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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, often providing excellent advice and clear explanations. Many people highlight the exceptional service, noting the efficiency and professionalism in repairs and bike assembly, with some appreciating the personalized delivery and setup. The product quality is also frequently commended, and consumers are generally satisfied with the pricing and prompt delivery services. However, some customers also noted occasional issues with delivery times, with a few experiencing delays or receiving incorrect item sizes initially, though these were often rectified. A small number of people also mentioned a lack of email confirmation after purchase, causing some concern before delivery.

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Product

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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

I used ACTIV's free repair pick-up and drop-off service, as I am based in Canterbury. This all went very smoothly, and the repairs were done professionally and quickly. The team were also very clear i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

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


Company details

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

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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

407 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

I used ACTIV's free repair pick-up and drop-off service, as I am based in Canterbury. This all went very smoothly, and the repairs were done professionally and quickly. The team were also very clear in the way that they explained what they had diagnosed was wrong, and how they had fixed things. I would recommend this service unconditionally.

March 3, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent work

Very satisfied with the service on my bike. Staff at Activ are very knowledgeable and professional. Work was carried out quickly and i was kept in the loop throughout

January 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Activ are a superb company to deal with…

Activ are a superb company to deal with a fantastic selection of cycles, friendly helpful staff along with competitive pricing. Their after sales service is second to none I had an issue with my bike frame and they arranged with Trek a brand new replacement bike!

November 7, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

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