Pedal Pedlar
Bicycle store Pedal Pedlar, 106 Balls Pond Rd, London N1 4AG, United Kingdom:
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Address: 106 Balls Pond Rd, London N1 4AG, United Kingdom
Website: pedalpedlar.co.uk
Phone number: +44 20 3675 8003
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Latitude: 51.5466036Longitude: -0.0822719
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Chris Foote
I had a frame that needed building up. Wayne and Roly were wonderful and professional advising me on the best way to do it and the best parts to use within my budget. They absolutely know their stuff and have an extensive selection of every vintage part you can imagine. They were patient as well, recommending the best way to go forward and to end up with a beautifully built bicycle. I couldn't be happier. I can't recommend this local bike shop highly enough, service is second to none. If you're looking for something special or unique this is the shop.
9 months ago
Bev Harris
Never leave expensive vintage bikes at this place, not only they tried to overcharge me because they thought I wouldn't been to other bike stores to quote for the work.
After telling them the advance what the average price should be, they deducted the price.
They damaged parts of the bike that they removed, for instance I had a vintage ITM rare Italy 90's quill stem replaced and they scratched it up and lost the stem cap. For someone who collects vintage bike parts, the bike and its components need to be treated with care when removed, its not just trash.
I do think if you brought a bike from here, then you're treated a lot better than if your bike is not from here. In fact its makes a big difference.
I now go to Condor in Holborn, at least when they have messed up and I tell them about it, they make it right and they will discount or replace for their mistakes. Condor will quote for the work, writing down every work you need in notes, ensuring you either pay that quote if not less and if not, they call in advance/ or email before doing work.
After going elsewhere for bike work, I recommend not to come here unless your bike is from here.
They had tried to call me twice before to remove my review last year as reviews effecting google rating but I will not this time. Do not try to call me because this won't be removed.
3 months ago
Shalini Karunakaran
Earlier in the summer I had picked up a second-hand rebuild single-speed. It had some minor issues with the brakes that multiple other local shops couldn't figure out, and there were also some modifications I wanted done on the handlebars. Roly met with me, discussed the issues and what I had in mind for customization, and communicated with me often through the entire process. Very happy with the work done! I cannot wait to go back for more exceptional service (and reasonable prices)! Best Local Bike Shop on the Islington/Hackney border, hands down.
3 weeks ago
Sighl End
Great service & very friendly staff! They were able to help immediately and get me back on the road
3 months ago
PP QOS
Great service, identified the problem with my bike very quickly and had it fixed in an instant.
2 months ago
Zakiyah Irving
Great independent bike shop that also handle repairs. Was very impressed with the customer service in terms of transparency of price and keeping me updated.
7 months ago
Eric Finch
Wow, what a great little bike shop. Loads of wonderfully restored bicycles. It's like going back in time, but in a good way. The young chap who helped me was really enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I took my bike in knowing it was in a bad way. It was completely busted, needed practically new everything and the chap told me it would probably be best to buy a new one. But I told him it had huge sentimental value and I loved her dearly. He put his hand on my shoulder, looked me in the eye and said "I understand, leave her with me"
Well, a couple of weeks later I went back and she's as good as new, maybe better!! I can't tell you how impressed I was with the result. They practically rebuilt my bicycle and although it cost some wedge, it was a fraction what other stores would have charged.
Check this place out. The service is top notch and they're selling great machines and accessories. There's a good coffee shop down the road too!!
4 weeks ago
Amos Suttelle
The staff are very friendly and very honest about what needed to be repaired on my bike. My bike was given a thorough service and now it rides a dream! Really would recommend this place to friends for great service and trustworthy staff. Just a bit pricey, but mostly as I needed lots of parts replacing.
4 weeks ago
Stephen Craig
Wayne and the team have gone above and beyond, helping me connect with the right company for an insurance claim after a hit and run. They have helped me rebuild my bike with so much patience, source parts really motivated to make sure everything is perfect and always keeping in contact. I can not recommend them enough, so happy a walked into their shop just because it happened to be the most local to me. Very very happy customer!
10 months ago
Bertina Donahue
This is a lovely bike shop- I've had a couple of great experiences having my bike repaired and would definitely recommend to others!
The guys have always looked after me really well, and not being particularly bike savvy myself I really appreciate the time they take to run through everything and make sure I understand what’s happened.
Thanks again :)
5 months ago
Ajmal Rasouli
really great shop! they have the best inventory of vintage products I seen so far, really big kudos for having so many different parts and accessories available in store. Not like other stores, where if you like something, they order it in... Wayne was really helpful and knowledgeable with my bike. The result was really nice and will surely visit them if I need new parts for my bike. Prices are very reasonable and you will get a good result. two thumbs up
8 months ago
Charmain Brideau
Pedal Pedlar built my new pride and joy. I simply chose a beautiful vintage French racing frame that they had in stock, discussed spec requirements and budget and they did the rest. Very helpful and beautiful range of stock. After sales support has been excellent also. Highly recommend a visit.
