Bikes, bikes, bikes. There is no better way to get around Bristol…read more Psyclewerx is a well run cycling shop, with young people working in it. So far as purchasing bikes goes it seems to have a larger selection of mountain bikes rather than road bikes. I popped in to get a puff of my air put into my tyres, they joked with me about not being a paying customer etc. but since I have been back they recognise me and it is a bit of an on going joke. they do very competitively priced Bike MOT's and they are a lot smilier that the in the shop at the top of Black Boy hill, and they are independent unlike places like Evans cycles.

I went in for a gear service as my gears were slipping. The staff were very friendly and after I…read moredropped the bike off in the morning phoned me up to tell me how much it would cost to sort out. They were very reasonably priced and did a great job. They even sorted something else wrong on the bike and didn't charge me.

Contrary to all the high end bike shops that cater to those who want to buy flashy gadgetry bikes,…read moreFred Baker Cycles is such a breath of relief. Relief that a normal, homely, down to earth cycle shop exists. The staff here are always friendly and they let you wander around the shop at your own pace, and are always happy to help you out with any biking issue you've got and can't get your head around! They also participate in the work cycle scheme. This shop is deceptively big - it is very long and goes all the way back, full of bikes and their spares. A great, family run business.

Fred Baker Cycles is a fantastic little family run bike shop on Cheltenham Road. It's a father and…read moreson operation, originally set up by the father, who now is getting a little too long in the tooth, and has handed over the reins to his son. It's a while since I chatted to them about the legacy f the business, but I think they have been going for over thirty years... or something to that effect. As you'd expect from a family business, the motivation to open the shop came from a passion about bikes, or perhaps more accurately, a passion for what bikes allows the rider to do. I pay regular visits to the shop and I'm offered as much of a welcome if I'm coming in purely for advice as I am to buy something. Obviously businesses don't stay in business if they don't make money, but everybody at Fred Baker seems to be able to somehow balance their passion for bikes, their willingness to be of help, and making sales s that they continue to succeed commercially, whilst at the same time being incredibly helpful. They do a lot to inspire people to take up biking seriously.

One of the best customer service I ever had! My partner…read morebought a shorts for me, and I ended up not liking it. Since it was a present, the receipt was already in the bin. She went, they promptly took the stuff back and instantly issued a monetary voucher. No fuss, no bull shit. Now with that, I buy her a T, she dislikes. They again take the stuff back and reissues,yes, another voucher! Liked a pair of biking glares, one of the staff, voluntarily came down to explain the specifications of the respective shades. When I downed on one, they even gave 10% student discount, without any hue and cry! These guys couldn't be more helpful. And, they really know their stuff. The quality of the products is excellent and the shop has got a huge stock! The shop, is definitely worth a visit, if you are an outdoor sports guy! Recommended? Yes, definitely!

My preferred method of transport around this fine city is on two wheels, and like many of my fellow…read morecyclists I want a bike shop I can trust. I got my most recent bicycle from here - (a cute retro style ladies number, complete with shopping basked, but boy can it nip along). Mountain, road, hybrid, kid's, trikes, folding/touring - and all the top brands including Ridgeback, Kona, Marin and Whyte. They have speedy deals of the month and the staff have massive brains full of expert, tried-and-tested biking knowledge (many of them are amateur downhill racers in their spare time too), just ask them! Any bike you buy comes with a quarterly service for just a little bit extra money. Now, on yer bike son!

I have always bought my bikes from Mitchells Cycle. The shop is family owned and independent. The…read moreservice i have received has been second to none. The staff really know their bikes and when i had £800 to spend, recommended me a bike based on my needs- they were not trying to flog me the most expensive bike which was refreshing. They offer a free 3 month post sale check up which was an added bonus. The prices are more competitive than chain bike shops and they also sell a wide range of accessories.

Loved the customer service communication very professional and interested in me as a customer…read more Collection was very smooth and organised, I drove all the way from Manchester to collect my bike and it was worth it. Fully recommend it

If you are looking to purchase a bike, get one serviced or even have one made from scratch to suit…read moreyour every need, Strada Cycles is the place for you. Above all, staff in this shop are both honest and professional, and won't take you for a ride (if you'll excuse the pun). I bought my cycle to these guys half expecting to be quoted another ridiculous price for mysterious damages. However, staff gave it a thorough service (for a very reasonable price) and insisted it was basically in good condition, minus a few minor and easily fixable problems. That was over a year ago and I've had no problems with it since.

