This is a decent sized shop on the seafront, which changed ownership some time ago and improved a…read morebit with the change. They sell all the usual sports equipment including tennis (very popular in the town), bowling, swimming and general athletic clothing and accessories. They have the advantage of having staff who are knowledgeable about most sports so you are going to get good advice, making it worth paying the slight premium for shopping in the town rather than heading to a superstore elsewhere.

I have only recently got back in to cycling in the last year or two and I have had nothing but…read moreexcellent service from Alec and Kirsteen, you can really tell Alec has extensive knowledge in his craft and Kirsteen too. Whether I have needed just a general service or whether I have brought my bike in because something just wasn't right, I have been very happy with the repairs. Only a few weeks ago, I took my bike in as my gears weren't shifting smoothly and my brakes seemed a bit stiff, since the repair and getting back out on my bike, its like a brand new bike! Thank you Helensburgh Cycles, you have a lifelong customer and friend!

I've been going back to Helensburgh Cycles for coming on for fifteen years now, having bought…read moreseveral bikes and countless parts in that time. For a compact shop, there's a good selection of low to mid-range road & mountain bikes on display, as well as a plethora of accessories, clothing and helmets to browse, too, and what isn't in the shop can be ordered in. The real value of a local bike shop is the quality of customer service and after sales care, though, and it's here that Helensburgh Cycles truly shines. Alec & Alexis will take the time to offer advice on what's best for your bike or style of riding - often with a hot cup of tea to go with it. If you have a technical problem that Alec can't talk you through, "Just bring it in!" he'll say, and you can drop your bike off for some TLC. Alexis is great when it comes to sorting out the kids bikes - she treated my daughter like a princess when we went in to buy her first bike, which was built and collected a couple of hours later along with a free gift. Whether you're local to the area or just passing through on the way to a ride, it's well worth your while to pop in and stock up on spares or energy supplements before heading off on a ride. If you're going by car, turn up Maitland street and park off to the right, although you can park right outside the shop for drop-off and collection purposes.

Good, helpful staff make this shop valuable. The prices are reasonable. They fixed my gears and…read moredidn't take the opportunity to add extra charges or work.