Ok first of all let's forget, just for a moment, that this is a bike shop, which of course it is in the truest sense of the word. But let's put that aside. I don't care what this cat is selling, because I am buying. This is the kind of place kids used to hang out at after school and learn millions of things that make good business men and women, but really teaches knowledge based customer service t way retail used to be. Could be a skate shop, a surf shop, a garage or in my case when I was kid, a musused record store. I've seen this guy interact with kids, and whoever wrote that his ego is too big, I assure you that is not ego, that is a pompous bs detector and it must have been going haywire the second whoever you are looking for your spoke torque wench and your I can't even tell wtf kind of lock, took one step in his shop. This is a down to earth man who knows his sh*t and treats kids with more respect than 99% of adults. This is the kind of place you WANT your kids to hang out in. Now the shop. Ahhhh it's an f'n mess, just like all the best mechanic garages are all over the world. His hands have grease on them and he gives it swipe with a shop rag, before shaking your hand and looking you in the eye. I just needed some parts, I've been working on bikes since I was a kid, the two places I went before stumbling onto Atomic when my wife wanted to split a salad across the street at the humble bee (also a great small business) no idea who she was planning on splitting it with...anyway the other shops told me I couldn't install a rear derailer properly and if I got the part there I would just be bringing it back after I brake it. Bye. At Atomic not only sold me the part straight up, but went over a couple places I might have a little trouble and how to deal with it. Never once tried to up sell me to a repair. Here's where he got a customer for life. This is a tough time for small businesses, maybe some of the toughest. I asked him how his business was doing, and instead of the usual list of totally legitimate complaints, he said.. "Business is great, I love what I do, I make a fair profit, I'm lucky to get a lot of repairs, I put on events for kids all year" gesturing at a calendar on the wall with a bunch of stuff and little posters, "I'm a lucky man." Wow! We chatted a while I watched him performing his craft, that's what this is hes a craftsman not a guy in a bike shop, he didn't mind talking for a minute but as soon as another customer came in, he walked over to help him as he gave his right hand a wipe with his shop rag... read more

I deal with Paul whenever I can. This means that I drive from VENTURA to Van Nuys when I need bike work/repairs done that I can't do myself. Nobody does as good a job for as little money, and I appreciate his "first come, first served" labor policy - no other job gets put in front of yours just because it's making more money or because somebody is screaming that they're in a rush. No, you won't find many new bikes there (he carries a few inexpensive cruisers during the Summer), but if you need old parts replaced or repaired, Atomic Cycles is THE shop. If you're building or looking for something different than all the hipsters are riding, go see Paul. read more

We'd walked our bikes to Atomic -- 2.1 miles, from the edge of the park, because we'd gotten 3 flat tires between the two of us, riding through some nettles. I'd called en route to ask whether they repair flats, was told yes, and said that we'd be walking over. When we arrived, many blocks later, guy said he had a bunch of repairs in front of us and might not get to flats until *tomorrow.* I said, but please, we're stranded! We live 7 miles from here! With complete indifference, (I think he shrugged and mad dawgged me), the guy said, well, tough. Other people came first, it's first come first served, that's only fair. Yeah. So there is such a thing as triage. It's what ERs do, so that the person with the sprained ankle does have to wait a little longer, if somebody in anaphylactic shock needs to see the doctor first. This is not unfair; it's logical. When I am the person with the sprained ankle (or who'd dropped off my bike and driven home by car, to retrieve it later), I understand that it's important for people who have objectively greater urgencies (no other means of transportation and problems getting home that day) to be folded into the queue. So fine. There are people too simple-minded to hold more than one principle ("first in first out!") in their heads at a time. Trying to balance multiple criteria fries the circuits. Unfortunately, this shop is run by one of them, and he doesn't give a crap about you. If you have options, don't go here. read more

I needed a part quickly, this palce had the part. Looked like he had used parts for everything. The place was packed with bikes. The guy working there seemed nice. I felt more like I walked into a old garage asking for free help. He said he would call when bike was ready in a hour or 2, he didn't. When I called no answer, the8 next day he gave me a excuse with no apology. The whole reason I rushed it there was to have it done for that evening. No biggie...blah experience is all. read more

What a great bike shop! Why is Google maps saying this place is closed is beyond me. Its open and it a rare find. Paul has affordable prices, he remembers my name and its the real deal! Places like this need to be supported. read more

the guy is cheaper than craigslist and ebay. Oh and he only sells used bikes so this place is awesome for someone like me who is shopping on a budget. I got very lucky and landed myself a hybrid bike for 95 bucks. I asked for bar ends he added it for 5 bucks with installation. So the Good - Its cheap - They sell used parts on everything so its cheap. - Guy is friendly and lets you test ride your bikes which is a big plus because you can't do that at alot of these bike shops. The Bad - Everything is used so if you are looking for new this is not the place. umn... yeah what else is bad... humn... the place is pretty dusty and small. They is plenty of free parking in the back. I have said enough. I need to go back here to get my friends bike fixed. The cassette fell off the bike he bought at walmart. read more

