J E James Cycles Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Considering 77 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the knowledgeable staff and the friendly team members who provide honest advice, thorough explanations, and exceptional support during physical store visits. Many people also appreciate the prompt shipping, efficient communication, and remarkably smooth online ordering process for various quality cycling products. Some reviewers were not happy with significant delivery delays, extended waiting times, and occasionally receiving completely incorrect items or missing necessary parts. Conversely, a small portion of people felt frustrated regarding expensive return shipping costs when dealing with faulty merchandise or unsuitable sizes.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I TRAVELLED FROM WILTSHIRE TO BARNSLEY AFTER SPEAKING TO OLLIE ON THE PHONE. WITHIN 22 HRS I WAS IN RECEIPT OF MY SUPER DUPER AMITI E+ PRO ELECTRIC BIKE. GREAT COMMUNICATION, THANKS OLLIE. ON ARRIVAL... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always have a good experience at J E James in Rotherham. But wanted to pass on my thanks to Nathan for sorting a warranty issue out so quickly. I dropped the bike in at 10am and by Midday the followin... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely outstanding service from this store! Extremely polite, helpful, and quick. Staff great, and Adam in workshop.... you're a star! Fixed my e-bike which I desperately needed whilst doing my... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a Giant Reign 2022 for my son for Christmas using PayPal Credit & it went as smoothly as possible company kept me informed of every move with the bike & it arrived on time. No issues with the b... See more

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Company details

  1. Bicycle Store
  2. Bicycle Rental Service
  3. Bicycle Repair Shop
  4. Bike Accessories Store
  5. Road Cycling

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J E James Cycles is a family run business who have been established for over 50 years. We are one of the largest independent cycle retailers in Europe, with three large stores in the South Yorkshire/Derbyshire area of the UK. Our aim is to stock as wide a selection of cycling goods as possible. Whilst ensuring that each product line has been tested for quality, performance and value for money. Our excellent reputation has been built on service and quality. We guarantee you will receive reliable advice from friendly staff with specialist knowledge of all types of cycling. J E James Cycles is also a member of the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT), which is an independent non-profit making organisation, whose activities help ensure consumers can continue to benefit from the skills, services, enthusiasm and choice of products available from their local independent bike shop.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst company I’ve ordered off

The worst company I’ve ordered off. Brought a range extender only to find out it was used had deep marks and mud between button. After ringing for a long time was told to return it. No apology kept saying they come with a few marks as it comes with plastic cage.but mud and being year 2023,so 3 years old before I get it.no refund for my postage cost and felt it was my fault do not buy from them.

May 21, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Good price for a bike but they don’t…

Good price for a bike but they don’t reply to emails and they don’t pick up the phone. On hold for over 30 mins for a query about a delivery. I only want to ask one question but now they have my money they aren’t bothered.

May 21, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Orbea Mountain Bike Purchase

About a year ago I purchased an Orbea mountain bike. In the lead up, the staff we're unbelievably helpful, responding quickly to all my queries. I collected the bike with no issues, again the staff were fantastic and pleasant. I would have no hesitation in recommending, and would prefer to use the store for any future purchases. This was regards the Rotherham store.

May 12, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful, one month no progress on fixing a wheel.

Took an ebike wheel in to be fixed, told 1-2 weeks which fair enough as they'd need to order a rim.... one month later no progress, no work done to the wheel still 'waiting for spokes'. Absolutely shocking, they'd obv forgotten about the job so I'll take the wheel somewhere a bit more competent.

May 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Purchased a number of bikes from Chesterfield and Sheffield stores over the years. Excellent customer care when inevitable problems occurr with the bikes purchased from them. Special mention of Dean and Steve in Chesy

May 8, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought two inner tubes which both where…

Bought two inner tubes which both where faulty. Fixed one myself and the second one was blocked and again I had to fix it myself but the issue persists.

After back and forth and initially being offered either a refund or a replacement this was no longer an option as the person stated I fixed the issue

The inner tubes were lumpy and raised a safety concern with it potentially pushing the inner tube of the bead which would result in possibility a really bad injury especially at speeds.

Also, could not apply slime into the tyres.

I have just had a back and forth via email and going around in circles.

I will go and buy inner tubes elsewhere.

Thanks for your bitter responses.

Firstly the inner tubes were missing one circular ring and a tube cover which I decided wasn't worth getting replacements.

I'm not sure how you have the audacity to refer to due to me wanting to apply slime in my tyres this is something wrong.

As a bicycle company you should know people may want to put slime in their tyres to avoid things like pictures right.

