was too concerned about the look of the bike rather than making sure it was the correct size for me and woudl do all I wanted it to do I went for one that was a bit too big for my frame and the guy mentioned this to me and suggested others more in my size, but did I listen? No. He was right. I was never comfortable on the bike as I had too much of a stretch to gthe handlebars which seems like nothing at first but when you have been out for a while you really feel it uncomfortable. I ended up getting a sore neck every time I went out and qucikly went off the idea. The more recent time I went in, I actually listened to all the advice, and asked loads of questions which they readily answered. The got the bike in for me in no time and as it is a ladies fit, is the perfect stretch! They have plenty of bikes to choose from and loads of brochures, so will get one in for you if not in stock. A great old-fashioned bike shop!

From the owner: Cycle sales, Accessories, Repairs. Number 1 Electric bike shop in Glasgow, Bosch certified Service…read moreCentre. Get the best deals in-store. we wont be beaten on price or after care.

Excellent service, knowledgeable staff. Showed my 6 year old what to do and within minutes he was…read moreno longer scared of bikes, a couple of weeks later he was on the pedals and is loving biking.

So, after my last spoke replacement seemingly caused further damage to the wheel, I came to Billy…read moreBilsland to have it fixed again, since my preferred shop was still not accepting new jobs. They were able to take the bike right away, and I'd be able to pick it up the next day. YAY! I like when I can get these issues fixed immediately, since I ride my bike every day. We discussed the possibility of rebuilding the wheel entirely or buying a new one, but I wasn't really up for that when all I needed were a few spokes When I came back to get my bike this time, they had replaced (as discussed) the previous replacement spokes which were not up to spec, and the further broken one as well as all the other spokes had the tension fixed. Another thing they had done, though, was do a minor service without previously agreeing with me (my bike wasn't actually due a service for at least 4 months). They seriously discounted the service, which was appreciated, but again I dislike being ambushed for services / items that weren't requested (as so many shops seem to do) so I had to knock off a star. These guys are professionals, quick and efficient, working to high quality. My bike has been in tip top condition since my visit. This bike shop is definitely geared towards the 'serious cyclist' rather than wee, leisurely commuters like me, but none-the-less a great wee shop.

Terrible company. Terrible sales team. Awful miserable Scottish way of dealing with customers. No…read morepeople skills and their bikes are very limited in their range. They claim the bikes are ready to ride but after purchasing one it came with it's chain unattached and missing nobs on the steering wheel tigtner. After returning the bike I was told I won't be given a replacement or an alternative and to take my custom elsewhere. All because I complained. This Krister Sandberg guy that works in sales has been in the job 30 years and thinks he is above everyone. Old fashioned and zero sales etiquette. DO NOT shop with them. They portray themselves as the John Lewis of bike stores but really there are MUCH better companies out there. PS: I am trying to verify my review but there is no section to leave my order number. However I shall leave it here: Your Invoice #1000009720 for Order #1000013605

I'd been searching for a bike for some time. I knew what I wanted - a ladies' frame hybrid, with…read morehydraulic disc brakes, suspension, and the space to fit mudguards and panniers. I didn't think this was asking for the moon really, but according to what was available in other Glasgow bike shops, it seemed that this was a big ask, without spending a fortune. That was, until we went to Dales. Dales are fantastic! They have a huge range of bikes, and we spotted one straight away that seemed as though it might be ideal. We were very quickly helped by Lynsday. She established exactly what I was looking for, what sort of cycling I'd be doing, and what sort of price range I had budgeted for. Lyndsay was clearly a bike enthusiastic, and knew her bike stuff inside out - we were very impressed at her knowledge, and her friendly and helpful manner. Once she'd established that our chosen bike was the right size, she let me go for a test ride. It was pouring with rain, so Lyndsay and Simon very sensibly stayed inside while I hurtled up and down the street for a very quick test ride. I didn't need any longer though - as soon as I got on the bike, I knew it was the one for me. Once we'd made the decision to buy, Lyndsay continued to be super helpful. She showed us mudguards, with more detail than I could have thought possible about mudguards, and the various pannier racks and pannier bags. We didn't feel hurried at any point, even though the shop was very busy, and were very happy with the options we chose. When I returned to collect my bike (they were building me a fresh out the box one and fixing on the various bits), Lynsday was there again to help, making sure I was totally happy and comfortable on the bike before riding it off into the sunset (rain). I'll be taking my new bike back to Dales for its 2 month service when it's due, and Simon was so impressed with the service that we received, that he'll be taking his bike in for a service too. The whole process of choosing, testing and buying a bike at Dales was very easy and actually enjoyable. I would recommend Dales first time every time to anyone looking to buy a bike.

Could not have been more helpful in terms of ordering a bike theough the bike to work scheme in the…read morelead up to Christmas. Telephone contact was great and bike was ready for collection at the agreed time. Richie was especially helpful.