For the massive keeno's among you! Who cares drastically about the tire tread thickness, what sort…read moreof shift gears you have, or how loose/tight your Y-frame bikes suspension is! A handy shop for repairs and new aquasitions that serves the cycling comunity proud, and you can tell, everyone in this place units over one thing... The car drivers rubbish awerness of the cycling community, so if you find yourself in a tight spot, surrounded by cyclists just say: "god, hey, can you believe it, those bloomin drivers shouldn't be on the roads when they drive like they do" And you will have achieved a conversation starter and favour among the cyclists!

Brsitol is officially a cycling city - and this can have done nothing but wonders for the city's…read morebicycle shops, and with places like Overbury's Specialist Cycles it is no wonder why! Although this shop is not exactly designed for the more 'amateur' cyclist, it still boasts a fantastic array of bicycle accesories, upgrades and add-on's - all round speicalist items for the serious rider. I accidentally came in here once when on the look out for some new lights for my bike, had I stopped to read all of the shop's sign rather than just the last word I wouldn't have popped in, but popped in I did and the guys working in there couldn't have been any nicer. I didn't buy my lightss here, i got them elsewhere, but I was helped out an incredible amount by the loely guys in here - if you are looking for something specialist for your bicycle then pop along!

Any business can be environmentally and socially aware regardless what it is they do - it's all in…read morethe mindset. The Spokesman Bicycle Shop is a fine example. A cycling fanatic from Chile, the owner has been here only a short space of time and has already amassed a firm group of workers and customers. He explains to me (in a beautifully fluid mix of Spanish and English) that his ethos is to put back into the community what he takes out. He takes trade in with his cheap prices and honest approach, but puts back with cycling fares and mini festivals in the local park. A good service for your bike will cost about thirty pounds plus parts. You can pick up new or second hand models as well as all the reflectors, lights and accessories you could ever need. It's an independent store so they can't afford to be as cheap as some places on everything but they're a lot more personal, friendly and human. It's what you want really.

The Spokesman is yet another jewel in the glittering crown of St Werburgh's. Another local business…read morewhich knows exactly what people in the area need as so many of them rely on two wheels to nip about. I popped in here totally clueless after damaging my bike in a fall and, rather than treat me like the clueless idiot I am and fleece me, the owner, Baltazar Padilla- aka Balti - did a great job. For £17 he gave my bike a mini-service, fixed the brake blocks, made some adjustments and sorted my mud-guard. And he was friendly, bright and breezy all the while. It seems he knows most people in the area as passers-by are always popping in to say hi. And he sells a range of essential cycling accessories for very reasonable prices as well as new or second-hand bikes.

The only thing they don't sell is bikes! In fact you could build a bike from all the parts and…read morecomponents they do sell! But I think where they really excel is bike repairs and the service they provide is second to none. Just tell them what's wrong with your bike, leave it with them and when you pick it up soon afterwards it will be fixed. Sounds simple right? Well you wouldn't think so by the poor service some companies offer in this city. They have a huge range of handy stock, from light to locks, for the casual or regular cyclist. I would always head here first if I was looking for some accessories or some friendly advice. Strangely or not they are also a DIY/hardware shop, perhaps this is why they are so great at repairing bikes. But they have a huge range of this stock too; nuts, bolts, hammers, nails, screws...you get the idea.

Erk I'm not even sure I want to tell anyone about this place, I'm feeling all possessive and smug,…read moreit's my little secret... OK then, this is a repair place and somewhere to buy parts for your bike. Unlike some other bike shops in Bristol I could mention, it is neither obsessed with high-end mountain bikes nor demands five months notice to book your bike in for a check up. As long as you are good to them (please phone when you can't make your appointment, this is a small business!) they will be great to you. I always feel that I haven't been fobbed off with the most expensive brand replacements and never ever felt that I was talked down to for being a girl with a girls road bike. However if you are a boy with an expensive bike toy, then you also will have a chance to talk gadgets with the owner so don't worry! Find the stall inside the St Nick's market building, diagonally opposite to the cafe.