Evans Cycles Reviews 16,314

TrustScore 3 out of 5

2.9

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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. People appreciate the availability of rare and original products, especially parts and maintenance kits. Some consumers express satisfaction with specific purchases, highlighting competitive pricing, easy ordering and prompt delivery in some instances. However, experiences appear to vary, with a low consensus on product quality and the overall service provided. A significant number of consumers report negative experiences, particularly regarding customer service and delivery issues. Many reviewers mention problems with a specific delivery partner, citing lost or delayed orders. People also express frustration with the lack of helpful customer support, difficulty in resolving issues, and unexpected return postage costs for incorrectly described items. Some reviewers report receiving the wrong items or sizes, and encountering unhelpful or unresponsive customer service representatives.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Nothing against evens cycles, top notch customer service, the weak link is the delivery service evri, why use a service that is utterly useless, on 27th December: I ordered a £20 bike stand cost £2... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good products but there is a complete lack of size guides for clothing products which is very frustrating. Given that the postage is £5 it can be an expensive exercise getting the right size

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Always a good selection of high quality products at good prices from Evans - they are one of my go-to's for kit, especially parts and maintenance. It's just a shame they use Evri as their delivery par... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Awful returns service. Sort it out. I don't mind paying for the return, but most high street and major retailers provide an easy drop off or pick up service with QR code or other printer free opti... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Advertised Prime Attaquer V2 wheels, shipped V1 wheels (several years older, significantly worse IMO). Seems to have happened to several others if Internet is to be believed. Unhelpful customer s... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have been a member of FWE since 2017(possibly). I recently had to register my account again due to change of my e-mail address though. As far as I know, you've ever reformed your site drastically an... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I ordered a couple of Brand X external dropper posts. The price from Evans Cycles was competitive and the orders were delivered in good time. However, providing clearer fitting instructions would be u... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ordering was easy via Frasers site. Disappointed that fee to collect from store was the same as home delivery @ £19.99. Surely delivery to store could be cheaper? Also, Evans never pay Top Cashback... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely awful. Ordered a helmet - they sent wrong size. Getting through to them to correct this meant going through a web chat where the person dealing with me terminated the chat early without con... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought in a handmade bike ‘with issues!’ N Lily at Evans Cycles Nottingham has been so On It! ✔️I am v impressed 👍 I am just happy to ride it away without chain falling off every 2 mins so irritati... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Incorrect item received. Ordered 100% Teratec Knee pads in black amd received Heather Grey. Had exactly the same problem with sports direct. Seems to be a problem that no one can get to the bottom... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

MANCHESTER TRAFFORD PARK SHOP IS DISGRACEFUL!!!!!!! My autistic son loves bikes and I was looking for somewhere to get him his first bike however when asking the staff for tips (as I know nothing ab... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited York Evans cycles, Ryan and Jack were very helpful with my new e bike purchase both in the shop and telephone support. I went to Barnsley Evans cycles and Anna was extremely helpful setting... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service Lengthy delay tactics and then the chosen bike out of stock and even longer to issue a refund. In the time it has taken to attempt to resolve the issue and have the inc... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a bike on saturday and recieved it on following tuesday, all i had to do was attach the handle bars, The gears work perfectly, whoever set it up did a great job. Great price ans service woul... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a bike for me to pick up in store. Received text message saying it’s being delivered dir to me . This is not what I wanted at all. I opted to pick up in store to save delivery issues. Ran... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Delivery was within the notified 2-hour window, and was efficient and polite. My only slight complaint is that I was initially sent a text to arrange delivery. As I use text messages very seldom, I mi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

One package was lost so a replacement was sent. Evri also lost this parcel. No fault of evans. However, the severe lack of customer support services available from evans has made the consumer experien... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