James
4 months ago
Stefany Castillo
Really great little shop! Super experienced staff who are super friendly and very helpful. Very accommodating - I turned up 10 mins past closing time and they still served me and helped me get back on my way. Very knowledgeable - helping me understand what had gone wrong/why! Thanks again guys!!
7 months ago
Brittany Phillips
Pedal Pedlar have built a bike for me, using a frame I chose and some of my own components. The result is a stunning bike of character which also rides very well. Tom is very approachable, knowledgeable and honest. Look no further.
4 months ago
Cyndi Rosen
Absolutely brilliant shop - of all the bike shops I've visited in London, I found solace here - friendly, really helpful, patient with my limited knowledge of racer (and vintage) bikes. I came out with a stunning bike that is a dream to ride. A really enjoyable experience.
10 months ago
Tara Gill
Friendly professional service. My bike is actually running better than when I bought it brand new. Fast turnaround and good value for money. Thoroughly recommended.
9 months ago
Benjamin Briskin
Great place for vintage cycling.
I first visit them at Newington Green, in the little shed behind another shop, crammed with parts etc.
Now I always make sure to pay them a visit when I come to London. Great shop, with great staff.
Not too price with spare-parts, be it NOS or used.
5 months ago
Joseph Sammarco
Not only fixed my bike but improved it! Totally recommend!
2 months ago
tighe jespersen
Got my inner tube replaced and new tire installed - super service, very friendly and helpful. Great stock of vintage racers and kit. Highly recommend.
4 weeks ago
Nathan Miller
Superb bike shop with wonderful bikes, the people working here are super nice and very friendly. Prices are a bit high but they really know what they're doing. Definitely my favorite bike shop in London. Keep and spread the love of vintage bikes guys !
4 weeks ago
Liza Blue
Great shop. They guys are Friendly And very professional. They repaired my bike quickly and for a very reasonable price. The bike is running better then ever. I will definitely use them again and again. Highly raccomended
11 months ago
Raphael Gassies
Awesome guys, sincere and always had nice chats. :) Reliable and trustworthy. Highly recommend them if you are looking for vintage bikes and components! :)
4 months ago
joochun tan
super friendly, efficient, generous service. highly recommend to make this your “local”!
6 months ago
Scott Hadley
I've used these guys twice now, once to fix a broken pedal, and again last month to service my bike and fit new brake pads. Both times have been fantastic, and I've got my bike back within 24 hours.
The prices are always the cheapest, and the staff are really nice. We've all been in the bike shops that are very overpriced, with rude and condescending staff. These guys are the complete opposite, and I couldn't recommend them enough! When I move out of the area I will be making the effort to come back here if I ever need anything.
5 months ago
Molly Trostel
I've been a customer here since April 2013 when Pedal Pedlar helped me build my first vintage road bike, most of the components were bought here too. Since then they have been great in getting obscure parts, repairs and lending me tools to get a few more builds done (many of which have been free/loaned or the cost of a beer!). They guys are helpful, friendly and knowledgable and now have a new shop on Balls Pond Road which looks great. Highly recommend visiting the shop, even if it is just to have a look at the awesome vintage bikes and parts on display.
10 months ago
Tashika Futch
Possibly the best vintage bicycle shop out there in North London. See a good selection of hard to find beautiful bikes in amazing condition you never be disappointed. Very helpful friendly service too. Highly recommended!
8 months ago
Nathaniel Aiken
The only place in London where I could find a suitable and affordable replacement crankset for my road bike. The staff were super friendly and helpful, letting me use the workshop to fit the replacement and helping out with removing the old crankset - a job which took us past closing hours. Really great place, I'll definitely be back!
6 months ago
Rahul Shah
Great place and good mechanics. The guy there have me a great advice that saved me from buying a new frame. Thanks alot
4 months ago
Don Mitchell
tl;dr -- take your bike (especially old road bikes) here and you won't regret it.
Seems like a great place. I had a strange issue where my old Dawes couldn't shift on to the largest rear cog. I'm no bike expert but had done enough research to know when I was being fobbed off, and other shops I spoke really had no idea how to fix it. By sending pictures to Dawes and to Wayne at Pedal Pedlar I found that a mismatch between the hub width and dropout spacing was the cause, apparently common when using modern wheels in older bikes. Other shops had point blank told me this wasn't a "thing", but Pedal Pedlar understood the issue, explained why it happened, and fixed it elegantly and quickly by slightly shortening the axle.