After you wasted so much of my time with your responses which ignored my actual responses .

Btw when I placed the inner tube in the second one which no slime got in as the value was blocked which I had to fix as I wanted to use it.

The tyres actually kept popping of due to the tyre coming out.

After reversing the tyres and trying again i managed to fix the issue.

April 24, 2026
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Hi Dan,

Thanks for leaving a review?

Your inner tubes were delivered perfectly fine, you decided to put slime into them yourself and then inflate them outside of any tyre casing. You then emailed us a photo of the oddly shaped tubes and asked for a refund / replacement. ALL inner tubes inflated outside of a tyre casing, or any casing in that matter will look exactly like the images you sent us. This is completely normal, its even more normal to pop them into your tyres and use them as intended.
We will take the 1* review, even though you got a perfectly good product and customer service throughout & are in fact using the product and cycling on the tubes as I type.

All the best

Josh

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lying Response

UUtterly shambolic from start to finish. Ordered a Fox front mudguard, had to email them because the order stated short-long. This is 2 different sizes & I wanted long. It took them 2 days to reply and then a week for the delivery. It turned out that the guard was not suitable for my forks but this was only noted on the back of the packaging NOTHING on their website re round or straight fork bridges. Emailed them stating that I had to return it and they had to pay the postage because they sold an incompatible item because they didn't have the correct information on their website.
Nothing from them apart from the return label.
Useless, incompetent and law breakers under Distance Selling Regs & Consumer Protection Regs.
I will NEVER use their pathetic services again. Ordered the correct item (because the description was on their website) from Leisure Lakes Bikes. Ordered Sunday, dispatched Monday, delivered Wednesday.
After clearly stating to them that they were at fault they finally sent a pre-paid postage email. No word of apology, no word of amending their woeful website, nothing.
JE James Cycles you are the worst I have had the misfortune of dealing with. God awful customer service, in fact 2 words you have no idea what they mean when used together. If I could award -10 stars then you'd get that. Please avoid buying anything from these idiots.
Their reply is a lie. I had to email them asking if the long guard had been ordered because my invoice stated "short / long"..I have that email reply from them. Also NOWHERE does it state that the guard will not fit curved fork brace...that's what I'm making the point about yet you idiots still don't pick that up. Then the audacity of saying I didn't reply, well you lot just sent automated responses so that again is a total lie. Busy? I'd be surprised given how crap you treat customers, no apology, no acknowledgement that you website is inaccurate and still no refund. Utter incompetence from start to...still not finished yet as I haven't got my refund days after I should have.
Useless beyond belief and liers to boot.
Please do not use these shisters and liers.
Where's my refund then you lying idiots?
Not showing since the 24th April when you state 3 working days?!
Utterly incompetent liers.

April 21, 2026
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Hi Kev,

Sorry to hear you were not happy with us, albeit this seems a bit of an overreaction. You ordered a part from our website that was listed with both options to purchase on a drop-down menu (short/long versions). You made your choice based upon the correct description which shows fitment type. Unfortunately this was the wrong part for you, which does happen. Therefore you opened a returns request. This was answered within our 3 day timescale shown on our website (we are super busy), you were issued a free returns label which was a gesture of goodwill from our side. We received and refunded your return as normal. Not a single email from you?

Thanks for your business.

Josh.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just the very best service and…

Just the very best service and products! We bought 2 MiRider bikes and 2 storage bags to keep them safe in our camper van. Andy and Freddie was the loveliest guys you could ever meet, both knew their stuff and were so very helpful. The service we received was nothing less than outstanding! 🤩 cannot wait to buy more from you, the soo is full of great quality merchandise at affordable prices. Thanks Andy and Freddie at Barnsley! 👋

April 10, 2026
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Hi Caroline, Thank you for choosing to shop with us and thank you for the kindest words. I shall make sure to pass these on to our Barnsley Store Manager.

Hope to see you soon!

Many thanks

Josh

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Slow!

Good prices but very slow. Ordered Tuesday, items still hadn't been dispatched on Friday, so phoned and was told it would likely be dispatched after the weekend. A bit disappointing when you are waiting for a bike part. A couple of things I had ordered from other suppliers at the same time were delivered within 3 days. I have used this company twice and both times were slow, probably won't use again for this reason.

April 10, 2026
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Hi Jo,

Sorry we aren't as fast as you'd like. We are a family run business in the heart of South Yorkshire whom try our absolute best to keep up with the crazy demand for bike bits :)

We do hope you'll use us again.