There is a No Returns Policy which the stores will not advise you about when making purchases. They have an A4 sized notice on the counter which may be obscured by other promotional material. Credit... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful high street retailer. Bought a pair of fairly expensive carbon fibre soled cycling shoes. Shoes scuffed from box having been tossed about, shoes unpackaged, tried on and then re-boxed w... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered online. Missed delivery date which was for a birthday. Contacted customer services, no phone line, doing pointless live chat with someone who didn’t care, couldn’t help and promised to email... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid using on line. Bought a bike that arrived damaged, spent two days of my life trying to get past customer services’Bots’ when I finally used email still not able to resolve to my satisfactio... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful service, problem with order would not cancel even though going to wrong address. Has breached my statutory rights under distance selling regulations. Strongly suspect their customer serv... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid. Avoid. Avoid. Delivery partner Evri is a complete shambles. Expected delivery was 4 days and we are now on day 21. Unable to speak to a human at EITHER Evri or Evans. Instead, just automated bo... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They use Evri couriers. It’s highly unlikely you will ever get your order. It’s impossible to talk to someone in customer service. You can send them an email which they may reply to eventually, or at... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a bike on 7 Dec for Xmas. It was showing as in stock. Heard nothing for days - I ended up emailing and they said there were “warehouse issues”. Eventually it showed as collected by the courier... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Could this company do anymore to avoid engaging with its customer base? No. I’ve just compiled an order for £1000’s but I’d like to speak with an human being before I proceed. Click on contact us, i... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bike were not delivered. Tracking number sent via email were not valid. Courier customer service was non existent. Evans cycles customer service non existent. Who knows where my bikes are and no way o... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Delivery went missing. Two weeks after order. Had to wait a week to confirm with Evri. Another week getting through the terrible AI/ chatbot self help system. No number. Then another fortnigh... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer service and their business practices have gone down the drain since the Fraser group bought them. Rude staff, over priced items and overpriced delivery. They even charge you for click and col... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Evans have changed it's delivery company. This has caused chaos as deliveries are taking over two weeks. Customers are advised to shop elsewhere. Please do not buy a bike from Evans the servic... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking service, I’ve had to place 3 orders so far, hopefully the 3rd one will show up and have the correct item!!! First order has been lost by the courier, second order arrived with a L/XL when I o... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Possibly the worst service I've ever had from a retailer. Didn't deliver a bike, didn't contact me or respond to my contact with them until 3 weeks later. Huge hassle as this was a cycle to work or... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We bought a brand-new bike from Evans Cycles for our 9-year-old son and it has been nothing but problems. Within weeks it was rusting badly and the gears were faulty. Despite being stored properly... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Please be aware that Evans is owned by Fraser Group so whilst the in-store staff are amazing, Frasers customer services treat you with contempt. Ordered two bikes for in-store delivery Christmas Eve,... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My experience was somewhat frustrating. I'm told my bike would be ready on an agreed date. The day arrived only to be told to come back in a week , l thought the date agreed was set in stone. T... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absurd interactions with the staff. I’m certain they are there to sabotage the business. After a week I just picked up my bike un-repaired. They don’t answer the phone and the published number on... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tried to purchase gift vouchers but the machine at Evans Gateshead didn't work. Tried again, but again didn't work. Checked my account and the two transactions had been instantly debited from my acc... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Second order they have messed up, first time thought its a one off, this time they have charged me £49.99 for home delivery, set an latest expected delivery date, took day off for delivery to find ou... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They broke my order into six separate deliveries - no mention of this when I purchased the items. The £70.00 bike lock I ordered was not delivered - just the outer packaging. They do not have... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought a bike, then had to pay £50 for a premium delivery from ArrowXL. This company called me to collect the bike, because they could not be bothered to attempt to deliver to my house. I live behin... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

One item was described as sports leggings and when it arrived, it was actually thermal base layers. Another had a dirt mark all down the front of a white T-shirt and another had a grease mark down the... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Evri was unable to find my address despite delivering to me 3 days before. In true modern AI world I’m unable to speak to Evri or Evans Cycles. I did try my local store but they cannot see my order or... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking experience, ordered bike almost 3 weeks ago and still not recieved it although im hoping it will be delivered today as im told its with delivery courier but i wont hold my breath. And to to... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking Waiting for an item over three weeks, four failed deliveries, numerous differing information and falsehoods. Wasted time and money trying to resolve. Failed to act when they said they would... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor delivery method selected by Evans. Nearly after 2 weeks after ordering they inform the parcel was lost in transit. To add salt to injury, Evans sends a 10% off voucher code that does not wor... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered 8 items from Evans cycles. Half of the items (4) arrived, delivered by 3 different companies and drivers (so inefficient and wasteful). 4 of the items were due to be delivered by EVRI but t... See more


Company details

  1. #105 of 105 best companies in Bicycle Shop
  2. #32 of 32 best companies in Bicycle repair shop
  3. #67 of 67 best companies in Bike accessories store

About Evans Cycles

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Evans Cycles the UK's largest specialist cycle retailer has a great range of bikes, mountain bikes and specialized bikes in the online bike shop today.

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Monday to Friday 08:00 - 20:00
Saturday & Sunday 09:00 - 18:00
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2.9

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

16K reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor customer service and no care

On 18th Dec 2025 I bought a bike for my son for Christmas, delivery date given at time of order was Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve lunch time I received a message from the courier asking me to choose my delivery slot 31st Dec onwards. I tried to get in contact with the courier and couldn't, I emailed Evans Cycles and got an apology email back. This did not resolve anything. I chose the new delivery slot, I was home but missed the attempted delivery, assuming the courier actually knocked, but there was a card through the door so I assume he knocked. I got a new delivery day, no attempt at all to deliver, picked a new delivery day, again no attempt to deliver. At this point the item was now being returned to Evans Cycles, I asked for the refund. I was told they had to receive the item back from me and process it and it would take 14 days. I told them I had never received the item, it was between them and their courier. 14 days passed, no refund of £919.99. at 20 days I emailed again, still no refund. I was told it takes 3-5 working days after the 14 days are up. I am at 21 days since the 14 days began, I am at 8 weeks since I first ordered the bike. My son still does not have his Christmas present. I have contacted Citizen Advice, they have told me that Evans Cycles have broken their contract with me and they are passing the information on to Trading Standards.

