Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative

Hurrah I finally own a bike, thank you santa!
Unfortunately the poor wee thing (now fondly named deathtrap) had a few slight issues that the co-​op sorted out for me.
Firstly my wheel was not properly attached to the bike and was stupidly dangerous to ride and secondly my brakes did not work very well. This may be a great set up for a slapstick skit but not for real life things like annoying people cycling round the meadows. Which is clearly the point of having a bike.
Any the hoo, the bike co-​op was amazing with me, they only charged £7 for parts and gave the bike a big look over and made sure it was all safe for my weakling legs.
The staff are great, patient and honest as all heck, they don’t try to sell you anything you don’t need and seem to have a make do and mend attitude. Basically they want you to ride bikes and have fun, which is a huge thumbs up from me.

This place is absolutely phenomenal. I was told to purchase a bike from these guys and every time I went into the store from 2012 – 2014 (moved back to the USA July 2014). These guys made an effort to make sure that I was taken care of and almost all them would recognise me straight away even though I would only come in once every couple of months. I lived in Penicuik when I was in the UK and happily cycled the 10 miles each way to get anything and everything I needed. They always made me feel like a valued customer and their servicing department was excellent. I loved the fact that they text you when your bike is ready to pick up whether that’s after it’s built if you’re buying a new one or after it’s done being serviced. I have been in a few other shops including Halfords, Evans and Macdonalds, but nothing compares to this store. Sometimes it takes a while to get a staff person when they’re swamped because it seems like all of Edinburgh decided they wanted to go there too. However, the staff are friendly, knowledgeable and the people at this store gave me the best customer service in all of Europe.

What a great place!
I popped in here after inheriting a bike from a recently de-​Scotlandified friend. the bike was in need of a look-​see and lawd knows I’m not the one for that so I walked the poor wee thing over to the guys here.
Walking in you can tell this is a real-​deal place. Everything is professional and well laid out. The bikes are brilliant, the range of accessories fantastic and the staff are absolute gems.
I was completely unaware I needed a booking and they were kind enough to arrange one for me though they were full up for several days. Additionally they asked if I’d like to leave the bike there (it really was in a bad way).
What really impressed me was the honesty. The engineer/​mechanic/​bikeman/​all-​round-​nice-​guy went through what he could do, from basic service to full service and the prices including parts etc. He ended by saying that he didn’t believe the bike was worth too much time and effort. I explained that this is my test bike (if I manage to use this one I’m allowed buy a shiny new one!) and he said he would get it working and safe but had no intention of an overhaul.
He was a joy to talk too, I didn’t feel patronised or in any way silly despite my complete blooming ignorance.
If I manage to use my beat up old thing and deserve a ‘real’ bike I will definitely be purchasing it here. Even if the range wasn’t great I would just because I would trust these guys — that said, I don’t have to worry because the range is so extensive.

Fabulous service and staff really know their products which is great!
Definitely the place to come for all things bike related. It is also much bigger and warren like than you think as it has taken me 3 visits to get the layout of the shop in my head.
I saw a bike online after trying to find out about the bike to work scheme. Our scheme had closed but I had noticed that our previous official supplier had been EBC so I had a look around their website and saw a fab bike on sale, with about 50% off. Given that it was a sunny day and I had been wistfully staring out of the window, wishing I was out on a bike, then a quick phonecall to EBC confirmed they had two bikes that I was looking at in stock/​could view and I could potentially try that night.
So, I went to look at bikes and I bought one. If they have it in stock then you will have the option of even trying before you buy so taking it out on a test ride. The bike I bought was not ‘in stock’ as it was waiting on another customer collecting it, but I was still able to sit on it and check the sizing to help me decide if I wanted to order it.
They can order in bikes really quickly and it is worth getting your accessories fitted at the same time — mudguards, racks, etc as it is free fitting when you get it all done when they are building the bike. They were also able to fit my D-​lock to the bike too as given the spec of my bike, this was recommended for insurance purposes. Honestly, I was a bit clueless about this and was basically like ‘I know bikes get nicked a lot in Edinburgh so what’s the best lock to try and prevent this and do you know how insuring the bike will work?’ and they were so good at explaining it all to me and not taking the piss because I was a girl. I was able to collect my bike less than a week later as it came into the store really quickly. The guys in store also helped me pick out a new helmet (price range from £30+) and advised on fit and lightness. I ended up back a third time to get a jacket. Again as the store is a bit warren like, I hadn’t realised that they have a fab range of ladies clothing in the back of the store. It really is very good and this was the fourth bike shop I had been to that day in search of a jacket when I should have come back here first.
So — this would be my first port of call now for anything bike related and I have already recommended them to loads of other people too as the service is THAT good!

Simply the best bike shop in Edinburgh. We have bought the family bikes here for years.
Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Great range of bikes and accessories from own brand to market leaders.

