How popular isEvans Cycles?
In September 2026, people searched for Evans Cycles by name about 135,000 times in the United Kingdom, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 39.4% of all United Kingdom bike shop searches, placing Evans Cycles first out of six shops. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bike shops, Evans Cycles did not appear in any of the answers.
Evans Cycles is the most searched of 6 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Evans CyclesShare of searches 39.4%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
TredzShare of searches 17.6%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
HalfordsShare of searches 14.4%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Sigma SportsShare of searches 14.4%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
RibbleShare of searches 7.6%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top bike shops in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Evans Cycles did not appear in any of the three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Sigma Sports1st
Tredz2nd
Halfords3rd
Ribble4th
Merlin Cycles5th
Evans Cycles–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Tredz2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Sigma Sports2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Ribble2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Merlin Cycles2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Halfords1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Evans Cycles0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about bike shops
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where should I buy a bike in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bike shops in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which UK bike shop is best for buying a road bike online?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bike shops”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bike shop near me”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.
Which bike shops compete with Evans Cycles?
Share of searches by month for Evans Cycles, Tredz, Halfords, Sigma Sports, Ribble, Merlin Cycles. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Evans Cycles | Tredz | Halfords | Sigma Sports | Ribble | Merlin Cycles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39% | 17.5% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 7.1% | 7.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.1% | 21.6% | 14.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.1% | 20.4% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 5.9% | 9.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.6% | 20.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 7.3% | 9.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 41% | 18.5% | 10.1% | 15.1% | 7% | 8.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.2% | 17.1% | 14% | 14% | 7.4% | 9.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.4% | 17.6% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| May 2026 | 39.4% | 17.6% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.4% | 20.5% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 7.3% | 7.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.4% | 17.7% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.4% | 17.7% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.4% | 17.6% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.4% | 135K | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.6% | 60.5K | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.4% | 49.5K | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14.4% | 49.5K | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.6% | 26.2K | -18.4% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 6.5% | 22.2K | -18.1% | 0 points |
39.4%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
Tredz17.6%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Halfords14.4%
Held 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
14.4%
Held 4th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Ribble7.6%
Held 5th. 26.2K estimated branded searches, -18.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.5%
Held 6th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Halfords sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “halfords bikes”.
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How has branded search demand for Evans Cycles changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Evans Cycles in the United Kingdom held steady at 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Evans Cycles’ share of searches among bike shops in the United Kingdom peaked at 41% in February 2026 and was lowest at 32.1% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom bike shops in September 2026?
1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for Merlin Cycles in the United Kingdom fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.
How are Evans Cycles’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Evans Cycles’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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