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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent service provided, highlighting the helpfulness and knowledge of the staff. Consumers appreciate the personalized attention, with staff members taking the time to explain bike features and ensure proper setup. The attentiveness extends to bike fittings, where skilled technicians make adjustments and provide valuable explanations. People are also pleased with the delivery service, noting promptness and care in handling their orders. The company's commitment to resolving issues quickly and without hassle is another recurring theme. The competitive pricing and overall value for money are further reasons why reviewers highly recommend this business.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a bike online from Activ Cycles and the next day received an email checking measurements to make sure I have picked the correct size. Bike was built and hand delivered by a mechanic who went... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I’ve wanted to use my cycle to work scheme (Halfords) for years and never been able to find a decent bike that my LOC voucher value could cover. When it did, there would be some other catch, like no s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best experience buying a new bike I’ve ever had. Called on the Wednesday to ask a couple of questions after seeing a bike at a really good price, ended up placing the order. Got a phone call o... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I was given very useful and honest advice during my initial fitting which resulted in me changing to a different Trek model which far better suited my requirements. The change was handled with no fuss... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My fit was done at Ashford by Fred. He was an absolute professional and made many adjustments to my Trek Domane + SLR 7 explaining stuff to me all the time. The feel of the bike was transformed plus... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What excellent customer service Steve was first class Lots of helpful advice Brought a wonderful bike Thanks Activ Good luck on your move

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Great experience from start to finish. Good price of product. Great communication with both supplier and delivery team. Item delivered and even gave me a spare carbon disc spacer which I asked about.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Went into shop, Steve came over and advised me on correct bike for purpose Also explained about up grade for various parts on bike . Good experience would recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Just bought a Trek Roscoe 7 and a Trek Marlin+ 8 for my son and me. Steve at ACTIV Cycles was so helpful with all our questions over the phone and in delivering the bikes in person and running through... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Easy to order and quick to be ready for collection. I rang in the morning of collection and they said they were giving it a once over before I got there, then when I was picking it up they asked me to... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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This is our favourite bicycle shop. Friendly helpful staff. We always get excellent service so we were going back for quite a few years now. Highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Third year in a row of having my bike serviced at Activ and cannot fault the service and workmanship at all. Thoroughly recommended.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just used Activ cycles for the first time. Found an item we liked online. The team were very friendly and helpful on the phone when I called for advice. Also had a great response from the messenger on... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Really good buying experience from Activ Cycles. From the initial call all the way to collection day. They even threw in a bike fit. Really good service, highly recommended. Special thanks to Colin a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Bought some bontrager aw3 hardcase lite 38mm tyres, offered the best price I could find, free postage and £5 off for signing up . Tyres arrived promptly and I used them on a 187 mile ride the next d... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The Active team in Folkstone are always very helpful and attentive to my needs. Making sure mine and my wife’s bikes are kept in top form. Hence why we are returning customers.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Great customer service! When I called with a query on my order, I spoke with a very friendly member of the team who was really helpful and offered to deliver the bike to my door! Straight after the... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Overall a great service with my bicycle being delivered within the allotted time. I ordered the bicycle off the internet but didn’t get any email confirmation until the delivery was due, a bit scary t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding shop run by bike enthusiasts and skilled ones at that! Hqve always received excellent service on my collection of high spec road, and time trial bikes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Very helpful and knowledgeable guys, built my son’s bike very quick and kept me informed when ready to collect. My son was over the moon with his new bike and I would highly recommend buying a bike fr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I recently bought a Genesis gravel bike from Activ Cycles in Ashford, and I couldn’t be happier with both the bike and the service I received. The team were incredibly helpful from the start—... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Dealing with ACTIV Cycles was an excellent experience. They delivered my new bike and then took time to go though the operation of the Bosch electric motor system. Helpful with some minor queries.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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My recent order arrived broken (the delivery company’s fault). I phoned Steve at Activ who replaced and arranged for delivery of a replacement. No quibbles. Very quick. Great service. Highly recommend... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Recently placed an order for a Trek Roscoe 7. Ordered online, was ready to collect in two days. On arrival, they had my bike ready in the shop. They took their time with me to make sure the bike rode... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Very helpful, but the company deliver my order a little worse, I generally recommend it, the bike arrived neatly packaged and ready to use. Four stars more for the company provide it, for the bike sho... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I wouldn't normally leave a review, but Activ cycles deserve one. Fantastic service and a truly professional delivery service, was expecting bike to be delivered in a box, but no, it came in a fully... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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This was my first time ordering through Activ Cycles. Very happy with the product and price. Item arrived well packaged and within the expected delivery period.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a bike from Activ Cycles and could not be happier. The customer service was second to none and I couldn't have wished for more. My bike arrived on time, was built as requested and competitiv... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Fantastic experience. I would totally recommend buying a bike from here. I bought a new road bike from the online shop and it was delivered by someone from the shop. I had some questions and was able... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought my first bike in nearly 30 years, on Bike2work scheme. Wanted a mountain bike to enjoy some of the local bike parks as well. Activ were advertising an amazing deal on The Trek Roscoe I had deci... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I really appreciated being talked through all the features on my new bike. It’s been a long time since I have bought a new bike and I was so grateful for the walkthrough and ensuring the bike was set... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Easy website to navigate. Made click and collect very simple. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be doing business with them again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A superb service from these guys in purchasing my Cervelo Soloist. Great communications and a good bike fit by Freddie. I cannot recommend these guys highly enough.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great advice to find the right bike and the free fitting session was really useful too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good indeed. I had overtightened a bolt holding the saddle stem to the frame and sheared the bolt head off. I could not find a cycle mechanic who would drill the thread out. The mechanic at Activ... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Really helpful and knowledgeable staff, a good price for the bike I wanted and a bike fit thrown in. Can’t fault it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Bike delivered on time . Very helpful delivery driver ( sorry can’t remember his name ) talked me through all I needed to know & answered all questions. Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic company to order from the bike was delivered within days of ordering and everything was assembled fantastically. The bike was also securely packaged. After such an appalling exper... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great friendly service and the best price offered for my new bike. Fitting service was exceptional and done by Fred a very skilled technician.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

