This review is long over due! I work with a bunch of hardcore cyclists and they recommended this…read moreshop to me, which says a lot about the quality of West End Cycles! George, who I believe is the owner, was extremely helpful and put my bike together when it arrived boxed up from the states. This is a fantastic bike shop, with a nice selection of bikes from cruisers to roadies to climbers. They also do repairs on bikes, for what seemed like reasonable prices to me. George told me he would have my bike finished within two days and I got a call 7hours later that it was ready, so not only are they reasonable but timely as well! If you are a novice cycler or a pro, West End Cycles is worth a visit!

This is a a very good place with excellent services and very help but I just bought some brand new…read moreschwalbe lugano tyres 1 day ago and went out the next and got a puncture in them and on closer inspection one of the tyres seemed to have a manufacturing flaw and seemed slightly frayed in the inside of the tyre wall at one particular point which was a little disappointing for less than a day old tyre. Ok I could have possibly gone over something hard but i was road biking and on the road. This is a very good shop overall but on this occasion was disappointed. I got a new tyre at Magic Cycles at Bowling and even he said the tyre was frayed/damaged.

I have bought two bikes from the bicycle chain. Helpful, friendly guys who know their stuff. The…read morefirst time I went in years ago I was really stupid and was too concerned about the look of the bike rather than making sure it was the correct size for me and woudl do all I wanted it to do I went for one that was a bit too big for my frame and the guy mentioned this to me and suggested others more in my size, but did I listen? No. He was right. I was never comfortable on the bike as I had too much of a stretch to gthe handlebars which seems like nothing at first but when you have been out for a while you really feel it uncomfortable. I ended up getting a sore neck every time I went out and qucikly went off the idea. The more recent time I went in, I actually listened to all the advice, and asked loads of questions which they readily answered. The got the bike in for me in no time and as it is a ladies fit, is the perfect stretch! They have plenty of bikes to choose from and loads of brochures, so will get one in for you if not in stock. A great old-fashioned bike shop!

From the owner: Cycle sales, Accessories, Repairs. Number 1 Electric bike shop in Glasgow, Bosch certified Service…read moreCentre. Get the best deals in-store. we wont be beaten on price or after care.

Wandering out to lunch I notice a tent set up next to the library with people working on bikes…read more Interest gained. Turns out that it is Go Green Week and Glasgow University Environmental Club and Glasgow University Climate Action were doing stuff including inviting De'ils on Wheels along to fix bikes. They are a Charity that does stuff like recycling bike parts; cycling events and activities; training courses for cycling on road and cycle mechanics. Awesome! So they fixed the crunchy, groany, growling noise my bike has been making lately and they alerted me to some very worn brake blocks. I am planning to head over there, get them fixed and tell you more.

Puncture on way home, gave me second hand tube and fitted to get me back on road, could have…read morecharged anything but only wanted a pound.

Great service from Peter. Fixed my tyre and gears right away. Great prices on used bikes and great…read moreselection of used accessories. A great community asset.

I only ended up here after my man wanted to check out what they had on offer. He bought a bike a…read morewhile ago but he's not 100% happy with it so was looking for some advice. The guy was brand new and knew his stuff. He used to volunteer but managed to secure some funding to get a full time position. His passion for the project really came across and made you also feel enthusiastic. They are based just off Argyle Street, West End side, and is a fair size. I couldn't stop gopping round the place. It's a pretty cool establishment and I love the fact that it's a social enterprise. There's a front and back workshop, sales floor and a mezzanine level storing more bikes. There's also a sewing project enterprise on the mezzanine, I can't remember what they were called. The guy said there was talk of turning part of it into a cafe, I think this would be a fantastic idea. I hope they do. They take in old bikes, work their magic and produce just like new bikes. They had some quite decent ones on display but note they do change frequently. I saw a cracking pink one for £75. Ooh tempting! I do have a bike, one I've had from my early teens and it's alright. I would like to get it checked though and see if it's road worthy as it's longing to be ridden. They can help you or you can have access yourself on certain days for £4 per hour and use the facilities to fix up your bike yourself. It's a great idea and I highly recommend popping along. Get your bike needs sorted all in one stop. Also check out the photos on the walls, they are by our talented Alasdair W.

Dooleys has been a Paisley institution for years. Family and friends have used this place so when I…read morewas picking up a gift voucher then I thought I'd check out their kit. I think this is probably a bit of a boys shop as a lot of the kit looked to be aimed at men but there are bikes for all. I also sought advice on the best type of bike for me. I had heard about the Bike to Work scheme and also was curious about what my best options were. I was given full info on how the scheme worked, what type of bikes would be suitable and also what would best suit my needs. Time was spent explaining all this to me, without making me seem like a dumb girl which I appreciated. So, I had a good experience here and I'm currently investigating bike to work as I'd return to Dooleys to get my bike and kit :-)

I used to use this place a lot for picking up tubes and the odd can of chain oil. So, after a…read morewinter of staying off the bike, I was ready to get it de-rusted and trued up. The bike went in for a three day stay of Spring maintenance. When I got it back the wheel had been replaced, which was required, and the chain had been oiled and such. However, the bike was as dirty as when I brought in and one of the tires was flat. I was going to go back but after paying almost a hundred quid, but I thought that it would easier to push it home and sort it myself. There seems to be a class system in place. If you are a roadie or a member of the racing clubs they love you. If you are a disheveled hybrid rider with urban bad boy to sort out, they are not that fussed.

Great local charity selling reconditioned bikes. There level of knowledge about bikes is unrivaled…read more Their website gives you plenty of advice on what bike you should use. Although note they do not cater for the latest trends or fashions in bikes as they say do you want a bike or is looking cool all that matters. If you are looking for a reliable bike that will last for years then this is the place to go.

I was in 2 /11/23 For an issue with my lights and was…read moreattended to by a young English guy with a beard I didn't catch his name,he was very knowledgeable and courteous, Halfords are fortunate to have such staff.

I've been very impressed with the few times I've used this branch of Halfords. They've not just…read morematched but bettered prices from other places I've gone and, in the case of tyres, have been able to source parts I needed that other garages said were impossible to obtain. Staff seem very above board and honest, give good quotes which they stick to and won't upsell a part. Instead, they'll happily explain the difference between a premium label part and a budget equivalent and let you make the choice - often encouraging the saving of cash. Had my car MOT's recently. During a service elsewhere I was told my brakes might need looked at soon. Halfords passed them as being fine - when there was obviously the opportunity for an MOT failure and some profitable work. In other words, they encourage repeat business. Happy to recommend them.