Riding my kickscooter back from a Grand Canal Greenway trip, it occured to me that I should really…read moredo something about those brakes. Saw this shop open when waiting at Harold's Cross lights, left my scooter there and picked it up the next day with replaced pads and checked cables. Paid €30 which seems to be a normal price around Dublin The staff is friendly, the service was good, I have looked briefly around the small shop and they carry just the basic sortiment of accessories. If I'm looking for something special or feel like browsing, Cycleways would probably be the best choice, but for a basic service it is nice to have a shop like this near home.

Read a glowing review in the Irish Times of this place some years back about the level of service…read more First things first, this place caters primarily to the repair and servicing aspect of the business. With the advent of the cycle to work scheme I decided to to get a new bike. Whilst their selection of bikes is smaller than other "new stores" that have sprung up lately, it has everything any ordinary cyclist needs. I purchased a new Trek bike and assorted accessories with a 10 % discount. They even took the bike back a month later for a proper checkup after I had put a few miles on the "clock" so to speak. Cant speak highly enough of the two lads who run the shop, service first class, highly competitive prices and as it is in business over 70 years no doubt it will be in existence long after many of these new shops that have sprung up go to the wall. fair play lads

Popped in earlier this week to get my bike serviced and a pair of new tires, since mine barely had…read moreany rubber left. The Bike Institute's location is very convenient for me as I live in Ashtown and it's fairly easy to get there. If you search for the shop on google maps, it won't take you to the right place, which was one of the things I first struggled with. But I gave them a ring and they kindly directed me to the actual location. For starters, the staff there is very friendly and were incredibly helpful. It was my first time there and I didn't feel like they were trying to sell me anything I didn't need or were pushy in any way. As I only own a bike and literally ride it everywhere, I dropped it off first thing in the morning and asked if I could pick it up by the end of the day and the staff member confidently told me it'd be done before that. I was pleasantly surprised, as most bike shops don't have such a fast turnover! And that was a huuuuuge PLUS for me! However, just because it's a fast turnover, don't be fooled: the quality of the service was superb. My bike is smooth as butter now. So it's safe to say I am very happy with the service they provided! It should get me through the winter and once the winter is over, you can be sure I will drop by again to get the premium service for the summer days Thank you again to all the staff for a great experience! I'm very hesitant to let anyone work on my bike, so this review should showcase my satisfaction.

This is a great little shop. Owner Sean is the real deal - Friendly, knowledgeable & down-to-earth,…read moreyou can tell he really cares about bikes and is happy to give solid, relevant advice. If you like dogs there's a lovely husky type shop-dog knocking around. I walked in off the street with a puncture on my old crock of a bike last month, and after a few more visits & consultations, yesterday I walked out with a smart new Giant hybrid, Kryptonite lock & helmet. I don't know if the dog hypnotised me or what, but my new bike is awesome & my commute to work is quicker & more enjoyable. Highly recommended whether you need a puncture repair, second-hand bike or (in my case) a hassle-free bike-to-work scheme package.

Always a reliable service at Little Bikes. Any punctures or repairs I've needed have been carried…read moreout professionally and they appear to be competitively priced too.

Five stars all the way! Little shops like this are the reason Stoneybatter is so deadly…read more Independent quality spots that care about what they do, and their customer. I popped in to see if I could buy a pump. I was taken through all the different options (lookit me with no bleedin clue, I thought a pump was a pump. What a pleb). Turned out he was getting an order through the next day so he told me to pop back then or whenever suited, but in the interim pumped up my tyres for me so that at least I could cycle in between. Legend! I'll 100% be back and be going to these guys for everything bike-related in the future.

This is the best idea i have come across in 2009…read more I visited Rothar during the summer in search of a bicycle, now Phibsboro is a long trek for me from Dundrum, its all the way across the other side of the city, I didnt buy a bike but it was worth it to see this operation. You should look at their website to try and get the full flavour of rothar but i will try and describe it to you here. Basically it is a community project that gathers abandoned and donated bicycles from around the city, the people there then do up the bicycles and then sell them on at a really cheap price, about €90 for your average bike. They also conduct classes on maintaining your bicycle and they provide workshop spaces where you can repair your own bike with their tools and get advice on how to fix whatever is wrong. Since i was there they have changed premises and that can only be good. I spent ages walking around phibsboro with my boyfriend trying to find this "shop" in an area i have never been in before, we ended up down a tiny little lane where there were loads of kids playing. It was there we found what i can only describe as a tiny garage with a man in dreds surrounded by bicycles and bike parts. He confirmed that we had found Rothar but unortunately there were not any proper bikes ready to take away. The workshop is bigger and better now but as far as i can see these guys are in real need of bicycles to keep this operation going so as well as giving Rothar a big thumbs up i am sending an encouraging message out to anyone who reads this, if you have an old bike lying around or if you know someone who is throwing one out, think of these guys before you donate your bike to a skip! Oh and just incase you dont speak Irish, Rothar is the Irish for Bicycle and it's pronounced " ruh-har" if you can read my attempt at spelling phonetically!

Amazing community project place where you can get your bike serviced properly and with genuine care…read morefor not much, leave your unwanted bikes for a 2nd life (or buy their refurbished bikes) and even attend a workshop on how to fix your bike yourself. I've had a lot of work done on my bike there which they did in 24 hours only !! and since then, no bother As a community project, they won an entrepreneur award (can't remember which one that was) which means they really know what they re doing and are really committed to the project. I ll try their bike workshop some day !

