Criterium Cycles was established in Edinburgh in 2013 by brothers Paul and Richard Bowker. Our vision has always been to deliver outstanding customer service and be one of the best bike shops in the UK. We believe that by stocking the best brands supported by knowledgeable staff who ride and wear the products we sell, we give our customers the confidence that they are buying the right products supported by impartial and professional advice. We always make sure we find out as much as we can about your riding objectives and level of experience at the very outset so we can make sure we supply you with the bike that is right for you. We were voted Scotland's best bike shop in 2021 but have now become a truly UK wide business with our hugely successful National Delivery Service ensuring more customers than ever can take advantage of the outstanding customer service that the name Criterium Cycles has become synonymous with.
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Criterium Cycles was established in Edinburgh in 2013 by brothers Paul and Richard Bowker. Our vision has always been to deliver outstanding customer service and be one of the best bike shops in the UK. We believe that by stocking the best brands supported by knowledgeable staff who ride and wear the products we sell, we give our customers the confidence that they are buying the right products supported by impartial and professional advice. We always make sure we find out as much as we can about your riding objectives and level of experience at the very outset so we can make sure we supply you with the bike that is right for you. We were voted Scotland's best bike shop in 2021 but have now become a truly UK wide business with our hugely successful National Delivery Service ensuring more customers than ever can take advantage of the outstanding customer service that the name Criterium Cycles has become synonymous with.
03/26/2022 , Greater Manchester
Excellent service and customer care.A nice touch was checking my measurements to ensure I ordered the right size.I was offered a choice of delivery dates and on delivery Richard made sure I was happy with everything before leaving.
03/26/2022
I was very satisfied with the level of service and helpful staff guiding me to the purchase of my new bike, The handover went smoothly and the mechanic had my own pedals and saddle fitted and adjusted to my measurements. I would definitely recommend Criterium Cycles.
03/26/2022 , Midlothain
Excellent service from start to finish dealing with all members of the Criterium store in Edinburgh.
03/21/2022 , Midlothian
Great shop with very knowledgeable staff
03/15/2022 , East Lothian
A very professional, knowledgeable and approachable team, I'd recommend a visit!
03/13/2022
Went in to look for a bike I'd seen advertised. Very quickly attended to, got a chance to take it for a ride round the car park, got the price as advertised.
Staff were courteous friendly, knowledgeable - just plain nice.
Customer service as it should be.
Happily go back there.
03/12/2022 , Inverness
Living near Inverness I had been looking to purchase an electric Trek Allant+ 5 bike locally but there was no availability for the next few months. I reluctantly started to look online for a bike and came across Criterium Cycles nr Edinburgh. I phoned them and spoke to Paul and following this call it was obvious to me that they knew what they were about and informed me that they also provided a personal home delivery service. I purchased the bike arranged a delivery date and a few days later my bike arrived at my house fully built and a comprehensive hand-over provided. It was refreshing to be able to actually talk to someone on a phone and at home, to provide informative answers to my questions. I highly recommend Criterium Cycles for their excellent products and service.
03/12/2022 , Midlothian
Criterium cycles service is second to none
Great to deal with
Thanks
03/12/2022 , Derbyshire
Wonderful service from the team at the new Bakewell store. Very welcoming and knowledgeable.
Will definitely be back.
03/06/2022 , Neath Port Talbot
After I ordered my bike I was contacted for details of my height to ensure the bike I bought was the right size for me and my weight so that the suspension had the correct pressure Madeline gave me a very comprehensive explanation of how the bike worked when she delivered it- amazing shopping experience and customer service, I would definitely recommend
02/27/2022
Great team helped me get back on the hills.
02/26/2022 , Derbyshire
Excellent and so very helpful and politeful to
02/25/2022 , Aberdeen
Paul was a fountain of knowledge when it came too helping us with an ebike purchase. Excellent stock selection and able to supply exactly what we were looking for. Still far delighted with our new Trek.
02/21/2022 , Mid Lothian
An excellent service with quick delivery time, all items were assembled and any rubbish was removed, very happy with the service.
02/19/2022 , East lothian
Friendly knowledgeable staff, very helpful in choosing my new bike and accessories. Really enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend. You feel important as a customer, no one is trying to rush you
02/19/2022 , Herefordshire
Quick, Simple, Great customer service, friendly staff, and the home delivery and demo was brilliant.
02/12/2022 , Cambuslang
I was looking for a particular Trek bike which I understood was in short supply in the UK. However, I was very pleased to find that a Google search showed it was available from Criterium Cycles, and at a price significantly less than the list price. They answered all my questions and as a result I bought the bike. A bonus that helped swing it was free delivery from Edinburgh to Glasgow. Delivery date and time were agreed and kept to, and I was given a very thorough induction by Paul. I can recommend all aspects of my experience.
02/02/2022 , Surrey
Fantastic service in every way, this is the second bike I have purchased from Criterium in less than a year. Advice was spot on (I received an incredibly detailed no pressure advice email in answer to my question on gravel bikes which I was able to go away and think about objectively). And as for delivery, well, when I happened to be in Edinburgh and popped in to the shop, I didn't really expect the bike that I sat on to be personally delivered a week later to Surrey along with a handover experience!
I cannot recommend Criterium highly enough. If only all shops/customer experiences in life were this good. Thanks chaps!
01/21/2022 , South Wales
The guys were incredible. I paid for the bike late on Friday night and it was at my door by 9am on Sunday morning delivered personally from Scotland to Caerphilly in 36 hours.
Additionally the handover was so in depth they spent an hour and a half explaining and setting the bike up for me. First class service from first class people.
Thank you so much
01/20/2022 , Angus
From initial chat over email and telephone about frame size plus options, through ordering and selecting accessories, to final home delivery; the service from Paul, Rosie and the team in Edinburgh has been effortless. This was everything I could have asked for when purchasing my first e-bike.
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