Cycle Exchange Reviews 1,886

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Review summary

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Looking at 269 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the products, highlighting the excellent condition and quality of the bikes received, often noting they look even better than described. The staff consistently receives commendation for their helpfulness, knowledge, and dedication, providing exceptional sales support and making the purchasing process smooth. The service, including modifications and thorough checks, is described as professional and efficient, with many appreciating the personalized attention. The delivery service is also highly rated for its speed and careful packaging. However, some customers experienced issues with delivery, citing delays and poor communication from the courier companies, though they generally noted this was not the company's fault. A few people also reported minor mechanical issues with their bikes upon arrival, such as slipping gears or brake problems, which required further attention from local bike shops.

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Product

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Staff

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Service

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Delivery service

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Quality

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The process of trading in my bicycle for a newer one went really smoothly. A quick email with photos of my bike and I had a firm quotation. The new bike was delivered and the collection of mine was do... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vitus zx-1 evo sram red axs ordered on-line and received a couple of days, well packaged. Superb bike hardly a mark on it and the main one on the downtube was rubbed off by the guy at Bicycle Lo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff were great and couldn’t do enough to help. The young lady was very educated on the tech, supportive of my lack of experience any gave me a full opportunity to try out the bikes as many times... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My bike was in tip top condition when purchase, it's a stunning Pinerello Dogma. Staff always helpful and friendly. I took the bike back for a minor saddle adjustment and the mechanic (Todd) was ver... See more

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Company details

  1. #13 of 142 best companies in Sporting Goods Shop

Written by the company

Since 2013 we have been the premier Pre Owned bike experts in the UK. Our long established team are happy to chat and give honest advise. Safety - Buy in Confidence Our buyers know what to look for. Our mechanics are thorough. Buying a pre-owned bike has pitfalls, we remove them. We check carbon thoroughly and ensure all components are sound. We ensure bikes are from a reliable source and not stolen. Every bike is serviced, tested and warranted. Value for Money Our network of suppliers and regular trusted customers means we have access to quality stock at the right price. Sustainability Our model extends the life cycle of quality products. We recycle, resell and reuse as many components as possible.


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and price

Great service and price. Bike was exactly as described, well packed and delivered on schedule. Had to return some pedals and was promptly refunded.

22 October 2025
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Reply from Cycle Exchange

Hi Patrick, that's great to hear. Hope you're enjoying the Scott and thanks for taking the time to review. 👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing !

Great service, great customer support and next day delivery. Would definitely use again!

20 October 2025
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Reply from Cycle Exchange

Hi Max, hope you're enjoying the Ribble and appreciate the lovely feedback. All the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a bike + part-exchanged old…

Bought a bike + part-exchanged old bike. Helpful staff, quick and simple process. Was given a very reasonable price for old bike.

25 October 2025
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Reply from Cycle Exchange

Hi Tom, hope you're enjoying the Tarmac and thanks for the great feedback. 🙏

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor

Shit show of a company left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing. Then they have the audacity to not even accept responsibility after their own mistake. Stay clear!
Lets provide some clear context here seeing as you are still lying to make yourselves look better.....on 2 occasions I said I thought I needed a L as previous bikes had always been a L including the bike I was exchanging, however your recommendation was a M which I went with due to not knowing the brand. The day after delivery when I attempted to use the bike I realised it was too small, I contacted yourselves straight away & was made to feel as though this was my fault but I had only been guided by yourselves regarding sizing. Lie number 1, you did not offer a L that same day, you only ordered the large after the M was picked up...11 days later! Lie number 2, the L had not even arrived from Spain when you are trying to say that the M was needed back before the L could be sent, it wasn't even in the country at this point! Lie number 3, I was not rude or abusive to your staff I was frustrated from.being lied to over & over again! Lie number 4, you did not go above & beyond to resolve this matter, you did not keep me informed I didn't even get a reply from you for 9 days & that was just to say that the M was getting collected! The biggest red flag of all was when I received my original bike back & you have swapped my wheels & tyres & have enof even given me the decency to reply back over this matter. This could be evidenced by emails. So yes stay clear.

6 October 2025
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Reply from Cycle Exchange

Hi Derek,
To provide some context to our customers who read these reviews, we gave you a recommendation on bike size based on your height which was in line with other websites. You found the bike too small for you so we arranged collection of the bike from you and reordered a larger size for you the same day. These are a special order from Orbea as they were brand new, so not something we hold in stock. We covered the costs of the shipping back and forth. We kept you informed of the collection date. We advised you that we needed the bike back before we could release the new bike. From the outset you have been rude and abusive to our staff which is not acceptable behaviour particularly as we were going above and beyond to resolve the matter for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fulcrum wheels.