This is and will be my go to bicycle shop from here on out. I will be bringing my old specialized hardrock here and here only. This is the go to shop for riders of vintage bicycles, vintage MTB, klunkers, and all other bicycles. Ill be bringing my specialized hardrock for a full overload. read more

Atomic cycles is a flash back in time. Paul, the owner of Atomic, serves a specific part of the bike world that is truly under served. He sells quality used bikes, vintage bikes, and some specialty parts for bmx bikes. That's it! No frills. No fancy shop etc. He does a very good job of managing the fluctuations in his volume especially considering he is a one man operation. He also puts on a lot of very fun bike events. Atomic is worth checking out If you need a quality repair on standard bicycle. Atomic is a great place to get a good pre-owned bike or that unique vintage part. Paul also manufactures some great bike frames, handle bars, and unique bits to adapt modern parts on vintage frames. read more

This guy eats, breathes and shits bikes. He's like some zen ninja bike monk.

Paul is indeed a nice guy and won't sell you crap. He is fast, professional and offer reasonable to low prices. My bikes are in good hands. read more

These fellows are aok , fix me bike nice and fast, good good price! They got used bikes. They makes their own frames 26" cruisers bmx style, dope , fully loaded 1k, ouch! read more

paul was honest and got the repairs done on my bike a few days earlier than promised. definitely coming back to this guy in the future

I'm a fan. I check the reviews before driving down from Granada Hills, and it was exactly what I expected. The owner is an expert and knows bikes. I brought my wife's and son's bikes in for tune-ups and he very honestly told me that my son's bike really didn't need one, but that he would "check it out." My wife's bike was a bit more complicated, but the whole tune-up was done in an hour, and I'll definitely go back when my bike's need more TLC. read more

What a joke! $20 for I forgot what it was he did and than he tells me I have no brakes because we hadn't "discussed that". I know nothing about bikes except how to ride one. So I said "I can't ride my bike?" to his response "well you can but you'll have no brakes". I ask "can you fix it, I'd like to ride my bike" his response was you'll have to wait I've got more customers". Mind you I was the first customer of the day. Left because he said it would be an hour. I returned and now I couldn't ride my bike and if I wanted him to fix the brake I'd have to wait and was going to be charged again. My friend who was with me and knew a little about bikes just popped the wire into place right outside his shop and wouldn't you know I had functioning brakes. It took like 10 seconds I'm not even exaggerating. As a first time customer you'd think he would of done that as a Common courtesy. The worst customer service I've ever experienced! read more

Back tire was losing air. Paul put a new tube in less than 5 minutes and ready to go. $10. Great bike shop for quick and quality repairs. Also very affordable. read more

Great Prices, and super labor prices. He will not sell you crap. Know's all the Bike's. Has some of the Best used and New bikes you could ever want.I feel like a kid in a Candy store. I have a super cool Bmx 26" That he helped me Build. Brett Williams read more

Paul does really good work, great bike shop for any service needs! Parking in the rear.

Paul is awesome! He will fix your bike. Pretty cheap.. He customizes bikes. Some people don't like his straightforwardness.. to bad . He won't rip you off. He just wants people to ride! He hosts many different bike runs throughout the year.. check out the website. He also produces a kool indie mag called chicken head. Can be found at some record/cd stores .. that still remain! Repairs.. buying a new bike.. used bike.. Paul's the man. Ha doesn't bargain back n forth! So don't be surprised if he tells what your bike is worth ... try to sell it on Craigslist and see if he was right..??? read more

This a great shop, the owner loves bikes. The prices for repairs are cheap and never an upwell. Coming here is like going to your neighbors house to get your bike fixed and then giving him a couple bucks for the help. If you like vintage this is the spot. read more

Great place fast service and low prices, sometimes local shops like this are great finds.

Great guy with good prices! I bought a used bike from him. I ended up taking it home and the chain snapping one of the spokes on the same day. I took it back and withing 10 min he had it all fixed up and ready to ride, free of charge! I recommend this place. read more

I am a Reseda local and I've been to this shop many times and will keep going back. The owner is a bicycle maven, who is fair, friendly and frugal. It's a treat to walk into this store. Pure bicycle love seeps from this establishment. read more

Very experienced did a tuned up on my Parlee, better the the high end bike shops, very knowledgeable..

