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Fast and friendly service from this lovely business. Popped in with a brake issue which was fixed right away and I was even able to ride my bike home! Will definitely be returning.
Paul Clark
at 2024 Nov 15
Paul Clark
at 2024 Nov 15
Fantastic service from Matt. Popped in on a Saturday morning with a minor disc brake issue that had beaten my own bike servicing skills, he took a look and sorted it in no time with no fuss. Highly recommended
Sarah Walker
at 2024 Oct 03
Sarah Walker
at 2024 Oct 03
Thank you Matt and Laura for helping fix my son’s bike so quickly. Friendly, knowledgeable and reassuring. And, wow what a treasure trove you have! So glad we came to you.
Minna
at 2024 Aug 27
Minna
at 2024 Aug 27
Matt and his wife were extremely kind and helpful to me when I came to them with a punctured tire on a vintage bike. They gave me an enormous amount of their time and consideration on how to help with my problem and were very flexible with working around what I could afford. They refitted a wheel for me free of charge which was extremely kind! And made sure I knew the details of the whole process. Will definitely return if I need help with my bike in the future.
Brendan
at 2024 Aug 04
Brendan
at 2024 Aug 04
Great service from James and the guys. Rebuilt my rear hub super quick and for a very reasonable cost. Friendly advice and really helpful. Would fully recommend for anything!
A W
at 2024 Jul 13
A W
at 2024 Jul 13
Brilliant bike repairs. Honest, quick and very good prices. We've been going there for years and consistently excellent.
Jon Cheung
at 2024 Jul 13
Jon Cheung
at 2024 Jul 13
So lucky to have been told about Cycling Position.
It's hard enough to find a bike shop in a new city with the time and expertise to help sort bike fit, customisation and endless bike issues.

James and Bec's have been so welcoming and friendly every visit, James has been a saviour and an all out honest and knowledgeable guy, his bike fit and last minute bike tweaks helped get me through my first Ironman 70.3
Honest advice on what is suitable, no over selling of parts that aren't truely needed, only the recommended parts to remove any pains and niggles as well a fitting to make cycling a true joy.

Always accommodating and quick to help sort any last minute questions or panic issues, I could not recommend more the services on offer at Cycling Position.

From servicing, bike fit, parts and as of now - a shiny new bespoke bike fit custom to me - a true support local hero of a bike shop.

Get yourself there for any bike needs and advice, you won't be dissapointed!
The most helpful bike shop you’ll visit, if it’s a new bike you need, just some riding snacks or accessories, clothing or the best thing here, the bike fitting. You will not be dissatisfied. Amazing service and a team only happy to help. An afternoons work here will make a lifetime of difference. Thank you James
Love this bike shop. Bought a bike there 3 years ago and still really happy with it. The gentleman running the shop is knowledgeable honest and super friendly. Would 100% recommend. Really lovely local bike shop.
Philip P
at 2024 Jun 15
Philip P
at 2024 Jun 15
Matt was super helpful not only over the phone but in person too in giving me some advice to fix my front wheel.

He went over and above what I would’ve expected and recommended the most cost effective option, and one built to last.

Top people, highly recommended and I’ll be sending all my cycling friends to Devils Bikes in the future.

Great work!
Dave Lythgoe
at 2024 Jun 13
Dave Lythgoe
at 2024 Jun 13
Fantastic experience with Matt & Aly whilst upgrading my TT bike. The task was complex given the custom nature of tri bars and retrofitting mechanical shifting with electronic.

We discussed where we'd like to be able to shift the gears in both on the tri-bars and by the brakes. Completely changing the cockpit and retrofitting was no easy task and Aly spent time researching, speaking to manufacturers, all the while in constant communication with the various options to get to what we wanted. They even managed to reuse my older components for another customer so we all came off winners!

