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.

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.

Cycling fanatics of Birmingham, you have a store devoted to you and your passion. Damn, they stock…read moreeverything from the finest road bikes, obscure Italian brake calliper manufacturers and all of the other paraphernalia that comes with being a committed cyclist. The staff are all keen cyclists so you'll find yourself in good company if you want to spend a couple hours browsing and enthusing about bike models, configurations, home-projects and recent epic rides. This isn't a store for the faint-hearted cyclist, everything in here is of premium quality, so unless you're a avid or cyclist or intend on becoming one the prices might bemuse you. £2500 for a bike? That must be a fine ride indeed. Maybe one day but for the time being my humble 'fixie' will do. Cyclists or cyclists to be, you will greatly enjoy a visit to Red Kite. If you don't already know about it, go here - it will be a Saturday well spent. Although your significant other might not share your enthusiasm.

Red Kite Cycles is a well run family enterprise, located on the outskirts of Birmingham. It is…read moreeasily accessible from the M42. The shop itself is well stocked albeit a little cramped. The guys in the shop are very helpful and can provide useful advice. This shop sells predominatley the higher range steeds, and has a good selection. Go and check it out

Little cafe tucked away in the Custard Factory of Birmingham which myself and a friend popped into…read morethis weekend before heading over to an event.....anyone that knows me will know that coffee is a big part of my morning.....and not a lot happens before that. The good thing about this place is the charm and decor of it being a gallery/cafe. It has a load of pictures and art that are for sale around the place as well as a few tables for people to enjoy a cup of whatever takes their fancy. They also serve bagels and some DELICIOUS looking cakes! I managed to resist and just had a soy flat white. The coffee tasted good....not mind blowing as I think they soy milk was different to others I had tasted and was a little bit botter....still decent....just not mind blowing. I would say this is more of a grab a coffee and have a chat with a mate kind of place rather than a working coffee shop. It feels very homely like you are in someone's living room and does not offer a lot of tables ideal for working with plugs etc. Ill be back but not with the laptop :)

Stumbled upon the coolest boutique cafe in Digbeth. Cranked Custom Cycles is Birmingham's first…read morecustom bicycle store and cafe - how awesome is that!! Although I know absolutely nothing about bicycles I really like the cafe side of things - it is super small making for a chilled out vibes and what's great there is a very comfy couch! There are some funky bikes dotted around the cafe which are really awesome and adds to the vibrant store front. The selection of cakes on offer look rather yummy but we decided on the red velvet cake (which was sooo good) and a cup of tea - perfect combination. I love the coffee table in the middle of the store, there are some great books and magazines for your reading pleasure (it also make for a good photo). I would definitely recommend checking out this place, it seems like a hidden gem which people don't really know about and the vibes are uber cool. Look forward to visiting again soon. Note to self - try out the lemonade as it looked deliciously refreshing!

These guys are awesome. I've had my bike serviced, repaired and an annual MoT there for about four…read moreyears now. Staff are friendly and you even get a cup of tea to keep your hands warm while you stand in the viewing area watching your bike get put through the paces. They sell bikes, accessories and clothes and will also order parts in for you if you need it. The mechanics are friendly and knowledgeable and will chat about your stuff if they have the time to do so. I had my bike serviced there as it was a bit lumpy, and the guy doing the work phoned me up and said "it's a lot better than it used to be; I've balanced the carbs and I'm fairly sure I can get some more performance out of it if you have the time, I've spent a lot of time on these so know I can get a bit more well out of it..." -- lovely to hear that they have a ton of experience of your machine when they're working on it. If you're looking for somewhere friendly and trustworthy to take your pride and joy to be given the once-over by a professional, you can't go wrong here. About £150 for an annual service and about £30 for a MoT.