I was very pleased of the service and expectations. Price is fair! I enjoyed his answeres to my questions. Very impressed! Thank you Paul

I didn't quite catch the guys name here because he was just that quick. He changed both my tires and oiled up my chain for me at only half the price of other places. I have 3 roommates who I referred here because of the great value and awesome service. read more

Went in for tune up and a wash. Happy to have found the "Anti-performance bike". Affordable, local, fast, knowledgeable. Perfect shop for me. read more

If you want the best customer service ask for the employee of the month. He has the parts and knowledge YOU need. Prices are great!!! Shop is cool!!! Owner is ok, but the employee of the month is who y'all need!!! (Haha) read more

Very small shop, great service, down to earth guy, more than reasonable prices. The time and energy he put on my bike, wow speechless. He even fixed (bent back) my derailleur that got stuck between the spokes, from a DH track. He gave my breaks the attention they needed, it works like a dream on the mountain and off. I will always bring my bike to him, as I have with my beginner bikes. My first diamond back (RED hardtail) , my weird Canadian first full suspension bike, and now Santa Cruz Bullit. Thank you, read more

I bought an unassembled bike... trying to build it myself I almost pulled my hair out! So I yelped for a place near my house. I called a bike place and they quoted me $60. Thinking they are out of their minds I called Atomic cycles after reading thier great yelp reviews. Paul was friendly on the phone and quoted me $20! SOLD!! I rushed over and he had it done for me within an hour! He even gave me a bike lesson and fitted me because I haven't been on a bike since I was a kid. I also bought a new lock from him! Now I am about to ride my shiny new bike! I got a great deal, great service, and I got to keep all of my hair. Thanks Paul! read more

This a great bike shop The guy is down to earth and very willing to meet your every bike needs. He is quick with his work and willing to answer any questions. A small location, but those are the best kinds. The prices are perfect. read more

Very impressed with the quality of service and how quickly he was able to get my bike back to me. Good for tune ups and repairs. Not sure if I would want to buy a new bike there, but very affordable, honest and quick service! read more

If you want to buy a bike go on craigslist and then take it to Paul. Tune ups and repairs are reasonable and you cant beat the turnaround time. I like that he organizes events that bring people together. Great source for your restoration projects. read more

A friend recommended this place, and according to other reviews, it seems the shop owner does very good work. I won't find out firsthand, though. I walked in hoping to buy just a basic bike, and when I said that, the shop owner, who was already angry for some reason, told me he didn't have many left, and that the bikes outside (numerous bikes are chained in front of the shop) are high-end vintage bikes and repairs. As I tried to clarify whether "repairs" meant bikes he's repaired and were for sale, or other customers' repairs, he fumed that that the vintage bikes were to the RIGHT outside, and the repairs, which, he said he HOPED people would pick up, are to the LEFT. Okay. Got it. Considering world, national and local events, this man is probably overwhelmed, in several ways. Like all of us. All the more reason to lead with compassion, or at least civility. I'll head for a shop where my desire to buy a bike won't infuriate the shop's owner. read more

Let me first reply to a previous review. You shouldn't have to "get used" to customer service - nor should you have to get used to being ripped off. I did not have much knowledge about bicycles at the time and stupidly bought a bike from this shop. As time went on i found myself upgrading ALL of the hardware and the junk he sold me went into the trash. This guy really took me for a ride and made a good couple hundred off of a poor college student. When I pass by this shop I feel sick thinking about how people like this own businesses. This business owner is the definition of sleazy. AVOID! read more

I have been going to Atomic Cycles for years , and I know that some people are put off by Paul the owner's attitude, but he has always been respectful and helpful to me, and I know some people might seem uncomfortable by it , but I have no complaints , when I have a question he gives me his honest opinion and I appreciate that ,plus I like the selection of bike bells the store carries :) read more

GREAT PRICES on service! Dropped my bike off for assembly. Paul had it done in 20 minutes. Super friendly and awesome service. Did I mention Great prices?! read more

Nothing good. Small, dusty. All the bikes were full of dirt still as they were being sold.

Came in to get my daughters tire fixed. The guy is very knowledgeable about bikes and very cool to talk with. Repaired my daughters bike in less than 10 minutes and charged me a lot less than other shops around. Definitely will come back again. read more

Atomic Paul is the man! Always has what I'm looking for and has it for cheap. The best little used/repair shop in the valley!

Brought my daughter's bike in for some training wheel's. He hooked me up with some used ones, put them on, filled the bike up with air. $5 and I was out of there in less than 5 minutes. I live right around the corner and have never been there before. Definitely going back for our other bike which has been out of commission for years. read more