This place will always have a place in my heart because this is where I got my first bike as a…read morechild. It has been going for what feels like 20 years and I always think that says a lot about the level of service and quality of product that a place produces. Most people in Bangor will have bought a bike from here at one point and while it isn't for the biking conniseur, its more for kids bikes and recreationals you will certainly find what you need here at a really good price. There are bikes starting at about £50 going all the way up to a couple of hundred. One minor complaint would be the lack of parking near by as you will inevitably need to put a bike in the boot of the car.

Amazing service! I bought a bike two weeks ago from Halfords that was set up back to front, upside…read moredown and was also way too big, and then got laughed out of Chain Reactions for looking a bike under 400. I decided to drive out to Bangor after reading the good reviews on this Facebook page. The place was amazing! Loads of lovely bikes at good prices. Both guys were really friendly and couldnt of been more helpful. They helped me pick the right bike, right size and showed me how to work everything. Really great customer service!

As a keen cyclist I have been familiar with lifecycles for many years, primarily due to its…read morereputation as an excellent place to have your bicycle repaired. I recently had a problem with my bike gears and so brought it down to the lifecycles workshop to have it looked at professionally. Now on first name terms with the guys working there, I always receive fantastic service from the friendly and knowledgeable workers and have to say I'm usually very happy with the work they do. My most recent problem I had with my bike was fixed within 2 days and this for me was very pleasing. They replaced a part on the bike but explained why they had to, what was causing the problem in the first place and how to prevent it in the future. Money well spent!

This place is tucked in the alleyway in Lawrence street, so you may need help with directions on…read moreyour first visit. However, when you get there you can be confident your bike is in good hands. Austin is the guy who runs the shop and I don't think there is anything he doesn't know about bike maintenance. In addition to this, he's pretty cheap compared to other similar bike repair services in Belfast. I'd advise leaving enough time for any work though- since it's a small business it can probably get busy so rush jobs may not be possible. Still, very happy I have this place so close!

Haven't enjoyed any of my visits to this shop. Indifferent staff who over-charge for the smallest…read morejobs and are condescending towards amateur cyclists just learning the ropes. How do they get any return custom? Only go there if I absolutely have to, otherwise will avoid as much as possible.

This shop has been selling bikes since I was born. Its a family run business and they know their…read morestuff. If you need a new bike or a repair they will be able to sort you out. They stock bikes for you and me to buy the kids and also tour de france type machines for the racers.

Their prices might seem good BUT Be VERY careful when dealing with them. I ordered over 2 weeks ago…read moreto be shipped to California and the last update was over a week ago. They are updating/fixing their website and I can no longer find my order. Last week I chatted with them and they promised to email me a delivery tracing update - still waiting. Very frustrating

Be very very careful when dealing with CRC. At one time these were my preferred Distributors for…read moreanything I needed when I was building a bicycle until such time as I needed to return item in order to get a different size. That turned out to be just a nightmare, first they gave me a tracking number that is invalid so I can't follow where the package is. Second, they have told me they have not received it and they just blow me off asking the same questions over and over again even though they've been answered. I don't expect to ever get a refund from these people I think the way that they are able to undersell folks is when you return an item they tell you it's lost and then they resell it, if you reselling something a couple times you can cut the prices down now can't you. Perhaps if you're in Europe these people are safe but if you're in United States stay away from them you're better off paying a little extra and dealing with an American company or your local bike shop. I'll never deal with CRC again and I recommend you be very careful if you do.

My other half is big into hiking and hill-walking, and was massively excited for the opening of…read morethis superstore! They stock pretty much everything you could possibly need for a large range of outdoor pursuits such as cycling, camping, hiking, horse riding, biking and fishing, to name but a few. They stock equipment such as tents (some of the biggest I've ever seen!) camping cooking equipment, fishing rods, bait, helmets, electrical gadgets etc. They also have a large range of clothing for men, women and children, with brands such as Berghaus, Regatta, North Ridge and Osprey. The store is massive and well laid out into the various different sections, oh and dogs are welcome (bowls of food and water available just as you walk in!)