Everyone at JCs really helpfull and friendly. I broke down…read morein Birmingham and got towed to them. And despite only having an hours notice, they managed to get the bike in the workshop and fix the problem [including someone having to go elsewhere to get a new battery for me]. Cost of work done was very competitive and carried out skillfully. I would recommend highly. Thanyou KCs. from Nik

Bike Pro stock a range of bikes from kids character bikes to high end expensive specialist sport…read moreand racing machines. I'm in here for a BMX. I didn't have the cash to afford one a good one as a kid, and the bank have just decided that I need a credit card issued to me. So now I can re-live those days I never had! The staff know what they are talking about and the one looking after me is clear that its not the kind of bike to ride long distances on. I assure him that the furthest this bike is going is to Lidl carpark for some tailwhips, boomerangs, bunnyhops and other tricks that I hope I haven't forgotten how to perform. I sit on the bike, do a few stationery tricks but I can't really give in to the follies of youth, even though they offer an option to pay in installments.

I'm not going to pretend I know a great deal about bikes. However I do have an incredibly beat-up…read morebmx that has valiantly ploughed through all sorts of unforgiving terrain for many years. Well all of that finally took its toll. First my freewheel broke in half. For all of you who don't know, it's one of the critical pieces that allows you to turn the wheels around. So I took it off to bike pro, after my home crash course in bmx parts that came to nothing. They swiftly and efficiently replaced it with a new one while I was there looking bemused at the amount of shiny bike stuff that you can spend your money on. Wonderful, I thought, I can begin abusing my bike again. Well I could until I battled up a steep hill and my pedal decided to snap. So before this became more comical and my whole bike fell apart mid-ride, I took it back to bike pro, and again they looked unimpressed at what a pathetic bike I had, but swiftly took it off and nursed it back to health. I think they sensed from the bike I brought in that I wasn't a bona fide cyclist, so I was treated with a slight superior cyclist disregard. It really is a good shop if you want to spend an afternoon enthusing about bikes and bike mechanics, bike stuff and how many miles you've done in the last week. But this wasn't the reason for my visit, I just wanted my bike to be roadworthy again, and that's what resulted. New freewheel, new pedals, adjusted brakes and a polished frame and I've been riding off into the sunset ever since.

We wanted to buy electric bikes and Terry made sure we had all the information we required to make…read morea decision. Excellent customer service, felt like I was buying from a friend. Thank you so much for all your help and support, I wouldn't buy a bike from anyone else, we are delighted with our bikes, and looking forward to the new adventures on them.

Bought a bike (Saracen tt comp tufftrax) amongst other things from here and lasted a while…read moreconsidering how I ride it haha poor bike went through hell and back with me. It was originally £320 but it was reduced to £180. Went down devils dungeon with it, it survived took it to cornwall, survived and than I managed to kill it on a kirb. Took it to the shop as I'd snapped the derailier (I did this 3 times) they fixed that and without telling me fixed a couple of other things as well so that costed me £70 odd pound. But the next two times only cost me £15 for the hangar But after that never had a problem with them. When I moved to Wiltshire had to find a new bike shop :( now have a trek and it's still going strong... Just Overall a bloody good shop recommended!

Ladypool Cycles was the place where we flocked as local kids to pick up miscellaneous bike parts…read moreand oogle at the stock, dreaming of the various BMX components and comparing bikes, seeking that ultimate street BMX stlyle! Turns out the shop is still doing a trade, although under different ownership it still provides bike components and a maintenance and repair service for the people of Balsall Heath. I was in need of a new cycle lock after returning to the world of cycling after losing a bike to the Manchester black market and Ladypool Cycles seemed the logical place to go. They had a range of bike locks on offer and helped me find exactly the type I was after. Service was friendly and the shop was full of bikes of different specifications, including a tandem out front for those more daring of couples. All round Ladypool Cycles provided a fair service and holds the market for bikes and components between Digbeth and Kings Heath.

I ordered and paid for a bicycle helmet online on September 15th. One week later, my order was…read morestill listed as pending. I emailed Ladypool Cycles asking why my order hadn't shipped and if they could update me when it would. They never replied to my email. On October 1st, I submitted a complaint to PayPal and the next day was refunded my money without an apology from Ladypool Cycles. I would never again do business with Ladypool Cycles nor recommend them to anyone else.

The best place in Cradley Heath to buy a bike, every size from toddler to adult and all different…read moretypes you can think of. Very reasonable prices too. The after sales service is perfect they cant do enough for you. Brilliant store!!!

A great place to buy a bike or the accessories to go with it. Lots of types on offer all at very…read morereasonable prices. Other stores around like Cannock.