Just had my bike serviced by Rushy's for the first time, and can't say nice enough things about…read moreCiaron (pronounced 'Kieran', like Perkins) Rush and his business. He charges half what the bike shops in town charge, does a better job, and does it with a smile. A standard service will set you back $50 or $60, and he returns your bike looking and working like the day you bought it. If you live nearby, he'll pick your bike up and drop it back off for no extra charge - he just dropped mine back on Easter Sunday, after collecting it on Good Friday (!). So, for anyone in the inner-north-west of Adelaide, or who can get here easily enough, Rushy's comes highly recommended!

I broke a spoke on my new BMC between Christmas and New Year…read more The service team attended to my needs to fix, quickly and efficiently, which was also covered under warranty. Great job Lads and thanks for the support!!

They should have called this 1099 Bikes. This would have to be the biggest number range and styles…read moreof bikes and accessories in one place, I have ever seen. From trail bikes, to road bikes, the range is almost overwhelming. Then there are every kind of cycling accessory you could think of. From a range of 100 helmets to bike tubes, just an endless wall of extras. They also have a dedicated bike repair area. The staff were really helpful and very knowledgeable. This is where my next bike will come from.

While cycling the Amy Galett trail, had a problem with the break on my bike. Called into the guys…read moreat Bicycle Fix, Woodside SA. Without any hesitation they rectified my problem with out delay. When I offered to pay they told me to forget it. Amazing in this day and age.

Finally, a local Bicycle shop offering a personal service. It was a Sunday lunchtime..we perused,…read moregot advice, were given options and then we went away for lunch. We came back, and still the same personal service as previously. We tried many bikes until we were clearer on what we wanted and then were allowed to go off for a test ride. A bit of fine tuning..nothing was too much trouble and we were treated with courtesy at all times, which not being very cluey, is often not the case. The purchase was made before we realised that we already had two bikes in the van and couldn't fit any more. Just when I was going to ask if we could return with an empty vehicle, the owner, Steve, offered to deliver to our door at no extra charge. how good is that! thank you Steve. Customer Service is paramount. Sunday afternoon delivery completed!!

Living in Glenelg you kinda get used to seeing people clad in lycra (whether they should be or not)…read moreperched on the thinnest, lightest, most aerodynamic bit of machinery they can possibly buy, that costs as much as a small car. Well, Glenelg Cycles is one of the places that you will find these people drooling over the latest road bike or buying a pair of those clackety shoes that annoy you as they walk in the coffee shops. They have a good range of bikes and bike paraphernalia. In fact I bought my first ever adult bike from them when I was 16 so they have been around for a while. As you have probably guessed by now, I am not part of the lycra clad brigade, but I do love bike riding. I have a "vintage" road bike and I enjoy a fairly decent ride on it. I go to Glenelg Cycles to get my bike serviced or to buy various parts from time to time. The staff are helpful and do a good efficient job. For any other pseudo bike riders, a great tip: they have a foot pump out the front of the shop which is great if you are looking for somewhere to pump up the tyres while you are out and about. Tip: Don't try and get any maintenance done when the Tour Down Under is on as they are flat out.

Curious Review this one... My bike is an 'honest' commuter and it developed a scraping noise. I…read morewent in to Glenelg Cycles to see if it could be serviced... and the first thing they said was "Whats that?" (Referring to the name on my bike - "Studds" - that I bought brand new over the internet - its a Chinese bike imported by an Australian business). I asked whether they could look at it and was told that because my bike was 'not valuable' enough and they wouldn't touch it... whaaaaat ??? I was willing to pay for them to fix it (I thought that money was 'good' everywhere) ... I've never come across elitism in the bike-servicing world... but now I have. Sad thing for them was as well as the service (for which they charge $99), I was going to buy some extras from them... worth around $150. They did give me the name of somewhere else I could go - so I'm grateful for that advice. But folks, the message here is, make sure your bike is a 'name' brand. I've travelled the world and my money has been the same as everyone else's. I wasn't rude or overbearing... just surprised as I walked out. Well, I suppose I won't get my next bike from there either. Nice knowing you Glenelg Cycles... if you treat all your potential customers that way, you won't stay in business long.

Whippets is a 5 stars bike store. Hidden in a Stepney side street, they've 'rebadged' themselves as…read moreBike Bug, a large Aussie online store, so the store operates as BB but the workshop/cafe remains as W. My first visit there was a service, which was well priced and the bike performed well & even got a light clean. My second visit was to repair an unknown hub noise. They opened the hub, found nothing wrong and didn't charge me for it. Great service. My third visit was to buy 10 Continental unboxed road tubes for just $50. A bargain. Not all their prices are great so in terms of cost it's not a one stop shop. But....they're knowledgeable and friendly and they do coffee.

Awesome bike repair shop with eclectic atmosphere, great coffee and a nice place to drink it in the…read moregarden!! A great place to sit back, relax and have your bike fixed!! Great innovation. Love it!!

Standish Cycles is one of the better all-rounder bike shops I've come across. They do a decent…read morerange of just about everything, including mid-range road bikes, mountain bikes, commuters, BMX and kids bikes. You don't see many BMX bikes sold in standard stores, yet these guys have a good range. They're also more than happy to order you in parts for fixed-gear bikes or BMX if you're building something uncommon. The guys in the store are very helpful, and all bike-mad, which means they know their stuff and will tell you a lot extra if you're keen to know what's going on or what they've been up to. Their range of kids bikes has quite dramatically increased over the past month, presumably in time for Christmas, and they have also extended their stock of retro cruisers, which come in a variety of colours. Also, a small bike extension to add onto a larger bike is only $229 - that's one way to enjoy the summer holidays with your kids!

