Kudos to these guys: they replaced the inner tube on the rear wheel of my dutch bike, which, with a…read morefull chaincase, hub brake and hub gear to navigate through and then wheel to reset, is arguably one of the time-consuming repairs mechanics can do. So much so in fact, that I've found other mechanics in the UK somewhat reluctant to take it on. Not so CycleSurgery. Okay, so they charged me quite a lot for it (£30), more than I was told (£20) when I handed the bike in. It also took them four attempts over three days to get everything right (for which they drop a star), but to their credit they immediately agreed to fix the problem outstanding in each case (at first the wheel wasn't straight and then the gears weren't working) the next day. I ended up with a complimentary service of my gear shifter, a new gear cable and an offer to adjust the gear cable in 3-4 weeks time when it stretches slightly, all of which was pretty nice of them. I also found them to be friendly and courteous throughout. So sure, while the whole job may have taken them longer to do than expected, they did at least do it all without objection and I'm confident that they'd do the job in one go next time. So much so that I'll definitely be going back to these guys with any other repairs my bike may have. Beyond their workshop, they also have an good range of bikes, including road bikes, hybrids, mountain bikes and Pashley city bikes. I've also bought and ordered a couple of parts through this shop too and was happy with the service I received on each occasion. Overall, I'd recommend this place .

Most crazes strike young people. There are times in a young persons life when having a skateboard,…read morea Yo Yo or a Barby is a drug like necessity, a pathway to acceptance, a passport to friends for an insecure mind. Next time you cross the road check out the vehicle of choice for London's 20 to 30 something middle class, retro t-shirt wearing, technology imbued coolster. It's normally an old looking bicycle (nothing really new about that) except that it has no gears often no breaks, and has its rear hub locked to its rear wheel. This is called a FIXED WHEEL BIKE. Simplicity is it's mantra. When the wheels go around the peddles go around. Forward or backward. Many bikes have not brakes (although apparently this is illegal) and stopping is achieved by skidding the rear wheel. The popularity of these things is growing so fast that the piles of discarded cogs and de-railers are no doubt being sold back to china as scrap to make more bicycles. I first heard the term Fixed Gear at the bike mechanics near the Castle Climbing Gym at the start of this year when a young woman was making the decision to Fix her bike. (sounds a bit like fixing a puppy) Wow! Fixed gear in London! She said excitedly. I can't believe I'm going fixed in London! I'm going to die!! I haven't seen her since. I should say that I haven't ridden one. I will. I have a friend who is right into the scene and he's offered to let me ride his. So far I've found excuses not to. These bikes must work. Many bicycle couriers choose to ride them. There can be no better proof of their usefulness than that they are selected by people who are paid to ride quickly and safely around the centre of London. I think fixed bikes demonstrate that most bicycles are unnecessarily complicated. You don't really need 24 gears and the ability to ride over rocky trails if you only cycle around London. Proponents of this style point out that riders of fixed bikes are more observant of the road as they are locked into a continuous state of flow with the traffic. They can't freewheel. They make the argument that the increased danger of being forced into continual movement is mitigated by the increased concentration this necessitates. I'm not quite sure if this is true but I like the sound of it as an argument. I've done a lot of rollerblading through city streets in the past and that offers a similar experience of having to be aware knowing that you can't stop but can only change direction, jump or slowly reduce speed. I would have been much safer on a regular bicycle but I would have had nowhere near as much fun. Fun is probably the key here. People ride fixed bikes because they offer something exciting in an otherwise very boring environment ie getting home from work though urban London. Go play in the traffic! is a buzz phrase you hear bandied around the scene. Like any trend I think that this one will burn out in a year or so and the cool kids will move on to something else. Bicycle riding is obviously only going to grow in popularity and the lesson demonstrated by these fixed wheel bikes, that simpler is better, will be headed by both riders and manufacturers. Like in Holland we are heading for a city with more bikes, simpler bikes and a better environment because of it.