Couldn't be happier with the end result, absolutely love it and Devil's Byke will be my go-to from now on.
Raphael Morter
at 2024 Jun 08
Raphael Morter
at 2024 Jun 08
Had a lot of bad experience with bike shops in Cambridge. This is hands down the best shop there is. Such a nice owner, very honest and doesn’t mess you around. Highly recommend
Best Bike Shop in town. Lucas was very helpful and professional. Strongly recommend
Kyle Seago
at 2024 May 19
Kyle Seago
at 2024 May 19
This review is coming over a year and a half too late, but here it is!

Had my bike fit with these guys in August 2022 and I left feeling like I'd just bought a new bike! New narrower handlebars, a new shorter stem, correct saddle height and cleat position put me in a much more comfortable position which translated to whole body comfort - less saddle soreness, less numbness in my feet and my knee pain disappeared.

The team were really friendly and incredibly generous. I cannot recommend enough. The biggest difference you can make to your enjoyment on the bike is to get a bike fit, I should've had it done years before instead of suffering and thinking it was normal. Not only was I more comfortable after this fit, I was also much faster!
Ordered a cube supreme to be delivered to Bristol many delays in arriving at Bristol shop had appointment to pick up bike when we arrived at shop bike wasn’t ready no problem went for coffee while bike was built.
Staff all over us apologised for delay was full of promises 10 day free bike insurance would look into helmets promised to find a mirror couldn’t do enough for us on the day after all I was spending nearly close on 3k what is disappointing after sales service non existent did not return my wife’s phone calls, they have my phone numbers and e-mail address sorry but can’t recommend the electric bike shop.
Bashed and bent my crank as I was cycling through Withington, chain wouldn't stay on so was pretty stuck. Popped into Withington Cycles where the lovely guys bent the metal back as straight as was possible, which was just enough to get me back the few miles home. It will need a proper fix but they saved my homeward journey and didn't even charge. Very kind, excellent service!
S
at 2024 May 09
S
at 2024 May 09
I ordered a Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 625 from TheElectricBikeShop on 27th April 2024. I paid £2299 for the bike as stated on the website at the time, along with a dispatch period of 30th April - 2nd May. A few days later, I received an order processing email, with the dispatch dates being pushed back by a further 2 days. Fine, no problem. This came and went, and numerous calls to their customer service I was given empty promises of an update and that my bike will be dispatched soon. I finally had enough after a whole 10 days after the promised dispatch date had passed and asked to cancel the order. When I did this, they cancelled it without hesitation the same day. No apologies, nothing. Upon checking the website, the bike has increased in price by £200. I suspect they withheld dispatching the bike from me the whole time as I think they may have undersold the bike due to an mis-price on their end. I was never given any reason for the delay from them and they never apologised for this. I think they were waiting and hoping for me to eventually ask them to cancel the order the whole time. Disingenuous and dishonest company. AVOID!
What a lovely helpful team, from the moment I arrived, the floor was opened for me. Lucas repaired my bike straight away, with no previous booking. A very kind and helpful team. Thank you. It's good to know I can bring my bike to you if I need assistance and advice.
Great service. Friendly staff member Odie was very quick to fix my bike.
Paul N
at 2024 Apr 17
Paul N
at 2024 Apr 17
My first experience of Cycling Position was when the chain on my e-Bike snapped on the way to work. The staff were incredibly helpful, fixing the chain for me on the spot and ordering in a new one to fit the next day. Since then I've had my bike serviced there and I've always been really impressed by the work. Highly recommended.
ewan Hackett
at 2024 Apr 11
ewan Hackett
at 2024 Apr 11