11 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid £20 for delivery

Paid £20 for delivery. Bike left outside for hours and box damaged someone tried to steal it. Can not g et hold of company at all. Phones not working and no email address to contact. The worst! Avoid!

10 February 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absurd interactions with the staff

Absurd interactions with the staff. I’m certain they are there to sabotage the business.

After a week I just picked up my bike un-repaired. They don’t answer the phone and the published number on their own website doesn’t even work.

1 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I went to the shop at Plymouth city…

I went to the shop at Plymouth city centre.Young woman was very kin and willing to help me with my purchase.However,she had some trouble with online ordering for me.She called an assistance,no luck at all.I have to levave as everything was going vrery slow.I ordered what I need online.Curently waiting for delivery.

6 February 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bike came with handle bar not attached

Bike came with handle bar not attached? When i sent it back i didnt get a refund for over a month. Avoid! Used to be good. Not anymore i got told from a guy in the shop that the bike engineers are under qualified

17 December 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Paul

This is the first time i have bought a ebike i had a few problems with my ebike but the staff is very friendly and very helpful and they solved my proplem good service

6 February 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Awful returns service

Awful returns service. Sort it out.
I don't mind paying for the return, but most high street and major retailers provide an easy drop off or pick up service with QR code or other printer free options; either making a standard postage charge as part of the return process or by deducting the cost from the refund.
And you don't even accept online orders returns to your stores.
Only tin pot retailers makes you traipse to the post office anymore.
Will not buy anything online from you again.

5 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased

I’ve used Evans on a number of occasions for small orders and once for a larger more expensive e-bike. I’m wary of larger transactions over the internet but I’ve never had an issue using Evans website and safe payment process. Shortly after my order was placed I received an approximate delivery date the delivery company sent regular updates and provided an approximate delivery times the day before the delivery my bike was delivered on time and well packaged the bike was in perfect condition and required minimal assembly. All bikes come with a free 30 day health check in case of any issues.
I haven’t needed customer service so I can’t comment on that other than to say I’ve never had an issue.
The website is easily navigated and the product range is comprehensive and I believe very competitively priced

31 December 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely awful

Absolutely awful. Ordered a helmet - they sent wrong size. Getting through to them to correct this meant going through a web chat where the person dealing with me terminated the chat early without confirming I’d got all the answers I needed. They said it would take at least 2 weeks to get the size I ordered, probably longer! I won’t be shopping with them again as I cant be sure I’ll get what I ordered and when I contact customer services, I’ll get cut off without all the information I need.

4 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service

I ordered a children's bicycle to be collected in store, which was advertised on their website as 3-7 days for delivery. I contacted customer service after 10 days to be told it's actually 14 days and sometimes longer. So in effect their website is lying to their customers.

After several back and forths over email, I was told various lies. They told me it had been delivered to the store but not yet scanned in, that was a lie. They then told me it was with the courier, that was also a lie. After 16 days they admitted the order was lost and asked if I wanted a refund. No solutions were offered other than reordering or a refund, nothing was offered by way of an attempt to fast track a new delivery or anything to try and make up so the situation they had caused.

The communication was awful throughout as had to be initiated by me the whole time.

Avoid at all costs!

3 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bike purchase

So far the purchase of a bike for my daughter has been easy and an extremely quick service. I am a little apprehensive about the delivery, having paid £19.99 and you are using 'EVRI'. we'll see how it goes.

1 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a bike for me to pick up in…

Ordered a bike for me to pick up in store.
Received text message saying it’s being delivered dir to me . This is not what I wanted at all.
I opted to pick up in store to save delivery issues.
Rang store and they couldn’t be more vague about delivery and no help whatsoever.
I’ve reported issues to Brompton bikes who are monitoring this as apparently it’s happening far to often for their liking.so I still don’t know if it’s coming to me or coming to them. What a shower. No wonder they went bust not so long ago looking like it’s going under yet again.
I hope Mike Ashley gets to read this

2 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a bike through Evans Cycles…

I ordered a bike through Evans Cycles and even entered a finance agreement for it, only to be left completely in the dark about my order.

I was not contacted with any updates, so I went to the collection store myself on the agreed date, where I was told the bike hadn’t arrived and that I would be contacted the following day. The next update I received was that the bike had been lost in transit and possibly released elsewhere due to high demand.

Despite this being an item already paid for and tied to an active finance contract, there was no attempt to resolve the situation properly — no replacement offered, no alternative suggested, and no accountability taken. The order and finance were simply cancelled without this being my preferred outcome, leaving me with wasted time, travel costs, and further delays in purchasing a bike.

All communication had to be initiated by me, and the overall experience showed a serious lack of organisation and customer care. For a company selling high-value items, this level of service is unacceptable.

I would not recommend Evans Cycles based on this experience.

21 January 2026
Unprompted review

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