Reviews of Velow Bikeworks. (Bicycle Store) in Edinburgh (Edinburgh).

Velow Bikeworks

59 Reviews

39 Comments

Bicycle store

Second-hand bicycle shop

Bicycle Shop

19 Windsor Pl, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 2AJ

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Information of Velow Bikeworks, Bicycle store in Edinburgh (Edinburgh)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of Velow Bikeworks

J. J.

Might be that the true test of quality customer service is when things don't quite go right. Walter from Velow found and prepped a legendary mountain bike from my past and made it Edinburgh city ready. I was and am SO pleased with it. Something went awry shortly after - Walter came to my house the next day to fix it. Sadly it wasn't fixed - he came back AGAIN that night and fitted a spare from his own bike - brought me two beers and ordered a replacement. Tonight a third visit to replace with the new parts. Of course I would have preferred that not to happen and I know he would too. But his efforts to sort it went above and beyond what I could have expected. 5+ stars..

R. S.

Popped down to get a new bike for commuting to uni, Walter helped me find exactly what I was looking for at an incredibly reasonable price. Free service offered after 6 weeks as well, which is just brilliant! Walter is friendly and knowledgeable, and a great example of why we should support small, local businesses!

C. D.

Have recently been introduced to Velow by a friend - Walter helped me pick out a commuter bike, lock, and serviced my road bike for me. Incredibly friendly and highly professional service. Truly the best experience of how small independent businesses are best. Will be a customer for years to come.

S. Z.

I adore my preloved and pimped up bike from Velow Bikeworks. Walter was super helpful in accommodating my requests. Quick and friendly service for a bargain price. I'm thoroughly impressed! Thanks

M. C.

I needed a bottom bracket replaced in my bike so asked Walter if he could have a look and see what can be done. He picked my bike up from my workplace, fixed it in his workshop and after a few days dropped if off at my house which is located in a different city. Now... this was a while ago so Im not sure if Walter still provides pick up / drop off services... but I've felt that he really wanted the best for me and was willing to go the extra mile (literally) even for such a small repair. I have since recommended Walter to my friends, family and colleagues.

A. M.

I was having a tricky problem with my bike and Walter came up with a solution and solved it very quickly, no bother. Highly recommended. What a nice fella! Shops like these are gems in the community, don't go to a big corporate shop, go here instead.

S. ..

I had the best experience at Velow Bikeworks! Extremely professional, knoledgable, caring and quick! I've been there couple of times with my bike or my son's bike, and each time it was a real pleasure. Thank you for your help!

V. R.

Walter is a great bike expert! He is very kind and works really fast and well. His bike shop is small and cozy and you'll find there everything you could need to fix your bicycle.

S. B.

Walter helped me renovate a 1950s Viking road bike given to me by my Grandad. This makes it priceless to me and I would only trust it to someone who knew what they were doing. He’s a specialist in vintage bike restorations and steel frames, and gave great advice on new old stock parts to get it running smoothly. Fantastic job, I’m really pleased with the results.

M. M.

Came to purchase my new retro single speed bike just a few days ago and I couldn't be happier with the result. Brilliant and fast service. They even reply to your email enquiries within minutes! 100% recommended.

B. E.

Excellent service rapidly completed. Walter is a gem, knowledgeable and passionate about his work. Doesn't mess you about, doesn't rip you off. I've only ever been 100% satisfied with the jobs Walter has done for me. Velow Bikeworks are very highly recommended.

B. G.

A gem of a local bike workshop. Exceptionally helpful for my steel bike restoration - Walter's knowledge of what is feasible in mixing old and new components, and ability to assess whether a rusty frame was still salvageable, was key to my project. Velow got the tricky bits done, leaving me to do the final build, which is exactly how I wanted to work. Couldn't be happier with the result and the process - a lot of fun during covid times. They've also worked on a modern bike for me, and again the knowledge of what to fit (to solve a press fit bottom bracket issue) was really important. They are just as quick and nice and fairly priced as all the other reviews say. Thank you!

J. F.

Walter provides a first class service. He’s passionate about restoring, building and generally keeping good quality bikes on the road. He did a fantastic job bringing an old Mercian of mine back to life and it now looks fantastic and runs smooth.