I first got in touch with Cycling Position through a friend who had raved about them for quite a while, and now that I've visited a number of times I can understand why. What really blew me away was the fact that I'd just bought a second hand bike and they were happy to help - other shops I've visited after such a purchase tend to turn their nose up a bit.
Not at Cycling position though - they were more than happy to help!- I did need new pedals and cleats which they fitted, then even got me fitted on the bike - they charged me for the switch out components but not for the fit itself.
The fit has already revolutionised the way I ride - my core is more engaged, I'm more efficient with my stroke and my positon, although lower, feels so much more natural. James is the owner and fitter there and he absolutely knows what he's doing. His better half Becs is a wonderful front of house rep and also does a really nice wrap job! They have one or two mechanics that work on bikes as well including John, who also got my commuter sorted when it developed a problem on the way into work one day.
As someone who works in retail It's great to receive excellent service - almost better than giving it. The service is second to none, the advice is top notch. The gear they sell is great quality - as James says - 'If I wouldn't use it I won't sell it!' I cannot recommend them highly enough - I have found my new bike shop of choice.
Great guys will help you out with anything from the smallest washer to advice about anything biking,
Thanks!
Maximilian Pralle
at 2024 Mar 23
Maximilian Pralle
at 2024 Mar 23
Best bike shop in the area and it is not even close. The gentleman who runs the shop is friendly, approachable and visibly passionate about what he does. The prices are fair and the service is much quicker than at the other bike shops I have been to in the area. Heavily recommend!
Hi Rob hi Joe hope yous are doing well are have to pop in and see yous d you still stock the cubes
Ben Harris
at 2024 Mar 15
Ben Harris
at 2024 Mar 15
James & Becks are super welcoming as everyone says, and James really knows his stuff. Bike fits have always been low on my list, but the ride afterwards was a revelation – loads more power, body English and long-distance comfort. If you want to go faster for further, pound for pound this is the best investment I’ve made for years. Highly recommended!
Neal Harris
at 2024 Mar 06
Neal Harris
at 2024 Mar 06
Very friendly & informative. *Incredibly* quick turnaround, and did good things to keep the price down too. 10/10 will definitely use again.
I have a Giant bike that isn't Electric. Riding, my brake became very loose and worrying about riding down the hill, I went up hill to find a bike shop to see if anyone could help. I went into the electric bike shop in hope and was greeted by 2 extremely helpful team members, who helped with tightening my brake. So I was able to ride it downhill home. Excellent service and such a big help!
Xena White
at 2024 Feb 22
Xena White
at 2024 Feb 22
Very kind and helpful guys, I had a problem with my breaks and they helped me straight away I was back riding within minutes
Oh dear. Took my bike in on Tuesday, said they'd look at it that day. Phoned on Thursday and said they were waiting for a part that they expected that afternoon and they would sort it either that afternoon or on Friday morning. No sign by the end of Friday. No phone call. Went and took it home. Not fixed. Googled the part and 5 places immediately came up that would deliver the part the next day. They were very nice but my front derailleur still doesn't work
Best bike shop in Bristol. Not pushy, not salesy. Just s someone passionate about bikes and passionate about doing a good job. Went there for two new tyres. Rode away very happy!!!! Thank you
Frankie Rocks
at 2024 Jan 23
Frankie Rocks
at 2024 Jan 23
I recently bought a new bike from a big bike store, it had a problem with its gearing. Patrick sorted it super quick, reasonably priced and explained everything carefully. Thanks guys!
Super helpful. Lock jammed on bike wheel over Christmas break. Kind enough to help me free it and would not accept any payment. very grateful for the assistance.
Natalie Poole
at 2024 Jan 10
Natalie Poole
at 2024 Jan 10
A BIG THANK YOU!

I was in a bit of a rut this morning trying to pump my tyres on way to work, the man who helped me was really kind and I also showed me how to do everything properly so I'll be much better off going forwards!

