Greg gave me really helpful expert advice, and ended up recommending a different another shop. I definitely felt bad not giving this dude my business! I usually work on my own bi, but occasionally I ask a real mechanic to tackle stuff. In this case, I had a home tubeless setup that failed twice. I called Greg, and he asked me all sorts of questions to help determine the cause of my problem. I explained that the tire was seated properly, and it was previously holding air just fine. I also improvised a valve by cutting one out of an old tube, and we determined together that was probably the culprit. My rims take tubeless Schrader valves, which is pretty rare, but I tend to take this bike on multi-day trips, and being able to pump up my tires at any gas station is a huge advantage. I also had an overnight bikepacking trip coming up in a few days. Greg didn't have the necessary Schrader valve available to fix my wheel at his shop, but he recommended another shop that might. I called the other shop, and they luckily had the part that I needed, so I was able to go get my wheel sorted out the same day! I will definitely call up Greg again the next time I need someone to work on my bikes. read more

Great service and excellent communication. We will miss them when they close. Parking is a pain there but they're worth it.

Bike community: stay away. I was a walk-in, asked if he could do a tuneup. He acted like I asked if he could do heart surgery. He was so rude. EDIT: As you can see from his reply, dude is clearly not a people person. When I came in, I stood there waiting for a few minutes before he acknowledged me. Sorry he got broken into, but I'm not waiting around for someone who clearly doesn't want business off the street. read more

Small shop but run by a knowledgeable person who's willing to help. Prices are very fair too. Great service!

No appointments or waiting (unlike the bike repair shops in Alameda). First come first served. Got it done quickly and efficiently. Go here!

Stopped in because my tire was flat. Greg was so kind, patient, and informative. Definitely coming back for any and all future bicycle related needs or repairs. read more

Open the day before Thanksgiving, efficient, affordable, kind & only did the amount of repair needed for our 2 strollers' wheels. Thank you!

Since I've moved to California for college Archer has always gone above and beyond to take care of my bikes. I've had 7 speeds and Ev bikes that he has repaired. Very CHEAP prices and friendly service. 12/10 read more

Archer Bicycle - I will always be a supporter of good business! - Bikes Near Me - Oakland, California

Fast friendly service. Reasonable prices. Greg is a delight and will have your bike in tip top shape.

I am a first time customer and couldn't be more pleased. I bought into the shop an old bike I use on a trainer and the problem was quickly diagnosed and repaired within 24 hours. The price was very affordable. My new go to bike repair shop! Thank you read more

I came into archer wanting to see if my bike needed a tuneup and to fix my front derailleur. Greg told me my bike didn't 'look happy' because the brakes were loose and my tires didn't have enough air in them because I was using a handheld pump. Anyway, the fix was relatively quick. I came in the next day and Greg just did some quick fixes to the breaks and derailleur, pumped my tires and gave some good advice about extending the life of my bike. Didn't upsell me, and provided a great service for a great price. Highly recommended. read more

This place is small and a hole in the wall business. Greg, the business owner, was very informative and helpful with his service. Because I brought in two bikes, he told me what was wrong with the bikes and fixed them swiftly. I was also really nervous that this shop was in the heart of Downtown Oakland since there's way more restrictions nowadays. I purchased the parts for the two bikes and the costs were around $18 and $5 for the part and to install. His repairs were also very quick. Thank you Greg. Support local businesses! read more

Archer Bicycle - Waiting for my bikes to be fixed - Bikes Near Me - Oakland, California

Update, 9/2021 Again, Greg is incredibly helpful and just a down to earth guy. I came back because I needed a front rack installed over fenders. He took care of it with no problem at all. His prices are fair and he does great work. read more

Archer Bicycle - Bikes Near Me - Oakland, California

Greg is an outstanding bike mechanic, able to do all things required to install a new battery in my recumbent trike. Other mechanics denied my request. He is a certified technician for pedal assist electric bikes and e-bikes. His rates are very reasonable and he is a delight to work with. Alll work is done same day. I cannot recommend him mghly enought. read more

What looks like just a hole in the wall is a great bike shop. Conveniently located in downtown Oakland near City Center, Archer is the place the locals go from what I can tell. Prices for parts/accessories are excellent compared to the bike shops near where I live. I happily purchase my parts while at work and then bring them home and do the repairs myself. Support your local businesses! read more

I wish I could give Greg a higher rating. I went into his shop today for a tube. When I decided to buy a repair pouch and supplies, he gave me a portable pump that someone had just given him. Wow. He is a very pleasant and genuine guy, a real pleasure to do business with. You should give him yours. read more

