Not too good for buying mountain bikes, but OK for lots of other things…read more I've been into The Bike Shop on Crossgates Road quite a few times over the last few weeks as I have been in the process of buying bikes for myself and my fiance. It's great for the casual cyclist. However, and it's quite a big however, they don't have that much choice of manufactures and they don't have a lot of bikes out on display. For example, they only had Specialized women's bikes built up and in the store. Their other relatively high-end manufacturer is Kona and they have some pricing issues at the moment as most people will be aware. On the plus side, the staff are extremely helpful, and they have a very good selection of kids bikes, BMX and commuter cycles. Although we bought our bikes elsewhere, we did go back to this store to purchase a car rack and a fair few other accessories and they were really helpful showing me how to set the bike rack up on my car.

We needed 2 mountain bikes for teenagers for xmas. We looked at Halfords and toys r us but soon…read morerealised their bikes were not going to last, being built with poor quality parts. So we looked at lots of specialsed bike shops that were really out of our price range. We thought Evans are a big company we will get the range we need. They had 2 bikes in the store to suit our price range but the staff were worse than disinterested. We couldn't pry the information we needed out of the member of staff. We went back on the internet and found the Bike Shop on Crossgates Road, Leeds. What an amazing experience! A massive range of quality bikes. The staff are so helpful and can't do enough for you. I can highly recommend The Bike Shop, we need 2 more bikes next year and will definitely be going back. A VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER

After watching my friend clutch and cradle nearly two grand's worth of Marin to her chest with…read moretears in her eyes, I must say I just didn't get it. How could she spend more on her bike than on her car? I didn't understand at all, nor did I understand what the big deal was, why the tears and the long face, if it was me I'd be sulking over knackering up my front end by smashing it into a tree on a cross country type bike ride and having to pay for it. She was scared to death that the integrity of her 'baby' had been compromised. The money was no object, just the quality of the service and repair. Alright then, catch you later, let me know how it goes, I called to her only to realise I was being dragged into the car with her. Damn. The three of us, me, she and the bike pull up at Bikology, it doesn't look much from the outside, but I was assured this was the place to go. Again with the cuddling of the bike, we wander in and are greeted by a smiley chappy who seemed to telepathically sense my friend's utter sense of loss. Taking it off her, they both engaged in mutual admiration of the bike, sorry Marin. He feels her pain, says it'll take a while, but it's totally fixable, he can have it as good as new. She asks a pitiful "do you promise?", followed by more reassurances. A few days later, we return, the bike looks all pretty again, and she seemed super pleased. It was a lot of money in my opinion, but again I was reassured this was a bargain, and after a test ride, she swore it was worth every penny. So excellent place to go if you've got a two wheeled treasure in sincere need of some TLC.

At this time of year, when the buses and pavements are overflowing with wide-eyed Freshers and the…read moreweather has cooled without being too freezing to consider venturing outside, bicycles seem the most appealing mode of transport around. So if you're thinking of setting yourself up on two wheels, or have an old bike that needs repairing, this emporium of all things bike is a must-visit. With new and custom build bikes at competitive prices, a workshop for servicing and repairs and friendly, knowledgeable staff, you feel that you're getting real advice to suit your needs here, rather than the hard sell you'd get at a larger chain store. For the more seasoned cyclists they do a 'bike MOT' from £30, and the fact that they also service unicycles reminds you, in case you forget, that you are in Hyde Park after all...

Everything you want from a bike shop. Knowledgable friendly staff who take the time to discuss what…read moreyou need, and sell you the right item. Good range of products at competitive prices, the last item I bought was cheaper than purchasing on the internet. The repair work is also good value, and comes with good advice. I'll certainly be shopping here for all my future bike parts/mainentance.

This is a bike shop with a pedigree. Seriously, it even has a crest. It's been in business in one…read moreform or another since the 1930s, fulfilling all the locals' cycling needs and generally doing an admirable job of keeping money out of the pockets of the huge chains that increasingly dominate this sort of trade. Nowadays, you can take your pick from a range of new bikes, often heavily discounted, or choose an 'off the peg' or custom frame. They do repair work at very reasonable prices too, and will even chrome-plate your tandem, should that be a service you ever require.

It's worth going out of your way to go to a good bike shop, bf says, and he's had two bikes from…read morehere and many services and upgrades/alterations (180,000 mi on one of the bikes) and highly recommends. It's a coop where the staff are passionate, knowledgeable and cater to all customer types. In stock are great brands such as Surly and Brompton. They won't try to force you to buy something off the shelf, they will help you customise it and go the extra mile e.g. offering to loan us a bike so bf could accompany me home and giving us flapjacks! Purchase also comes with 3 free services after which bike is a good as new.

