Good, old-fashioned service at good, old-fashioned prices Impossible? Actually no - which is why…read moreUniversity Cycles has become a total institution in this part of Cambridge. My family has been using this fabulous bike shop for years and have nothing but good words to say about the proprietor, Colin, and the service he provides. Colin clearly takes great pride in his work and has built-up a huge network of regulars. His prices are incredibly reasonable and he's the most honest guy you'll ever do business with. In a city renowned for its bike repair cowboys, it's so refreshing to find a decent, hardworking expert who really knows and cares about bikes - and his customers. Which is why we keep coming back and will continue to do so.

Parking fees and congestion getting you down? Those busses are awful slow aren't they? Why not head…read moredown to University Cycles on Victoria Avenue. Colin is a bicycle whisperer. Upon arrival, i was a novice cycler, and had not tried to bike for a great many years. He knew exactly which cycle was for me, which one was perfect for my partner, and fitted us with seats, locks, and child seats for an extremely reasonable price. The best part is - free tune-ups and quick fixes! Inevitably, your bicycle will need some TLC, just bring it back by the shop and Colin fixes it fast and free of charge. It's really comforting to know that businesses like this still exist in the world. If you need a bicycle, enjoy getting a good deal, prefer small businesses, and like fast and friendly service, head to University Cycle. If you don't like those things, well then that's you I guess.

If you're going to live or study in Cambridge you're going to need a bike to get around. This small…read moreindependent shop, tucked away in a side alley only a short walk from the city centre, has a good selection of new and second-hand bike on offer at very reasonable prices. They also have a good selection of accessories such as baskets, lights, locks and helmets for sale, again at good value for money. The guys that run the shop are very knowledgeable about all cycle-related matters. They are happy to install extras (such as lights and locks) without charging extra for the labour and carry out repairs reliably and promptly.

This is the best cycle shop in Cambridge, without doubt. All the staff are very polite and know…read morewhat they're doing, and you're bike is fixed within a day. They've fixed so many minor things for free that I've lost count! That's why I don't mind paying out for the bigger things such as annual services and tyre changes because they're that good - and I buy all my accessories from there too! Because I am useless with bikes they always oil the chain for me and pump the tyres up for free, so I make sure to donate some money to the charity box they have in the shop - I think it's a fair exchange!

Very helpful staff, they were prepared to give their time up to make sure I had exactly the bike I…read morewanted/needed. I ended up with one of the Light Blue cycles BUT they did not pressure me into anything, as soon as the better weather comes I think I will be back there (just before we moved someone stole both my bike and my husbands!)

I had just bought a bike for 30 pounds and after a few weeks of using it I had my first flat tire…read more I carried it all the way from Huntington Road to Light Blue Cycle Center because they had good reviews. Once I got there, one of the repair guys, Ben, looked at it and told me that he can't just fix my tube. He will have to put on a totally new tire as the current one has lost most of its profile. Although I was annoyed that I have to pay another 20+ pounds on my 30 pounds bike, Ben seemed nice and I trusted his expertise. Literally 4 days later that exact wheel stopped turning through the frame, since it was too heavily bent. I went to the nearest bike store and asked them if there was anything I could do about it, especially since I had just bought a new tire and tube for it. He told me that there was nothing to be done, that both wheels were pretty much useless, and that he could get me new wheels but that would just be a rip off and not worth the money. He also asked me why I would spend 20+ pounds on a broken wheel. He told me that this should have been very obvious to anyone who knows a thing or two about bikes. That's when I realized that Ben sold me his products even though he should have probably advised me differently. "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me." -- I am not going there again!

As a visitor to Cambridge U.K. from the United States, I wanted to rent a bicycle for the weekend -…read morenot a townie (cruiser), which is typical here, but a true road bike (I'm in training for distance). Visited one proprietor who wanted to rent me a bike, with a hefty security deposit - but no helmets to offer. So, I walked 50% farther than the first bike shop, to end up @ Chris's Bikes in Cambridge, UK. The proprietor, Chris Lloyd, is a friendly, helpful, and most importantly knowledgeable person. I explained my previous experience, and that I was hoping to have access to a bike for Saturday (today) and Sunday, and that Mr. Chris Adams of the Cambridge Cycling Club had recommended him. Well, even though Mr. Lloyd has the most modern accessories and cycles offered in his shop, it was like stepping into the 19th century walking in. He sized me up, got the details, fitted me to a NEW GIANT DEFY bicycle (!!), and handed me a spare inner tube, a new bike pump, tire-removing tools, and HELMET! - for 10% less than the other shop wanted to charge - and NO hefty security deposit - just a handshake! I was shocked. I said, "....you can take a photocopy of my passport, or my drivers license"....he refused. I did give him my mobile telephone, and agreed to meet him at a specific time on Monday morning, to return his property. Amazing to meet a fellow like this, anywhere on the globe. If you're in Cambridge U.K., Chris Lloyd deserves your business. Here is his contact information, people: *Chris's Bikes 2 Thornton Way Girton Cambridge, United Kingdom CB3 0NJ *Phone: 01223 276004 *Web: http://www.chrisbikes.co.uk/ *Email: chris@chrisbikes.co.uk *On Ebay: http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/chrisjl0/ Mainly vintage motorcycle parts - (100% positive feedback) Well done, and well appreciated, Mr. Lloyd!