The bike of my online choice was in store and ready for me to review upon arrival. Great personal service and a lovely bike. The Trek Domane was realistically priced too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Top-notch service! My bike arrived super fast, and they were great to communicate with. Best shop experience I've had in ages.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

A good experience when nothing was to much trouble. The tyres where changed at no extra cost so I could use the e-bike on tarmac . Would highly recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Staff so helpful . Always get my bikes serviced at Activ . Keefa can’t be more helpful infact every one is helpful thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Personal touch. Knowledgeable, well informed staff. Attention to detail is second to none. The main reason I go to Folkestone!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Activ Cycles were the only supplier at the time that was able to provide the chosen bike. Delivery was just a few days and the bike arrived very well packaged!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Service was excellent from the moment we walked in. Staff friendly and knowledgeable. No question was to much trouble

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Verified

I disliked the time the product took to come and then it was the wrong size item eventually rectified and the proper size item arrived promptly

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Steve and the crew serviced my bike quickly and efficiently, allowing me to enjoy my road trip in Belgium.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great service, made my buying experience straightforward and took the time to explain the new bike and its features. Local too, what more can you ask for!

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Company details

  1. Bicycle Store
  2. Activewear Store
  3. Bicycle Club
  4. Bicycle Repair Shop
  5. Bike Accessories Store
  6. Road Cycling

Written by the company

Activ Cycles has been Kent’s premier independent bike shop for over 30 years, with stores in Folkestone and Ashford. We are passionate about cycling and will always to go the extra mile to exceed customer expectations. We are proud to be a Trek Partner Store with an extensive stock of quality bikes and equipment across the full range of road, mountain, eBikes, gravel, cyclocross, hybrids and kids bikes. Free bike fits from our experienced technicians are available on all new bikes, with fitting studios at both of our locations. Fully-qualified Cytech mechanics are on hand in our workshops to accommodate your servicing and repair needs, and all our staff have a wealth of knowledge and experience to provide advice on any aspect of cycling. Beyond this, we strive to be a local hub for cycling and help get the local community out riding, promoting local events and shop rides. We are also pleased to be able to provide home delivery of bikes within Kent, Sussex and Surrey, bringing the in-store service to your doorstep.


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4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

400 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointing

I purchased a bike online, it arrived only partially assembled as expected but poorly built—the dropper cable was dislodged and didn’t work. When I contacted customer support, I was told to take it to a local repair shop and that they would refund the cost. I did exactly that, got the bike fixed, but never received the promised refund. My follow-up emails were ignored completely. Very disappointing experience—I won’t be buying from them again.

August 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service

What excellent customer service
Steve was first class
Lots of helpful advice
Brought a wonderful bike
Thanks Activ
Good luck on your move

August 15, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Online bike purchase - very smooth!

Ordered a bike online from Activ Cycles and the next day received an email checking measurements to make sure I have picked the correct size. Bike was built and hand delivered by a mechanic who went through the setup with me. I need to add, I'm at the other end of the country so this service was very appreciated.

Any follow up emails have been dealt with swiftly and I couldn't fault their service one bit. I'd highly recommend Activ Cycles and when I'm next down their way, will definitely pop into the store.

August 1, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best experience buying a new bike I’ve …

Best experience buying a new bike I’ve ever had.
Called on the Wednesday to ask a couple of questions after seeing a bike at a really good price, ended up placing the order.
Got a phone call on the Thursday on the off chance I could take delivery of the bike on the Friday afternoon.
Bike was hand delivered fully built up and ready to ride and no boxes to dispose of.
Highly recommended.

June 11, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

New bike for triathlon and ironman events

I was given very useful and honest advice during my initial fitting which resulted in me changing to a different Trek model which far better suited my requirements. The change was handled with no fuss and the fitting for the second bike was excellent. I'm very pleased with the comfort and speed of the ride - many thanks to Fred in particular.

June 4, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great customer service

Great customer service! When I called with a query on my order, I spoke with a very friendly member of the team who was really helpful and offered to deliver the bike to my door! Straight after the call, my bike was in it's way with all receipts and tracking details sent to me. Very impressed and would highly recommend.

May 13, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic company to order…

Absolutely fantastic company to order from the bike was delivered within days of ordering and everything was assembled fantastically. The bike was also securely packaged. After such an appalling experience with Evans Cycles I could not recommend this company enough.

May 10, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Very helpful and knowledgeable guys

Very helpful and knowledgeable guys, built my son’s bike very quick and kept me informed when ready to collect. My son was over the moon with his new bike and I would highly recommend buying a bike from this company.

May 9, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

favourite bicycle shop

This is our favourite bicycle shop. Friendly helpful staff. We always get excellent service so we were going back for quite a few years now. Highly recommend!

May 7, 2025

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