Billy Bilsland Cycles

Billy Bilsland Cycles, bike shop in Glasgow since 1980

Billy Bilsland Cycles is a bike shop based in Glasgow that has been operating since 1980. Its catalogue combines in-store and online sales of bikes, components, accessories and technical clothing, serving cyclists in Scotland and across the rest of the UK.

Bikes and brands in the catalogue

The shop organises its bike range by type of use and by brand. The categories available include road, gravel, hybrid, electric, mountain and kids' bikes. Within road bikes it distinguishes between race and endurance models; in gravel it includes touring bikes; and in mountain it differentiates between full suspension and hardtail.

The catalogue works with brands such as Argon 18, Cannondale, Cervélo, Enigma, estarli, Frog, Gazelle, Genesis, Merida, Marin, Pinarello, Ridgeback, Scott, Whyte and Yomo. The shop also announces new arrivals and promotions, with examples such as the Scott Addict Gravel 40, the Cervélo Aspero-5 Shimano GRX Di2 1x, the Argon 18 Equation Rival AXS and the Merida Scultura Endurance 9000, among others.

Components, accessories and clothing

As well as bikes, Billy Bilsland Cycles sells components such as bar tape, grips, pedals, tyres and wheels. In accessories it offers bags and panniers, bells, bike care products, bottles and cages, chamois cream, computers, helmets, lights, kickstands, locks, luggage straps, multi tools, mudguards, phone cases and mounts, pumps and puncture repair kits.

The clothing section includes arm warmers, base layers, bib shorts, bib tights, eyewear, gloves, headwear, jackets, jerseys, leg warmers, shorts, shoes, shoe covers, tee shirts and vests. Among the component and equipment brands featured are Exposure, Giro, Ergon, Mudhugger, Ass Savers, Shimano, Zipp, Most, Lake, Ortlieb, Castelli, Vittoria, Profile Design and Teravail.

Shop services

The shop offers a bike fit service, a free six-week service and a workshop. It also allows you to test bikes before buying, with free test rides on Glasgow Green. For online purchases, the customer can change components such as the stem, saddle or tyres before the final build, by telling us at checkout.

Online shopping and shipping

Billy Bilsland Cycles sells both in-store and through its website. The site advertises free shipping on orders over £150 and delivery within three days. It also offers finance over up to 24 months.

Reviews and registration details

The shop itself highlights a rating of 4.8 stars from over 400 Google reviews and 4.9 stars from over 170 Trustpilot reviews. The company is registered with company number SC416623, VAT number 334368552 and EORI number GB334368552000.

Location and contact

176 Saltmarket, Glasgow, G1 5LA · Phone: 0141 552 0841 · Email: sales@billybilslandcycles.co.uk · Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 9:00 - 17:30. Sunday: 10:30 - 16:30.