Fast, expert cycle tuning and repair - on your doorstep!…read more Ross Taylor's excellent little mobile bike business is super. Something was wrong with my bike (turned out the gears weren't really working), I called him and he came out almost straight away, fixed my bike and charged me a very reasonable fee (and a cuppa tea). Nuff said really. And a darn sight more knowledgeable and personable than the repairers at Halfords, plus he explains step-by-step what he's doing to your bike and has a joke with you at the same time. Give Taylored cycles a call!

Excellent Service. Ross collected my Son's Bike this morning and has just returned it. He sorted…read morethe gears as requested and replaced the brake pads. He knew we had a budget to work within and he very honestly kept the work to the lower end of that budget. In addition he took it upon himself to put air in the tyres, retape the handle bars and found a small magnet so the trip computer could work again. Brilliant service and I would recommend him to anyone. We have 5 bikes in the house and I suspect we will be using Ross again very soon. Many Thanks Ross.

There's nothing I'd love more than buying a posh bike from here and whizzing down Blackboy Hill,…read moreWhiteladies Road and Park Street before taking a peaceful cycle ride along the docks. The reality is, I live on a huge hill and would have to drag myself and the bike back after, which would not be quite so exhilarating. It makes me very sad how hilly Bristol is, I'd be cycling all the time if it were flat. This doesn't put off a lot of cyclists in the city though, and this shop is a vital retailer to the people of Clifton and surrounding areas. They have a selection of top of the range bicycles, as well as bikes to hire, spares and other cycling gadgets.

Family run and very welcoming, Blackboy Hill cycles offer an excellent service, both for repairs…read moreand for purchases. For the latter, they've got a massive range of bikes, and are main distributors for big brands such as Falcon and Haro. They check each bike before selling it, and also offer a free service for every bike they sell. On the repair front, they work very efficiently, usually diagnosing the problem whilst you wait and never taking longer than a few days to get it fixed. They don't charge extortionate prices either, and you get the impression they really care about doing a job well. The only down side I can think of is if you get here from any other way than the direction of the Downs, it's a real trek to get to on a bike (fix it to your car and drive up the hill instead!).

We were recommended by our Airbnb host to checkout this place and we're glad we did! It's a super…read morecute little restaurant on top of a bike shop. There's a patio area where you can sit outside and enjoy the beautiful view of the waterfront. It was unfortunately too cold that day that we went so we opted for indoor seating which was just as nice. We had full breakfast and crepes with Nutella. Both were great! They were working on the coffee machine that day so coffee wasn't available and the server was extremely sorry about that. I would definitely recommend this place.

The first restaurant (they call themselves a cafe but I'd say it's a bit more than that) I've known…read moreto be connected to a mountain bike shop, mud dock is sophisticated but still laid back. The menu crosses lots of boundaries - apparently they started with a Spanish influence and have meandered across the globe picking up hints of various over countries. The result is best described as contemporary European with traditional British influences. The location on the docks is what I really like about the place. You get lovely views in an interesting old building, lots of light in the day time and the upstairs of a bike shop is certainly an original place to put a restaurant. It's fairly average for price with some good deals (the five pound lunch offer is a steal). Service is included in the price, which always annoys me. Mud Dock is a bit different with pretty high quality food.

Cool space. If more people used this it would be an excellent networking spot…read more But it's also a nice chilled spot where you can get some advice for your bike, or get it repaired if needed!

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.

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.

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.