Great shop to rent riser-bar-stanced, solid, well-maintained single-speed bikes, with an incredibly…read morehelpful and knowledgeable staff. They're also open ALL day so you can get plenty of sightseeing in if you're just on a short-term visit, and they offer lights as well. I will return.

I had the back wheel stolen off my bike very annoying and went into Cloud 9 for a replacement…read more Great service: 2nd hand wheel offered and they were able to complete the work there and then, fitting a new cassette, puncture proof tyre etc. At my request they also fitted some Wellgo pedals. When I returned they had also cleaned up the bike and replaced a fraying cable. The bike goes better than before, and best of all I wasn't made to feel an idiot about my limited technical knowledge. Bill came to £150 but with a voucher from their website I paid £140. I think that's pretty good. They are total enthusiasts! Highly recommended.

Good spot, very good coffee. Wifi can be unreliable. Great option in this area. Random location but…read moreit works.

A search for a cycling gift brought me to this unusual store in Soho…read more It's a cycle shop and coffee rolled into one. You can enjoy fresh coffee fumes as you browse the serious cycling paraphernalia on offer. If you're a cycling noob like me, fear not. The knowledgeable staff are very patient with answering any queries, however inane It's a fine cycling (cf fine dining) cycle shop, so bring some hefty means of payment

As an amateur cyclist, I happened to walk by this new-ish (open since June '15) Pinarello flagship…read morestore in Piccadilly - what can I say! Breathtaking bikes on display at price tags equally staggering! Lots of smaller cycle accessories are also for sale - at more reasonable prices. There are lots of brochures for cycling events around Europe, and tablets for more information on each bike. As a fan of cycling over cars, it was good to see a bike show room take iver some prime real estate much like a fancy car showroom (think Tesla). Some bikes' prices are definitely within the range of a decent road bike - something to work towards. A must see for any bike enthusiast. Staff are friendly and are willing to help if necessary.

I was coming from the U.S. to do a 190 mile challenge ride. Deciding not to bring my own bike, I…read morehired one from On Your Bike London Bridge location. The entire team, (but especially Dave) were brilliant. I didn't know what to expect and there was a lot of planning going in. The On Your Bike team was with me every step of the way. Once I got there, they got the bike set up quickly, provided useful info (the brakes are opposite of what they are in U.S. - good to know!). The bike itself was excellent and exactly what I needed for the ride. They even picked up the bike at the end for a small fee. They made what could have been a complex situation super easy. Fabulous customer service and I highly recommend them.

I like this bike shop. It's on cavernous premises. Something of a bike supermarket so it's…read morepossible to wander the aisles in awe of all this bike stuff. Stuff you never knew you needed. Or even existed. It's a bit like that. They have so much kit, a pretty exhaustive range of stock. Drinks bottles (a range). Biking clothing. Helmets. New slinky wheels. New tyres. A unicycle. And lots and lots of bikes. I found the staff really friendly. Very knowledgeable, which you'd expect, all clearly enthusiasts themselves, which is nice. And all together, really well-presented shop with A LOT of bike products.

As good as it gets! Damian was ever so helpful repairing my bike! Quick, efficient and explained…read moreevery step of the way (i cycle a lot but don't know anything about bikes :( in a very open way. Prices were very accessible. I'll go back there every time i need to repair my bike.

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Reliable place - old school - suits me. Thanks for the great bike and non-fussy advice.read more

Edwardes is like stepping back to a time before there was any urban fashion or moral obligation to…read morecycle. The staff here are passionate about cycling as a sport and probably have been since the day they first sat on a tricycle. As well as having a huge range of mountain, racing and all kinds of bikes, they are immensely knowledgeable and good at repair jobs. On the downside, it is often quite difficult to get served you really do have to fight for their attention. Be prepared for a bit of cockney banter and you can even haggle down the price on occasions. This is nothing like shopping at Evans Bike Superstore, but so much more of a personal and interesting experience.

