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Looking at 82 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, friendliness, and efficiency, making interactions pleasant and productive. Many people highlight the excellent service, noting quick responses and a smooth overall experience, particularly appreciating the ease of bike exchanges and repairs. The bikes are often described as sturdy and reliable, with many users enjoying the convenience of the subscription model. However, some people were dissatisfied with the product, finding the bikes heavy, sluggish, or having issues like scratches or wobbly handlebars upon receipt. A few other people also felt that customer service was unhelpful or unresponsive in certain situations, with some mentioning poor communication skills from staff or long wait times for appointments.

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Staff

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Service

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Product

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Quality

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to book the appointment, service to your door. Bike exchanged immediately. I am taking a star of as the staff member who came around did not say a single word to me or my husband and just proc... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bike brilliant biked to Richmond park yesterday London roads are different from Lincoln. So I go back roads if I can. Have been more bike accidents then cars n motorbikes. Cuz cars expected you to go... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I passed by twice, once without an appointment and I just wanted to see if the bike is too high for my height and they were very kind to let me sit on one. I then ordered my bike online and got sched... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My bike unfortunately got stolen and Andy (at Hercules Road Branch) and his manager was so super helpful in helping me file a police report and getting a replacement! They were attentive, funny, kind... See more

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  1. Bicycle Rental Service

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The modern bike membership | Free repairs - anytime, anywhere | Making cities more liveable


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4.4

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

398 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad attitude in store prices are…

Very bad attitude in store prices are too high for the low quality bike it's not designed for heavy people or people slightly heavier

February 26, 2025
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Reply from Swapfiets UK

Hi Shimon, thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear about your experience.

We understand how important it is to find a bike that suits your needs, and we always strive to provide our customers with detailed information on weight capacities for each of our models.

Thanks for trying our service, and we hope you can find a bike that better meets your expectations.
If you need any help or further information, feel free to reach out!💙

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Marcel, absolutely Amazing Service!

I was expecting to just inflate my bicycle tires myself, but Marcel went above and beyond. By the time he called me, everything was already done—he had checked the brakes, inflated the tires, and even put a rain cover on the seat of the bicycle. Truly excellent service, professional, and thoughtful. Thank you 🙏🏻

February 25, 2025
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Reply from Swapfiets UK

Hi Andreea, thank you for your kind words.
We're so glad Marcel exceeded your expectations -he'll be super happy to hear this!💙🚲

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am not setisfied because the seat is…

I am not setisfied because the seat is too uncomfortable and I faced some isse can you change this cycle and can you give me that dulexe cycle as per my knowledge that is same price

February 24, 2025
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Reply from Swapfiets UK

Hello Mustakim, sorry to hear about the discomfort with the seat!
If you'd like to switch to a deluxe model, just reach out to our team, and we’ll help you with the bike type change 💙🚲

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Andy made my experience hiring the bike…

Andy made my experience hiring the bike very easy. Looking forward to referring the bike to my other mates too. Thanks andy.

February 18, 2025
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Reply from Swapfiets UK

Thank you for the great feedback, Afthab!

We’re so happy to hear that Andy made the process easy for you.
We truly appreciate your support and can’t wait to help you and your friends next time! 💙

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Had a fantastic experience at Swapfiets thanks to José and Namir! They were incredibly friendly, helpful, and made the process of getting my new bike super easy. Their great customer service and positive attitude made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend

February 10, 2025
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Reply from Swapfiets UK

Thanks a lot for the awesome feedback, Joaquin!
We’re so glad José and Namir could make your experience with us a great one.
Enjoy your bike💙🚲

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very grateful for the help and great…

Very grateful for the help and great service to Andy and Victor!! Great job!!!

February 8, 2025
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Reply from Swapfiets UK

Thank you so much for the kind words!
Andy and Victor will be so happy to hear that.
We’re really glad we could help out, and we’re always here when in need💙🚲

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

MY ONLY WISH IS TO GIVE THEM A LOWER SCORE

I could not warn people to stay away more from this joke of a company! My bike was stolen because of the poor equipment they provided and then process got worse and worse from there! I could not cancel my subscription even though the bike was stolen so they took another months payment, the then cost of stolen bike was ridiculously high even though locks provided are easy for thieves and then every step of the customer service has been comical and taken months of my time and administration with unhelpful and rude staff - conflicting policies that don’t work and a want to send everything to a debt collectors from their faulty systems! When I want to escalate the complaint it’s refused and people on the phones don’t have the ability to help and some very rude!
Stay away unless you like being robbed, taken advantage off and terrible service.

