Billy Bilsland Cycles Reviews 

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service, had queries about delivery, answered promptly on phone. Wonderful bike came with good instructions on the remaining assembly and was packed in a way to avoid any damage

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booked my emtb in for the "resurrection" service. The guys worked wonders replacing several key parts including chain, brake rotors, pads, cranks and cassette. Collected the bike on Saturday morning a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Many thanks to Neil, Liam & all the staff who work tirelessly to keep folk on their bikes during these difficult times. Service is of the highest standards & job well done. Whether you're looking to b... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had great service from the beginning. Apart from quality advice through the buying process, they delivered out on the West Coast. After a minor guarantee problem, they resolved this for us quickly... See more

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  1. Bicycle Store
  2. Bicycle Repair Shop

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We are a family owned, independent bike shop with a proud Glasgow heritage. Opened in the Saltmarket in 1980 by decorated Scottish Olympic cyclist Billy Bilsland, the shop is now owned and run by his son Neil, backed up by a team of 15 passionate cyclists across many disciplines. We are experts in all kinds of bicycles; road, mountain, gravel, e-bikes and kids bikes. Our busy workshop deals with all kinds of bicycle repairs and servicing and we have a dedicated bike fit studio. More than a bricks-and-mortar store, we now have a thriving website delivering bikes and accessories to every corner of the British Isles.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor after Sales very unhelpful

Got delivered new Whyte Shoreditch v2 hybrid,
Pedal snapped off on second ride out and I was told it was due to installation.
I have fitted numerous pedals and and can do most servicing of an MTB.
The pedal arm was faulty but the after sales left a lot to be desired.
I am now awaiting a new crankset at my own expense.

17 August 2021
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Reply from Billy Bilsland Cycles

Hi Wayne, Sorry again that you had an issue with your bike. Before shipping any of our bikes we fit pedals in order to test ride the bike to make sure there are no faults from manufacturer. When we fitted and removed the pedals there were no issues with the crank arm. Like we said in our email conversation, from the pictures you provided it can been seen that the pedals had been cross threaded into the crank arm. This means that even though the pedals may have been tight, the interface between the pedal and crank arm had been compromised, making the the connection very weak. We then tried to source you another crank arm or chain set from Whyte but unfortunately due to the global bicycle part shortage they did not have any spare. We understand that the communication in letting you know the crank was out of stock could have been better, In the future we will improve this for our customers

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful staff

Good helpful service

13 August 2021
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Reply from Billy Bilsland Cycles

Thanks for the review Gordon :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GENESIS

The bike, Genesis Day One. was very well packed and delivered without problems. It was evident that the bike had been checked and prepared for easy final assembly when it arrived

4 August 2021
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Reply from Billy Bilsland Cycles

Thanks for the review Chris, hope you are getting plenty of miles in on the Day One

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you are looking to buy a bike or…

If you are looking to buy a bike or need help with yours these are the people to go to!

At the very start of the pandemic when we really didn’t have a full grasp of what this would be like, the team at Billy Bilsland put out a social media post offering their hire bikes free of charge to nhs staff who would normally use public transport (like me) to get to work. At the time there was a huge fear of being on public transport (mandatory masks hadn’t been put in place) and catching covid, therefore, not being in work to help when we really needed all hands on deck or being the one to give it to other commuters (testing facilities were not fully in place yet either). I jumped at the chance of having another, safer means of transport.

Neil was great he sent me away with a bike and all the bits I needed to go with it. I had the bike for over a year!! I’d been in a few times to look at bikes but there was no pressure at any point to buy one until the right one came along. I actually called at one point as I was worried I’d had the bike for too long but Neil was so reassuring and humble. I’d also been in with the hire bike after a few accidents and the team were amazing. They were so understanding and fixed the bike the same day (even though it was close to closing time) so I didn’t have to bus it home. Anytime I was in the shop the staff were all so friendly, knowledgeable and patient. There was a few times people showed up without an appointment needing help. I never once saw anyone being turned away despite the fact they were always extremely busy! They really went out their way to help people and it was lovely to witness that kindness.

Today I came to collect my very own bike and hand back the hire bike. Again the service was fantastic. I really appreciate all that Neil and his team have done for me. The bike ended up being more than a commuting bike. It allowed me to get out and exercise during lockdown and was an escape from the madness that we are living in. I cannot thank them enough!

31 July 2021
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Reply from Billy Bilsland Cycles

Hi Lindsay,

Thank you so much for the lovely review! It is always a pleasure having you in our wee shop and we are glad to have provided help during these difficult times. Hope you have plenty of fun on the new bike :)

Thanks again,
The Billy Bilsland Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love Billy’s Bilsland Cycles

Love Billy’s Bilsland Cycles. I’ve always experienced brilliant service. All staff are great and very knowledgeable.

