Varsity Edinburgh Courier Single-Speed Bicycle

I really enjoyed riding this bike, very comfortable and easy ride. Cycle also stands out in terms of look. Overall I’m happy with the purchase. Great bike!!

Very good bike.

Fast, light and affordable however not for someone who can’t dodge potholes quickly and pedal up steep hills with only one gear

Perfect for someone looking to dart about town on

I have now had my Quella Varsity Courier for a few week and have cover a little over 400km on it. Overall I have been very happy with it but with a few snags.

Firstly the snags. (I have some good comments to make after)

The Kenda tyres that are included with the bike are not great. On the plus side I had done my research before hand and was already aware of this however they were worse than expected. I got my first puncher much sooner than I normally would. Don’t get me wrong this could be bad luck so no drama but after swapping out for a new tube I noticed that the side wall of tyres were not great quality and were easy damaged the first time this have ever happened to me with any bike tyre. I was always going to swap these tyres out for a new set at some point (and had even purchased some in advance) but I thought I would get at least 800km before having to do this.

The second snag is the brake pad included. These were not great quality and have already worn down to “need to be replaced levels” that said if you ride the bike fixed gear (I ride single speed) there would be a lot less wear on them and my guess is you would get X5 the use I got from them.

These last Snag was the spokes. After only about 5 days of riding I had a spoke completely separate from the wheel and had to rescue the cap from inside the wheel and reconnect. You should always get you wheel spokes checked over once you have had a bike for a little bit as the bike “beds in” to make sure the spoke tension is good; but this was more than that. I details check reviled 22 loose spokes across both wheels. I got that sorted quickly via my local bike shop (you should do this even if you don’t have this issue) but I felt that maybe the wheel build before the bike was sent out could have been better.

The good stuff

My bike now has a new rubber, correctly tension spokes and a new set of brake pad on the way…. And it is brilliant. My morning commute is a mix of bike lanes and slow moving traffic and this thing has been great for it. The Bull Horn bar are great for helping you get up to speed quickly and helping you get up them hills. The bike is very good at getting in and around traffic and people with ease. I have been having so much fun on it.

I know I am ride this “as the edge of what most people would use it for and it’s still great…. if you want a great city centre bike with super low maintenance this would be amazing no matter if you are going to ride it fixed or single speed. This would also be a great bike if you like the idea of riding a Fixie but are not 100% sure if you are ready for it….. just setup as a single speed for your daily ride then switch to Fixie for the weekend until you are ready to go full Fixie. They have some great YouTube videos to support you getting the bike setup if you need it.

The bike looks great, rides great and is great…. It’s not perfect but no bike is…. The “SNAGS” I had were all basic issues to sorts and shouldn’t put you off, more just things to be aware of…. it is 100% worth pressing the buy button

Bought this bike for my son as he's off to university at errrr.... Edinburgh. My nephew had the Nero which was how I found out about the brand. The Edinburgh looks superb in the flesh. Delivered in 3 days. A great colour combo. I was so impressed with it I've ordered my own custom bike which should be coming though in the next month! If you are thinking about getting one, don't hesitate, just do it! Bikes are easy to put together if you have half a braincell.

Excellent beautiful bike at reasonable price. It is pity, not many people know this brand and products.

A lovely bike to ride. Really comfortable and just what I wanted to hop on and go about my business.

Ordering and delivery was really easy, no fuss and arrived within a couple of days.

Looking forward to spending time on my new bike!

Just what I wanted. Robust but sporty single speed for city use. Equipped now with mudguards and lightweight rack - still turns heads.

Great Bike

very stylish, came with lots of extras. handfuls of reflectors 2 rubber/chain locks, two sets of pedals and a drinks holder to place on frame.
might need to go get the brakes tightened up - but overall very happy for a little run around, wouldnt want to push it too hard though.

I bought this bike a few weeks ago and it is super fun to ride about on and very light. Even better than this, the Quella team have been a pleasure throughout the process of purchase (on Cycle to Work scheme) and were so kind and helpful in fixing an issue I bumped into when tweaking my setup. I took it into their Shoreditch store and they fixed it for me, no questions asked. Brilliant customer service!~

I decided to buy an Imperial Classic as I wanted something lighter to commute to work on and I’ve always wanted a single speed bike. I wasn’t sure what to expect at first but was very surprised at what a great bike it is. The Chrome frame looks fantastic, it’s just the right weight and it cruises nicely at around 15-16 mph. If you’re looking to get one as a first single speed bike or you’ve already had a single speed and want another one then this is definitely a strong contender.