Thank you again and 100% recommend!
Pankaj Singh
at 2024 Jan 05
Pankaj Singh
at 2024 Jan 05
Yesterday morning my cycle broke out.. I was getting late for my shift .. I been to this shop . The guy fix my issue real quick didn't even ask for money ,he said it's free... a big thanks buddy..
I would highly recommend this shop..
The best in the town
Philippa Kent
at 2023 Dec 16
Philippa Kent
at 2023 Dec 16
So friendly and helpful! He changed a break calliper for me and made an extra effort to do a quick turn around so I could get into work on time. Very reasonably priced too
Sherwin Clark
at 2023 Dec 12
Sherwin Clark
at 2023 Dec 12
Made my bike from old rusty and decrepit to fresh like a new one from the store. Been going these guys for years. Top quality
Martin and the team are fantastic to work with! Would highly recommend for anyone considering a new or used bicycle.
Good experience w/Withington Cycles. Recently got my bike serviced, and am very happy with their work! Robin, who assisted me, was friendly, professional, and efficient. Would recommend to one and all! :-D
Love this place! I was in and out within 5 minutes and they got me sorted straight away with super friendly helpful staff!!
I bought 2 E bikes from this shop - one is perfect and runs like a dream - however the other bike has a problem with the motor as it works intermittently (in the cold, wet winter months) I have taken my bike into the store at least 3 times. The last time was 11 months ago - they promised to contact the manufacturer and get it sorted - sadly my bike is still not working properly:( I feel very vulnerable- as last night the motor cut out on a major roundabout in Bristol - with cars and buses beeping their horns at me as I had no power- meanwhile speedily my partner was able to zoom away on the bike that is perfect. Every time I contact the shop they are very polite and I think something is going to get done but still I’m left with a bike that is unsafe and malfunctioning:(
A phone call yesterday again made me feel positive and I am hoping there will be a solution …
Yours forever hopeful 🤞…
Tiffany Sharp
at 2023 Nov 10
Tiffany Sharp
at 2023 Nov 10
Matt and Ally are the best! I am an Aussie on an adventure and i brought in my touring bike after 4500kms riding with panniers and needing some love and attention...the care they put into diagnosing the little issues I was having, along with fitting new brakes, straightening my slightly bucked front wheel, getting my mudguard seated correctly meant peace of mind for me. I left the store a very happy customer and then took my bike for a spin up to Devils Dyke and it purred.
Thanks guys for the excellent mechanical work and the outstanding customer service❤️. If I lived in Brighton then I would have found my LBS.
Joseph Treece
at 2023 Nov 08
Joseph Treece
at 2023 Nov 08
Great customer service, very friendly! Repairs were really quick, I was surprised to hear back from them so soon that it was ready. Great price. Will be using this place again.
Philip Bale
at 2023 Nov 05
Philip Bale
at 2023 Nov 05
Very good price, amazing service, a definite go to bike shop for repairs and tune ups.
Helped me for free with pedal that'd come off and gave great advice. Beautiful setting, friendly staff, and played good tunes! Shall be coming back.
Solid, reliable, good value for money. Front wheel repair to avoid replacement was professional and quick.
Nawaid Zaman
at 2023 Oct 18
Nawaid Zaman
at 2023 Oct 18
Really nice and professional person. Was difficult to get appointment. But work was amazing. Recommend the shop to people
Essi Harbord
at 2023 Oct 07
Essi Harbord
at 2023 Oct 07
Really helpful & kind! Helped me out with just a spare screw I needed when others probably would’ve told me to buy a whole new set of cleats. Was also above & beyond helpful to other customers while I was in there. Going to have to be my new local bike shop!
The staff here are really friendly and helpful, and were able to take my bike on short notice and complete a wheel change and truing by the next day. They showed me the damage before doing repairs so I understood exactly what was wrong which I appreciated. Very handy location in Withington village. Would highly recommend, it's a nice smaller local business too.
Best bike garage I've been to since I was a kid. Discovered a flatty when I went to unlock my bike at uni, and remembered the new sign for the garage on Oxford road, so walked the bike down.
The garage is run by two chilled out blokes who seem like they're happy to cater for all issues. I turned up and one of them said I could either leave it with them, or do the tube swap myself with their gear. I needed the bike asap, so I bought a tube (£5, great price!), and went to work with their gear. He was happy to give me tips here and there, and I was done very quickly. Their pressure guage pumps were also quite handy.