We had an unexpected need for helmets and gloves having come to Cambridge for a ride and forgotten…read moresome kit! We went to Chris' as it was the most local and found a real gem. Chris went out of his way to help us and rooted through stock to find exactly what we wanted and then also did a great deal on the price ven Hugh we were in no position to push for a discount. He did all of this in a bright happy demeanour with a real interest in what we were doing and why. He made a crisis into an chilled, relaxed late Friday afternoon shopping trip. Highly recommended

I'm not sure I went to the same King Street Cycles that the other reviewers did. I found they have…read moresome of the best selection of used bikes in town and for much more reasonable prices than other places, such as the bike man in the market who sells them for nearly twice as much as this shop. While they were very busy when I went it and I had to wait a bit to get my bike fixed up, I had also happened to go during the beginning of term, so their being busy is to be expected then. Overall I was very satisfied with both the price and quality of service. They did a great job servicing the bike and were willing to bargain with me a bit so that we were both happy with the price in the end. I also greatly enjoyed talking with the owner and would certainly recommend the shop to a friend. A word of advice: If you come into this shop being rude, the owner will be rude to you as well! However if you are a reasonable person, the owner and staff are quite friendly and will treat you to a great used bike for a great price.

Really liked this place…read more As some of the other reviews allude to, the owner is VERY rough around the edges, but not in an unpleasant way in my personal experience - he just 'calls it as he sees it' and doesn't accept any bullshit. If you're reasonable and respectful then he's a friendly, helpful guy who knows his bikes. If you come off as abrasive or entitled then I imagine the customer service won't be what you're used to :). Bought a bike back in September for the start of uni, had a couple of things that needed fixing or replacing in that time and they went out of their way to sort it for me. For free, as well, as it was under the warranty, with no attitude like some places I've dealt with. Just helpful friendliness. They also offer general maintenance stuff like refilling your tyres, tightening up the parts etc for free indefinitely, even after the warranty expires. They don't have to do that, and I certainly appreciate it as I don't have the tools to do it myself. I can't vouch for the selection, as when I bought mine it was during the tail end of the start of term, so there weren't very many left, but in the months I've gone in since it's always seemed pretty packed. Overall, yeah. I'd encourage you to at least check them out if you're thinking of buying a bike.

This place is not currently located next to the train station…read more I had planned to drop our luggage here and rent bikes for a day trip around Cambridge. Our plan was thrown for a loop when I realized the station was now a pile of rubble. We were told to look for it downtown - only noone knew where it was located. We eventually found it (sorry I don't remember where it was) and decided not to rent bikes (it seemed incredibly difficult to ride on the streets as it's busy and we were tourists unfamiliar with driving on the opposite side). It was 4 pounds each to store our luggage, and we had a good enough time walking around Cambridge. We were told by many people that this is the only place to store luggage in Cambridge.

Only three stars for this shop. I went in to ask if they stocked carry bags for the Dahon folding…read morebikes they sell. They said they'd order me one in, but three weeks later when I went back, I was simply told our supplier will send it when they feel like it Not exactly helpful, I went online and bought one, delivered the next day. They do have a good choice of bikes though and staff are friendly.

Howes has a good location near the Catholic church, but I found the owner rather surly and…read moredistracted when I went to get a bike. I was planning to spend £600+, maybe he was having a bad day but he was not at all helpful and was telling me I was making a bad choiceI knew the exact model and size I wanted as I'd just had one stolen and it suited me perfectly. Luckily, there's a great choice of bike shops in Cambridge and I was on the road again the next day.

Prices are slightly more than average and only reason I visit is because it is close to work. Been…read morea frequent customer and wanted to borrow a simple lockring tool but was told they don't have any; which I believe is a lie for a cycle shop. For a shop that advertises great service, I think not.