!!!Avoid dangerous bikes for hire!!! I hired a Silex bike…read morefor a gravel race. Initial communication and booking the bike was straightforward. Arrived at the shop to be presented with a bike covered dirt and with the drivetrain covered in mud/gunk. I was informed that I should give the bike a good checking over for frame damage as I will be charged for anything outwith a stone chip.......bit difficult to do given the bike was so dirty. I took the bike home and checked over the bike at the first available time which was the evening. After scraping the dirt of drivetrain and giving it a clean it was obvious at this point the bike had not seen any lubrication let alone a service in quite sometime. I should have called the shop in the morning but given that I was racing in the morning with friends I didn't want miss out and assumed that it was just a case of the shop being a bit busy to prepare the bike correctly. We started the race in the morning and all was well. After the first 20k the front brake started to fail, I had to pull the lever further and further back every time I had to break. After another 20k or so the brake was useless, even if I pulled the level to the bars it didn't do anything...........one final pull and the front caliper failed. Upon inspection the front pad was worn to the metal. The event mechanicals didn't carry spares (circular pads) and informed me that I could not continue the race and I was sent back to HQ..........it would be an understatement to say that I was disappointed. Took the bike back to the shop the next day where I explained my issues to the staff (Richie) and to my amazement I was met with nothing but obnoxious and belittling replies. As far as they were concerned the bike had left the shop in perfect working order and that was as far as their duty of care went. When I asked Richie when the pads were checked he commented "I don't need to tell you that", I ask him before hire bikes go out what checks do they go through, is there a checklist, etc they he replied "I don't need to tell you that, I'm satisfied the bike was checked". At this point he started to find the issue funny by commenting that his mum could do a better job at fixing the brake implying that there was no issue with the pads and that the two onsite event mechanicals who checked over the bike (and had shown me the worn pads) were wrong. When I replied if it was so easy to fix the brake perhaps he could fix it now to alleviate my concerns he replied "I don't need to do that for you". I finally asked Richie to pop out the front pads so that he could satisfy himself that they were fine and so that I could take a picture of their condition he replied "I don't need to do that for you". He was obviously concerned that I would share the images. All in all a thoroughly disgusting way to treat a customer who had expressed concerns about safety. At no point did I feel that they took my concerns seriously. If you value your safety I'd steer clear of Cyclelane.

During the great humans right grab and depopulation year of 2020, I decided to try and support a…read morelocal business and took my 5 year old boys BMX to be repaired. The owner, who didn't seem overly stressed explained that they don't repair kids bikes and are only doing adults bikes for commuters. I decided to take the bike to Willie Bains further down Pollokshaws Rd who happily fixed it in 5 mins. President Bill Gates NWO

So, I had encountered the commuting cyclists bane... the broken spoke! Well, it was two. Corner…read morebikes has only one engineer, the proprietor Stephen. He was busy when I came along with my gammy rear wheel, and having only a little workshop I was unable to leave it with him. Instead I was booked in for the Wednesday (I'd come in on the Saturday) to have my wheel fixed. Come Wednesday, Harry dropped the bike off before heading for his shift at work, and I rushed down from Easterhouse as fast as I could by public transport to retrieve my bike before the shop closed. I got there with 5 minutes to spare! But the door was already locked. CURSES! So I chapped the door most persistently since the lights were still on and finally I was let in. The broken spokes had been fixed. The new spokes were in a different colour, but I wasn't really going to complain about that. What did annoy me, and has annoyed me about other shops, is that there was a problem that incurred more expense for me but I wasn't informed beforehand. Apparently my rear quick release had jammed and had to be cut off so that the wheel could be removed. So there was also a cost for replacing the quick release. When a shop has your phone number, they really should tell you when there's a problem... It's not really fair to ambush someone when they come to get their bike. It wasn't a great deal more money, but that's not really the point. Anyway, a few days later another of my spokes broke a couple of days after that. One of the Halfords engineers who was offering free checks told me that the tension in the spokes was wrong, and one of the new spokes had pressed at a bad angle against the now broken one... TLDR: the job was done quickly when a spot became available for me, but I was ambushed for a replacement part, and the job seems to have caused another problem - not going to hold that against the rating because the other engineer used the words 'seems' a lot, which meant he wasn't sure.

Wonderful New service in Glasgow. So simple to hire via the Nextbike APP…read more Great value for money. Can't wait until the Southside comes along

Once you've understood how this system works it's great to get around Glasgow! I recommend to…read moredownload the app on your mobile and set up an account because it is easier than to call the hotline for every rent/return. The app also shows you the nearest stations via GPS which are all over the City near to main points like sightseeing spots as well as train stations. The bikes are in a good condition with easy adjustable seat height. You pay the fee of £1 per 30 min rent over your account with debit or credit card. So... coat, scarf & hat on and start riding that bike! :-)