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Evans Cycles vs Ribble:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Evans Cycles had more branded searches than Ribble among bike shops in the United Kingdom. Evans Cycles had about 135,000 branded searches, while Ribble had 26,200. Evans Cycles made up 39.4% of all bike shop searches we track, and Ribble accounted for 7.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bike shops, Ribble appeared in two of the three answers and Evans Cycles in none.

Among bike shops in the United Kingdom in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Evans Cycles, about 5 searches for every 1 for Ribble

Evans Cycles 135K searchesRibble 26.2K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Ribble, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Evans Cycles in 0

Ribble in 2 of 3Evans Cycles in 0 of 3

Who does AI recommend more?

Ribble, the only one of the two named

Ribble first in 2Evans Cycles never named

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Top bike shops in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Ribble was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. 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.

  1. Sigma Sports1st
  2. Tredz2nd
  3. Halfords3rd
  4. Ribble4th
  5. Merlin Cycles5th
  6. 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

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3 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Where should I buy a bike in the UK?”

    1. 1Halfords
    2. 2Tredz
    3. 3Ribble
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best bike shops in the UK?”

    1. 1Sigma Sports
    2. 2Merlin Cycles
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which UK bike shop is best for buying a road bike online?”

    1. 1Tredz
    2. 2Sigma Sports
    3. 3Ribble
    4. 4Merlin Cycles
  • 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.

Is Evans Cycles or Ribble more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Evans Cycles and Ribble by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six bike shops we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.

Evans Cycles and Ribble among bike shops in the United Kingdom, by month

Share of searches by month for Evans Cycles, Ribble. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthEvans CyclesTredzHalfordsSigma SportsRibbleMerlin Cycles
Oct 202539%17.5%14.3%14.3%7.1%7.8%
Nov 202532.1%21.6%14.5%17.7%6.2%7.9%
Dec 202537.1%20.4%13.7%13.7%5.9%9.2%
Jan 202637.6%20.7%11.3%13.8%7.3%9.3%
Feb 202641%18.5%10.1%15.1%7%8.3%
Mar 202638.2%17.1%14%14%7.4%9.4%
Apr 202639.4%17.6%14.4%14.4%6.2%7.9%
May 202639.4%17.6%14.4%14.4%6.2%7.9%
Jun 202637.4%20.5%13.7%13.7%7.3%7.5%
Jul 202639.4%17.7%14.4%14.4%7.7%6.5%
Aug 202639.4%17.7%14.4%14.4%7.7%6.5%
Sep 202639.4%17.6%14.4%14.4%7.6%6.5%

How has the Evans Cycles and Ribble comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Evans Cycles was ahead of Ribble in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Evans Cycles’ share of searches among bike shops in the United Kingdom moved from 39% to 39.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 135K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ribble’s share of searches among bike shops in the United Kingdom moved from 7.1% to 7.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 24.7K to 26.2K.

How did search popularity change for United Kingdom bike shops in September 2026?

0 changes

Neither Evans Cycles nor Ribble moved beyond provider rounding among bike shops in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Evans Cycles’ and Ribble’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Evans Cycles

1 branded search term

  • evans cycles

Ribble

2 branded search terms

  • ribble
  • ribble cycles

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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