Balfe's Bikes - Kingston Reviews 

1,455
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

36-40 Richmond Road, KT2 5EE Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, GB


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The staff was very helpful and friendly. He helped us exchange our phone order for a size that fits my son much better. He provided detailed information and advised us to schedule the first service... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Balfes Cycle Kingston! I’m very happy with my new bicycle. The staff were friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, and made the whole purchase easy and enjoyable. Highly recommende... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ordering process through cycle to work scheme a little disjointed. Gears weren't adjusted correctly when I took the bike away so returned within minutes. Staff in the shop incredibly helpful, comm... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant place to get your bike excellent after service as well. Callum always very helpful in sorting things out


Company details

  1. #60 of 94 best companies in Bicycle Shop
  2. #53 of 122 best companies in Activewear shop
  3. #22 of 32 best companies in Bicycle repair shop
  4. #40 of 60 best companies in Bike accessories store
  5. #11 of 24 best companies in Road Cycling

About Balfe's Bikes - Kingston

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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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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

Contact info

  • 36-40 Richmond Road, KT2 5EE, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom

  • 02045315552

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Greay bike, great value and great service from Balfes bikes Kingston…

I purchased a bike from Balfes bikes under a cycle to work scheme. The whole thing was simple and the guys at Balfes in Kingston made it it easy to choose a bike that was right for me. They took a deposit so I could secure the bike at a very competitive price. They then had it all set up and ready for me to collect once I'd got my letter of collection (LOC). Deposit was refunded and I'm delighted with my purchase. Great job guys. Would recommend to friends and family.

11 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Huge thanks to Faaiz at Bafle’s Bikes…

Huge thanks to Faaiz at Bafle’s Bikes in Kingston for helping us out few Sundays ago!

I popped in to find an XS adult bike for my 10-year-old, and Faaiz was brilliant. He took the time to properly measure my son’s height to ensure the frame was a perfect fit. He was also incredibly knowledgeable, clearly explaining the differences between a hybrid and an MTB so we could figure out which style worked best.
Faaiz was so friendly and patient while we weighed up the options, and he remained completely professional throughout. I honestly ended up trusting his recommendations blindly because it was clear he knew exactly what he was talking about.
If you’re in Kingston and need a bike, definitely go see him.
Cheers, Faaiz!

5 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New bikes for both me and my daughter

New bikes for both me and my daughter. The team were really friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and gave us lots of detail to help with choices. Very happy with both bikes after some use over the Easter break!

3 April 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately

Unfortunately, my experience wasn’t great. The staff appeared disinterested and the overall atmosphere felt quite cold, which made it difficult to feel comfortable as a customer.

3 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best around. Great team.

Just had fantastic service at Balfe's Kingston. I can't recommend them highly enough for their expert knowledge and endless patience. Big shout out to Scott for being so very helpful. What a great team! Thank you

6 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brompton G Line Electric - great service

Great service when buying my Brompton G Line Electric. Team was quite helpful in explaining how the bike works, the battery and handlebar controller to a newbie like me. Also helped me out with sorting a Quad Lock mount to mount my phone. All pretty seamless and great service over the phone and via email before the pickup date

24 March 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from knowledgeable staff…

Great service from knowledgeable staff who are passionate about bikes and cycling. For me, it's important to get the right support from people who understand - without the pressure selling. Shout out to Callum for his patience; he took the time to answer all my questions (no matter how trivial), and he made my visit a a very worthwhile and educational trip.

15 March 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional experts

Great, friendly and professional service as usual. You always feel reassured by the work being completed. I’m very impressed by their expertise.

16 March 2026

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