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18 bikes get it for me. Not my nearest by about 20 minutes, but the service has been second to none, very quick, reasonable prices, good communication and friendly staff.
London you say? Where's elfinsafety when you need him to point out the silliness of an outmoded business model of a bricks and mortar shop where he can try stuff on for "nowt"* only to go and buy it cheaper online.
* I can understand the colloquial accent but not the need to type in one.
Wheelcraft in Clachan of Campsie.
Primarily for Big Al's legendary wheelbuilding but the place is also an Aladdins cave of weird and wonderful stuff, all at t'internet prices or lower.
Coffee, piss taking and classical music are all free.
i have to say i never really used bike shops until recently as ive been faced with a miserable sod behind a counter too many times.
Lodge cycles in Britton Ferry have been great though. i still buy things online if they are alot cheaper but i always check prices with them now first. often they can get very close. the one thing they have though is great service and a very good mechanic, which is handy when for the life of me i couldnt get the bearings out of my enduro frame!! they are always happy to talk me through products and offer advice.you dont get that online!!
recently they organized a new year ride through theyre facebook page which i went to. met lots of new people and had a blast!!
my faith in bike shops has been restored!!
Nirvana Cycles because of all Simon and Jackie have done for the mountain biking community where I live in the 15 years I've been riding, not to mention their shop rides
18 bikes get it for me. Not my nearest by about 20 minutes, but the service has been second to none, very quick, reasonable prices, good communication and friendly staff.
Totally agree with this.....just such a top bike shop.
Withington Cycles of manchester, honest unbiased helpful and fair.
Not as well off the last year or so than in past
Tend to mix the online / offline
But offline , escape route in Pitlochry are great
Good coffee, banter, nice stock , will help out with odd bits, bike range is a bit limited
Always helpful and they make everyone feel welcome