In 1977 three bike enthusiasts disagreed with the corporate antics of the bike shops they came across. Their dream was to create a customer centred bike shop; where workers had an equal say, and profits would be shared. It was out of this dream that the Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative was born!
Originally starting out with just one shop in the Bruntsfield area of Edinburgh (which we still have), we now employ over 100 people across our five stores and head office.Always wanting to support the current and next generations of cyclists, we stock a range of bikes including hybrid bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes and kids bikes.
Originally starting out with just one shop in the Bruntsfield area of Edinburgh (which we still have), we now employ over 100 people across our five stores and head office.Always wanting to support the current and next generations of cyclists, we stock a range of bikes including hybrid bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes and kids bikes.
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Back in the Edinburgh of 1977, when there were so few bike shops you'd have to book your repairs several months in advance, 3 bike nuts named Gerry, Chris and Morag came together to start a workers' co-operative. They believed that being a workers' cooperative was a fairer, better way of doing things.
Please note that our email and phone lines are incredibly busy at present, so you may be waiting for a while. There is a list of handy FAQs which may answer your queries. If you need to contact the marketing and communications team, please email us at marketing@edinburghbicycle.com, or you can get in touch our social media channels.
Bikes are what the Bike Co-op is all about and we are proud to stock a range of the best bikes from the best brands. Our passion for all things cycling has grown since we started back in 1977. Over 40 years later, and we're still an independent workers co-op and one of the most trusted bike retailers in the UK - voted Britain's Best Bike Shop 2017/18 by our customers.
A cyclocross bike or 'cross' bike is a fast drop-bar road bike with wider, chunkier tyres. Cross bikes are inspired by cyclo-cross - the century-old sport where roadies fitted wider, more knobbly tyres (but not as wide as a mountain bike's) to their road bikes so they could race cross-country in winter.
We stock the best folding bikes, that are lightweight, practical and the perfect solution for those who want to easily store their bike at home or at work, and/or to take their bike with them in a train, car or bus. We are an official Brompton folding bike dealer and offer customised models on request.
Reviews (10)
James U.
Jan 16, 2022
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Steven Sim
Dec 22, 2021
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I felt incredibly compelled to leave a review for the EBC given my recent experience. I had an unforeseen issue with my sons bike and had an extreme panic moment. I called the EBC and explained the situation to which they were only to happy to oblige, help out and completely put me at ease - even more so is that they sorted it within the hour ! In the end, we didn't have to follow through with the additional arrangements however their customer service and attentiveness, even in the height of festive madness was incredible. I'd highly recommend and will most definitely be heading there for my daughters
Meya The Great
Nov 18, 2021
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So riding through meadows and getting into Brunts field. I suspect low tyre, popped into the workshop but told to go next door and door shut on me and bambino 😒. Go next door guy called Sam came to our rescue, he's very smiley can't tell for sure because he's wearing a mask. Coursery check of bike, made it safe for me and my baby and now we're booked in for a proper go through. Fantastic service and very polite with no hard selling... Happy 😊
Lucas Avery
Oct 14, 2021
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I don't usually post reviews but on this occasion the service and standard of customer care really warranted a mention. We dealt with Ross to get my daughter a new Liv bike and he was absolutely fab. Nothing was too much trouble, we spent ages setting the bike up and talking tech. The other members of the team were also very good, knowledgeable and friendly. I cant recommend this shop enough!!
William Li
Sep 13, 2021
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Daniel Autumn
Aug 22, 2021
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Absolutely delighted with the service here. Went in for my new bike as part of Cycle to Work scheme and the gents were so helpful to me, a bike beginner. Kitted me out with everything I needed, and an amazing bike. I didnt get their names but an Australian gent and a man with curly sandy hair helped me, and were brilliant.
Edina Nagy
Jul 17, 2021
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This place has everything but most importantly excellent knowledge and helpfulness! Dave was in that day and was absolutely there for every question I had Or I didn't have, because he would just tell you what you need to know.
I was buying helmet but I wanted to buy a helmet that is gonna be good for me and he assisted me all the way along with other customers.
I definitely felt I can trust what he says and I made a couple of more purchases to complete my bike with, helped changing my pedals and left the shop very happy and confident about my bike. Sometimes you find yourself not knowing what
I was buying helmet but I wanted to buy a helmet that is gonna be good for me and he assisted me all the way along with other customers.
I definitely felt I can trust what he says and I made a couple of more purchases to complete my bike with, helped changing my pedals and left the shop very happy and confident about my bike. Sometimes you find yourself not knowing what
Nick Smith
Apr 12, 2021
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Have been into the shop a few times over the last few weeks. The staff have all been excellent. I needed a new pannier rack for my MTB and the staff member was exceptionally helpful. The long and short of it is that I could easily have ordered something online and perhaps get it slightly cheaper. However, I chose to support a local bike shop and they have saved me time and hassle. What would likely have happened was me ordering a new rack without knowing that only certain ones will fit my bike. 10 minutes with EBC and I was sorted.
Thanks. Highly recommended.
Thanks. Highly recommended.
Lee Ross
Dec 31, 2020
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Gav Macca
Nov 07, 2019
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