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Evans Cycles is one of the largest British cycling retailers. They have a large online store as well as one of the biggest chains of bricks and mortar cycling shops.

The original shop was founded in central London by cyclist, Frederick W Evans, and it is suggested that he won an award from the Cyclists’ Touring Club for the invention of a device known as the quick release and reversible rear wheel device in 1925. He died in a road accident in 1944 and the business has had several owners since.

Evans have some of their own brands including Hoy Bikes and Pinnacle and they also have exclusive retail arrangements in the UK with Jamis, Fuji and BMC.

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There are currently around 20,000 bicycles awaiting delivery and building for UK customers

Sat, Apr 25, 2020 14:26

As bike sales surge Evans slammed for not telling customers about delays on ‘in stock’ bikes before they buy

Retailer says it can take up to 18 working days to deliver bikes ordered online - but customers say they weren't warned at checkout or at any point before

Wed, Apr 22, 2020 13:09

Turbo price rises: Evans accused of “taking cyclists for a ride” over above-RRP coronavirus smart trainer pricing

Chain also faced social media backlash after parent company said it and sister retailer Sports Direct would continue trading

Tue, Mar 24, 2020 14:14

Evans Cycles opens new shop at Leeds railway station

Retailer has also taken full control of the secure cycling facility there

Wed, Jan 29, 2020 11:56

Evans Cycles branch in Chiswick, now closed

Evans Cycles branch closures fewer than expected at time of Sports Direct takeover

Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley had warned half of Evans' stores would have to close when he bought it in October 2018

Thu, Jan 09, 2020 12:18

Evans Cycles, Manchester (CC BY 2.0 Smabs Sputzer:Flickr)

Make Evans Great Again: Evans Cycles investigating “re-purposed” Instagram account (plus exclusive Q+A)

Retailer believes lone wolf ex-employee is behind recent posts - but road.cc has been told otherwise by person involved, who gave us more details in an exclusive interview

Wed, Jan 08, 2020 20:50

Pinnacle launch a new Arkose gravel bike and it looks cheap, pretty and versatile

Gravel and commuter now with more off-road flavour at low prices

Fri, Jan 11, 2019 09:29

Nearly all Evans Cycles stores were profitable when chain entered administration

New owner Sports Direct has said it will have to close half the stores - but documents from administrators reveal it was head office costs that weighed business down

Sun, Nov 18, 2018 18:29

Evans Cycles to begin accepting gift cards again from Friday

Meanwhile Cyclescheme says it's "business as normal" for people wanting to use Cycle to Work vouchers with the retailer

Wed, Nov 14, 2018 14:52

Evans Cycles voucher-holders left in lurch after Sports Direct buyout

Retailer's staff unable to confirm whether gift tokens or discount vouchers will be honoured after takeover

Mon, Nov 12, 2018 18:32