Balfe's Bikes Reviews 

23,619
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Evaluating 4,876 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and professional during in-store visits, providing detailed guidance on product selection and setup. People also appreciate the exceptionally fast delivery times, smooth ordering processes, and great product prices compared to other available online stores. However, some people mentioned occasional issues with delivery delays, damaged packaging, or minor mechanical flaws that required unexpected adjustments upon receiving their items. A few consumers also stated receiving products that did not properly match sizing guides or experienced difficulties regarding after-sales support and communication.

What people talk about most

Product

Customers had positive experiences with product availability, value, and overall quality. Reviewers... See more

Service

People report positive experiences with service, highlighting quick responses and helpful, polite staff... See more

Staff

Customers consistently note positive experiences with staff, highlighting their helpful, polite, and... See more

Delivery service

Users describe positive interactions with delivery_service, frequently highlighting impressively fast... See more

Price

Reviewers mention positive feedback about price, highlighting competitive rates that often beat other stores... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone was really helpful and knowledgeable, from first phone call to test drive and then collection. I was unsure about size, setup and how it worked with cycle to work scheme. I initially phoned t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service from Simon who supported me in deciding on my first road bike for my first triathlon. Talked me through the differences in each of the Liv models and found a bike which actu... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Basic service very well done. The team are very knowledgeable and very good at answering all my questions. They imparted some super practical and useful advice. I will keep using them for all my bike... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I tried ordering a Met Trenta helmet, and received an email from Ben Lee at Balfe's Bikes informing me that due to a fault on their website the colourway I had selected was no longer available. I was... See more



Company details

  1. Bicycle Store
  2. Activewear Store
  3. Bicycle Repair Shop
  4. Bike Accessories Store
  5. Road Cycling

About Balfe's Bikes

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The Bike Sales and Servicing Specialists.


Founded in 2008, Balfe’s Bikes has 12 bike shops in London and the South East. We stock the world’s best bike brands including Trek, Specialized, Brompton, Whyte, Giant, BMC, Frog and more, plus all the acccessories you would expect.


We are proud to maintain high standards of service in our shops, our workshops and online. View our website for the latest product releases, deals and more to find everything you need to enjoy cycling.


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About Balfe's Bikes

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Free Click & Collect
To our 12 stores across London and the South East
Free delivery
Free delivery on all bikes over £500 - Free delivery non-bike orders over £30 (*excluding bulky or restricted items free delivery over £100)
0% finance
Available to help spread the cost via Klarna. Terms & Conditions apply.
Cycle to Work available
Vouchers accepted to save 25-39%
Online service booking
For our professional workshops
Balfe’s personal bike delivery
No unpacking required. Bike built and ready to ride straight away, for local customers

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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone was really helpful and…

Everyone was really helpful and knowledgeable, from first phone call to test drive and then collection. I was unsure about size, setup and how it worked with cycle to work scheme. I initially phoned the Hackney branch which is closer to me, but received little information or help, but when I rang the Islington branch I received lots of information.

7 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy with Balfe’s customer support and delivery service

I ordered my bike using a Green Commute Voucher. Initially I was trying to place the order on my own but there were some issues with claiming the voucher so a member of Balfe’s staff helped me place the order. Once that was done I got notified in a timely manner about the delivery. The bike arrived ready for cycling. Happy with their services!

6 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service!

Friendly staff in store (Sutton) and overall an efficient service where I was kept fully informed at every step.

6 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great advice and super flexible

The bike to work scheme can be a little frustrating at times. Steve made the process simple and super flexible. Enabling me to collect the bike I wanted in a timescale that worked for me. A great experience from a company that focuses on customer experience and a love of the product.

2 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great team!

All the staff were super friendly! Everyone I spoke to was helpful, the guys had great knowledge of products, and I’m stoked with their recommendations.

6 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great prices

Great prices, and very swift delivery. Like being able to accumulate credit after each purchase. Also great that they have good rate of in-store NHS discount of 10% on full price items and 5%5 off sale prices.

6 August 2026

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