Not too good for buying mountain bikes, but OK for lots of other things…read more I've been into The Bike Shop on Crossgates Road quite a few times over the last few weeks as I have been in the process of buying bikes for myself and my fiance. It's great for the casual cyclist. However, and it's quite a big however, they don't have that much choice of manufactures and they don't have a lot of bikes out on display. For example, they only had Specialized women's bikes built up and in the store. Their other relatively high-end manufacturer is Kona and they have some pricing issues at the moment as most people will be aware. On the plus side, the staff are extremely helpful, and they have a very good selection of kids bikes, BMX and commuter cycles. Although we bought our bikes elsewhere, we did go back to this store to purchase a car rack and a fair few other accessories and they were really helpful showing me how to set the bike rack up on my car.

We needed 2 mountain bikes for teenagers for xmas. We looked at Halfords and toys r us but soon…read morerealised their bikes were not going to last, being built with poor quality parts. So we looked at lots of specialsed bike shops that were really out of our price range. We thought Evans are a big company we will get the range we need. They had 2 bikes in the store to suit our price range but the staff were worse than disinterested. We couldn't pry the information we needed out of the member of staff. We went back on the internet and found the Bike Shop on Crossgates Road, Leeds. What an amazing experience! A massive range of quality bikes. The staff are so helpful and can't do enough for you. I can highly recommend The Bike Shop, we need 2 more bikes next year and will definitely be going back. A VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER

22 Dec 11. I ordered a basic 18 Speed Mountain bike from Kendell Cycles of Castleford…read more 23 Dec 11. I paid for and collected my new 18 Spd mountain bike. 26 Dec 11. I attempted to go cycling with my daughter but the rear tyre was flat. I inflated the rear tyre but at the bottom of the first large hill I found I could not change gear. The left control for the front derailleur sounded mechanical faulty and the front derailleur would not change from/to any gear. The right hand controller felt better than the left and gears 1-4 did seem to function. 29 Dec 11. Returned bike to Kendell cycles they refused to refund my money. I contacted the shop and trading standards in writing. 03 Feb 12. Returned from time away with work and called Kendell cycles. I asked if they would test the bike on the road and let me now how it went. They verbally agreed. 17 Feb 12. Drove to Kendell cycles to find they had not found time in their busy schedule to test the bike and get back to me. They stated it was working. The bike would still not change gear so it was taken to Halfords where for a cost of £24.98 they fitted a new inner tube and rebuilt the bike. Kendell cycles have no Quality Control and exhibit no customer service. My advice would be to avoid the shop.

Two weeks I sent my order got confirmation. Estimated delivery date 19th Sept. No delivery by 25th…read morecontacted via webchat got fobbed off and no answers. Said cancelled order now even when I said I want the item as a gift. Rude and wouldn't answer question. Still on website at same price!!! Disgusting.

I've never been into a specialist bike shop before (and probably won't again for a while!) but…read morehubby dragged me in today to 'show' me a bike he's been looking at. They had an absolutely enormous array of bikes on display, quite amazing for such a small shop, and there were plenty of customers so they must be doing something right. They've got a little lift at the back, which is great for such a small store for disabled access, or as I used it, to get a pushchair upstairs. Only complaint in that department was that it was very difficult to steer the pram between the displays and I couldn't actually fit through a lot of the gaps, so I guess it would be near impossible with a wheelchair. My husband had a discussion with one of the staff which comprised a load of words I've never heard before, but apparently the guy certainly knew his stuff. The kids section was small and rather disappointing, with only £100+ bikes on display - I don't really want to spend this on something a 4yr old is only going to trash in the back garden before promptly growing out of it, so I was a little put off at the lack of budget bikes for kids. Otherwise, it was a good experience, and although the bikes are expensive (they've got some in there that cost more than a small car!), there seemed to be some decent sale prices.

After watching my friend clutch and cradle nearly two grand's worth of Marin to her chest with…read moretears in her eyes, I must say I just didn't get it. How could she spend more on her bike than on her car? I didn't understand at all, nor did I understand what the big deal was, why the tears and the long face, if it was me I'd be sulking over knackering up my front end by smashing it into a tree on a cross country type bike ride and having to pay for it. She was scared to death that the integrity of her 'baby' had been compromised. The money was no object, just the quality of the service and repair. Alright then, catch you later, let me know how it goes, I called to her only to realise I was being dragged into the car with her. Damn. The three of us, me, she and the bike pull up at Bikology, it doesn't look much from the outside, but I was assured this was the place to go. Again with the cuddling of the bike, we wander in and are greeted by a smiley chappy who seemed to telepathically sense my friend's utter sense of loss. Taking it off her, they both engaged in mutual admiration of the bike, sorry Marin. He feels her pain, says it'll take a while, but it's totally fixable, he can have it as good as new. She asks a pitiful "do you promise?", followed by more reassurances. A few days later, we return, the bike looks all pretty again, and she seemed super pleased. It was a lot of money in my opinion, but again I was reassured this was a bargain, and after a test ride, she swore it was worth every penny. So excellent place to go if you've got a two wheeled treasure in sincere need of some TLC.

At this time of year, when the buses and pavements are overflowing with wide-eyed Freshers and the…read moreweather has cooled without being too freezing to consider venturing outside, bicycles seem the most appealing mode of transport around. So if you're thinking of setting yourself up on two wheels, or have an old bike that needs repairing, this emporium of all things bike is a must-visit. With new and custom build bikes at competitive prices, a workshop for servicing and repairs and friendly, knowledgeable staff, you feel that you're getting real advice to suit your needs here, rather than the hard sell you'd get at a larger chain store. For the more seasoned cyclists they do a 'bike MOT' from £30, and the fact that they also service unicycles reminds you, in case you forget, that you are in Hyde Park after all...

Everything you want from a bike shop. Knowledgable friendly staff who take the time to discuss what…read moreyou need, and sell you the right item. Good range of products at competitive prices, the last item I bought was cheaper than purchasing on the internet. The repair work is also good value, and comes with good advice. I'll certainly be shopping here for all my future bike parts/mainentance.

This is a bike shop with a pedigree. Seriously, it even has a crest. It's been in business in one…read moreform or another since the 1930s, fulfilling all the locals' cycling needs and generally doing an admirable job of keeping money out of the pockets of the huge chains that increasingly dominate this sort of trade. Nowadays, you can take your pick from a range of new bikes, often heavily discounted, or choose an 'off the peg' or custom frame. They do repair work at very reasonable prices too, and will even chrome-plate your tandem, should that be a service you ever require.

As one of the first customers of the bike doctor I can safely say his work is brilliant and a…read morebargain! It's good not to have to rush back from work to get the bike in at the local bike shop.

I remember going here when I was about 16 to get fully decked out for the new cricket season, and I…read moreremember that they had everything I needed in terms of cricketing equipment. A selection of bats (from low end to high end), batting pads in all shapes, sizes and weights, and a similarly wide variety of gloves and the now essential helmets. I also remember that they were willing to advise me in terms of exactly what I was looking for and how much I was willing to pay, and I clearly remember that they knocked 10% off the total price because I told them which team I played for. So I went back in last week, and gladly, nothing seems to have changed. I'll remember this place if I ever take up cricket again.

This is a proper sports shop, not like the sport shops in town that just stock the latest fashion…read moreitems. This is what a sports shop should be. It stocks a fantastic selection of cricket equipment all year round, along with all other sports equipment. One of the major pulls of this shop is that PC Sports is the official outlet for all the local schools where you can purchase all school uniforms and accessories. A great shop on Yeadon High Street, with excellent, friendly and knowlegable staff. Well worth a stop by.