Many thanks

Josh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good selection of products and fast delivery

Good selection of products to choose from at competitive prices.
Once I ordered my pedals were delivered very quickly.
Excellent experience.

March 25, 2026
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review Alan, we appreciate your custom.

Many thanks

Josh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer experience

All the stuff turned up on time. Really simple. I did have an issue with one item, got through really easily via phone, yes someone picked up the phone and we got the problem sorted without any dramas. Thank you guys, would use again without doubt!

March 25, 2026
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Thanks for the feedback and leaving us a 5* review Ruth - glad we could get you sorted. Adam.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Found exactly what I needed easily on…

Found exactly what I needed easily on site, quickly delivered without any problems.

March 25, 2026
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Glad we could help out Simon and thanks for your review and comments - hopefully next time we can make it to 5 stars. Adam

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Seem to treat locals better

They Seem to treat locals better based on reviews I've seen. I tried to purchase a bike online and was told they wouldn't fit upgraded parts I bought with the bike because it would take too much time or help me with basic fitting. Lost a sale I'll go where I feel valued as a customer. I was put through to Rotherham store and the guy was very dismissive and unhelpful. I understand it's busy time but I would expect some kind of positive discussions.

March 30, 2026
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Apologies George for not offering a custom build option on a bike purchased via our website, currently it would be too difficult to add these sorts of options onto the web, however we may look at something like this in the future. However, I do have to comment and say when you phoned our Rotherham store you spoke to Fin and he invited you into store so our workshop team could help you with a bespoke package and talk you through your options. I don't see how this warrants a 1* review but we'll take it on board and hopefully will do better next time, if you want to call me in person to discuss then feel free, you can reach me on 01709 361919. Regards. Adam

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great price but slow delivery…

Great price on pedals but slow despatch compared to the competition. These days if you order one day you expect despatch the next day..My item was not despatched until two more further days so with hindsight I should have gone elswhere as the other parts I need I got from Balfes, Merlin and Tredz and these arrived with me before the part from J E James had even been despatched. All Items were listed as in stock.

March 12, 2026
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Hi Tim,

Thank you for buying from us! We always try our upmost to get things out of the door as soon as we can. We are a small family ran business in the heart of South Yorkshire doing our best against the big boys like Tredz. Thanks for using us :)

All the best

Josh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered my helmet from Je James cycles…

Ordered my helmet from Je James cycles and I'm so glad I did which turned up at the door today... Great communication... Fast delivery and the helmet is great... Thank you Je James cycles.

March 10, 2026
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Hi Kevin,

Thank you for choosing us and being so kind to leave us positive feedback.

All the best

Josh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Adam at Rotherham

Adam at Rotherham, and his daughter, were both super helpful and knowledgeable. Great service and support with my new Megamo e-bike. Rob

March 8, 2026
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Hi Rob,

Thanks for the review, we hope you enjoy every mile on your Megamo!

All the best

Josh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

JEJAME cycles

I purchased a cycle online from JEJAMES the whole experience was a delight from ordering to delivery and after service. Ordering was very easy, the delivery company (FEDEX) kept informed at every stage and actually arrive on time when they said they would be turning up.
I Had to pop my cycle down to James cycles in Rotherham and the service was outstanding I was actually WOWED everyone was so helpful and a gentleman call Josh from distribution who sorted out my problem someone who actually genuinely cared.
Thank you Josh for your outstanding and exceptional service. I would highly recommend to use this company.love my bike really great quality and worth every penny.

March 9, 2026
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Hi Lynn,

Thank you for taking the time out to leave us a review. We are super happy that you enjoyed our good ol' Yorkshire humour and service. Hope to see you again soon.

All the best

Josh

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service and regard for safety

I bought a bike from JE cycles from Sheffield. There were many problems firstly as I left the store the bike broke on my way out the salesman said it was road safe it was not as it broke on my way home. I brought it back to get it fixed. It broke again and later he blamed me for not using the bike enough. I am never shopping their again

March 5, 2026
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Reply from J E James Cycles

We are truly sorry to hear about the recurring issues with your bike and the poor experience you had at our Sheffield store. This is not the level of service we aim to provide.

We would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you further to resolve this matter.
Please contact myself:

Sheffield. managers@jejamescycles.com

At your earliest convenience

Many Thanks
Shane Townsend
Store Manager, J E James Sheffield

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bike problems

Friendly happy staff get your problems dealt with quickly and smoothly

February 16, 2026
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Reply from J E James Cycles

That's what we are here for Josh, I am glad we could help.

All the best

Josh

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