So much better than riding the Tube and unless you get sideswiped by a taxi drive, so much…read morehealthier! And you can't beat the price. £1 for 24 hours, though you can only use the bike for 30 minutes at a time with 15 minutes in between. Great for seeing parts of the city you wouldn't otherwise see. And for someone like me, who tends to get a tad lost, you get to see even MORE of the city. I picked up one bike near Hyde Park Corner and rode it to South Kensington. Then a second from South Ken to Sloane Square. And a third from Sloane Square to Victoria. The downsides: - You must have a "chip & pin" card to rent. American "swipe & sign" cards are not accepted. - It's quite frustrating when you do finally manage to find a cycle rack to return your cycle and all the slots are full. While you can add another 15 minutes of riding time for free, you're not where you want to be. - The three bikes I've rented had an annoying tendency of shifting gears at the most inopportune times. I nearly banged my chin with my knee when it slipped one time. Also, the bell didn't work on any. - The fenders are great, but you will still want to lift your feet when you go through a puddle. The upsides: - Price! - Convenience! - Health! - Very easy to operate. Slide the seat to the right level and off you go. Would I rent again? Yeah, I think so. Tips: - You really should get a bike helmet. No, they're not stylish. But then, a fractured skull won't win you Project Runway. - Set a count down timer on your phone for 20 minutes so that you know when it's time to start looking for a cycle rack. It would be really great if there was a decent iPhone app for this!

Boris's bikes have got to be one of the best things to happen to London in a long time…read more On a Friday I went on an adventure at lunch. I picked up a bike at the back of Smithfield Market and rode it to Covent Garden. The journey was quicker that it would have been on foot and far more pleasant then taking the Tube. On a Saturday I borrowed a bike on Clerkenwell Road and rode it to Spitalfields. On a Sunday I hired another and went to St Paul's and over to the Southbank. All of these are journeys I otherwise would not have taken, or at the very least would not have been nearly as enjoyable as they were on a bike. I find myself now waking up at the weekend thinking about where I'm gonna ride. With more than 300 hire points located throughout central London and 5,000 bikes in total, I have high hopes that it will help London become a kinder, gentler place. The bikes feel a bit better than the Paris Vélib' and the front basket with its elastic cord held my purse snugly. They're still ironing out the wrinkles in the scheme but with the exception of one small snag, I've ridden these bikes at least ten times without incident and enjoyed the experience tremendously.

This place looks like bargain city from the outside and even more so on the inside. If you are…read morelooking for any sportswear then this place needs to be on your list. They have all the top brands of sports wear, trainers, training tops, jackets etc and it is a complete jumble sale.... I guess it is a very competitive market place these days and by the looks of things these guy's are the cheapest. It is complete madness in the store as it gets loads of people clambering to pick up a bargain but for 10 minutes of hell it might just be worth it.

SportsDirect in swansea is one of the worst sports shop i have ever been to. The customer service…read morewas dismal, the staff were inexperienced and the store was dark and depressing. I went there a few days ago to buy a pair of football boots for my son's birthday. I walked in and saw a complete mass of clothes all squeezed on rails, looked like a stock room. Could just about push my small pram through there, how on earth could a person in a wheelchair get in there?!. Took 10 minutes to find a member of staff to tell me where the boots were(basement), another 10 minutes to find the lift (was misdirected and ended up having to circle around the whole ground floor again!)and another 10 minutes to find anyone in the basement to help me. I'm not an expert on football boots, i knew what type of pitch he played on and trusted that i would get the best advice. Got home, showed my husband and dad first and they came up with the same answer - they're the wrong ones!. Next day, went back for a refund and told that they now only offer exchanges or gift vouchers. First time i was told this! The manager came and finger pointed at the company's latest new policy on returns and exchanges (which now only applies in store not online), printed on a small scrappy piece of paper and sellotaped on the desk! She looked confused as to why i had not seen it before? maybe it was because it was so small even a pair of socks would have covered it, never mind a shoe box! or maybe the lady didn't explain or finger point at it before i handed over my card?! A simple clear sign up on the wall behind the desk, like most shops, would have got my attention and made me fully aware of the company's new policy before i bought the boots. Will never go there again, it was a complete joke.