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Islington Bike Shop & Workshop

Visit our Islington store for bikes, accessories, test rides and expert workshop support. Discover Trek, Giant, Liv, S-Works, Genesis, Tern and order online for free Click & Collect.

Visit the Islington store

Find us at 33 Essex Road, Islington, London, N1 2SA. Call ahead on 020 4531 5550 if you want something ready to collect.

Contact

Opening times

Monday8:00am – 6:00pm
Tuesday8:00am – 6:00pm
Wednesday8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday8:00am – 6:00pm
Friday8:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday10:00am – 5:00pm
The Balfe's Bikes Islington shop front, to look for on arrival

Workshop bookings

Our in-store workshop is a Shimano and Bosch service centre. Book online, or let us collect the bike from your door.

Shop online and choose free Click & Collect at Islington. Call ahead and our team can confirm availability before you travel.

Shop bikes

Services available at this store

  • Cycle to work accepted
  • Electric bike experts
  • Test rides
  • Finance available
  • Free click & collect
  • Servicing & repairs
  • Shimano service centre
  • Bosch service centre

Book a service

Book a workshop slot online for Balfe’s Bikes Islington. Choose a drop-off date, tell us what the bike needs, and we’ll confirm your booking.

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Brands you’ll find in store

Ask the team about current stock and test-ride availability before you travel.

  • Trek
  • Giant
  • Liv
  • S-Works
  • Genesis
  • Tern

Welcome to Balfe’s Bikes Islington

What our customers say

Recent verified reviews associated with our Islington location on Trustpilot.

Excellent

TrustScore 4.6 24,427 reviews

  • Great Service

    Great staff, very good customer service, great hospitality, very informative and helpful when buying and collecting your new bike and essentials.

    LP Verified

  • Visited store few times

    Visited store few times, either for purchase or service and at every visit had fast and wonderful service

    Daniel Verified

  • Super efficient

    Great service . Very helpful and pragmátic

    Mrs Anne Verified

  • Can’t fault them

    Can’t fault them. Bought a new bike, then fitted it when I picked it up. Great service

    Will Verified

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