The Bike is a 10/10! I'm obsessed with it!
I'll probably change the saddle at some point but it's really not bad at all!
If you are considering it! do it!

Absolutely love my Quella Cambridge. It has a classic, understated style that fits perfectly with life on the Île de Ré. It's light, comfortable, and ideal for cruising between the beach, the market and cafés. I wanted something that looked timeless rather than overly sporty, and this ticks every box. It turns heads for all the right reasons and has become part of my French lifestyle. Highly recommended.

This bike has honestly been better than I expected. From the first ride, it felt incredibly comfortable and well put together. It’s smooth and easy to handle, but when you need to pick up the pace, it’s surprisingly quick and responsive.

One thing that really stands out is how stable and secure it feels. Whether I’m taking corners or weaving through busy traffic on my commute, it always feels planted and confidence-inspiring. It strikes the perfect balance between comfort, speed, and control, making it the perfect commuter bike.

On top of that, the customer service was outstanding. The team was friendly, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was right. It’s rare to find such great support these days, and it really added to the whole experience.

I absolutely love this bike and couldn’t be happier with my purchase. Highly recommended

Beautiful looking, fun to ride. A little less comfortable than my previous road bike but great for the commute.

Good quality, trendy looking, useful bicycle. I am very happy.

It is a beautiful bike. Seems to be well made. It was easy to assemble. If the tires were a little wider it would be great though. Recently I learned that the width of the tire and the roll resistance is not linear.

2 day delivery turned into 4 weeks, then I got a puncture after 1.5 miles because the tyres are the cheapest, lowest quality money can procure. I ended up replacing both tyres immediately. There's no real reason to chose these bikes over any other brand apart from looks and the supposedly fast delivery.

That being said, the shiny Imperial frame does look nice.

This was in fact an Imperial Courier not the classic. I am a big road cyclist and wanted a commuting bike that was as different as possible from my normal road bike. I wanted a bike that was simple to maintain, single speed so I can just jump on and go. The Quella delivered this. It is a hard ride with very little compliance unlike carbon fibre frames. But this is exactly what I wanted. It is responsive andextremely fun to ride. The narrow courier handle bars have taken some getting used to, be warned they are not at all wide and provides a very different cycling position, but I love it. The main take away is that I ride my Quella with a big smile in my face, it is an adventure on every ride.

Recently purchased the Imperial for my city commute. The bike was awaiting arrival at their workshop before sending out and customer service kept me informed promptly. I added mudguards to the order whilst it had a minor delay and it wasn't a problem. My rear mudguard was damaged in transit to my local bike shop (who did the fix for me), upon proof of damage they have sent out a replacement. Really loving the bike so far, smooth to cycle and stylish!

Jess was the individual I was dealing with and she was fantastic. Incredibly helpful and responsive, a credit to Quella.

what a bike this is! The craftsmanship and performance is exactly what I needed!

I’m an Audax rider, average 16k/yr and have several bikes. Road, Gravel & MTB.. So N+1 with Quella.
Website good, question on colour/shade, solved by Jess. Got a few extras and all delivered quickly.
Boxed & protected very well, opened in perfect condition and colour exceptional in sun. Practising on single speed was welcomed, only done four 50-60k rides and noticed every incline! Obviously picked a great bike by all the compliments. I’m truly impressed with quality and fair price of my first fixie.

Overall looks and rides well but struggle with the handlebars and would prefer straight ones. The curved up handlebars are a bit annoying

Great

It’s a lovely bike. My only complaint is that as a designer (so yes I’m picky) the colours are off. The promotional images are pushed towards the yellow. The bike is considerably more pale blue than the green blue of the online images and the wheels are considerably more pale and white shifted than the promotional images suggest. I was hoping for that nice buttery wood hue of the online bikes. Don’t get me wrong it’s a beautiful bike but in retrospect I would have ordered the Oxford.
Additionally the front wheel arrived with a chunk taken out of the paint work.
I’m sure I sound petty and picky and uptight but when you pay $1500 to land a bike in Australia you have reasonably high hopes.