Friendly staff but the company will rib you off on every item…read more I thought the stuff was expensive when i bought it even tho id bought there discount card for £5 which said would give me a massive discount . When i got home i seen i could buy the same stuff far far cheaper elsewhere. . But when i checked there website it said that if you find the same item cheaper elsewere , they would refund the differance plus an extra 10%. First the online process wouldn't actually work, i emailed the company but they said to use the website ( that id already been using) emailed them again,, every time they kept making stuff to get out of it.. in the end they said they wouldnt honer the agreement because the colour didnt match the one that id bought !! unbelievablely shady service go on here Go Outdoor ..... should be Go Elsewhere as its cheaper

I use the Belfast Bikes going to and from work and have done so for about a year now. It costs £20…read morefor the year and if you rent a bike for less than half an hour there is no charge. Using the bikes i can get to and from work really quickly, avoiding traffic, and not having to worry about locking up a bike or where i am going to park it. Making this a very handy service. The app is the easiest way to get a bike out and return it, you put in the bike code and go, pretty simple. You can also ask for a card that you can swipe at the bike dock, or imput the details at the dock. I have had a few issues with the service over the year, bikes not coming out of the dock then having to get another and be charged for the second bike, being the most annoying one. Although this seemed to be an issue early on, that they have now sorted. All in all its a really handy service to get you round Belfast.

For someone living in or close to the city centre these are great. For £20 a year, the bikes offer…read morea fairly dependable mode of transport around the city, and a greener, cheaper alternative to the taxi or bus . If you have the app on your phone, you simply enter the code in the bike and it unlocks. There will be an additional charge of you go over 30 mins, but Belfast is that compact I've never had them out for more than 15 mins at a time. The bikes are generally in good working order, though I've used a few that have had small problems. There is a feedback function on the app if you need to report anything. Additionally, the support team (available on the free phone number) are very helpful and pleasant. The bikes themselves are quite simple with 3 gears , stand, lock, bell, lights, parcel basket and easily adjustable seat height. Very handy and enjoyable way to get around the city. For anyone just visiting for a few days, i believe there is an option for shorter hire durations. Also, for anyone apprehensive about the traffic, belfast has become very cycle friendly in the last few years, with cycle lanes throughout many parts of the wider city and 20mph speed limits in the city centre.

The famous McConvey cycles has been around for a long time and features everything an amateur or…read moreserious cyclist should need. Placing myself firmly in the 'amateur' bracket when it came to get a new bike I found the staff unintimidating and always helpful and sincere when answering my less than informed questions. The shop runs over 2 storeys and has everything from kid's bikes through to serious roadsters. They also do the 'cycle to work' scheme here which was one of the reasons I was down to check the selection. The assistant actually managed to talk me out of a more expensive model when he realised I wasn't going to be doing any serious miles on the bike and reminded me about a few necessary accessories (like a helmet, lock and lights!). After receiving the bike and a few admiring looks/comments from friends and colleagues I was only too happy to recommend McConveys to them. Pros: Good selection of bikes and accessories. Very knowledgeable staff. Cons: Location not idea. No parking.

Would not recommend this shop to anyone just starting or just returning to cycling. They are only…read moreinterested in money and will fleece you for as much as possible. The advice they give is often false, misleading and again geared to separate you from as much of your cash as they can. If you want to buy a bike, get one on the internet and get a good technician to set it up for you because this will save you money and you'll get better looked after and get better advise somewhere else. I feel as though I've been violated by these gangsters. One of the worst shops I've ever had the misfortune to step into. Never ever again. Fraudsters.

I'm definitely a fan of this local, husband and wife run pet shop. The couple who run this…read moreestablishment are really nice to do business with, they always ask after my dog and are open for a friendly chat about all things animal (or anything really that comes up!) I buy my dog his special food from this shop as very few places stock it and they order it in specially for me. The lady who works here is not just an assistant but a dog owner herself. She keeps her tiny little dog and her big massive dog together behind the counter and many a day I've lingered on after purchasing just to give them a wee stroke. I've purchased a lot of stuff from this shop including food, toys and Toby's grand apartment (his kennel) Toby is a great big beast and so is his home, the man who works here gladly nearly put his back out helping me carry the swanky new dog house into my van - and all this was going on while the parrot they keep by the door was screeching and whistling at us! I definitely recommend this shop - much more personal and friendly than those big faceless pet stores.

Well, I have to agree entirely with Geraldine - great local pet shop with a friendly warm…read moreatmosphere & oodles of personality from the lovely husband & wife team who own/run it daily. I've been buying our dogs food here for the past year or so and have to say, have always had a warm welcome & any queries I've had have been answered by people who take a genuine interest and actually have pets themselves!!! I have previously fallen victim to the big faceless corporations (much to my hubbies horror) but this little petshop has everything you need to continue returning and its great building up a rapport with the owners... nothing is too much trouble, large items are even taken out to my car for me. What service & prices are very reasonable too!!!! :)