Their green signposts-bikes strapped to the lamposts on Curry Mile alerted me to the existence of…read moreThe Bicycle Doctor, which is located on one of the larger side roads off Wilmslow Road. While Neil M. makes an obvious and valid point about the larger stock of Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op, I don't feel that is necessarily a deal-breaker against buying a bike from The Bicycle Doctor which is still quite sizeable. Plus, I get the feeling that the stock offered by The Bicycle Doctor is quite savvy in its own way, with some unique products which may be hard to find elsewhere in Manchester. For example, an electric bike by Trek at £1,700 and a rainbow of cute pastel-coloured Brompton folding bikes both suggest that people are spending serious money here - in fact I don't think EBC stock electric bikes at all. I parted with cash for an interestingly versatile 100% merino wool 'buff', which can be to protect and the cold and UV also, plus a neat pair of cycling sunglasses which several people have asked me where I bought them from. I am in the market for cycle panniers, and I will definitely consider buying them from the good Bicycle Doctor, especially since they stock the high-end Ortlieb roll-top waterproof designs and even had four or so different colours in stock. On the repairs front, their website states that all their mechanics are Cytech-certified which sounds good enough to me! Lastly, The Bicycle Doctor allocates a significant corner of their precious floorspace to a rack of cycling leaflets detailing local routes, mass rides, and cycle-friendly tourism further afield - an authentic touch which typifies this Workers' Co-op which has been 'Serving the Cycling Community for over 25 years'. Thanks, Doc - you left me feeling good, and good to go!

I went to recycle engineering on a Monday. The owner a balding older gentlemen who is usually there…read moredid an assessment of my bike. I just needed my brake cables replaced. He started adding other things on my bike that needed to be fixed, I felt he was trying to hustle me. When the price reached 65 pounds I only had so much money on me, I said "could you not replace one of the brake pads" as I thought I could save some money. I didn't understand that it meant that my brakes wouldn't work if he didn't replace them. He then told me he wouldn't do the job then, because as a responsible bike shop owner and by law I need brakes, I tried to tell him it was a misundsrstanding but he kept just telling me off very rudely in front of two other customers waiting behind me. I really needed my bike fixed for work and had walked it all the way to Kirkstall, then all the way from Kirkstall to Hyde park as I had no functional brakes. I felt very uncomfortable around this guy. I felt he was manipulating me by being aggressive, trying to get the most money out of me and then getting angry when he didn't get his way. The previous time I had come along I wanted to think about for 10 seconds if I could afford a certain tire and I tols him I needed a second think and he said very rude "be quick!" My personal opinion is that he is a narcisistic. My other opinion is that he doesn't know how to talk to customers or speak with respect. I think his shop should get shut down until learns how to treat customers humans. Don't support this man there is plenty of other bike shops in Leeds, where you will leave feeling good about yourself and you won't be treated like less than a person. The best part is now it's a few days later and I went to an honest bike repair guy and he said that he could fix my brake cables for twenty quid, was polite, friendly and said by brake pads were fine and wouldn't effect my brakes. So the recycle engineering guy went on a rant about how because I didn't want my back brajw pads replaced to save 25 quid that I was breaking the law to ride without back breaks. He knew I didn't know that much and was manipulating me in a real nasty way. So greedy. It really makes me sick to see people treat other people like this and take advantage of him. I didn't realize how he was hustling me until after, if I would have realized I would have gave him a piece of my mind in front of everybody.

This once covert now brightly decorated bike repairs and sales shop is still, despite the hiring of…read moretwo young fellows and it's make-over, essentially a large garden shed. The owner is very talkative and welcoming whatever your level of bike knowledge. He will help find the right bike or, part for you, direct you in how do fix it or just fix it on your behalf. The fact that this workshop has been running successfully for 20 years is a testament to the quality and reliability of service provided. Find the shop at the back of 133 Victoria Road and have your cycle problems vanish.

This place is amazing!…read more I have a bike which I regularly take down to service. They have the tools and the expertise and will guide you as much or as little as you need when repairing anythign on your bike. What an amazing idea. They ask that non-members donate between £2 and £10 based on how much help you've had, plus they have spare parts to sell you (lots of secondhand components, and they're not for profit so everything is extremely reasonable). Really well kitted out and nice, welcoming volunteers :)

From the owner: At Pedallers' Arms you can repair your bicycle. We have tools, new & second-hand bike parts & a…read moreworkshop you can use. It is a volunteer run, diy space where we support you to lean cycle maintenance.