Yay, bikes! Even with all the public transport and car driving going on these days, I still prefer…read morea good old fashioned bike ride. Standish Cycles have always been one of the best. They've been at West Lakes for as long as I can remember, and the staff really seem to know what they're doing. I've gone into this store several times with my mum, trying to find extra bike or skateboard accessories for my brother, even though we had no idea what we were looking for, and all we had to do was attempt to explain what we were looking for to the staff members and they immediately knew what we were on about. That's what I call good customer service.

Good level of service and nice range of a variety of bikes. It's the sort of place you would call…read morean all rounder and the Avanti range are great bikes that all service they're owners well. I road one for a few years and it's good to by local (New Zealand) when one can. Though I normally shop elsewhere I have recently worked out that this is my closest shop and one that I should become closer to. Stores are always happy to look after they're regulars I have found in the past.

The Semaphore Cycleworx is smaller than its nearby Port Road equivalent, but stocks a rather…read moredifferent range of bicycles. This shop sell a lot of new vintage style bikes, with high handlebars, huge comfy seats and a maximum speed of around 15 km per hour (unless you're going down an enormous hill). To balance this, they have a small range of road racers, as well as a good range of hybrids. They've got quite a few kids' bikes, which the Port Road store doesn't deal in, so it's a great bike shop for families. The prices here are quite decent, and it's worth looking out for older stock or any specials, because you can get yourself a bargain here.

So you are one of those folk who adore the good old days and you want everything to be the way it…read morewas, with the added convenience of iphones and ipods and decimal currency... okay, so what are you doing about it? Ah, boycotting the fossil fuel industry and wearing wide brimmed hats, you brave soul! Like to think of yourself as a 'lady' or a 'gent' ? Here's one magnificent shop for you. Classic Bicycles are shaped differently, they are European, they have room for a basket and they are so dangerous it's almost manslaughter just putting a child on one, unless of course it has been completely checked and renovated to suit modern standards (or in other words has a fresh coat of non-lead paint and a good ringing bell) and they come in three speed or single speed. Maybe you want to resemble something out of 'The Great Gatsby' in order to attract a Robert Redford or Leonardo DiCaprio of your very own - probably better off searching in a Gay bar, but I jest - get yourself all decked out in chiffon and plonk yourself atop one of these classic tredlys. Gorgeous! Seriously though, this is a great little shop for specialists who want their new bike to be old again, as in "Everything old is new again" (Thanks Peter Allen, rest in peace) and are willing to pay for the authentic stuff. Actually I've compared prices and a lot of the time by going 'classic' you will save money - you will also avoid all the advancements made in lightweight materials, technological breakthroughs and safety features, but this isn't about any of that any way - this is about style, fashion, aesthetics - I'm kidding (!) these things are as safe as houses (apologies to the Wicked Wiitch of the West). Beautiful stuff really and even if it is more likely to see you run under a truck or a four wheel drive (still joking), you will be a gloriously genteel corpse who rode a wonderful bike - er - hang on, that doesn't sound right does it - maybe you would be best to stick to the bike tracks unless you are a guerrilla bicyclist when it comes to getting around on one of these classic bikes, maybe not. Just be safety smart wear your helmet and keep alert but not alarmed. Don't ride under the influence of drugs, alcohol or heavy metal! I love this shop so it doesn't really matter what the dangers are, once you go classic you will never go back to the future (shut up Marty McFly!).

These are some really, really beautiful bikes. You've probably seen a bunch of them tethered to…read morepoles in Adelaide - colourful, sweet Amsterdam style bikes. Little leather seats with big silver studs on big springs, soft metallic reds and lilacs, weaved baskets and a butt-load of ye-olde-charm. BUT. I've been in the store a few times to check the bikes out, and even had a little ride on a friend's. I'm not that impressed! These are heavy, clunky loads, and unless you only ride your bike once a fortnight dressed in tweed, this isn't that great a deal. As a commuter cyclist who rides their bike nearly every day, this bike struck me as wildly impractical and unwieldy. While $700 isn't bad for a brand new bike, if you really want something practical and beautiful, I'd recommend buying second hand or opting for something a little more lightweight. I bought a cute 60s Super Elliot from the Migrant Resource Centre (excellent organisation that sell on some donated bikes on Ebay that aren't needed), and while it isn't top-notch commuter material, it is a damn sight lighter and nimbler than the Classics. Another $100 bucks spent getting it serviced and I was on my way. Cycling has become pretty trendy in the last few years - and it makes sense. High petrol costs, climate change, functional exercise and the ability to skip past traffic are all good motivators. Although these bikes are very very beautiful, I would recommend buying a new bike that is more practical or hunting down the real thing second-hand.

This Cycleworks, one of only three in SA, is a great bike shop. They have a large range of…read morecommuters, hybrids, mountain bikes and road racers, as well as tons of accessories and clothes. The guys who run this shop, Craig and Andy, are both fantastic to deal with - laid-back, friendly, and more than willing to help you out at short notice. I bought my bike here at the start of the year, and they knocked about $100 off the price, because I asked nicely. They then looked after me with a free service (which comes with all their bikes) with only a day's turnaround - surprisingly fast. I highly recommend dealing with these guys - their bikes are good quality, good prices, and they know what they're talking about.

From the owner: We feel we can offer you the best product knowledge and value for money, setting you up on a bike…read morethat best suits your needs.