A well mannered and knowledgeable bike mechanic, who is pleasant to deal with. Very reasonable price and a great attitude. I brought in a bike for my teen and the mechanic listened to my concerns, listened to the brakes's squeaking and eliminated all in a matter of 20 minutes. Will definitely come back! The place is also very BARTable and in a great central location. Support this local business. Oakland business owners need all our support and understanding in these challenging times! read more

Greg is the best! I have an electric bike, which is more difficult to maintain than other bikes, and he always keeps it in tip top shape! And my endless flat tires he fixes within 30 mins. I'll be bringing my bike there tomorrow, in fact, with a flat! hahahahaa! THANK YOU GREG for your excellent service! read more

Greg (the owner) is super resourceful when it comes to bikes. I came here to find a front basket for my bike, in which he installed it for me while changing my bike structure to allow me to have better form while biking. I had no idea this was an option?!? Thanks to Greg, my bike rides has been smoother than before. Also, another perk here is that while you wait, you can check out the art gallery upstairs and sit along the benches. Also, Golden lotus is right across the street if you want to grab a quick and delicious vegan meal!! The cost came to $37 for the basket (it was the most expensive one there) and the installation cost $10. read more

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My rear tire on my bike exploded in the middle of a ride and I did not have a spare tube. I quickly found Archer Bicycle and walked my bike a couple of miles to the store location. Greg immediately greeted me and my brother. I told Greg my bike's rear tire popped and he did not hesitate to find what went wrong. Turns out the tire had ripped along the side. It was hard to see, but Greg found it no problem. I was in and out in ten minutes! Greg not only installed a new tire and tube, but he lubricated my bike chain and make sure everything was secure before returning my bike to me. I cannot tell you how appreciative I am for Greg's great customer service, but also his knowledge for bicycle repairs. I highly recommend Archer Bicycle if you want someone who is fantastic at repairing bicycles and does not hesitate to share his knowledge. Thank you, Greg! read more

Gregg is incredibly knowledgeable and is a great bike mechanic. He is very informative and likes to explain the process of how to fix of adjust whatever is going on with the bike. I really appreciate those interpersonal skills he possesses. read more

Greg The owner is amazing! I was a drop in need air and oil up the chain. He did a nice once over to make sure that nothing else need to be addressed. Once he was finished and said the charge is free lol Oh yeah and if you call he will answer the phone with such energy I had go there. THANK YOU GREG!!! read more

Archer's is truly a hidden gem of Oakland. Excellent service. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Beat in town. read more

Greg's amazing. I took in my Giant Revolt 2 which has some horrible mounts for a rear rack, the bolts were tiny so it wouldn't have been able to really take any weight. Greg spent some time figuring out a clever solution that made it more sturdy and didn't just strap it to the seat post. I don't know if I'd taken it anywhere else if it would have come out so well. read more

As others have noted, this guy is terrific! I brought my bike in for a tune-up, which turned out to be a bit more than it needed--a full tune-up is extremely thorough, and Greg looked at the bike and determined that it was in decent shape, with a few adjustments. Trustworthy, fair, and friendly, with excellent customer service (and there's a cool art exhibit upstairs!!). Highly recommend this bike shop in downtown Oakland (easily accessible from the 12th St. BART station)! read more

Loved this shop! Fast, very reasonable and cool guy who runs it. Wish I'd found it sooner

I'm in the process of researching electric bikes, and I thought I'd check out what might be available in my neighborhood. I called to see if Archer Bicycle sold them, but they don't. However, Greg spent quite a bit of time telling me what I should look for and what I should avoid. And his shop had just been burglarized. What a treasure of a human! Once I find my e-bike, I'll definitely have it serviced at Archer. read more

I brought my bike in to get a replacement for a screw to hold my rack on. Greg replaced the screw, using LockTite to make sure it stays put. Then he did the same for the other screws holding my rack in place. While he was working, I walked upstairs and took a look at some wonderful paintings in the gallery (curated by Greg's wife) that shares the space. When he was finished, Greg asked me for two dollars - one for the screw, one for the installation. Having seen that he charges $40/hour and bills in 15-minute increments, I insisted that he take ten dollars. He accepted. The bike shop in my neighborhood lost my business when they told me my bike couldn't be fixed (Missing Link made the repairs). Archer is where I'll be taking my bike in the future. read more