Will be my go-to garage now if I ever need something done on the bike. Great reggae tunes too!
Sent my bike for assembly and the staff were very friendly. Alles (I think that was his name), in particular was very patient and explaining how the different parts work. Also willing to check the saddle height alignment and whether the gears and drive train were working fine. Overall a great experience.
Very friendly and grateful for any old bikes that they'll find a new home for.
Mari Ryan
at 2023 Jul 14
Mari Ryan
at 2023 Jul 14
Got a flat tyre on the way to the train station, the guy in the shop was so helpful and quickly changed it there and then, saving the day! Not sure how much it usually costs to replace an inner tube but was pleasantly surprised by the price :)
Loved our purchase of a Trek Pilot 2.1 for US $494.24 (about £350), in beautiful condition and rode really smoothly. The chain was newer and gears worked properly. The owner was great installing the bottle holder and light we purchased also. We spoke a long time explaining we would be selling it back a year later. He explained he couldn't give us the same price but emphasized if the bike was stored inside and maintained properly, 30-50% of sale price could be considered upon review. Our son kept the bike in a sheltered area, locked up and did routine maintenance, riding it weekly, if not more. It really was a terrific bike.
We returned to Cambridge Cyclesmith 9 months later and received £20 for the sale back of the bike. We explained the upkeep and careful care of the bike but the owner was not congenial as our previous encounter.
This is a dishonest business and a complete rip-off, despite what the owner will try to convince you upon the purchase of your bike!
The best experience i have had with a Bike shop.
Lovely, friendly and very professional. I picked my bike up this morning and it is now in perfect condition.
I would like to thank the whole team who work there.
S I
at 2023 Jun 29
S I
at 2023 Jun 29
Really lovely bike shop. I know nothing about bikes so always get a bit intimidated going in to bike shops but they’re so nice and helpful here. The prices are very affordable and the service is fast and excellent. Shoutout to Hugo (or maybe Hubert, sorry my memories terrible) for sorting out my gears, bike handles and being super friendly whilst doing it
Ella May
at 2023 Jun 29
Ella May
at 2023 Jun 29
Having tried countless bicycle stores, I can promise that this is THE BEST CYCLE SHOP IN CAMBRIDGE BY MILES! The owner is genuinely unbeatable on price, so conscientious, friendly, and lovely, and always does an unbelievably good job. I will never go anywhere else in Cambridge, Cam Cycles is THE BEST no question about it. If you have any issue with your bike whatsoever, go here!! Best service I've ever had in Cambridge as well as all other cities I've lived in (and I've lived in a few!) I don't commonly write reviews but this place deserves all the praise it can possibly get!
These guys did a fantastic job and very good advice given at a very affordable price. I'm well pleased with the results. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend them. They have some great bikes for sale. Would definitely purchase one in near future.
Visited on 3 occasions, always friendly and attentive. On two occasions I went in with a problem and the mechanic has provided advice/a solution that no amount of googling or YouTube tutorials could solve! Thanks for helping me out. I cannot recommend this shop enough!
Damiano Sciuto
at 2023 Jun 26
Damiano Sciuto
at 2023 Jun 26
I have been looking for a place where to clean my bike for a while. I live in a small flat and don't really have where to clean the bike properly. Booking this service with Matt was super easy. Clean was £20(30m) for exterior and £30 for a full clean (1h service), incl degreasing, greasing with fresh ceramic lube. I went for the full service!
I was well impressed and the bike looked like I just bought it.
Matt also kindly applied a new pair of pedals. Matt wife Lauren was also amazing, offering a tea whilst waiting for the service!!
I highly recommend Matt and I will certainly be back.
Thank you!
Very friendly and helpful staff, diagnosed and sorted the issue with my bike in no time, and at a great price. Also a convenient location right behind Temple Meads. Definitely my go-to for any bike related issue.
Michael Evans
at 2023 May 16
Michael Evans
at 2023 May 16
James and Becks at Cycling Position were recommended to me by a friend because I wanted a bike fit before I purchased a new bike. The fit worked wonders on my comfort and ability to cycle for the day. The friendly welcome and no pressure advice was excellent. They wouldn't sell you anything you didn't need or want. They listen and advice. So happy that I was introduced to them. I have purchased a bike and kit from them and they are my go to cycle shop. Would and will highly recommend them to anyone of my friends.
they checked my tires, taught me how to check my tires and didn't charge and even gave me a sweet!! second time a bike place has given me sweets :D absolutely lovely and really helpful people!!
I wanted to thank Faegen and Rob for all their help with my recent electric bike purchase. They took the time to let me try different e-bikes, listened to what I needed, gave me impartial advice and there was no hard sales pitch. I ended up buying the Raleigh Centros and it is a fantastic e-bike. Loving biking around Bristol! Great customer service from really knowledgeable staff and really good terms - appreciated the free month's insurance too. I trust they'll be there to help out when I need it. Highly recommend getting an e-bike from here.
Great place, really friendly and don’t carry out any work that isn’t needed. I’ve just had my bike serviced and it’s come back sparkling clean as well! Top work 👍🏻
Absolute legend! Fantastic bike mechanic and human! I was recommended cycle shack by a friend as I’d had a few nightmares with other mechanics who charged a lot for poor work. Well all I can say is I’m so stoked to have found this place and will always get my bike serviced here in future. He sorted out my issue and didn’t even charge me! Thank you so much and wish you all the best. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Martin has helped me many times with my bikes and recently turned my bike into a single-speed version. He provides excellent service, very reasonable prices and finishes jobs quickly. He’s extremely impressive and cyclesmith comes highly recommended from me.
lily north
at 2022 Nov 29
lily north
at 2022 Nov 29
Amazing. Everywhere else was booked for 2 weeks and I needed a last minute tire repair so I could get to work in the morning. Other bike repair shops told me “good luck getting it done in time”. This place saw me immediately, fixed my tire in 10 minutes for only £12. 5/5 :)
Rad Halecky
at 2022 Oct 28
Rad Halecky
at 2022 Oct 28
Fantastic service and friendly staff.