Early morning annual service, nice one guys fixed in one day. Not cheap when you don’t have the proper tools to sort it yourself — but hey as its around a central location, staff know their stuff and have the toolset, it gets fixed quickly. The shop is usually stocked well with a multitude of bikes, accessories, technical servicing products, so much so when someone like me comes in trying to replace twenty year old cycle parts it gives them a headache, of improbable magnitude.
It seems if you snooze you lose with anything older than five years these days, phones, laptops, and this also includes cycles. The advancement in frames and parts is critical in achieving the best performance not only out of the bike, but yourself. Pushing your endurance to the limits, is what some prefer. I’d be happy getting up a steep hill in any gear different from first!
When the cycle was collected, and wallet considerably lighter, the work done is more than adequate, making it feel like a new bike. Cheers guys :)… That reminds me to make note to buy tools, go on a bike course and get new bike!)

this is defintely the place to go if you need a bike, want to get your bike fixed, need some accessories for your bike, biking clothing, or just some general advice about any of your biking needs!
i’ve used this shop for years, having bought two bikes here (my first bike very sadly got stolen :() and a number of other bike related items. in particular i bought a very good kryptonite lock to secure my new bike to make sure no one could steal it again! when buying a bike though, they’re great with helping talk you through the different models and suggest which is best for what you plan to use the bike for. you also get to take the bike out for a quick test ride along the links to check out the sizing of the frame and how the bike rides.
today i was on the mission to get some pannier bags for my bike and the shop assistant could not have been more helpful! he answered all my questions, showed me the variety of bags they had on offer, and talked about what i would need it for. he didn’t even laugh when i asked if having only one bag would unbalance my bike (and just to confirm if you make the bag very heavy then yes it will definitely topple over your bike!) i also appreciated that he didn’t try to talk me into getting a more expensive bag than what i needed.
i can also confirm that they have a really reliable service centre that will happily fix your bike or just have a quick check over it to make sure everything is running well. they also offer a bike repair class every few weeks for only £25 so you can learn how to repair your own bike! i’ve not been on one yet, but my co-​worker said that it was quite good and the staff running it were really helpful.
so definitely a great shop that has loads to offer both the serious and casual cyclist! i’m sure i’ll be back here again for more of my cycling needs :)

Consistently excellent service, friendly folk and staff with a huge and impressive knowledge of bikes. You can get pretty much everything you need for your bike here, and an extra nice touch is the grating outside the shop so you can lock up your cycle while you browse. Sweet.

This is a great bike shop really conveniently located, well to me anyway, though it is very central being right beside the Bruntsfield Links. The staff seem very knowledgeable. I went in to buy a mountain bike and the first staff member I spoke to was really friendly and easy to talk to. I was able to tell him what I wanted and my price range and he picked out a few possibilities for me. He even printed out the spec of one of the bikes for me to take away. When I went back in the next day it was really busy due to a sale being on so I wasn’t able to talk to the same guy but the staff members I talked to were all professional and knew their stuff, while maybe not as friendly. This isn’t necessarily important but is something I appreciate. The shop looks good inside and out. It’s nicely laid out.

Were really helpful…
Super quick on bike repairs…
Have GoPro cameras!

Whether a commited cyclist or just curious about what cycling has to offer you could do a lot worse than pay these guys a visit. The staff are cheery, approachable and knowledgable. Their own brand goods represent value for money.
They stock everything from entry level bikes and kit under their own brand «Revolution», up to top end kit from Specialized and niche manufacturers like Van Nicholas. The store is really nicely laid out and does not have the dusty dingy feel of other stores.
I have spent quite a lot here over the years and most often use it as a bit of a benchmark for what’s available.

Great place; some of their products I haven’t managed to find anywhere outside Britain. The only criticism I have is that they no longer ship to the USA.
However, if you’re near one of their stores or in one of the countries where they ship to, then I thoroughly recommend them.

A really great store to buy a bike or some kit from for beginner or experienced riders alike. They have a bigger range of stuff than most other shops in Edinburgh and the staff are great. Over the years I’ve spent thousands in the shop and I’m really happy to have been a customer there.
I’ll just list a few reasons I like them.
1) The range is excellent and clearly laid out — it’s easy to grab stuff but easier to browse and enjoy the bike goodness
2) If you go in and the mechanics take a look they will be honest and try their hardest to give you the best deal/​easiest fix — a few times I’ve been in and just been given some random spare parts so I can «DIY» it. They’re a great bunch.
3) The sales reps are knowledgeable without being douchebags. I have real issues with «technical» shops where often the shop assistants are into the «lifestyle» of it all and hate people asking stupid questions/​assume that all questions are stupid. I’ve never had this at the Bike coop. They’re chatty and helpful — using personal experience to help guide your choice
4) The extra mile — they will go out of their way to help you out. I needed a random part for a pump and although they don’t sell that part they were keen that I get one so have put up a note in the warehouse to watch out for returns/​broken pumps that I could salvage the piece out of! If it works I’ll save myself £30 for a new pump!
5) they have loads of bikes n stuff. Let’s face it — it’s a bike shop. I LOVE looking at bikes.
Ok it’s a little more expensive than some places but for that you get no-​quibble returns on items. A pair of my shoes broke 5 months a 16 days after I bought them so I took them back and they happily exchanged them as it was recorded on the system (I didn’t have a receipt) and I was within my 6 month statutory rights period. Win!
All in all an awesome bike shop.