A. F.

I find Walter most passionate and knowledgeable about bikes-particularly racers and custom builds,he is simply excellent at repairs,one of the best cycle mechanics I have come across in over 40 years of cycling. Whats more he is extremely customer focussed,highly recommended

P. J.

Walter made me an absolutely beautiful vintage bike. I know relatively little about bicycles, so I simply picked the frame I liked and let Walter take creative control of the rest. Needless to say I couldn't have been happier with the results, and he gave me a heck of a deal to top it off!

C.

I was looking for somewhere to do a quick brake repair on my bike. Everywhere was booked up for weeks but Walter at Velow replied to my email nearly immediately and had the bike fixed within an hour. Great service!

L. P.

Bought a beautiful Ernie Clements 531 Falcon from Walter a year or so ago. Bike had a load of history (built in 1970s and the previous owner had cycled thousands of miles on the thing). Needless to say there was a load of wear and tear but Walter reconditioned it amazingly and it's been a dream to ride. Thanks mate

J. J. M.

Walter was extremely helpful and friendly. He and his apprentice Will serviced my city bike quickly and thoroughly - it's never ridden better!

S. M.

Walter is a very genuine customer focused nice person .Very professional in his job and you can see he loves what he does He brought my bike back from the dead with the Scottish Government bike repair scheme.I left his place- I wish I could say with the wind in my hair-but a very happy bald cyclist !

R. V.

Lovely shop, great service. Fixed my back wheel and replaced the tire with very short notice 👍

M. W.

Walter is very knowledgeable and friendly. He has plenty of options to choose from and he tailored the bike to my requirements

I. O.

Electrified a Brompton with a Cytronex kit. Neatly and professionally done giving a superb result. Highly recommended as ever.

M. F.

Super friendly bike shop. I’m delighted with my recent bike service! Good advice on what needs replaced and what didn’t. There are second hand parts available if you want to keep cost down. Thanks for the great service!

R. S.

Walter completely sorted me out today. Without him, my bike would have literally crumbled on the way home! Thank you so much.

T. P.

If you're searching for a hand-built custom bike - look no further than Walter at Velow Bikes.

R. L.

I can’t recommend this bike shop enough - Walter is so friendly and helpful.

A. J.

Great local bike service. Walter and William did a perfect job

A. T.

Recommended. Excellent bike service and lock fitting. Friendly and great customer service.

C. C.

Great bike repair & build service

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B. M.

I've had the pleasure of dealing with Walter for my new bike purchase and have found him to be thoroughly knowledgeable, polite, punctual and professional. Oh and he built an amazing RC500 custom gravel bike which I LOVE. Do not hesitate, shop local, support independent business and give the guys a message to see if they can line you up with your dream bike. 5 stars all day long!

B. S.

Excellent shop if you’re having bike trouble! I got a puncture in my tubeless tires when I was riding through portobello. I was out of plugs so I thought I’d see if they had any in stock. They did and they topped up my sealant, fixed the puncture, and got me on my way. Thanks Velowers!

A. D.

A great bikeshop in the centre of Portobello and a team full of great bike knowledge. No job too big or too small, they've helped me tighten bolts, fix derailleurs, change a tube, servicing, child seat attaching and built a bike for me when I supplied the carbon frame.

S. C.

If you're looking for a wealth of experience and a personal service then look no further than Velow. Walter is a creative at heart and puts 200% into creating the perfect bike for your style and needs. Support local - don't look past these small businesses that depend on your custom!

C. D.

Came to Walter with little in-depth knowledge on bikes and only a rough idea of what I wanted. He was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful in pointing me in the right direction and I now have the perfect bike, beautifully and carefully put together. Really personal and hands-on service, very very highly recommended.

S. R.

I took my old 3 speed Triumph to Walter to sort some niggling issues that had came up from commuting daily. Having felt that most bike shops I had been to prior had only been trying to sell me a new bike, it was refreshing to find a place that valued older bikes and strives to keep them in use. Not only did Walter fix the issues I had pointed out, he found more and fixed them too! Walter went above and beyond with the work carried out, and also in making sure I got my bike back as quickly as possible! Could not rate the service highly enough. Quicker than promised and cheaper than expected, what more could you ask for? I will be back in future for any more work carried out!

A. S.

Great service! Walter was very helpful. his knowledge, helped me to decide if I want to repair my old bike or to get a new one. he fix my bike in a day time and there was a lot of work to do. I would definitely recommend him and his work shop. Happy owner of Raleigh Europa!

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