Very helpful good service wheels very well packed.

13 October 2025
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Reply from Cycle Exchange

Hi David, thanks for the great feedback, enjoy 👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Service

What a internet find. Cycle exchange has some proper bargains. Easy to deal with, great customer service and even a follow up to ensure the item was well received. Highly recommend.

7 October 2025
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Reply from Cycle Exchange

Hi Dave, thanks for the lovely feedback and we hope you're having lots of fun on the Domane. Enjoy 😁

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Knowledgeable

Knowledgeable. Friendly. Great service. Wide range of bikes. Happy to advise.

18 October 2025
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Reply from Cycle Exchange

Hi Rachel, hope you've managed to get out on the Liv and are enjoying and thanks for taking the time to review. All the best .

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendy and knowledable staff who were…

Friendy and knowledable staff who were happy to got through the bikes and offer advice on choices. You also get trial rides which is great.

27 September 2025
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Reply from Cycle Exchange

Hi Robert, thanks for the great feedback and glad to hear the test rides help with your bike selection. Hope you're enjoying the CAAD13. 👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience all round

Great experience all round. I got a better bike than I thought I could for the money I wanted to spend and left confident that, if I had any issues, it would be taken care of.

8 September 2025
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Reply from Cycle Exchange

Hi Henry, great to hear! Hope you enjoy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very decent setup!

Very good company. All really nice staff. Mechanic even tuned my partners gears quickly whilst I was sorting out the demo. Found a good gravel bike at a good price. The 5min test ride is not quite enough as you can imagine, but then they do say buy it, go for a bigger ride and they could refund you the day if you really don’t get on with it. Would definitely consider buying another one, girlfriend now wants to exchange hers of course!

6 September 2025
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Reply from Cycle Exchange

Hi Conal, thanks for the lovely feedback and hope to see you both back for your girlfriends new bike 😜 Great to hear you're enjoying the Ribble.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent price and great service

Excellent price and great service! Second bike I've purchased from Cycle Exchange!

4 October 2025
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Reply from Cycle Exchange

Hi James and welcome back 😁Hope 're having lots of fun on the Litespeed. See you next time 👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable. Very efficient and polite

Very efficient and polite. The delivery person even offered to assist with adjusting the bike to my personal requirements.
Turned up when said they would.

30 September 2025
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Reply from Cycle Exchange

Hi Gareth, thanks for the lovely feedback. Hope you're enjoying the Aspero. 👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exchanged a Trek for an Orbea e-bike

Exchanged a Trek for an Orbea e-bike , the exchange was quick and efficient as ever...great company to use and will no doubt be using again...

19 September 2025
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Reply from Cycle Exchange

Hi James, great to have you back , appreciate you taking the time to review. All the best and see you next time. 👍😁

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service from start to finish!

The team at Cycle Exchange are simply brilliant. I’d been searching for a specific bike for quite some time, and they kept me updated with new stock and upcoming arrivals throughout. Not only did they track down the exact frame I wanted, but they also built the entire bike to my exact specifications—components, wheels, everything—at a fantastic price. Their service went above and beyond my expectations. I genuinely couldn’t fault them.

2 October 2025
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Reply from Cycle Exchange

Hi Ian, glad we were able to get you sorted with the Dogma F and hope you've managed to take it through it's paces on those Welsh hills. Happy Birthday 🥳

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. Bought a Orro gravel bike late evening online and it was packaged and despatched the next morning. Only delay was the courier company . Bike was better than I thought and the marks advertised were very hard to see. Would recommend and buy from again in the future.

30 September 2025
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Reply from Cycle Exchange

HI Amarjit, glad the bike arrived safely in the end 👍 and please it exceeded expectations 😁 Enjoy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service and stock to…

Excellent customer service and stock to help exchanging bikes or purchasing bikes very easy. Able to answer all questions and help with all your cycling needs. Onsite mechanics are also very helpful. I recommend cycle exchange.

4 October 2025
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Reply from Cycle Exchange

HI Aaron, thanks for the lovely feedback, much appreciated 🙏 Enjoy the Prince 😍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service

Very helpful, helped reserve a bike and explain the best options

6 September 2025
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Reply from Cycle Exchange

HI Alex, hope you're enjoying the Domane and thanks for taking the time to review. All the best. 😁

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dream Bike

Was able to purchase my dream bike by trading in 2 bikes at Cycle Exchange. Staff are helpful and knowledgeable. Don’t expect as much as you get for your bike sold privately instead you get a fair price with no hassle and no worries.

19 September 2025
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Reply from Cycle Exchange

Hi Cath, hope you're loving the Dogma X and glad we could make the deal work. Enjoy 😍

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