Talk about chalk and cheese. We ended up at Appleby Cycles after being shunned by one of their competitors (see my rating for Tassie Cycles) and we're VERY glad we did.

Not only did we manage to find a bike within our budget (by no means a large budget either) but for less than we had originally anticipated spending elsewhere, we managed to get the bike, a helmet, a lock and even a drink bottle holder.

The young man who attended us was ultra professional - despite the fact it looked like he was about to head off and have some lunch when he spotted us he gave us his full attention and treated us, the customers, as the priority. His willingness to do a deal was also a credit to the young man.

The store itself is well laid out with 2 floors of bikes and accessories.

Approximate cost: $250+