J E James Cycles Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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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 4 out of 5 stars

They had what I wanted

They had what I wanted, I ordered, they delivered.
Would be nice if all suppliers were this good.

May 27, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Great to hear we could help out - thanks for taking the time to leave us a 5* review. Adam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Giant city disc 2

As described
Fast delivery
Good communication

May 27, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Hope you enjoy your Giant Harry, thanks for leaving us a 5* review. Adam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

Thanks to Adam and the team at the Rotherham store for a really seamless online bike purchase experience. Friendly and helpful from start to finish.

May 11, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Glad we could help out Matt - thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review. Adam.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would recommend 100%

Just want to say thank you and let you know I'm absolutely delighted with my new bike. You provided an excellent service and a nice, smooth transaction. Everything went together perfectly well and I've been out on it a few times now. Thank you for everything.

May 21, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Glad we could get you on the right bike Keith - thanks for leaving us such a lovely 5* review. Adam.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Chris and Lewis at Bramall lane

Have just bought a Brompton from this shop and collected it this morning. Chris and Lewis surpassed ALL expectations of great customer service. Couldn't have asked for more. Would 1000 percent recommend.

May 18, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Glad we could get you sorted on your new Brompton - I'll pass on your lovely feedback to the team at Sheffield. Thanks again. Adam.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional

Exceptional customer service and support, really going above and beyond thank you.

May 16, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Glad we could help out, thanks for the review. Adam.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Inaccurate misleading website


Ordered a part online which stated on the website it was in stock. 5 days later when I should of already had the part delivered I get an email saying the item was out of stock & they can order it in which was over a month's wait. 5 days is a ridiculous amount of time to wait to send an email about a stock error they should already be aware of. Will never use this company again or recommend to any fellow bikers.

April 24, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Hi Stephen,

I have not tried to have this review removed, I have put in a request for your information so it would be easier for me to see what has gone off an respond accordingly. However I have managed to track this down myself.

I do wholeheartedly apologise about the stock issue, however due to the nature of the business our stock is held at our brick and mortar stores as well as our warehouse. The part you ordered (Renthal stem) was a stock item located at one of our stores. You are completely correct that this shouldn't have taken them 5 days to let us know about, I have investigated and reported this internally as to why this happened. However until the point that someone ordered them specific bars we would not have known about the stock issue. (It actually turned out that another Renthal stem of a different size was actually on their stock as the one you ordered, therefore the stock was crossed over and incorrect, which can only be identified once we go to sell them).

Unfortunately sometimes things do go wrong, we are only human. However we always try to strive for the best customer service and 99% of the time we do this. I understand how you feel, however I can guarantee this isn't the experience you would usually have as this situation is out of the norm. If you ever feel up to trying us again you will be able to see this.

Anyhow, I do hope you managed to get the part you were after and are enjoying many happy miles in the saddle.

All the best

Josh West
Distribution Manager
J E James Cycles.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased a NQP GT avalanche expert

I purchased a NQP GT avalanche expert. The transaction was very easy and great communication with JE James. The bike was extremely well packaged and was easy to put the remaining parts together. I found the back brake was very soft and needed to have a brake bleed. I contacted JE james and they apologised and agreed to pay for the bleed. The bleed has been completed and the bike is fantastic. Thank you JE james for a great bike and service.

April 24, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Thanks for the lovely review Nick - the Avalanche is a great bike. Adam.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellant service

I had a crack appear on my specialized frame and had to take it back to JeJames at Rotherham were it was taken care of by Nathan. He was really polite and helpful and very quick with the claim process. Also a big thanks to Chris for PDI my replacement bike which rode smoothly. Thanks guys

April 28, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Glad we could get your Specialized sorted Damien - and thanks for your review and comments, I'll pass them on to Nathan and his team in the Rotherham workshop. Adam.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gt grade sport

Gt grade sport bike arrived safely as promised everything set up gears working correctly steering not quite set straight but an easy fix all in all a great buying experience
Maybe could have been updated in between buying and receiving the bike
Many thanks

May 1, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Thanks for shopping with us Kenny - glad we could help out and thanks for your review. Adam.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was a bit unsure about buying a bike…

I was a bit unsure about buying a bike through this website, since I never heard of it. But the services was really good, the bike was delivered on time and the communication emails were good. Moreover the bike arrived in good conditions and it was easy to assemble.

April 24, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Hi Ricardo,

Thank you for putting your faith in us! We totally get it can be bewildering if you haven't heard of the company prior to purchase.