Serviced my bike and fitted a new crank arm he had out the back from a previous repair for FREE! I was shocked when I came to collect my bike and there was no charge. Definitely recommend, and it's the only local bike shop I'll use from now on. 10/10
On our way to dispose my favourite bicycle, written-off by my regular bike shop in Cambridge as something better thrown away than even attempting to fix, we offered the bicycle for recycling to this bike shop; however he suggested he can restore it for a reasonable price. I'm so happy my gf insisted, as now the bicycle was given another life, and my day got a little better because of the bike's sentimental value. Great guy, very polite, knowledgeable, and also very quick service and the result looks astonishing. Highly recommended!
Martin has served my very well over many years. He has custom made a couple of bikes for me and my partner and is highly knowledgeable. We wouldn't go anywhere else!
linda layne
at 2017 Jan 08
linda layne
at 2017 Jan 08
Martin has been helping me and my husband for years with all of our bicycling needs. He built a lovely custom bike for me which I liked so much I had him make a second one for me to have in the US. He goes the extra mile. Always pleasant, prompt, and utterly trustworthy.
Carl Rein
at 2016 Aug 29
Carl Rein
at 2016 Aug 29
When I moved to Cambridge, I tried the cycle Smith because I kept getting really expensive service ices and parts. After going to Martin, I've not been anywhere else in 6 years.

Martin offers great value for money and is excellent with any bike. He's very passionate about cycling and wants to provide people with good quality, reliable bikes. His service prices are very good and he is often very busy because so many people go to him.

Martin is also able to provide advice and guidance if you want to work on your bike at home, he has a fantastic range of tools for sale. If you want awesome cinelli kit or Pro team gear, you can sometimes get it on the store, or it can be ordered for you.

Go check him out and have a chat.