Isambard’s Cycles (CLOSED)

After three years in its dinky premises on Bethnal Green road, this independent bike store can now stretch out its spokes. Round the corner on Brick Lane, its new location is a beautiful space. With bits of bike hanging from the ceiling and plenty of plants around, you feel like you’re in a cycling nut’s living room rather than a shop. Though it does sell a few off-the-peg bikes, it’s the custom builds that make is such a special spot. And if you already own your dream wheels, it also offers repairs and servicing.