In addition, I'd always been told that my bike couldn't accept a rear rack because of missing upper eyelets -- although I knew for a fact that these bikes had originally come with racks. Will, who was working on my bike, was able to find an old rack matching the original fitting type and installed it perfectly.
I strongly recommend this shop, especially for buying/servicing old racers and tourers. Dealing with mechanics who are enthusiastic, know their stuff and are willing to really explain their methods is fantastic.
4 weeks ago
Nick mucaj
Amazing little bike shop, great customer service also gave me tips about where to cycle in London. If you're ever in the area go have a chat or see some really cool bikes, can't wait for my next visit.
5 months ago
Tete Thomas
I went there for an annual service. They were very pro, not trying to upsell me anything. Overall great service, very friendly staff and cheaper than any other bike shops I used before (I even ended up paying slightly less than the original quote). Very happy customer!
4 weeks ago
Bradford Lingham
Staff was friendly and quick and nice work, honest recommend with patient*****
2 months ago
Carmen Suarez
The perfect bike shop, staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, always happy to talk through the mechanics of your bike or perform small and simple adjustments without making you spend a ton of cash in the process, larger refurbishments are carried out quickly and efficiently at a reasonable price they also stock a load of great vintage frames and apparel.
5 months ago
Kel Millionie
They have a lot of nice accessories and load of awesome sweet vintage bikes! Probably one of the best vintage bike shop i have ever visited in Town. Staffs are so nice and helpful!
7 months ago
Mike Day
I bought a frame and they constructed the bike based on my specifications. Excellent customer service and very friendly staff. Highly recommend!!
5 months ago
Eileen Deremiah
Great little shop with an amazing selection of vintage road bikes. Staff were friendly and easy going; I know next to nothing about bikes but was made to feel very welcome - they even dissuaded me from spending more money than I needed to.
6 months ago
J Roy
Friendly, helpful and really good value for money. Thanks!
4 months ago
Chad Davis
Great personal service and no skimping on bringing these beauties back to life. Highly recommended outfit. Fair pricing too, compared to the hipster fixy joints in Shoreditch.
4 weeks ago
Theodore Leon
Fantastic service! Definitely going back to build onto the stellar bike they put together for me.
4 weeks ago
Peter Duckett
Took my bike in for a much-needed service with about a dozen things broken and it's come back like a new machine. Super friendly and helpful local store, everything explained to me - highly recommended.
7 months ago
Tararin Nikomborirak
Amazing service and so friendly and helpful!
Huge thanks.
3 months ago
Honey Bear
Great guys, honest work. Important to support local independent bike shops.
4 months ago
Adam Putt
Terrible customer interaction. Struggled to get a hello never mind asking for assistance.
9 months ago
Neda
Incredibly friendly and quick! Would highly recommend! THANK YOU!!
3 months ago
Salman Omar
Awesome bike store!! Super helpful, went there with a slightly busted up bike hoping they could save it, the guy was super helpful and took a good 20 mins with me looking it over and seeing what needed to be done, even though he judged it to be too expensive and I ended up doing nothing with it. You can really trust these guys!
4 weeks ago
Devin Espindle
Ordered my Locomoteif (Gazelle) Champion Reynolds 531 Frame and even with hick ups from the courier service it came in no time. The team kept in constant touch through email and settled all my concerns. Packaging was also second to none. Would and defiantly will purchase from again!
6 months ago
Paul Donovan
Great bike shop, they did a full service on my bike, and chose relevant parts for my bike without upselling on anything. Will definitely be returning.
9 months ago
Ruchi Gupta
Friendly, reasonable and very humble professionals. Thanks guys, first class service
4 months ago
Joel McMorran
Being a keen cyclist and knowing a fair few of the bike shops in and around East London, its safe to say that the guys at Pedal Pedlar are up there are as one of the best around. I've had my lovely Gitane for a couple of years now and its been my reliable everyday workhorse on my daily commute south of the river. They have a really good selection of bike sizes too, and being slightly smaller it can be difficult to find a vintage frame that actually fits you, but mine fits the bill perfectly. Been back afterwards to get some wheels and parts which is really reasonable compared to some other places. Wish there were more places around like this, but in the meantime I'll be back and would much rather be supporting local places like this than the multiple high street bike chains there are around now. If you also feel that certain other independent bike shops can be a bit on the pretentious side about their wares, you won't get that here, just some guys really passionate about vintage bikes and wanting to spread the word
4 weeks ago
Kailey Miller
Someone stole my front wheel and with it a little bit of my heart. But the heartbreak was short-lived, for Pedal Pedlar stepped in and fitted a shiny new wheel. What a lovely bunch of gents.
11 months ago
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