My husband and I were staying in East Village and we stumbled across Rath Bicycle on a Friday…read moreafternoon while browsing through the pop up shops. We were immediately drawn to Laurie and her amazing customer service. She was very understanding of our time constraints and provided us with a map and key spots to visit while we were riding bikes along the Bow River. Unfortunately, 15 minutes after we left on our bikes, we were stuck in a terrential downpour. We ended up stranded at a restaurant until we decided to brave the rain and return the bikes. Laurie offered to let us make up our time if we came back on Sunday. We did just that! We had a great ride and really enjoyed being able to see more of the city by bicycle. We would highly recommend Rath Bicycle!!

From the owner: Rath Bicycles is a local grass roots bike shop in Calgary's East Village, focusing on vintage road…read morebike restoration and city cruiser bike rentals. Open Thursday- Monday but available to meet for rentals and sales on weekdays. Just need to provide 12h notice for bookings.

Poor, unfriendly, condescending service as always. The last time I shopped at BikeBike 8 years ago…read morethe service was awful. I went back today for the first time since and nothing has changed. Sadly, I was forced to go there for a specific product that was out of stock elsewhere in the city. Worst bike shop in Calgary in my opinion. I would recommend The Bike Shop, Ridley's, Bow Cycle, and Bike & Brew if you want friendly, knowledgeable staff. Many years ago, Sean, the owner of BikeBike and I were on a group ride together and we had a conversation about a bike I purchased from his shop. I mentioned that I hadn't brought it back for the first complimentary tune up yet but well over a year expired since I purchased the bike. Sean told me that it was no problem and that he'd still tune it up for me free of charge. I brought the bike in a few days later and he tried to charge me for the tune up. I remined him of the conversation that happened a few days earlier but he denied the conversation ever happened. I don't think you'll see me in 8 years Sean. I do know that anyone with a set of ears will hear about the crappy service that I received 8 years ago as well as last week.

Thinking about increasing your activity level? Looking for a new way to enjoy the city? Considering…read morea major lifestyle change? Head to BikeBike! Odds are you will be greeted by Sean when you walk through the door! He is a friendly chap, which a great smile and lots of laughs to share. You will instantly feel like you have met a new friend. He & his staff are awesome! Great customer service seems to come naturally to this place! They have a variety of bikes, from Strider bikes for the wee ones, to SERIOUS bikes for SERIOUS people. Lots to please people like me, that just like to cruise and fart around, without getting to sweaty. (What can I say? I'm an outta shape girly girl.) The cargo bikes are pretty cool to check out. They honestly have something for everyone. Even if you have never ridden a bike before. Come prepared to take a bike out for a spin around the block. Looking for accessories? They have ridiculously awesome helmets, bags, baskets, seats, yadda yadda yadda! It is worth a trip in just to check out all the cool stuff they have. (OH! They have wicked toboggans too.) While they are very pro-bicycle lifestyle living, there is no sense of judgement for those of us that lean towards a more car-friendly lifestyle. They simply love to share their knowledge and ideas. Have questions? They will always answer them. Their service is top notch! Best to get your bike in early for pre-season maintenance as they get busy. You know that things will be fixed up right when you take your bike there. Check it out! You will be glad you did. (PS - Check out their new sign outside the shop. It's hilarious! A true testament to their sense of love for life & humour.)

Mike was fabulous in determining what type of rider we were. Had regular trek bikes fur three…read moreseasons and then purchased our gazelle electric cm380 and T10. So happy and with the help of Mike advice and expertise. When buying any bike, information of the type of rider you are and what fits those specs is the most important. Sad that they will be moving as the shop was so convenient for riders along fish creek pathways.

It pays to be curious. Last summer's visit to CC Pure was so positive that I had to come back when…read moreI revisited my mountain bike selection journey. I spent the last month researching all things mountain bikes - I bought my last bike in 2001... it's been quite the learning curve. Bikes are in limited supply in Calgary, and some shops are using the global scarcity as a way to pressure a purchase, or at the least, get a 30% deposit. I restarted my search a month ago, beginning at Pure. Great experience. I demoed a couple different bikes. Then, I demoed two more bikes at CC Bow Trail (not so positive - more interested in making a sale than helping me), and then another demo at a Bowness shop (very positive experience). Yesterday, having narrowed down my search, I went back into Pure. Coming in at 5:30pm (they close at 6pm) didn't phase them. Cole was the sales rep and treated me great, as did other guys who helped me choose some pedals. The store was closing, and here Cole is offering me a demo ride. Even though I was somewhat certain about my purchase, Cole never once rushed me or the sale. It was around 6:30pm when I paid for the bike - 30min past closing. Big thanks to the guys at CC Pure. Helpful, patient, kind... and one happy customer with a new Santa Cruz Bronson + new set of clip-in pedals. Sincere gratitude for all the help.

We rented from Joe's back in August. I made a reservation the night before as we needed a chariot…read morething to pull my daughter. We arrived and Joe himself was renting out the bikes as one of his staff wasn't there. He was very helpful and friendly and gave us some good tips. The bikes were in excellent shape! Joe has a great business here, and he runs it well. I would whole heartedly recommend this business!! It's super convenient too as it is right at the park!

Such a great vibe and ownership very responsive. Definately call in advance, but great…read morecommunication. Highly recommend.