Cracking Sale and as always the guys were helpful and attentive. Cant wait to get out on the new wheels!!! Cheers
J

Really quality staff, huge variety of stock.
Try to make it to the regular october and january sales, as there was no student discount when I went.
It’s the first place I’d go when I need something.

Brilliant, well stocked shop with knowledgeable, helpful and friendly staff who are proactive about helping you out, and provide fantastic advice to help you with your decision — whether its buying a new bike or just a new pump or spanner!
They also have a brilliant website, so you can research what you’re looking for before you head into the store.
My favourite bike store by far.

If you want a new bike this is the place to come because they cover the complete range of bikes and they’re all quality bikes which are good value for money.
The cheapest you get is about £200 so perhaps they miss out the very cheapest bikes, but they may be forgiven for their level of quality. Should you want cheaper than this I would recommend picking up a second hand bike from Bike Station which are of good quality but second hand.
The next step up is the standard £300 commuter bikes you get sold throughout town and from here the more you spend the more you get with many different types and styles of bikes.
My advice would be to tell the staff what you want, what you need it for and they will do their best to find whatever suits you. A great bike shop.

I LOVE Edinburgh Bicycle Co-​op!
This store stocks everything you could every need for your bike and more! Several of my male friends are obsessed with mountain biking and so they go to this store all the time to by more things and accessories for their bikes (which they don’t really need) and they always rave about this store. I came here for the fist time several months ago and was amazed at how much they sold.
As well as selling bikes, wheels and helmets, Edinburgh Bicycle Co-​op goes several steps further and also sells lights, bottles and tiny ‘computers’ to attach to your bike to monitor how fast you are cycling — amazing!
The sales guys in this shop deserve special mention as they are so knowledgeable about bikes and are really friendly and are more than happy to answer your questions. Why can’t all sales people be like this?!!
Edinburgh Bicycle Co-​op also offers classes on how to build a bike and bike maintenance. I cannot rate this store high enough — it will fulfil all of your bicycle needs and more!

If you do cycling of any sort in Edinburgh, you will probably be familiar with Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative. They’re located on Alvanley Terrace, near to the Bruntsfield Links. I’ve been in a few times — once to get some new inner tubes, another time to get some cycling mitts (fingerless gloves) and finally to replace a light.
The shop has such a great range of everything, along with staff who are passionate about the subject matter. Whatever I was looking for, there was always a great range of that item, across a variety of prices. This shop thus caters for the casual and hardcore cyclist alike. It’s the sort of place that you’ll wonder round, and see something that you don’t really need, but do want, and then try to justify whether or not you need it. The selection of complete bikes for sale is also great to look at, with that ‘if money was no object’ glint in your eye.
Apart from sales, the shop also does repairs in a small workshop that is part of the shop. It’s pretty much a one-​stop shop for your cycling needs, and in a city like Edinburgh where cycling is the quickest way to get around, it is a very useful place. Well worth a visit if you live nearby, or even if you don’t!

Edinburgh Bicycle Coop is arguably one of the best bicycle retailers in Scotland.
Discovered these folks roughly 7 years ago and they have grown and become much better over that time.
They have their own brands of bikes and equipment. This stuff is field tested and improved yearly. Their Revolution bicycles are consistently rated as one of the best by Cycling Plus.
The service is really good and they offer stuff that will interest everyone from serious roadies and mud-​jumpers to kids.
I would use them more if I lived in Edinburgh but currently I mainly use their website to order stuff and only visit twice a year. This is a blessing since i would definitely spend a lot more money if it was local.

Revolution — will not be motorised!
Cooler Spruch, cooler Laden. Und einer der besten Fahrradläden, die ich bisher gesehen habe!
Sehr gute Beratung und eine super Auswahl — an Fahrrädern, Wekzeug, Ersatzteilen, Klotten, und und und. Die Edinburgh Co-​op bietet neben guten Preisen für gängige Marken auch Produkte einer eigenen Marke an, die sehr günstig sind.
Der Laden liegt ganz in der Nähe der Meadows, also nicht so super zentral, aber in einer ohnehin netten Ecke.
Für Fahrradfreunde, die auf Besuch in Edinburgh sind, auf jeden Fall eine gute Gelegenheit, sich ein Souvenir der etwas anderen Art zu besorgen. Denn wer fährt hier schon sonst noch mit Edinburgh Bicycles rum? ;)

Pour tout ce qui est velo, il n’y a pas mieux. Je connais des gens qui viennent de Londres que pour ce magasin.
Ils ont leur propre marque aussi, si vous voulez de la qualite pour des prix reduits. Par exemple, il y a deux mois que j’ai achete leur Revolution Country Traveller — £400, plutot qu’au moins mille ailleurs pour un equivalent.
Tous ceux qui y travaillent savent enormement, et donnent des conseils vraiment utils.
Je n’ai pas assez de superlatifs positives pour le decrire. Si vous aimez le velo, profitez-​en!