25 June 2021
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Reply from Billy Bilsland Cycles

Thanks for the lovely review Sharon, hope you're getting plenty of miles in on the bike

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful, kind, and efficient support

Ellie was incredibly helpful in my quest for a good comfortable saddle. She allowed me to try several, and took time with me riding through the local park to test them out. She let me borrow one for a couple of weeks to test it on longer rides and when it didn't work out she provided another one to test out! She was always friendly and prefessional in all our interactions, responded to emails very quickly, and was full of great advice. I now have a great saddle that allows me to go on long rides without pain and i am extremely grateful for this amazing service!! Will definitely be back for any other bike needs.

25 June 2021
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Reply from Billy Bilsland Cycles

Hi Clem,

Thank you for the outstanding review it was a pleasure to work with you on your quest for a comfortable saddle :) I'm glad you had a great experience and hope to see you in the shop again soon.

Ellie

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The un packing the bike was awkward and…

The un packing the bike was awkward and could have been done better and since the bike has been set up there are noises from the crank so not a great experience so far

23 June 2021
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Reply from Billy Bilsland Cycles

Hi Jim,

Sorry to hear you struggled with unpacking your bike. We have never had this complaint before, so thank you for bringing it to our attention. We will make sure it's better for the future. We are glad you have now managed to fit your pedals after our email conversation. You are more than welcome to email us again about this issue you are describing with the cranks and we will do our utmost to make sure it is resolved.

Thanks, Billy Bilsland Cycles

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing wee shop

This is a team of professional, experienced, knowledgeable, friendly, fun, humble and incredibly kind people.

They've always been helpful, given great advise and service.

21 June 2021
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Reply from Billy Bilsland Cycles

Thank you so much for the lovely review Alejandra. It's always a pleasure having you in our shop

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful first bike fit…

Thank you Ellie for making my first bike fit experience a good one, For noticing things about my cycling position that I never would and for explaining things well. Good option of hiring new saddle before you buy. It feels better already

18 June 2021
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Reply from Billy Bilsland Cycles

Hi Sarah, Thank you for the lovely review. It was my pleasure working with you this morning and I'm glad to hear your bike is feeling better already :)
Ellie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really helpful and efficient

Really helpful and efficient. I was kept informed all the way and was given very helpful directions and parking suggestions. The bike was prepared quickly as it was a birthday present and after having had a lot of trouble previously trying to get the particular model and having been previously let down I was so glad to have been put in touch with this company.

17 June 2021
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Reply from Billy Bilsland Cycles

Thank you Marion for the great review. We hope the Ridgeback was well recieved and many birthday celebrations were had

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As always great service- happy to…

As always great service- happy to discuss the bikes and take time to organise what you need (without the condescending attitude you can sometimes come across with bike shops!) No pressure to buy, although you almost certainly will.

1 June 2021
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Reply from Billy Bilsland Cycles

Hi Catriona, Thanks for the glowing review :) It's always a pleasure having you in our shop and we hope you're getting out on the bike lots

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Took time in getting my bike but wen I…

Took time in getting my bike but wen I did was well pleased excellent service and follow up and I am always welcome for any queries I have

26 May 2021
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Reply from Billy Bilsland Cycles

Hi Brian, Thanks for the great review :) We hope you're enjoying the EBike

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic care

This is the second bike we have bought from Billy Bisland as the sales and after care are fantastic.

26 May 2021
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Reply from Billy Bilsland Cycles

Hi Lauren hope your little one is enjoying their Frog, cheers for the review :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience at Billy Bilsland Cycles

Fantastic experience with the guys at Billy Bilsland Cycles. Friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. I’ve now bought from them a high end custom build bike for myself and a Frog bike for my son. Highly recommended for all your bicycle needs and queries.

25 May 2021
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Reply from Billy Bilsland Cycles

Hi David, Thank you so much for the lovely review we really appreciate it. Not long now till you'll be smashing out the miles on the LOOK :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great shop for everything to do with bikes

superb service from these guys. Friendly, helpful and gave good honest advice. Very flexible with customer requirements for pick up of new bike a servicing etc. What you look for nowadays, totally recommend them anytime.

25 May 2021
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Reply from Billy Bilsland Cycles

Hi Peter, Thanks so much for the review :) Hope the Supersix is treating you well

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top notch sales team!

Very good experience staff all very helpful and offered good advice. Would certainly recommend

25 May 2021
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Reply from Billy Bilsland Cycles

Hi Cathie, thank you so much for the review we really appreciate it, and we are glad you had a nice experience with us :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing - can’t rate highly enough.

Amazing! I can’t rate these guys highly enough. Nothing is too much trouble.
Their bikes are awesome, aftercare is superb, and as a bonus their branded kit is really excellent quality and comfortable.
Buy a bike here! You won’t regret it.

25 May 2021
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Reply from Billy Bilsland Cycles

Hi Dannie, thanks a million for the review, great to hear you love the Bilsland Kit :) Hopefully see you in the shop again soon.

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