Handsling Reviews 

394
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 71 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. People frequently highlight the professional purchasing process, noting that the knowledgeable team provides exceptional guidance regarding sizing, specifications, and component choices to ensure a comfortable fit. Buyers genuinely appreciate the welcoming atmosphere during factory visits, the stunning bespoke paint options, and the brilliant overall craftsmanship that makes every single custom build truly unique. Some reviewers were not happy with high shipping costs or experienced minor issues requiring occasional component replacements after delivery. Conversely, others mentioned that customer support was very helpful when handling returns, answering technical questions, or working through adjustments.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really helpful enthusiasts with that personal touch.For me who lives locally,nice to know that the knowledgeable team are not far away. Amazing choice of colours to choose from to make your bike st... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought a used Air0Evo (sorry but cost of living crisis a real thing!) - after a test ride at Handsling I realised it was a better bike (stiff, comfortable, useful tyre clearance, sensible geometry e... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From initial engagement to delivery 📦 of the frame set the guys at Handsling were first class. Nothing was a bother - amd believe me when Insay I tortured them with messages asking for various measu... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From beginning to end, the process was very personal. I visited the factory, and was made to feel very welcome, culminating in a test ride of a similar build to the one I wanted. A few weeks later, I... See more


Company details

  1. #11 of 92 best companies in Bicycle Shop
  2. #1 of 9 best companies in Bicycle wholesale
  3. #27 of 116 best companies in Manufacturer
  4. #3 of 20 best companies in Road Cycling
  5. #1 of 1 best companies in Velodrome

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Handsling bikes is a manufacturer of direct to consumer, high performance, road, track, cyclocross, and gravel carbon fibre bicycles and wheels based in Hampshire, UK.


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Constant delays and no one kept me up…

Constant delays and no one kept me up to date with it. I had to chase / ask to find out. The first sales rep I dealt with was the great but then it went down hill when I was passed around a few people. Even when I got the bike it was missing parts and even to this day I have not been sent all the parts I was told I would get. I still have the messages saying this but gave up asking. In addition I had to take the bike to a local store to be correctly built because it kept getting a loose headset while riding it. Headset kept coming loose no matter what I did. it felt like Handsling implied it was my incompetence but when it went into a local store it was corrected it and told it was missed headset spacers so it would never tighten as it was from the factory. Handsling did pay for the invoice for that repair though, and I am grateful for that.
But still missing bits I should have got which is not great and the arm pads are very poor.

11 July 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Right first time !

I really loved that I got a bike that fitted me on day one. The process was fun and I enjoyed the interaction with the team - very professional. I really felt that I was having a bike build around me and the end result was a testament to that.

5 December 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great personal service from start to…

Great personal service from start to finish. Regular updates on order progress is provided by your builder. The finished bike is ready to ride as it’s built to your own measurements. Overall a friendly and efficient process.

12 September 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb service, superb bike!

Pete and the team at Handsling were brilliant from start to finish. Really responsive, knowledgable and super helpful when speccing the new bike. It rides like a dream and is really fast, love it.

12 September 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome bike

Awesome bike. Handsling were great to deal with building bike up to my dimensions and specced to what i wanted. Bike fits like a glove, and ride is sublime

12 September 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing bike

Amazing bike, great team. Took way longer than the ETA on the site, which was annoying. But the bike itself was well worth the wait

23 May 2024
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Room to improvement with the deliver process

The sales negotiation was good and with fast communication. However, when it came to delivery part has been a nightmare. I still didn't receive the purchase because TNT/FedEx was charging me for duty and tax for importation, but Handsling indicated to me that D&T was on their side. Clearing to me a miscommunication between Handsling and TNT/FedEx which lead to me the onus to wait and manage the communication about this issue. I started the purchase process 43 days ago and still waiting.

11 September 2024
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Reply from Handsling

Gustavo, very sorry to read this. We have paid the duty and VAT as part of a DDP shipment (Direct Duty Paid) so cannot get a clear answer from Portugeese customs as to why it is yet to be released. We will keep trying to get this sorted.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a brilliant company to deal with

What a brilliant company to deal with. I had lots of questions that needed answering before placing an order and they were so patient and helpful. Once I had placed the order it arrived really quickly and well packaged. I can't recommend Handsling Bikes highly enough - they're how every bike shop should be.

6 September 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great personal service

Great personal service. I have had to wait for an accessory for my bike to arrive as it wasn't in stock. When the part arrived, one of the Handsling team delivered it personally to my house - brilliant.
The bikes are brilliant too!

20 August 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A1r0evo - what a bike!

Firstly the bike (A1r0evo) is absolutely brilliant! Already got lots of miles on it and it’s good at everything. Comfortable over long distances, fast, climbs really well. Did a 105 mile ride on it and was more than up to it! It took longer than expected to get the bike from order to delivery but that was mainly down to the popularity of the bike and the build queue. But throughout the process the Handsling team were helpful and communicated well. And also they accommodated changes I wanted so the bike was perfect before delivery. Some minor teething trouble when I received the bike but again the Handsling team dealt with it all quickly and helpfully. Would highly recommend the A1r0evo and Handsling if you are looking for a brilliant bike.

28 August 2024
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