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Post by Chris O'Hearn on Mar 16, 2016 16:01:51 GMT
Having been working abroad for some years I've recently moved back permanently and need to find somewhere to service my bike(s).
I'm living in Tooting so I know there are a few places around. There's a Balfe's on Streatham High Road, De Ver cycles, a couple in Balham or going over to Cadence at Crystal Palace and no doubt others in between.
Would anyone have a recommendation please? I do my own very basic maintenance so we're talking hubs and BBs upwards, and I will happily go for quality over cost.
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Post by Jeremy Beswick on Mar 16, 2016 18:04:48 GMT
Welcome back to London Chris.
I know that many of us would strongly recommend Pete Owen who owns RatRace Cycles in Nunhead. His business is bike servicing to the highest degree possible, not sales, and he is a specialist in bespoke wheel-building too. Pete is also a fellow DP member and there are many of us who won't entrust our bikes to anyone else. He knows all his customers' bikes inside-out, literally. So, all in all, you should consider a quick trip to Nunhead!
(Disclosure: I do not get paid by RatRace Cycles)
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Post by Chris O'Hearn on Mar 17, 2016 7:14:21 GMT
OK cheers. Bit of a trek but that's a pretty strong recommendation !
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Post by LibbyGordon on Mar 17, 2016 7:54:25 GMT
If you commute into town there's a good place in Waterloo calling london bicycle workshop.
I drop my bike in there in the morning - no booking required and collect after work. Easy!
Good service and good chat! I've been using them for years.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2016 9:42:52 GMT
Chris, If you're working in the City then Cycle Lab in Pitfield St is a good place to drop your bike off for servicing. The owner Kris used to be the pro mechanic at Sigma Sport and really knows his stuff.
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Post by Chris O'Hearn on Mar 17, 2016 20:18:33 GMT
Thanks Libby and Michael but no I'm working from home so preferably somewhere local.
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Post by jonathanmaher on Mar 17, 2016 20:58:36 GMT
I find Cyclopolis in Balham good (and he stocks Campag spares). Shop doesn't look like much, but the owner knows his stuff.
London Cycle Workshop on St Johns hill is also good.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2016 7:17:14 GMT
Rat Race cycles in Nunhead is superb!
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Post by Charlotte "Charly" R. on Mar 18, 2016 7:19:19 GMT
I'm also based in Tooting and for most things it's worth the trek to Rat Race Cycles but for other things with local requirement I think London Cycle Workshop is very good.
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Post by Kathryn Elizabeth Innes on Mar 18, 2016 7:26:39 GMT
Second what Charly says, in based in Morden so a bit further down from you but I agree it's worth the trek to Nunhead for anything substantial. Like Charly and Libby I also use London bicycle workshop in Waterloo who also very much know their stuff and is convenient for work in town.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2016 14:52:36 GMT
London Cycle Workshop on St John's hill, clapham junction is excellent, 10 min ride from tooting. Completely trustworthy, know their stuff, don't overcharge.
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Post by katymurphy on May 16, 2019 9:37:54 GMT
Visited this thread this morning as was in need of a quick fix for my bike. Took it to London Cycle Workshop and they were fab. Taking another bike there this afternoon.
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Post by Ray Cox on May 16, 2019 16:35:46 GMT
London Cycle Workshop on St John's hill, clapham junction is excellent, 10 min ride from tooting. Completely trustworthy, know their stuff, don't overcharge. I use this shop too for the kind of stuff you mention - you just take the bike in, no need to book, and they are quick and reasonable. For anything major I go to a shop near work. |
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