We just stopped in to check out their selection on a drizzly afternoon and the staff were very…read morehelpful and accommodating. My son asked about their virtual cycling program on display and promptly set him up to have a go at it. We would not hesitate to return for any biking-related need.

Good range of bikes, including many actually in stock. Service is pretty good - not quite as…read morepassionately committed as Cheltenham Cycles, but better informed than the other half of Williams' business (Babyland). Lots of good safety bits and pieces, and other bike accessories.

Great service - small jobs done while you wait without booking! Really useful for weekend…read moreemergencies! Staff are knowledgable and friendly, especially Matt!

Like most bike shops, John Bikes is staffed by people who clearly know what they're talking about…read more I needed a bike to ride to work and they had a good selection (not as much selection as I hoped for, but still good). I had to wait a while to be served; they get very busy in lunchtimes. For Bath, its quite a big shop. They've joined together two shops into one and a few doors down they also have a service centre.

I had to think long and hard about my rating. The shop is lovely and most of the staff is great…read more But there is this little sh*t with long hair and too much of an attitude that thinks rather highly of himself. I'm certainly not new to bikes and needed a quick fix (i was visiting a friend and had no tools on me). He takes a quick look at it and tells me I should most certainly dump it and get a new one. Something I happen to know as utter rubbish. I won't go on a rant about that situation. Long story short, a less knowledgeable costumer would've done what he suggested, and spent a fortune on a new bike. That is not costumer service and, quite frankly, a fairly dishonest thing to do. Like I said, bar that guy, the shop is great.

I had a stubborn bottom bracket with mangled spline teeth on a second hand frame I had been riding…read morefor months which had developed an unsettling creaking sound. I took the bike to sprocket and asked about replacement if they could get it out. The staff were very helpful and when I said it might not be possible to save the frame, out of curiosity they put the bike straight on the shop stand to have a proper look at it. Minutes later I was walking out with a brand new bottom bracket installed. Very impressed. Reasonable prices. These guys love a challenge.

I headed down to Sprocket Cycles to get a quote on fixing my death-trap of a bike after nearly…read morehaving a stroke in Evans when they quoted me £80 to replace my brake cable and tighten my wonky wheel. Yes - I could fix it myself but I am lazy and my bike is 50 years old so figured I'd just get a quote and see if someone professional could give it a once over. Not sure who I spoke to at Sprocket but he was very helpful and quoted me £28 for the same job. What a nice guy! I'll be taking 'Star Rider' (yes) down for a service very soon! The shop is located not far from Moor Street and is next to Warehouse Cafe and the vegan shop.

This is the best place to go to if you're looking for high quality hiking gear. You can trust…read moreeverything you by from this shop - just ask for a bit of advice. The shop staff are highly knowledgeable and helpful but you'll be lost for awhile first in the treasure trove of hiking and climbing gear. Absolutely fantastic and worth every minute you spend in this shop.

A great place to buy your quality/premuim outdoor kit. If they don't have your required piece of…read morekit, they will happily find an alternative or order an item in for you. A very pleasant shopping experience, with some great advice (rather than sales talk). You don't need to be an adrenaline junky to shop there.

A decent old-style cycle shop. Best suited for the casual or cycle to work rider but not really for…read moreanyone with a proper/higher spec mountain bike. Basic services available (nothing with disc brakes or full-suss) and even bike washes.

Our commuting bikes received an excellent service at a very good price. The staff were friendly and…read morehelpful, and we got our bikes back the same day too. Would really recommend.

Well established bike shop .. Spacious store with many bikes on view a lot more their rival…read moreHalfordsThough they are more expensive and more for the avid biker Staff very friendly and helpful They also sell upmarket baby prams and strollers

Brilliantly knowledgeable cycle shop. Their range is slightly upmarket - you won't get a bike for…read moremuch under £400 here - but they won't look down on you if that's not what you want, they'll tell you (politely and helpfully!) where to go instead. All the staff are keen cyclists and pleased to help other people in their cycling endeavours. Lots of good safety gear, lights, etc.

The Oxford Cycle Workshop is more than just a bike shop, it's the hub of a community. Regular fun…read morecycling events for you what ever your bike. They will sell you bikes (new and refurbished) or parts, and do a very good job of servicing your bike for you, but this is a place where passion is more important than business. As well as acting as a gathering point for Oxford cyclists, and a distributor of information on safe cycling, they provide a membership scheme. For an annual fee of £9 (£6 for the unwaged), you get free workshop access and support, a dividend card which allows you to collect point on all items in stock which build towards discounts, discounted Introduction to Cycle Maintenance Courses, one-on-one training, access to further courses such as wheel building, and a monthly e-mail newsletter. The staff are both knowledgeable and friendly, and their website is full of information. If you're a cyclist in Oxford for any length of time, you should be a member here. Email us at: mail@oxfordcycleworkshop.org.uk Twitter with them at: http://www.twitter.com/cycleoxford Check their Flickr at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oxfordcycleworkshop Facebook: http://www.tinyurl.com/ocwfacebook Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/kettlegun Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-yZ2N_L1SA

Friendly with a personal touch. Hard working staff who care about bikes and not just about making…read moremoney with mass production. Really helpful, and have 'new' stock all the time so do go back if they don't have what you're after first time. V helpful for bike maintenance as well as purchasing. Would definitely recommend getting a good quality 'recycled bike' from here rather than a new shiny one that matches all the others from one of the Cowley Rd shops...

I visited On Your Bike whilst doing some research for a uni project and the chaps there were more…read morethan happy to indulge me in their bike knowledge and show me their range of bikes and locks, which helped a lot. Situated in Digbeth Birmingham, On Your Bike is a great place to seek some bike knowledge and also offers bicycle rental which is rare I think. They have an impressive array of stock and are very helpful when it comes to advice. Despite the cheeky name On Your Bike offer a very professional service and no altitude if you're uncertain of what you're looking for in a bicycle.

A bike store stocking products to meet all of your cycling needs whether it be a new bike, of which…read morethey stock a great range of road, mountain and hybrids. They have a huge range of bike components so if you're performing some maintenance on a current model they're likely to have what you need in stock, or will be happy to order it if one of their suppliers stocks it. They offer an in-depth fitting service to ensure your bike is fine-tuned to your very personal bio-mechanics. Bike rental is also available from here if you wish to explore the city centre on wheels. If you don't trust yourself putting a spanner to the intricate mechanics of your bike, they offer servicing too. It is a one-stop bike store with most of the gear that you need to nurture and make the most of your two-wheeled companion.