Being from the inner north, I wouldn't normally go this far out to get to a bike store but wasn't…read moregetting any satisfaction with my local selection of stores and Ride on Bikes got a recommendation so I tracked them down and headed out to Kew. Even though it was a Sunday and their was only one person working, he knew enough about the products that they had on show to answer all our questions, even if that meant diving in to the computer to get out the nitty details. He was more than confident enough with their product range to give us some quiet thinking time as we pondered our options and basically got "hands on" with what was going to be another hole in the credit card. The have a great range of gear and are more than happy to order stuff in for you if they don't have it. Their prices are competitive. In short, this bloke had a great experience with them and if they were closer, they would be servicing all my bikes!

From the owner: From beginners to athletes, we have something to suit everyone, including bike hire! Experienced &…read moreprofessional staff.

I recommend Ray's Bikes to anyone in the market for a new bicycle. They stock some very nice bikes…read morefor really competitive prices. The staff were super knowledgeable, happy to give tips and answer any questions that I had along the way. The atmosphere is friendly and interested, which is great because I'm easily put off when I go into a store and I feel like I'm being pushed into a sale or buying extras. I ended up walking out of the store with the bike that I had enquired about on the phone, with a lot of confidence in my purchase, and a few freebies that had been thrown in as well! Highly recommended, and will be going back myself for future purchases.

Although I have never brought a bike from here, I am always conveniently in the area when I need…read moresome bike accessories and can't be bothered waiting for delivery from Wiggle.co.uk. If I had to wait the 2 weeks or however long it takes to get stuff delivered online I would still have a flat tyre. The staff are very helpful and will always point you in the right direction or give you some advice. There is a large range of quality bikes and accessories here that would suite any level or style of riding.

I purchased a Liv Avail with Di2 and discs for my wife just over 2 weeks ago, this being her 1st…read moreroad bike she was unsure of initial set up when collecting the bike. Rode for nearly 2 weeks and she started to develop sore knees, rang Lawencia and was advised to bring in bike. Spent almost 2 hours there with incredibly patient staff tweeking and fine tuning seat, handle bars etc whilst watching her riding after each adjustment to get it just right. Could not speak more highly of their initial and follow up customer service. Stewart

I've recently purchased a new bike after my last beautiful red bike was stolen *shakes fist at sky,…read moreloses faith in humanity*. However, upon my first ride I realised something was not quite right... My back brakes were sticking making for a slightly challenging pedal. I rang the distributor of this particular bike and was told it was a two-week wait to get it looked at. TWO WEEKS?! Ain't nobody got time for that. So I set off down Lygon Street, hoping that the friendly fellow at Bikes Please might be able to help. He did. Upon looking at my bike he instantly knew what was wrong and took it into his shed. 10 minutes later he rode back out, pumped up my tires, tweaked a few gears and sent me on my way. "But let me give you money!" I screamed. He would only take $5 off me, saying it was an easy gig and he couldn't possibly charge me anymore. Easy or no, that level of customer service has ensured that I will be a repeat customer to Bikes Please anytime something goes wrong. A general fix-up of your bike will only set you back around $35 regardless. Fast, efficient and friendly are three unbeatable characteristics of any local business. Bravo.

I had a brilliant experience purchasing my first city bike today. I was given a good tour of what…read morethe store had to offer and some very personalised service. Brent and Luke both gave me helpful advise looking at the features and benefits of all the bikes and helped me see what was most suited to my needs. I was given a good chance to test ride two of the bikes that interested me which made my choice easier still. Finally, nothing beats talking to passionate, genuinely helpful staff who just like seeing people getting into cycling. It makes me so happy when a store's great customer service fuels inspiring conversation. It's just a great feeling to have as you leave the store. I was given a nice invitation to return to the store with two free services for my new bike and an ongoing discount on accessories. I will be very happy to return.

Excellent service and advice, best bike shop this side of Melbourne ! Highly recommended.read more

A store that sells both bicycles and espresso? In Melbourne?…read more Suspend your disbelief for one small moment, my friends, and listen as I tell you- such a place really exists. "It's not possible!" I hear you say, "There's no market for it! Melbourne has no people that like both single origin beans and (very expensive) bespoke bicycles!" Well, stranger, you're about as right as Bob Brown. Mosey on down to Camberwell Train station and saunter across the road to find this spandex-clad cafe hiding just down Auburn Parade. As one veers toward the veneer of this vivacious velocipede vestibule it's visage vividly expresses the services available: BICYCLES AND COFFEE. Fans of animal collective, U-locks and penguin classics no doubt reach self-actualization as they are confronted with gleaming espresso machines and spandex-clad movember stragglers upon entrance. The floor space is mainly given over to bicycle frames worth more or less as much as a decent family car, with a communal table staffed by extras from a Richard Simmons workout video. The coffee itself was extremely presentable- opting with a house blend ristretto I was not disappointed. Served in a blur of some of the most powerful barista-fu I've seen in some time, the crema came out very sweet with a bold, full, tart body. My breast-ridden associates opted to conform to the latte maxim, an art obviously mastered by the devilishly handsome barista on shift. Although I prefer to take my coffee neat, the milk in this case was extremely light and creamy, with a perfect temperature- surprisingly sourced from our old friend Paul. That guy can steam my milk any day. As the communal table was full of what seemed to be J. M. Barrie's lost boys in tight pants we were offered the outside seating- six double stacked milk crates and a small table nailed to the wall in a cramped alley out the back. This arrangement may sound like festering shithole of a place to sit, but was surprisingly pleasant in the afternoon sun. Visit Bike Gallery for average beans made great by a decent machine served by Calvin Klein models. Or, take out a mortgage to buy yourself a carbon-fiber-titanium-alloy pushbike so you can leave your wife at home and wear extremely tight clothing and shave your legs and ride around on pushbikes and sip coffee from tiny cups with other 40 year old men on the weekend. No homo.

I've no idea what that other reviewer with pretentious of E. M. Forster was prattling about. Bike…read moreGallery is simple: quality goods served in a quality atmosphere. If that's what you want you'll be duly impressed. If you wear your inferiority like a badge of crimson shame, look elsewhere.