This is our ideal bike shop! Many years in business, and repairs performed by the knowledgeable/friendly owner, so you know things are done absolutely right. And, he even proactively takes time to show you what and why done. All for a very fair price, and low hourly rate. Fyi, Greg (the owner) is sooo good that after tuned-up my bike, it went noticeably faster than my Wife's, who has the same bike as me. Therefore, even though she has half the mileage as my bike, we took hers in to also get a tune-up. read more

Archer Bicycle - The magical bike shop. - Bikes Near Me - Oakland, California

Greg has fixed up 2 of my bicycles to get them into primo riding condition (not to mention, looking much more stylish). I've learned a ton from him in the process, and appreciate him going the extra mile to explain why and how he is doing what he's doing. In addition, he's fair and honest with his work and pricing. Your bike will be in excellent hands with him! read more

Archer Bicycle - My 1970s varsity Schwinn - Bikes Near Me - Oakland, California

Greg is terrific. He's a low-key member of the community. His art upstairs is always interesting. His bike repair and maintenance work is the best I have ever had in the Bay Area. He will explain options if you need parts replaced. He never up-sells you, so you know that he's giving sound advice. In fact, he's tried to talk me down from buying more expensive components on multiple occasions. Highly recommended. read more

I came here to replace my tires to tubeless. Very knowledgeable, honest, plain good service.

Archer is fantastic. He always fixes my bike quickly and and artfully and at a good price. Definitely a place if you want professionalism without condescension. read more

I'm new to the cycling community and was pretty discouraged to find most bike shops unwelcoming. To be honest, other bike shops made me feel like I was walking into a boy's club and the quotes they gave me certainly made me realize they knew an easy target when they saw one. But then I found Greg. Greg came highly recommended by one of my friends and I won't be taking my bicycle anywhere else. He has a great service system that's first come, first serve and really gets the jobs done in a timely manner and well within the tightest budget. Aside from being a pro, Greg is above all (as my friend would say) "a good human." He takes the time to chat and to even demonstrate some easy repair techniques. Check the shop out and I promise you'll walk away thinking the same thing! read more

Greg brought my road bike back to life after being out of commission for 10 years! I scheduled an appointment and during the assessment Greg explained, clearly, all the work and parts that would be needed. He also made sure I didn't spend more money than necessary, which was refreshing and appreciated. In the end, Greg ended up doing a standard tune up, replacing the down stem, replacing the brake cables/housing, rewrapping the handlebars, adding bar end shifters, and replacing the derailleur cables/housing. I'm probably leaving some things off. The total cost was very reasonable for everything involved. He also insisted that if I found anything to be wrong with the bike that I should bring it back. I doubt I will ;) Bike rides like a dream and is good as new. Thank you for everything Greg!!! read more

I never write reviews, but Greg's honesty, integrity, passion, and great customer service compelled me today. Greg is trustworthy and knows his stuff, loves what he does, and imparts his knowledge at no extra cost. In a world where greed has poisoned our souls, Greg stands apart! I brought in my road bike to get shift cables and housing replaced. I had tried adjusting derailleurs myself, but I couldn't get shifting to be very smooth. Greg brought the bike back to life. Once again, it shifted like a Dura Ace drivetrain should shift. And, he didn't even change the cables and housing because it was not required. He even adjusted the brakes at no extra cost. He could have overcharged me by selling the cables, housing and the labor for replacing them, but he did not. Furthermore, he made sure I understood what exactly he did with the bike. He went over and beyond and passionately explained me how to properly adjust the saddle position, and when to replace cables/housing and perform a bottom bracket, hub, and headset overhaul. He even assessed my carbon frame and ensured me some of the paint chips were not cracks. What I learned from him alone was worth more than he charged me for the bike repair. Also, I was late for my appointment by 15 minutes, but he did not have any issue at all. I regret that I did not even apologize for being late. I'm sorry, Greg! read more

I needed new headset bearings and Greg just happened to have the right bearings in stock. He double checked that they were machined to the same size as my original bearings, and it was a cheerful and good time chatting with him about these esoteric bearings. Same price as if I had ordered them directly from the manufacturer. My headset's turning smoothly again and I'm back on the trails. I'll be keeping Archer in mind for future bike issues, for sure. Thanks Greg! read more

Greg is awesome! Great customer service, and very knowledgeable. I learned something new with him.

Awesome person who performs great repairs

Archer is the place to come if you want a skilled, high integrity bike lover to work on your bike. I came for the first time and got bottom bracket and brake and derailleur cables fixed. He seems very responsible with your money and wants to do what's necessary but no more. I'm glad to have found Archer and will be back! read more