Alpine Bikes

I’ve really only used Alpine bikes for servicing — they can get quite busy so think a couple of weeks in advance if you’ve got an event coming up and do phone up to book. I found them a little on the pricey side but that could just be me…
Although they are convenient for a standard west end liver (that person who lives in the west end, not the liver of a person living in the west end, that would be weird) to walk/​cycle to, if you’re taking in an unridable bike by car, it’s not the most convenient for stopping at, though there are some PAD spaces just outside (if you can get one!).

If you are looking for a bike in the Mountain variety these guys are pretty good. They do have some road bikes but they seem to be small addendum to the main focus of this shop.
The bikes on the wall are all dedicated to those who like to wear mud. Lots of mud. Mud that has become an insulating layer.
A Mud Sweater.
If you like wearing mud sweaters and waders on the weekend — this place is for you.
They also have the appropriate accoutrement for all of the biking tribes. So you can look spiffy riding around in your typical tribal gear in a Glasgow monsoon.
The best aspect of this shop is the repair service. They will take in whatever you drag through the doors and return something that will actually allow you to get from somewhere to somewhere else. Not a bad deal.

This is quite an impressive bike store with a wide range of all type of two wheeled self propelling fun machines.
As a keen cyclist stuck inside the body of a abject lazy bastard, i quite like a wee nosey around the odd bike store to check out all the latest shiny niceness that’s on offer.
With some kick ass machines in there window display and even more when you step into the shop itself, Alpine is a fine example of a well laid out and welcoming store.
Now i have to be honest and say that i ain’t used these guys for a service or any repairs, however i have it on good authority from a weaselly jobby type friend of mine that its as good a place as any to have you bike looked after…
Nice joint, worth a nosey

Alpine Bikes is a little imposing from the outside, especially to a casual bike rider like myself who doesn’t really know their saddle from their handlebar.
Admittedly I’m not that bad, but the first impression I got of this place was that it would be more appreciated by a bike enthusiast or a professional. After having a look around inside, I take that back. Yes, there are a lot of impressive (and expensive) high quality bikes in here — they look shiny and wonderful! But the staff are more than willing to help, and certainly spot if you’re like me and tend to look like a lost pup in shops like this.
I had come in here in the vain hope I would find a saddle cushion to soften the bumps on my bum and was relieved that such an accessory exists, and I wasn’t just being girly about it. I had visions of buying some flowery embroidered pillow from a nearby gift shop out of desperation, but thankfully you can get saddle padding, complete with lycra covering and gel pads, for just over a tenner. Bargain! No more sore bike riding trips.
On a whole the accessories in here are top notch, and they sell reasonably priced bike gear; from shorts to sports t-​shirts, such as Fox and Gore-​tex.
The staff will see you right, and with the brilliant accessories and swish bikes you can’t really go wrong with Alpine. I’ve also heard they do really good sales, so I’ll keep my eyes peeled next time I’m looking for a posh pair of wheels.

I was really impressed with the range of bike accessories this shop has to offer– although it can be a little intimidating to a novice cyclist like myself. I was looking for a particular bike lock and when I entered this large store, I just didn’t know where to look.
Luckily the staff are willing and eager to help (4 strapping young guys were working on my last visit!!) and they can point you in the right direction.
As stated by the other reviewers, it’s a little more expensive than other bike shops in the city however I’ve no doubt on the quality and the staff really know the products their selling.

Stu sometimes cycles to work, sometimes in the dark, and it freaks me out. Cars seem to aim for cyclists and I’m not entirely convinced he won’t be dragged under a bus one day.
So I dragged him, complaining that he would «look like a cretin» to Alpine Bikes to get some hi-​vis clother for when he’s cycling in the dark. The shop was vast, and I didn’t quite realise how much bike stuff there was to be had. So many technical clothes, accessories and customisers I didn’t know where to begin.
It was all a little out of our price bracket, and probably for the more serious proper biker. Looks like Stu wil just have to be extra careful when cycling at night…