Isambard's Cycles

Special little company that deserves all the success they can get. Tim and Sarah built a Mixte bike for my wife. To be fair, it wasn't the quickest or cheapest process (took over 6 months) but a lot of that was down to Covid-19. In any event, the attention to detail, the parts, the accessories, the build, the paintwork are all great - and we're pleased with the outcome.
Aug 15th, 2021

Chapeau! A total pleasure to deal with Sarah and Tim, even if by mail order. Prices are generally cheaper than most other retailers in their niche and they are more than happy to give advice after sale as well. If an issue arises, they let you know and they solve it. There's a lot they haven't had time to put up on the website I believe, so defiantly ask them if you're after something, since they may have it! Cycles and cycling components, sourced and sold by cyclists who love cycling!
Oct 24th, 2020

Had a bike built by Tim - bike turned out exactly as I wanted and was a great experience, communication top notch and good Price. They have a great eye for detail. Would recommend to anyone - great use of cycle to work scheme.
Aug 7th, 2020

Really unique shop with a classy character, both Tim and Sarah are really helpful in building my Shorter a few years ago and getting parts together for a new track build. Highly recommend them are any bicycle related stuff!
Jul 23rd, 2020

My experience of Isambards Cycles is extremely positive. The bike has already given us a lot of fun and memorable, not to mention, comfortable rides on both road and trail. I recently purchased a 1984 Peugeot Canyon Express from them, for the sole purpose of carrying my young son, and his toddler paraphernalia. The process of buying the bike and the additional front rack was extremely easy, and they were even able to have it delivered to my local bike shop in East Lothian, where it could be fitted with a childs seat. Isambards used to service my bikes, when I worked in Shoreditch, so I was already aware of how seriously they take vintage bikes, and vintage was my logical choice this time around, in terms of quality, value for money and eyelets...only hugely expensive heavy tourers and cargo bikes, seem to have sufficient eyelets nowadays for attaching front and back racks (and probably mudguards in the future). I wouldnt hesitate in recommending these guys.
May 2nd, 2020