Everyone knows what Halfords do, they specialise in parts and accessories for all types of vehicles…read moreincluding bikes and trikes. But what I didn't know until recently was they could also fit electronics and fix minor car problems. I bought a new car radio and car garages were quoting me ridiculous prices and time frames to get it fitted - I like singing along with all my cheesy tunes in the car and not having a radio was really starting to impact on the likelihood of me getting spotted by a major record label whilst stopped at traffic lights. So obviously it become top priority to get my new radio fitted. This is where Halfords came in. I popped in to the shop in Bangor and they booked me in for the following day - all this cost was £30, which is an absolute bargain. I returned the next day and within 30 minutes Gareth - the car electrics expert had fitted my new radio and even sat with me until I connected my phone to make sure everything was working to perfection. I cannot find a fault in the service Halfords provided and it's worth noting that they employ experts who know their cars. This branch has a huge shared car park and plenty of space if the guys from Halfords need to pop your bonnet or test out your newly fitted wipers.

Called in Halfords Bangor today to get my daughter car seat checked as I was concerned about fit…read more This wasn't purchased in Halfords but John kindly came out to my car & checked fit & also gave me advice for future reference about car seat. Fab service & will definitely be back thank you.

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 went to get a sports bag. I have difficulty with stairs. After 20 minutes of being ignored,…read morewalked away from and left standing at a till as staff attempted to find the price, I came away empty- handed. No one spoke to me unless I spoke to them first. Staff made me feel a nuisance. The only exception was the young girl near the lift who helped me operate it. I try to shop locally to support real businesses but I'm going online now to buy a sports bag.

Packed full of sports clothing and some sports equipment. Over packed in my opinion, like many…read moreclothing stores. Hardly room to get around. That aside, they do fit in a huge amount of product. Also, casual clothing, jeans, polo shirts etc. The staff are always polite and helpful. Unfortunately they did not have the item that I was looking for - an Arsenal polo shirt (definitely NOT for myself I hasten to add!), which was advertised as being in-store on their online site. Pricewise, it is usually great value for money and fantastic if you have a gaggle of children to clothe. I ended up buying an arsenal mug (again NOT for myself) and was unfortunate to end up at the till behind the customer who appeared to be buying every item in the shop! There is ample parking outside, being part of the Springhill retail park, and is very easily accessible coming off the Bangor bound carraigeway from Belfast.