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Cycle Shops
Halfords
For many people Halfords is the first place in the real world to look for a bike and their online presence doesn't disappoint. A great range of well priced childrens', off road, town, street and road bikes are available, including the legendary Raleigh Chopper. Other brands include Carrera, Apollo and Saracen. You can also buy s range of accessories including inner tubes, locks, pumps, helmets etc.
Littlewoods Online
Shop at Littlewoods Online and save, as they offer £15 off your first order when you spend £25 or more. They also offer 12 months interest free credit on any item over £60. CBR, Saracen, Barracuda, Claud Butler, Emmelle etc.
Argos
Why queue, when you can buy your bike online? Argos have a nice range of adult and children's bikes at very cheap prices. Brands include: Barracuda, Emmelle, Townsend.
Bike-Direct
A well designed online bike shop selling nearly 300 bikes from such names as Emmelle, Barracuda and Haro, as well as a wide range of accessories. Delivery on orders over £50 is free, but it'll cost £5 + p&p for smaller orders.
Edinburgh Cycle Co-operative
Marin, Claud Butler, Specialized, Cannondale. The names speak for themselves. Wide range of bikes and accessories available to buy at this online cycle shop that is not exactly a looker but does the business nevertheless. Navigation is easy, but the search facility plods a bit.
Leisure Lakes
Off the peg or custom built mountain bikes, components and accessories available to buy from this online bike shop. More choice in the higher price range than the lower, but still some bargains to be had. Excellent bike shop, nice looking, easy to get around and easy to spend the hard earned. Lots of info and nice pictures. Brands include BMX, Marin, Cannondale, Kona, Scott, Trek, Specialized, Hoffman and more.
Evans Cycles
Online cycle shop retailing mountain bikes, road bikes, hybrid bikes, folding bikes from top brands which include: Specialized, Claud Butler, Trek, Cannondale, Kona and Scott. They have a very useful buying guide, written by cycling journalist Hannah Reynold.
Cyclestuff
Functional site for cyclists by cyclists. Accessories are the main deal here and they have a good range at decent prices. Shipping in the UK is free, and they sell a few Fuji bikes, too.
LX
You can spread the cost of keeping yourself fit and trim by shopping online at LX who offer monthly repayments. This is a slick, good looking affair with a good selection of men's, women's and children's bikes. Famous bike brands include Saracen, Shimano, Emmelle, Raleigh, Barracuda, Claud Butler and more. Prices are good and delivery is £2-95 for orders under a hundred quid. If you hit a ton, delivery is free.
National Cycle Network
Sedate online site where you can buy maps of cycle routes, T-shirts and other cycling related bits and bobs. Minimal info and no pictures. If you click on Home there's lots of information on the National Cycle Network, which, of course, is a Very Good Thing.
CycleCentre Online
Web Trader kitemarked site where you can buy touring, BMX or off road bikes from Giant and Specialised. Also sells parts and accessories. The site is fast and easy to use. Free delivery for items under £50.
Great Universal
Great Universal the mail order department store has a super selection of bikes for the whole family. Barracuda, Claude Butler, Saracen, Raleigh, Diamondback, Falcon, Boss etc are some of the cycle manufacturers stocked. With 20% off for 1st time visitors and free delivery, you can't beat it for choice and value. Spread the cost of any item over 20 weeks interest free credit, spend over £59.99 and spread the cost over 40 weeks interest free.
Sorry, no more bike shops.
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