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.

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.

My bike was chained to a railing and some clever person backed their car straight into the railings…read moreand my bike. Instead of leaving a note they decided to leave it and let me pick up the bill. So I took the damaged and warped bike to Scott's and they looked at it and said 'no problem'. I bought the bike for 900 and they said they would do the whole fix, which including two new wheels for under 100 pounds. I was very pleased with the price and checked my bike into the bike hospital for a night to be repaired. The repair was excellent and they called me earlier than anticipated to say they had completed the job. The service and workmanship I received on my repair was nothing short of excellent.

This is a good traditional bike shop, where the owner can tell you anything you ever needed to know…read moreabout bikes but were afraid to ask. My problem was dealt with promptly, at a reasonable price, and I was given good advice. I will certainly go here as my local bike shop

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!

Shop is fine. Prices are good so long as you pay for their membership card. Staff are pleasant…read more But oh my God pray you never have to deal with their head office customer service dept. They are completely incompetent and lazy. I ordered some jackets online for my family, in several sizes to try. Kept 4, returned 6. They processed the refund at three different prices - for the same jacket in different sizes. When I pointed out their error I just got a "we refunded this correctly" email. I'm now 12 emails in to this conversation and they're still doubling down. No attempt to explain why they're applied 3 different prices to the same jacket. No attempt to explain why the difference between my original payment and the refund is more than the cost of the 4 jackets I've kept. Just insulting "I've looked into this..." emails when they clearly haven't looked into it and can't be bothered. Lazy, rude and incompetent. It's terrible that their shop staff are being undermined by head office like this.

Go Outdoors is located just off the A45 and is an ideal location for me, but you need to know where…read moreit is because its out of the way a little bit. Store is absolutley massive and has a large range of goods. Has some great offers on coats and tents, which is ideal for family holidays as we love to go camping. I would recommend visiting here if your looking at buying tents or anything to do with the outdoors. Staff can be a bit useless but where dont you get that.

Albany cycles on albany road is easily noticeable from the outside as being a really cool bike…read moreshop. However i felt more than just dissappointed when i went in looking for a new bike. The first problem is that the shop is tiny, and they dont have a super large selection in any way. They have a few bits and bobs that are specialised such as light weight handle bars etc. The staff are alright, nothing to shout about really, well this is from my experience. Maybe i caught them on a bad day,but i thought they could have been a bit more forthcoming. The major gripe i have is the size of the shop, you can barely turn around in there if there are 5 people in at once. Yet alone sell bikes. Which is hard to do when you can fit around 7 in the shop at one time. Other people i know have been here and said they were helpful so maybe its worth me going back to see if they are, i can the amend my reivew. But at present i would steer well clear. Prices are steep too. I would recomend online purchasing or even one of the other bike shops in coventry, Hawks factory cycles is one, or even the one down gosford street.

These guys are great. I have been in to their shop several times and they are always helpful and…read morefriendly. I've had a couple of problems with mu bike and on all occasions they have done a great repair job and very quickly. Yes, the shop was small, but the good news is that I think they are moving to bigger premises soon. My guess is that this maybe their first shop and as such it would be surprising if they moved into a warehouse straight away. The difference between these guys and 'online' is that you deal with a real person, and I always prefer that. You get to see exactly what you are buying and I prefer that. You can ask questions. No complaints, it's great to have a bike shop so close, and on this side of town. It'd be a drag to cross town for what ever I wanted - bike wise. Keep up the good work folks!

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.

Halfords is just off the foleshill road in coventry. The…read morestore has a large carpark for about 120 cars. On the same site is also an AA service garage. Here MOT's and other checks are undertaken. Quite handy really being next door. Halfords sell lots of car equipment and replacement parts as well as bikes and touring accessories. So first the car parts, if you need new brake discs, oil or even stone chip repair paint halfords have most manufacturers and models in stock. You can buy replacement wing mirror glass too, oh and any furry or pink accessory you like to brighten up your dash! Steering wheel covers and air freshners, everything you can get here. Halfords also have their own moddifying section too, by Ripspeed. Buy alloys from famous makes like oz and spoiler and neon lighting kits. They also sell bikes and lots of accessories for that too, saddles, handle bar grips, tyres and helmets. They also sell roof racks and bike racks too, so you really can buymost things here, however, this is a big however, Halfords seem to think they can charge the earth for some of their goods. Prices can be extremely high for some items. Which puts the score down a little.

It is hard to find staff that is free in this store you could be waiting for a very long time…read morebefore a member of staff comes to help, store prices and quality are alright. After sales care is not as bad as elliots