Condor Cycles

The best high end bike shop in London with the widest selection in my opinion. They upstairs is filled with every type of accessory and part you need. Downstairs has lots of off the peg bikes and custom bikes. They do bike fittings and also have lots of historical vintage frames on display! They have helpful staff who are patent answering questions. Top top — they have the biggest selection of Carradice products in London which is what brought me to Condor initially. I wish their prices were cheaper however!

This shop definitely has an ultra-​serious vibe, since many get custom made bikes here. But don’t let that stop you from buying an off-​the-​rack bike from these folks. My fit was perfect. The follow-​up service is excellent– they always fit me in, no matter how busy, and rarely charge me. Never try to sell what I don’t need. Good selection of shoes, helmets, gloves, and locks. Women’s clothing selection is really limited, though.

Love these guys, always busy but no B.S. They boxed my bike (cargo) for an international trip & they did a great job.

Definitely one of the best independent bike shops in London. A relative of mine recommended I go there if I wanted to get the bike that best fits me and my needs. I did and I don’t regret a thing. The minute I crossed the door I knew I was going to leave with a bike. The staff made a great effort to help me with my choice and due to their vast knowledge excellent judgement I was able to find a bike that far exceeded my expectations but not my budget. Moreover they offer topnotch repair services which is really useful.

I bought a long drop front brake from them for
£17.50 in February 2013 after the spring on my old one went on a ride
home from work. I needed a quick fix and so i just picked the new one up
straight away. It worked fine for the first 6 – 8 weeks but the quick release mechanism
seized after that. It meant that when i pulled on the brake lever the
quick release undid itself and i therefore had no mechanical leverage on
the rims and the pads only gently pressed against them; not ideal when
going down haverstock hill! I went into Condor expecting them to replace or refund the brake as it
clearly had not lasted nearly long enough. They were very patronizing
and condescending and stated that my bike was dirty and old and
therefore they would assume that i had not looked after the brake and it
had prematurely aged as a result. They advocated i disassembled the
brake regularly (which i do but it didn’t look like it needed a service
as it was brand new). I said i purposefully rode a vintage frame and didnt clean the spray off
it to deter thieves. I have full length mud guards so the brake was as
protected as it could be and i lock it up inside at night time. They
wouldnt budge and basically i can only assume that because i ride a
beater and not one of their over priced off the shelf bikes that is
serviced by them at great expense they were not interested. I actually regularly service my bike at the london bike kitchen and
recently built up some new wheels. the bike is worth over 500 quid and
has good components. AVOID buying things from condor as judging by the cheap soft aluminium
they make their home brand brakes from i cant imagine their complete
builds are made from anything better, they are rip off merchants!

A bicycle shop that caters for SERIOUS CYCLISTS.
And by «SERIOUS CYCLISTS» I mean road cyclists who like to wear fluorescent jerseys and spandex and who would scoff at anyone cycling with flat-​bars. Oh, and ladies.
Expect to see lots of Rapha and merino wool clothes. Racing accessories. A few urban cycling bits from Swrve.
But not much for women. Or anyone who isn’t a roadie.
Nice, nonetheless.

Great independent bike shop, with knowledgable staff who go the extra effort to help. I have been in here a number of times now, and it is the best cycle shop in London that I have used to get things like clothing, bags, tyres, brake pads etc. Every time, they have provided excellent customer service and if someone is not sure about something they will make sure they find out for you.
They make their own bikes, which are delightful, and definitely something I would be looking to buy in the future.
I have yet to try out their servicing/​workshop as when I asked if they could fit some new brakes for me, they said it would be a 2 week wait — my local bike shop did it on the spot.
So, for buying bikes and kit, I go here every time. For servicing, I would try your local friendly independent bike shop, whatever that may be.
They also do a 10% (or around that mark) CTC discount on everything.

A great cycle shop, possibly one of the best, beautiful bikes and clothing — it’s very pricey.
Yet I agree with other reviewers. Staff here need to get real!
They ponce around as if they know more than Lance Armstrong or Chris Hoy put together. Peer disdainfully at your ride if it’s not worth more than 4000 pounds. Actually, they would probably still frown upon a 8000 pound bike, because the front brake lever or some other component is not made out of carbon!
So it would be okay then if the staff treated you with friendly honest service. They should all go on a trip to America and see the meaning of customer service!
I’m off to wiggle my saddle elsewhere.

A great cycle shop with genuinely helpful staff, who will actually offer advice even to stupid questions, rather than the typical bike shop employee who would rather glower from the corner, avoiding eye contact and sniggering every time you look confused when trying to work out what some unfathomable piece of twisted metal might do…
The range of stuff on sale here is amazing, they always seem to have exactly what I am looking for at a fair price. The shop is well laid out and if you can’t find exactly what you are looking for the staff are always on hand to point you in the right direction.
They lose one star for 2 reasons… 1. No online shop, 2. They were once in the process of closing as I rolled my punctured bike up to the shop through torrential rain to purchase a puncture repair kit/​inner tube and they locked the doors when I was about 2 meters away… Bastards…

Currently undergoing a refurb Condor is under a state of disruption.
However, it has always had one of the best stocks in London. All the components, most of the clothing (an extensive Rapha store included) and staff who when they are not being standoff-​ish are knowledgable and grudgingly helpful

Despite an encyclopedic range of cycling products, and extremely knowledgeable staff, Condor seem to be getting something wrong.
Unlike the friendly nature of other bike shops in the city, this mecca for the cycling enthusiast manages to put you off the moment you walk in the shop.
Whether it’s to buy a new inner tube or shell out a couple of large on a new bike, the staff treat visitors other than their mates with a disdain only seen in the finest of club queues.
However, if you’re looking for something specific or rare, this really is the place to go — just be prepared for a slightly galling experience, both when you speak to the apish people behind the counter and when you see your credit card receipt.

Condor Cycles sells everything you could ever want, as long as it is bike related. Downstairs it stocks a range of bikes for every type of cyclist. They even make their own range of bespoke bikes, which are popular among cycle couriers, who I would imagine know their stuff. Upstairs has an array of accessories from locks to leggings. All of the top brands are represented, which means that this shop doesn’t come cheap, but is well worth checking out during the sales. If cost is not a problem, then I would suggest this shop for its convenience, expertise and range.

Independent retailers are increasingly hard to find, so when you find one, you need to rave about it to make sure it’s not killed off by our mass-​consumer society. Fortunately, Condor Cycles have been going strong for many decades now and if my experience there is consistent with all customers, it’s not going away any time soon. This place is a mecca for cyclists, with one of the most comprehensive stocks I have seen anywhere in the world. The selection of accessories and clothing is very deep, with all the normal brands represented, as well as the excellent UK brand Rapha. In the basement can be found a selection of mid– to high-​end commercial bikes, as well as their drool-​worthy own brand Condor road bikes. Should you need advice on anything in the store, the staff are total enthusiasts, with an enviable level of knowledge on every aspect of cycling you can imagine. Stop is for a puncture repair kit or the racing bike of your dreams, it’s worth it.