Real Cycles www.realcycles.com

Drove past the shop for years and finally called in, wasn't expecting much but was blown away by the amount of stuff they carry, they really do have it all, and all good kit too. The service is excellent too, lots of real world knowledge on hand and always a friendly face.

It's now my first choice whenever I need anything cycling related. I wish all shops were this good.

Stumbled on this cycle shop by accident on the web. Called in and was treated like an old friend. Very informed staff with no pushy sale jargon. I went to view a specific bike and ended up with a bargain. Was kept up to speed every inch of the way with my order and when the cycle was ready for my collection i wasn't disappointed again by the service. Left with big grin, new friend and my bargain mtb. Well stocked shop with a wide range of cycles and accessories to suit all wallets and cyclists from casual to serious.

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I visited the shop after finding them online, all I can say is brilliant. I had initially decided upon a Marin mountain bike but after talking with them we realised a hybrid was much more suitable for my use, and so I ended up getting Marin San Raphael.

They really know their stuff and are really really good.

Can't fault the service,manners or how quick my sons bike got to us from Ireland to Bournemouth.big thanks for getting the bike to me a day early.would encourage anyone to buy from real cycles.Cheers james from Bournemouth

After a long hard search I came across the Avanti INC 3 made in New Zealand but sold here in Europe. After a quick search I found Real Cycles had this bike for sale and to make it even better it was on a special offer at a price I could not refuse some £400 down on its retail price!

Why did I buy this bike?

The nearest competitor sold in the UK was the Scott Sub Speed 10.

The INC 3 Versus The Scott Sub Speed 10

Speed 10 Gates carbon drive CDC INC 3 Gates Carbon Drive CDX (center tracking)

Better Brakes on the INC 3 Shimano hydraulic disc's and the clincher is Shimanao Alfine 11 on the INC 3 over Alfine 8 speed on the Speed 10. Also the price could not find a scott cheaper than £1000 and had to wait for delivery.

Real Cycles Sent me the bike in the box I found it very easy to put on the front wheel saddle post and attach the peddles (remembering left hand thread on one side!)

The first ride on this bike is amazing so quite and the gear change is what sold me this bike.

Found chepest online, ordered, paid, arrived, all good. Lovely jubbly.

I bought my new Marin from Real Cycles before Christmas, I was apprehensive at first having been patronised by the young staff in a different shop but I'm pleased to say the gents at Real Cycles were completely different.

I don't recall the name of the man I dealt with but he knew exactly what he was talking about and helped me not only select the correct bike but also to set it up for my height. He even changed some parts to make it a perfect fit, all at no extra charge.

I can not speak highly enough about Real Cycles, they are a breathe of fresh air to woman cyclists.

Although I'm a keen cyclist and drive past the shop daily I had never called in, assuming it was only an online business, but before Christmas I needed some urgent spares so called on my way home. To say i was shocked by the setup is an understatement. They have a very large range of cycles and almost all the extras one could need. On top of all this the staff are very friendly and their prices are as good if not better than most online shops.

Overall i am very happy with the items I purchased and will be back again soon, especially as I saw a lovely carbon road bike in their sale that is exactly what I'm looking for.

From ordering a bike to it arriving was less than four days, it was as described and at a good price. Can't ask for more.