I have had my bike serviced at Balfes at Waterloo for a number of years and they are always professional, helpful, courteous and knowledgeable. This was the first time I used the Notting Hill branc... See more
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Made purchase online but visited store in Nottinghill and had a wonderful service. The store only had the product in black but I got the right fit after getting feet measured, tried 2 pairs of shoes,... See more
I got a puncture on a very hot day during a bike ride across London and Balfe’s sorted it while I waited for £23 including a replacement inner tube and new wheel tape. Brilliant service. Thank you... See more
Really friendly and knowledgeable staff, as always. The service was thorough and efficient, and to time. A few tips for me too.
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About Balfe's Bikes - Notting Hill
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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.
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
Contact info
106 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, W2 5RU, London, United Kingdom
- 020 4506 3856
4.7
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965 reviews
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Reply from Balfe's Bikes - Notting Hill
We are happy to hear that you found our team friendly, honest, and fair. Thank you for your positive feedback; we appreciate it! Kind regards, Balfes Bikes
Reply from Balfe's Bikes - Notting Hill
We are happy to hear that you had a fast, friendly, and efficient experience. Thank you for your positive feedback and for taking the time! Kind regards, Balfes Bikes
Very nice shop with good inventory and…
Very nice shop with good inventory and exceptional service. Rob and James are friendly no-pressure salesmen and exceptionally patient and helpful. Tony is an excellent mechanic.
June 25, 2025
Reply from Balfe's Bikes - Notting Hill
We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience in our shop. We appreciate your kind words regarding our inventory and the team's service. Thank you for your positive feedback! Kind regards, Balfes Bikes
Definitely recommend!
Really helpful - gave great advice especially since this is my first bike purchase. Also helped with my cycle scheme certificate redemption. Great service as well when I picked up my bike. I recommend them!
June 24, 2025
Reply from Balfe's Bikes - Notting Hill
We're happy to hear that you found our advice helpful, especially with your first bike! We appreciate your feedback regarding the cycle scheme certificate and bike pick-up. Thank you for your recommendation! Kind regards, Balfes Bikes
job well done available when you need…
job well done available when you need them - long may it continue.
June 17, 2025
This time round the bike was fixed…
This time round the bike was fixed timely and perfectly
June 11, 2025
I went in because I had a flat rear…
I went in because I had a flat rear tire. The shop got me in quickly and fixed it, but there was major tire damage that they hadn’t noticed, and they just put the tire back on. So after I rode away I fairly quickly noticed a noise and saw that the new tube was bulging out of the broken tire.
June 6, 2025
I had a very positive experience
I had a very positive experience at the store. The person that assisted me was very helpful and knowledgable. I found everything I needed and the fact that they install the accessories on site is very helpful.
June 9, 2025
100% recommended friendly & knowledgable
May 29, 2025
Always feel like I’m being ripped off…
Always feel like I’m being ripped off when I go in there. Buy from their sales if you know what you want but otherwise steer clear
June 4, 2025
Reply from Balfe's Bikes - Notting Hill
Dear JB,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you felt the experience didn’t meet your expectations. Our goal is always to provide fair pricing and helpful service, and we regret that this wasn’t your impression during your visit.
We appreciate your suggestion about shopping our sales — we work hard to offer strong promotions and deals regularly. That said, we’d love the chance to improve your experience. If you're open to it, please reach out to us directly at 02045410555, and we'd be happy to discuss any concerns or help you find exactly what you need.
Thanks again for your feedback — it helps us do better.
Kind regards,
Adam
Store Manager
Great service by people who care about…
Great service by people who care about their job and their customers 🙌
May 23, 2025
Wrong service
Wrong service, ignored requests, and when I had gone to pickup the bike they mentioned they would need more time to perform the services originally requested. I have been to the shop 2 times and this exact dynamic has happened in both instances. Recommend to avoid the shop!
May 20, 2025
Reply from Balfe's Bikes - Notting Hill
Hi Filippo,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience with us was frustrating. It’s never our intention to delay service or overlook customer requests.
We understand how important clear communication and timely service are, and it's disappointing to know that we didn’t deliver that for you—especially more than once. This isn’t reflective of the standard we aim to uphold, and we’re actively working to improve.
We’d welcome the chance to discuss this further and see how we can make things right. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at 02045410555.
Kind Regards,
Adam
Exceptional staff support
The staff helped us through the bike purchase process, advising us on different options as well as on the helmet and the locker. We decided to make a change to the bike’s setup (brakes) based on our personal preference, not because it was necessary, and at all times the service was excellent and free of charge. Without a doubt, I highly recommend them.
May 7, 2025
I’ve now bought 2bikes from Balfes…
I’ve now bought 2bikes from Balfes Notting Hill,a great range of bikes on display.Staff are knowledgeable and helpful also have a wide variety of accessories
May 6, 2025
Blade’s bikes were amazing and…
Blade’s bikes were amazing and completed a rather complicated service at the very last minute to get the bike ready for a triathlon! Amazing and so accommodating. Thank you
May 15, 2025
Attentive and helpful.
May 8, 2025
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