As one of the first customers of the bike doctor I can safely say his work is brilliant and a…read morebargain! It's good not to have to rush back from work to get the bike in at the local bike shop.

I'm sure Paul at Ellis Briggs means well, but he's had my frame since 2023 and failed to complete…read morethe light restoration it required. He has provided plenty of excuses, but no frame. In june 2024 he claimed it was ready and requested final payment which I, which I made immediately. I haven't heard anything from him since. He doesn't return phone calls or emails. I am forced to turn to the small claims courts to get my money back. You have been warned, go elsewhere.

I sent my prized 1985 Peugeot Perthus 753 Reynolds Frame to Paul in July 23 to have resprayed. I…read morewas due to have it returned by the end of Sept however these are the messages I got back from Paul since then and now nothing. Note the one about being the "custodian": 24 Oct 23 Apologies for not getting back to you earlier as I have been off work. However, your frame is finished. I have packed it up and I'll write up your invoice tomorrow. Kind Regards Paul Gibson 30 Oct 23 Your frame is all packed up now. I did take a photo before I fitted the parts, which you should find attached. Kind Regards Paul 23 Nov 23 Sorry for the delay. One of the decals for your Peugeot had a fault in the printing which we didn't notice until the clear coat was applied. I've ordered a replacement decal set and we'll redo the decals as soon as they arrive in the next few days. I'll be in touch as soon as we have them applied and the new clearcoat done. Kind Regards Paul 4 Jan 24 I just wanted to email you and apologise for the delay with your Peugeot. This email is an apology for falling below the standard expected at Ellis-Briggs. Unfortunately I have a tendency to overestimate what I can accomplish each week and this has led to a backlog. In the last few months of 2023 I was completely burnt out from work 80 hours a week on top of my family commitments. However over the Christmas holidays I have been working behind the scenes to clear my backlog, so I will now turn my attention to making sure your project is completed ASAP. I've worked at Ellis-Briggs my entire working life, it is not just a business for me. I consider myself a custodian. Like most of the bike industry it's not a highly paid endeavour but more of a passion project. I really do love my work. Going forward into 2024 I'm looking to take on another member of staff, to deal with the admin side of the business, as it's taking me away from where I am most needed in the business. I hope you can accept my apology and I'll update you next week where things stand. Kind Regards Paul 12 Jan 24 I don't get up everyday with the desire to disappoint people. On this occasion I've messed up but I want to put this right. Kind Regards Paul 12 Jan 24 I said I would update you this week. Your frame will be ready next week. Unfortunately I can't collect it until the following week as my transport is on holiday and I am teaching all next week. So either way I can either ask them to stop what they are doing with your frame and leave it as is or I can leave them to finish it. Your call. If you choose to have all work stop, I can refund you less the cost of the frame alterations which have already been carried out. If you choose to let them carry on, there will be no further cost as I will do the whole job for the deposit amount. Either way, I won't be able to post the frame until the end of week beginning 22nd January. Kind Regards Paul 29 Jan 24 Just wanted to let you know that I am picking your frame up from the painters this week. I will let you know the tracking details once I have packed it up and arranged the courier. Kind Regards Paul After trying to contact him numerous times via email and phone, i have finally given up and have accepted the fact that I am not getting my frame back. I am now going through the small claims court to try and get my deposit back and the cost of a vintage frame.

I remember going here when I was about 16 to get fully decked out for the new cricket season, and I…read moreremember that they had everything I needed in terms of cricketing equipment. A selection of bats (from low end to high end), batting pads in all shapes, sizes and weights, and a similarly wide variety of gloves and the now essential helmets. I also remember that they were willing to advise me in terms of exactly what I was looking for and how much I was willing to pay, and I clearly remember that they knocked 10% off the total price because I told them which team I played for. So I went back in last week, and gladly, nothing seems to have changed. I'll remember this place if I ever take up cricket again.

This is a proper sports shop, not like the sport shops in town that just stock the latest fashion…read moreitems. This is what a sports shop should be. It stocks a fantastic selection of cricket equipment all year round, along with all other sports equipment. One of the major pulls of this shop is that PC Sports is the official outlet for all the local schools where you can purchase all school uniforms and accessories. A great shop on Yeadon High Street, with excellent, friendly and knowlegable staff. Well worth a stop by.