Balfe's Bikes Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Evaluating 5,023 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the knowledgeable and helpful staff for providing exceptional service, clear advice, and a welcoming in-store purchasing environment. Consumers also appreciate the consistently reasonable pricing, fast delivery times, and the excellent overall condition of the products received. Some reviewers were not happy with occasional delivery delays, missing tracking updates, and prolonged shipping times experienced. A few other people also felt that bike repair services took significantly longer than expected to complete fully. Others noted minor issues with initial mechanical setup or folding instructions upon receipt.

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Product

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Service

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Staff

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Delivery service

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Price

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful knowledgeable staff. Efficient booking in of e-bike for service and minor repairs. All my comments and requests were accurately noted on the work sheet which was included on the invoice. Very... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience! I contacted more than 20 workshops to get my unique bike checked - only Balfe's Notting hill was up for challenge. Brilliant specialists, dealt with my bike really well. I was clear... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic price but, above all else - fantastic service. Ordered three bikes online for myself, my wife and our daughter. Initially discovered Balfe's purely as the price couldn't be beaten.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great communication and clarity prior to recent purchase of my Cube eMTB. In store service and support was great on the day of pick up where they helped ensure the bike was tuned and adjusted for my s... See more



Company details

  1. Bicycle Shop
  2. also in
  3. Activewear shop
  4. Bicycle repair shop
  5. Bike accessories store
  6. 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

Great service all round

Friendly helpful service with real people on the end of the phone to explain and answer questions. The whole process was very smooth even when using cyclescheme, and completed very quickly. Delivery was exactly when stated, and very quick.

9 October 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kingston – Special thanks to Can & Mat!

I’ve had a great experience with Balfe's Bikes. The customer service was top-notch, delivery was prompt, and the overall process was smooth and hassle-free. A special thanks to Can and Mat for their wonderful help and support! Highly recommended!

22 September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with balfes bikes

Very pleased with balfes bikes. Bike came on time and all ready to ride. Price was better than any other company. Delivery was spot on and delivery company kept me informed of things, as did balfes, so balfes is definitely recommend and I’m extremely happy with my new bike

21 October 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast, expert, kind

Very prompt and experienced, lovely service and going above and beyond the duty. Basically served on the spot. Cannot thank Alex and the team at Waterloo enough for getting me back on the road.

15 October 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks Balfe's Bikes

First time using Balfe's Bikes for an online purchase, probably won't be the last. The Rapha rain jacket was at a good price, it was delivered quickly and well packaged.

11 October 2026

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