ACTIV Cycles Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I used ACTIV's free repair pick-up and drop-off service, as I am based in Canterbury. This all went very smoothly, and the repairs were done professionally and quickly. The team were also very clear i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve wanted to use my cycle to work scheme (Halfords) for years and never been able to find a decent bike that my LOC voucher value could cover. When it did, there would be some other catch, like no s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a bike online from Activ Cycles and the next day received an email checking measurements to make sure I have picked the correct size. Bike was built and hand delivered by a mechanic who went... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service from my first telephone enquiry was excellent. Very knowledgeable about products, , very quick and personable response on the phone. Personally delivered my bike and took time to adjust it... See more

Company details

  1. Bicycle Store
  2. Activewear Store
  3. Bicycle Club
  4. Bicycle Repair Shop
  5. Bike Accessories Store
  6. Road Cycling

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Activ Cycles has been Kent’s premier independent bike shop for over 30 years, with stores in Folkestone and Ashford. We are passionate about cycling and will always to go the extra mile to exceed customer expectations. We are proud to be a Trek Partner Store with an extensive stock of quality bikes and equipment across the full range of road, mountain, eBikes, gravel, cyclocross, hybrids and kids bikes. Free bike fits from our experienced technicians are available on all new bikes, with fitting studios at both of our locations. Fully-qualified Cytech mechanics are on hand in our workshops to accommodate your servicing and repair needs, and all our staff have a wealth of knowledge and experience to provide advice on any aspect of cycling. Beyond this, we strive to be a local hub for cycling and help get the local community out riding, promoting local events and shop rides. We are also pleased to be able to provide home delivery of bikes within Kent, Sussex and Surrey, bringing the in-store service to your doorstep.


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Time is money

The more you value time the more money you make. This company is just 200m from where I live, that's why I choose them. I wanted them to assemble my bicycle and it took them 3days to finish. What I think would take 1 to 2 hours end up taking days. Maybe because that was my first time to work with them that is why they take so long , but first impression always matters!

12 April 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience

Fantastic experience. I would totally recommend buying a bike from here. I bought a new road bike from the online shop and it was delivered by someone from the shop. I had some questions and was able to call the shop and get answers right away.

10 April 2025
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall a great service.

Overall a great service with my bicycle being delivered within the allotted time. I ordered the bicycle off the internet but didn’t get any email confirmation until the delivery was due, a bit scary that no confirmation was sent after parting company with a few thousand pounds! The guy who delivered the bike was knowledgeable and friendly, he explained all of the technical aspects of the bike etc. The only other downside was that the M/L size of bike I ordered only came with a 19cm seat stem. I had already answered the question from the mechanic to say that I required a seat height of 71cm and the lowest a that a 19cm seat stem can go down to is 74cm. I had to phone twice to get a replacement stem of 15 cm so that I could actually ride the bike comfortably. It was killing me that I couldn’t ride the bike for a week after I took delivery of the bike. Hence the 4 star instead of 5 star rating.

20 March 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wouldn't normally leave a review

I wouldn't normally leave a review, but Activ cycles deserve one. Fantastic service and a truly professional delivery service, was expecting bike to be delivered in a box, but no, it came in a fully fitted out bike van, brilliant. Will definitely recommend Activ cycles to anyone looking to purchase a bike, Thanks.

29 March 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Title:! Loving My New Genesis Gravel Bike from Activ Cycles



I recently bought a Genesis gravel bike from Activ Cycles in Ashford, and I couldn’t be happier with both the bike and the service I received. The team were incredibly helpful from the start—knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about cycling. They took the time to understand what I was looking for and recommended the perfect model for my needs.

The Genesis bike itself is fantastic—smooth, comfortable, and really versatile. It handles rough tracks just as well as it does tarmac, and it’s completely reignited my love for riding. You can tell it’s built to last and performs beautifully straight out of the shop.

Massive thanks to the guys at Activ Cycles for their expert advice and great customer service. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a quality bike and a top-notch buying experience.

1 April 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

THE cycle company to use over anyone else!

Bought my first bike in nearly 30 years, on Bike2work scheme. Wanted a mountain bike to enjoy some of the local bike parks as well. Activ were advertising an amazing deal on The Trek Roscoe I had decided on. I had not heard of the company before being they are not local to me, but reviews seemed to be good. My local Tredz store had been pretty ignorant and dismissive to me as I wasn’t buying a £5-6k bike straight away and using a scheme. I emailed Activ and promptly received an email back from Steve. He, and the team have been fantastic and kept me in the loop all the way with patience for the scheme paperwork to be processed, and holding me a bike. Experience has been second to none and I would use them again for anything. I have received the bike via courier as promised and I’m thrilled with it. Highly recommended, and a big thank you to Steve and the team for all their help.

8 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great personal service

The bike of my online choice was in store and ready for me to review upon arrival. Great personal service and a lovely bike. The Trek Domane was realistically priced too.

1 April 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Powerful 4

I knew I wanted a trek Powerfly 4 and Activ cycles had one in stock
Great service and good price

29 March 2025

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