I bought my son’s Procaliber 8 from Hackney recently, and after looking at Balfes online I was impressed with the range and choice of products, many of which were actually in stock. The website is e... See more
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I’m a professional bike fitter and regularly send clients to Balfe’s in Hackney. The staff are great, good range of bikes often at discounted prices. For cyclists who are not very confident at riding... See more
When I first visited the shop 3 years ago because I got a puncture, I was served by a sexist guy who told me “you should carry a puncture repair kit even if it doesn’t go well with your outfit”. I’m... See more
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Bought my Brompton from here in April. Had to get a puncture fixed and the tyres changed last week at short notice following an accident/running over glass bottle. Really impressed with knowledge and... See more
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About Balfe's Bikes - Hackney
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The Bike Sales and Servicing Specialists.
Founded in 2008, Balfe’s Bikes has 12 bike shops in London and the South East. We stock the world’s best bike brands including Trek, Specialized, Brompton, Whyte, Giant, BMC, Frog and more, plus all the acccessories you would expect.
We are proud to maintain high standards of service in our shops, our workshops and online. View our website for the latest product releases, deals and more to find everything you need to enjoy cycling.
About Balfe's Bikes
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- Free Click & Collect
- To our 12 stores across London and the South East
- Free delivery
- Free delivery on all bikes over £500 - Free delivery non-bike orders over £30 (*excluding bulky or restricted items free delivery over £100)
- 0% finance
- Available to help spread the cost via Klarna. Terms & Conditions apply.
- Cycle to Work available
- Vouchers accepted to save 25-39%
- Online service booking
- For our professional workshops
- Balfe’s personal bike delivery
- No unpacking required. Bike built and ready to ride straight away, for local customers
Contact info
164-167 Mare Street, Hackney, E8 3RG, London, England, United Kingdom
- 020 38331544
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Really helpful all round
Really helpful staff, great products and I found a good deal on a bike. After a few weeks I am still loving it and appreciating their free 6 week service

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Quick and efficient repair
Repaired flat tyre on cargo bike quickly, did a beautiful job and all staff was polite and knowledgeable. 👍🏼

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Knowledgeable staff
Really great shop , good selection of bikes and really nice staff , the lady who served us was very knowledgeable
We got a great bike in the sale A £600 Scott MBike for £419
Thank you !

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Very helpful and friendly
Very helpful and friendly. Advised me on helmets, i found a comfy one at last.

Reply from Balfe's Bikes - Hackney
Good service - and not patronising!
Changed the headset and gave a general service to my bike. Rides really nicely now. Thanks.

Reply from Balfe's Bikes - Hackney
Awesome service very pleased with the…
Awesome service very pleased with the workshop staff many thanks to him..

Reply from Balfe's Bikes - Hackney
Fantastic Service – Smooth, Reliable, and Friendly
I recently bought a pair of cycling gloves through Balfe's after trying to order them directly from Specialized. Unfortunately, every time I attempted to complete the order on Specialized’s website, I encountered an error.
Balfe's came up as the next best option—and I’m so glad I chose them. The entire process, from adding to the basket to payment verification, was quick and hassle-free. The gloves were delivered as promised to my local store in Hackney, and the staff behind the counter were incredibly helpful and friendly.
It’s refreshing to have such a smooth shopping experience. If you’re looking for a reliable retailer that gets it right the first time, I highly recommend Balfe's. I’ll definitely be using them again.

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Always helpful and friendly service
Always helpful and friendly service. I like going there.
Happy, thanks
Although there was some confusion about the time my bike was booked in for and some confusion about when I could collect my bike, the actual servicing and customer interaction was great. I am very happy with the work completed on my bike, thanks.
Bought my first bike from Balfe's
Bought my first bike from Balfe's and couldn't recommend them enough. Everything was great, including the bike itself and the customer service and answering my questions. Thanks again!
The gear cable snapped so I got it…
The gear cable snapped so I got it replaced, but the gears weren't indexed, only the cable was replaced.
The staff are very friendly and…
The staff are very friendly and helpful, but they are busy, they said I would get my quote within 24 hours but 48 hours later I had to remind them, then got it an hour later and confirmed the work almost immediately, another 48 hours passed an dI called to se when it would be ready to collect, only to be asked why I hadnt replied to the quote email. When I sad that I had , and when , they apologised, said they'd complete the wok quickly, which the did and its all working perfectly now. So generally happy with the work done.
Super impressed with Balfe's
Super impressed with Balfe's. Thinking about buying a bike online? I suggest you call the company first. I went with Balfe's as they actually (a) pick up calls and (b) were friendly and helpful. I wouldn't like to have to return a bike to a company that doesn't answer the phone. The bike arrived in store within 2 days, was built the following day and adjusted to fit. Exceptional service throughout. Balfe's have clearly put a lot of thought into customer care. I have three more bikes to buy for the family and I'm not going anywhere else.
Bike service/poor service
I put my bike in for a service at Balfe's Hackney branch. After a lengthy conversation over the phone with a staff member (Mike K?) about scope of work and agreed price then gave them the go ahead. 11 days later, when I went to pick it up, work hadn’t even begun. I wasn’t happy about that, even less happy with the glib “…mistakes happen…” from the guy in the workshop. When your bike is your main mode of transport that’s a pretty unthinking response. I took my bike away. Organisation and Team management clearly not a strong point, which doesn’t bode well for quality of work, I’d rather not risk it.
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