Just loved the personable young man who fitted us up along with the laid back atmosphere…read more Bikes were super fun. Helmets fit great. My bike was too high for me, though, and I don't think there was another workable solution, so it was borderline dangerous. I sort of had to hop up off one toe to get started. The worst part was stopping. It was a way down for my toe/foot to hit, and with the momentum of the heavy bike? I may or may not have lost it on a gravely starting spot. If you aren't sure the bike is a fit for you, I'd consider skipping it. OTHERWISE, this is some of the most fun I've ever had. Seriously. Hubs said he could see my giant smile even from the back of my head! Haha. Able to go far and see a ton much faster than walking, too!

Renting e-bikes from Pedego was the highlight of our weekend in Calgary. The staff was very helpful…read moreand recommended that we ride westward to Angel's Cafe. It was a wonderful safe and scenic ride on asphalt bike paths separated from roads and traffic. Very safe and scenic. The paths along both sides of the river are great - we went outbound on the south side and returned on the north side. Highly recommended!

I literally had 12 hours to explore Calgary and found this gem near by where I was staying prior to…read moreheading to the airport. The retro style of the cruisers are adorable. The owner was absolutely lovely and amazing and recommended a scenic route to the Peace Bridge and along the river. There are group tours available. This was absolutely the best way to enjoy the city. Highly recommend it.

Reworks Upcycle Shop is like a DIY Pinterest board in the form of a real local business... except…read morethe products are actually amazing quality because professionals made them and not me! And if we wanna talk local, more than half their products are made in Canada and 99% from North America. We're talking indestructible messenger bags made out of used seat belts that go as far as to tell you what kind of car they were salvaged from. I stumbled across Reworks without a clue what to expect, wound up doing a good chunk of my Christmas shopping here, and will be back to do a tonne more! Here's what I found: - Purses made from pop can tabs creating a high quality aluminum chainmaille. ( I bought 2 of 'em) - Bottle openers from used bicycle chains. (I hope someone buys me one ;) ) - Bowls from used bike chains...actually, there's a lot of bicycle culture reflected in this store, which I think makes it all the more cool. The owner is a true bicycle fan and her store takes my lifelong love of bikes and brings it into the rest of my lifestyle with style. Used license plate clutches, bike tire belts, wine and beer bottle serving trays, chandeliers and everything. I imagine the product selection at Reworks changes often to keep reclaimed fresh, but even if all the awesome things I've mentioned no longer exist by the time you read my review, you'll still be able to expect high quality and unbelievably creative local products here. If you've ever uttered the term "shabby chic" you need to check this place out.

I had the pleasure of dealing with Mark for some repairs that my bike needed. He is very…read moreknowledgeable and friendly. The store was so busy, it was lined up down the block, but I didn't have to wait very long as the staff have a system where they come out and take care of whoever they can. They are doing a remarkable job. It was apparent that Mark was busy, in a rush, and working very hard, but he didn't rush me when it came to getting my needs met. I was very impressed with his professionalism and productivity. The company is lucky to have him and I'm sure they know that. My bike was ready for pickup earlier than expected and he called to let me know I could come pick it up if I wanted rather than just wait for me to come back the following day. The test ride was a success, the parts Mark chose for me based on our phone conversation were better than the original parts. He is very intuitive and knows how to make the customer happy. I maybe could have sourced out better prices, but then I probably wouldn't be on the road yet. The process of taking my mangled bike and getting it in better than original condition was so easy thanks to Mark. I will stay loyal to Bow Cycle and recommend them to others.

I tried to purchase a $3,000 bike from this shop and was let down by their staff and inventory…read moremanagement twice in four days. On Monday, I called to check stock. I was told they could not hold it and to buy online. It sold before I finished work. After I left feedback, their team texted me to apologize and promised they would train their staff better on holding procedure. On Wednesday night, their website showed two of these bikes back in stock. Following their previous instructions, I purchased one immediately and my card was processed. On Thursday, a manager contacted me to cancel the order, claiming someone else bought it first. When I expressed my intense frustration at being misled twice on a $3,000 purchase, the staff was dismissive. When I requested to speak to the owner, the owner called me back simply to defend his broken inventory system and shift all blame away from his business. Taking a customer's money for an item you do not have, and having two issues in a very short time frame is unacceptable. If you are looking to make a major financial investment in a bike, go to a shop that has a functional website and respects your time and interest in the "lifestyle" that is being promoted.

Bought a ebike from ridleys. Had an accendent and they got the part in from the manufacturer . it…read morewas the end of the summer so it was hard to determine the repair. finally this year 2025-. Zach the service manager contacted the manufacturer and they were going to send me multipale parts to test ..Zach argued that wouild be to inconvienent for there customer so after his input they snet me a new bike. I cant say enough about the service I got from Zach -service manager and his boss Ron. Just ask for Zach and you will get service for a King.

Recently made a purchase at Ridley's and the customer service is exceptional. I had requested…read moretubeless tires and was travelling 400 km to pick up my bike so I wanted it ready to go. After returning home, I checked the tires and thought that Ridleys had forgotten to make them tubeless. Greg made arrangements for me to get the work done locally. As it turned out, they were tubeless. Greg went out of his way to send me out the door as a satisfied customer. I recommend this store if you are looking to make a purchase. Sometimes it is hard to find businesses that truly want to see their customers satisfied and to be a return customer. I will be a return customer. I am just sorry for having wasted their time on my error.