Lake District Bikes Reviews Summary

Bike Quality and Performance

Pros:

• "The bikes were excellent quality and in great condition—just what we needed."
• "We really enjoyed the bikes over the 2 days, riding up stuff that we would have never got up on normal bikes!"
• "Both our bikes were well maintained and had a good gear ratio allowing us to make it up (just) some tough climbs."
• "Had bikes fit for purpose."
• "Both were definitely the best quality bikes we have hired - and we have been hiring bikes while on holiday for many years."
• "He even drove out to find us and helped fix the bike!"
• "The bikes themselves were in impeccable condition – well-maintained and ready for the trails."
• "Our first day, Shelley took us on an amazing guided tour with our mountain e-bikes."

Cons:

• "We hired two bikes which worked quite well apart from dreadfully loud squealing noises every time we applied the brakes going downhill, very annoying for us and the locals."
• "There was an issue with the Di2 charge/battery."

Customer Service

Pros:

• "John was very helpful with advice."
• "John was great in advising us on routes and kitting us out with top end E-bikes."
• "The proprietor, John, was very responsive on email and answered all of my pre-booking questions."
• "Massive thanks to John for reacting with good humour when we crashed mid ride damaging one of the bikes."
• "The bike gave me great confidence despite me not riding for a very long time."
• "John was helpful, very easy to communicate with and always prompt in his responses."
• "John had a great personality and sense of humour he went out of his way to give my wife a matching helmet to her top!"
• "John's guiding knowledge was great, describing each section of the ride so I knew what to expect."

Cons:

• "To our amazement the owner John penalised us for going over a steep road pass and charged us an extra £20 each!"
• "If your hire bike develops a fault do not expect a refund or reduction in hire charges from this company."

Routes and Location

Pros:

• "There were tremendous views of the lake in one direction and of the Old Man of Coniston in the other."
• "Lake District Bikes is located in a beautiful part of the Lake District with good access to a variety of rides."
• "Had a fantastic time riding around Coniston lake and up into the hills."
• "Our route took us up the Eastern shore of Coniston, a quick coffee stop at the cafe at Brantwood."
• "The route takes entrants up Red Bank in the first 2 miles which in previous years has been a real killer."
• "The route John gave us was not only a beautiful ride, it was perfect for getting our son’s confidence up."
• "John provided detailed maps for two days of riding, and he also took me on a guided ride over the fells."
• "The bikes were perfect and gave us no issues, instructions on how to use the assisted power was spot on."

Cons:

• "Some of the paths were quite challenging but well worth the effort."