Sound guys made my Friday... A kind gesture went a long way…read more I would definitely buy a bike of them

Back home in the states, my bike is one of my prized possessions. In fact, it isn't even really a…read morepossession in my mind; more like an extension of my body. I ride everywhere, barring some nights I know are going to be wild and I don't feel like killing myself in a drunk-biking accident. You can get a DUI for operating a bike while intoxicated you know. Since moving to Ireland, I have been dreaming of the day I find the perfect bike to zoom around the city on. Until that day comes, I like to dreamily wander through Penny Farthing, checking out the merch. They have a bike to suit all types, from retro-y contraptions with baskets on the front, to rugged mountain bikes, to my personal love, road bikes. The prices are high though, and it doesn't seem like they have too many budget options, which saddens me a great deal. Still, if you have several hundred euros to throw at a bike, Penny Farthing is a great place to check out. And if you do buy a bike and the seat gets stolen or a car hits it and bends the wheel to bits, they can repair anything in a flash. The staff is really helpful and asked all my questions even though I said I wasn't going to buy anything (I have a habit of saying shit like that for no reason).

I've many years experience with the Ferris Wheels team in general…read moreand Stephen in particular. They provide a high quality service and a fast turnaround. Nothing is a problem for them. They're a great asset to the cycling community.

Well - a few weeks ago Sharon and myself headed into these guys to look at buying bike…read more being a newbie to the biking world it was a bit daunting but within second we were already in good hands. The guy (who I think might own the shop) who was helping us was really helpful and and entertained all our beginner questions - he even recommended bike for it to try out. With that he had two bikes down and told us to take them out for a cycle around the park across the way. so off we went. When we got back he had another two ready for us to try. In the end we tried about 3 bikes each before deciding on the ones we wanted. He also gave us a free water cage, water bottle, bike pump and spare tube! we bought a few extras like lights, locks and helmets too. The selection of bikes isn't huge but they have enough to choose from! From mountain to hybrid to road bikes! also the selection of accessories it perfect. I'll be back to these guys any time I need anything for the bike! Great service and great value.

Horrible experience…read more I am writing to lodge a formal complaint regarding the appalling service and hazardous repair work carried out at your 360 cycle shop, as well as the completely unacceptable behavior of your staff. On 6th May ,I picked up my bicycle from your shop after it was supposedly repaired. However, immediately after taking it back, I noticed a severe issue: the bike frequently gets stuck on the chain. Because of this faulty and irresponsible workmanship, I have been put in highly dangerous situations on the road multiple times. Your shop's negligence has directly compromised my physical safety. To make matters worse, when I brought the bicycle back to address this issue, your staff member outright refused to take responsibility and instead accused me of damaging the bike myself. This defensive, dismissive, and rude attitude is shocking. It is clear that your shop currently shows a total disregard for customer safety and basic accountability. Due to this handling of the situation, I am demanding the following: 1 The full names and contact numbers of both the store manager and the staff member who was on duty and handled my case. 2 A full explanation and an immediate, proper resolution to fix my bicycle at no extra cost, or a full refund so I can have it repaired safely elsewhere. I expect a prompt response to this matter. If this is not resolved satisfactorily, I will not hesitate to escalate this complaint to relevant consumer protection authorities. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. Yours sincerely, James

Recently snapped a bolt in seat clamp so was feeling rather low!, Had not been to the shop before…read morebut it's quite near to me so I went to the website & was looking at their web chat late one evening to see if they could assist. They were still online despite the fact it was after hours, replied to me, and I dropped in the next day and they fixed it for me on the spot. The guys could not have been nicer about it. Great vibe in the shop and super advice. Top quality service, great opening hours.

I would definitely recommend coming here for bike repairs. The staff are so hard working and their…read morerates are extremely reasonable too. The workshop has very long opening hours as well which is great for people who want to drop in or collect their bike on the way to or from work. I will always come here for bike repairs :)

I love bicycles, but I have a bit of a mixed history with them. Within a month of buying my first…read more(used) bicycle here in Dublin, it was stolen. A very generous fellow student gave hers to me, since she is busy with study, her family, and career, and doesn't find time to ride often. It needed just a bit of TLC, though. I haven't had much luck with the bicycle shop in the center of Ranelagh, and so I tried Think Bike. The service was excellent, and so was the pricing. I asked for a new font basket, a new seat, u-lock, air in the tires, and a general check overall. For all of this, plus installation of things that I bought, I was only charged 80 euros, which seems like a fantastic deal to me. The repair shop folks are very professional and quick, and they will even send a text message to let customers know when bicycles are ready to pick up. The retail shop offers new bicycles (and the occasional used bike - you need to call and ask daily to see what they might have, if anything), accessories, and even a limited range of clothing. Since it was my first time bringing in a bike, I didn't understand the process. I told the person in the retail shop what I wanted to have done for the bicycle, and he sent me up to the repair shop, which is a block up. Once there, I was told that, actually, I needed to go back down to select the basket and lock, and then come back again. Not a big problem, of course, but it was all a little confusing. When the deadline for when I was told my bicycle would be ready was approaching (and I needed to take care of other errands), I used the number that I found on the web to call Think Bike. Again, it was a bit confusing. I knew, from reading about them on the web, that Think Bike offers training workshops, and so when I spoke with someone on the phone and he asked whether I was calling about the "work shop," I thought he meant a "workshop." I went to the repair shop, but it was 2pm and closed for lunch. Bad luck on my part, I guess. A person in the retail shop helped by providing the direct line to the repair shop. All confusion aside, I can't fault the bicycle service nor the pricing. The men in the repair shop were also friendly and helpful. Best of all, the bicycle is in perfect order now, and I wouldn't hesitate a moment to go back to Think Bike. Especially since I now know the lingo and procedure!