February 4, 2025
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Reply from Swapfiets UK

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are very sorry to hear you had an unpleasant experience, and we understand your frustration. While theft is unfortunately something we can't fully prevent we assure you that we are committed to improving our service and resolving any issues our customers face. We value all feedback as it helps us identify areas for growth.
if you have any further concerns we encourage you to reach out to our customer service team.
Warmly,
Swapfiets Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Option to change bike

I wanted to change my bike and the staff did allow for it. They said it was working well, so no reason to change. I thought I had the option, but it turns out I don't. When I have time, I'll search other rental options

January 25, 2025
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Reply from Swapfiets UK

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We always aim to provide the best possible service and ensure our customers are happy with their options. If you’d like to revisit the matter or have further questions in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We appreciate your feedback and hope you find a rental solution that works for you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They failed to take a payment from me…

They failed to take a payment from me and sent the overdue money to a debt collector in under 4 weeks. TERRIBLE.

January 6, 2025
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Reply from Swapfiets UK

Hi Mabel,

Thank you for getting in touch, and I’m really sorry to hear about the frustration this has caused.

To explain our process, we try our very best to avoid involving a debt collection agency. We send different email reminders over the course of several weeks to give ample time for payment. Unfortunately, if the payment is still not made by the new given date, the invoice will be sent to the agency.

If you have any further concerns or if there's anything else we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at support.uk@swapfiets.com.

Best regards,
Luis🚲

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and Quick

Came in at the end of the day for an appointment and Ross was very helpful and quick. Thanks :)

January 7, 2025
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Reply from Swapfiets UK

Hi Theo, thanks for the kind words!

Enjoy the bike💙🚲

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is really a good and professional…

It is really a good and professional company, especially the worker called Andy is really a kindly, helpful and the most thing that I like it on him he works hardly and doing more then as it should

January 6, 2025
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Reply from Swapfiets UK

Hi Alla, Thank you for your kind feedback!
I am glad to hear Andy's hard work and helpfulness made a positive impact💙🚲

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They create a solution to get an easy…

They create a solution to get an easy and safe delivery bike and the technical service is very useful.

December 20, 2024
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Reply from Swapfiets UK

Hi Indira, I am so happy to hear you're satisfied with the service!

Thank you for your feedback! 💙🚲

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking Mismanagement and Unlawful Data Sharing

My experience with Swapfiets has been nothing short of infuriating. Their handling of my account demonstrates systemic incompetence and a blatant disregard for customer rights.

On 29 November 2024, I received a reminder stating I had 15 days to pay an outstanding balance. Without justification, Swapfiets escalated this to a debt collection agency, ARC Europe, six days before the deadline, sharing my personal data unlawfully. Despite acknowledging an internal issue with their reminders, they have refused to take full responsibility for their actions.

This premature escalation has not only caused unnecessary stress but has also potentially jeopardised my credit score. To make matters worse, Swapfiets seems incapable of understanding that their mistake invalidates any subsequent reminders. Their attempt to blame customers for "lack of communication" is both insulting and dismissive.

I have since discovered that this is not an isolated incident. An acquaintance experienced the exact same premature escalation to debt collection, further confirming a systemic issue within their operations.

Their actions constitute a clear breach of GDPR regulations, particularly regarding the unlawful sharing of personal data. I have demanded that they rectify this mess, ensure all data held by ARC Europe is deleted, and prevent any credit marks on my record.

If you value your peace of mind and expect fair treatment, avoid Swapfiets at all costs. Their inability to own up to their mistakes, combined with their lack of customer care, is appalling. I will be reporting them to the ICO and pursuing legal action if this matter isn’t resolved immediately.

Rating: ★☆☆☆☆

December 9, 2024
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Reply from Swapfiets UK

Hi,

we are sorry to hear about this issue.
We understand how frustrating this must be for you, and we’re here to help and to find a suitable solution as soon as possible.
To assist you further, please send your contact details to support.uk@swapfiets.com and then we will get in touch with you.

With kind regards,

Team Swapfiets

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thoughtful and solutions-focused

I’m not a swapfiets customer but I am a cyclist, and I’m so grateful for the Swapfiets team’s efficient support when one of their customers accidentally locked their bike to mine. Thoughtful and solutions-focused and helpful!

December 10, 2024
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Reply from Swapfiets UK

Hi there! Thank you so much for your kind words and we are very happy to hear that our customer service was able to help you in this situation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable bike for a low cost

Have been with Swapfiets for over 3 years now

December 8, 2024
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Reply from Swapfiets UK

Thanks for being a loyal Swapfiets member for over 3 years! We really appreciate your continued support and are glad to have you with us!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NEVER AGAIN with Swapfiets.

NEVER AGAIN with Swapfiets.

Trained to ignore you!!!

How rood.

Time for bigger competition.

November 27, 2024
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Reply from Swapfiets UK

Hi there,

Sorry to hear about your experience – that’s definitely not the level of service we want to provide. If you'd like to share more details with us, please reach out to our support team. We’re always here to help!

Best,
The Swapfiets Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the best companies for bike…

One of the best companies for bike rentals, their prices are good for the regular bikes, although the electric options could do with a price reduction. Very good customer service and very quick to address any issues, all for free, including regular check ups.

November 1, 2024
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Reply from Swapfiets UK

Hi there! Thank you for your kind words and we will definitely take your feedback into consideration!

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