Enjoy your new bike, you know where we are if you need anything else!

All the best

Josh

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

A good product but the delivery is slow…

A good product but the delivery is slow when compared to like for like competitors.

April 24, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Hi Ross,

Thanks for leaving us a review, we do try our best to get products out the door as soon as we can. We are unfortunately only a small team and can only try our best.
You placed your order on the bank holiday Monday which we were closed for and we dispatched it the Thursday.

I am glad you like the product however and I am positive we will see you again.

All the best

Josh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought my first e-bike from JeJames

Bought my first e-bike from JeJames. Prices are very competitive and the after sales care is second to none. These guys really do go out of their way to help out wherever possible. I wouldn't even consider going anywhere else even if I found somewhere cheaper. Also a bonus that the Chesterfield branch is right on my doorstep. A more than deserved 5☆ rating!

April 27, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Hi Ian,

Thank you ever so much for the kind words. Enjoy the e-bike and we will see you soon.

All the best

Josh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

I got my first bike from JEJames when I was a kid. I remember distinctly my dad taking me and my brother to the Rotherham store some 30+ years ago now and out I came thinking I was so cool with my pepsi bike. So when it came time to take up cycling again they were at the forefront of my mind, there must be a reason they're still going strong after 60 years, right? Ordered online and because the shop is local they just built it and fetched it round. Gave me a quick run down of the bike/maintenence and it was all good from there. Everything top notch. When I contacted them by email before the order shipped they were quick to respond and polite, and the fella that brought it round was friendly too. Couldn't ask for more.

April 16, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Thank you for being a long time customer! We look forward to seeing you again.

Enjoy your new steed.

All the best

Josh

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Customer Service needs to improve @ JE James

Bought a GT avalanche elite for my son’s Christmas present. The bike arrived with failed rear brake. Contacted customer service and agreed to take it to a local shop for a brake service. That lasted approximately one week before the brake failed again and I was advised at the local bike shop it was a dodgy brake lever.

Contacted JE James customer service and was told I could return the bike and they would look at it with the underlying threat that if they couldn’t find an issue I would be liable for the cost of the courier etc. I was also given less than 24 hours notice to package the bike up so when the courier arrived they refused to take it because I didn’t have a bike box.

The customer service (if I can call it that) are so blunt and rude and seem to make it as difficult as possible to get any after care. I wish I hadn’t bothered buying from them in the first place and I should’ve returned the bike when I realised the brake had failed rather than trying to get it fixed locally.

Awful experience and in the end I decided to stop corresponding with them as I found it difficult. Now I’m left with the expense of replacing the brake on a bike that is less than 4 months old.

**Update May 2025 - I have been contacted by a representative of JE James and have finally spoken to someone who was extremely helpful. Such a shame that I had to go through that experience and leave a negative review to resolve the matter but the bike is fixed and I have a very happy child. Thank you.**

March 31, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Hi Helen,

I have tried to contact you regarding your issues within this order.

If you could please email me: mailorder.manager@jejamescycles.com

I would like to know what has gone off with your order and for us to come to a solution that doesn't leave you feeling out of pocket or frustrated with us. This is certainly not the customer service we try to promote whatsoever.

I look forward to hearing from you,

Kind regards

Josh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service from the…

Excellent customer service from the workshop, fast efficient and great knowledge from Steve who couldn’t do enough for us. Thanks again

April 7, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Thanks for the 5* review Richard, very much appreciated. I'll pass on your comments to our workshop team. Adam.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, I ordered bib shorts and a jersey which came within a few days but they were too big so sent them back for an exchange, which came a week later with no issues. Throughout JeJames support kept me updated on the process

March 25, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Glad we could get you sorted Simon, thanks for taking the time out to give us such a nice review. Adam.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome service with a fantastic deal…

Awesome service with a fantastic deal from Dean and the team at Chesterfield branch. Thanks very much👍.

March 30, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

Thanks so much for the review Richard, glad our team at Chesterfield could you get your sorted. I'll make sure to pass on your comment to Dean and the team. Adam.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shining example of what a bike shop should be!

Bought various bits and bobs from the website over the years. Recently did the 300 mile round trip to pick up a bike from the shop. Brilliant service on the phone sorting the sale and giving advice. Arrived at the shop to a big hello from Josh who had helped on the phone, good chat with other members of the team about cycling while sorting the collecting. Bike is in perfect order from collection, well worth the drive. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others.

March 29, 2025
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Reply from J E James Cycles

So glad we could help out. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, I'll make sure Josh hears about it. Thanks again. Adam.

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