Super amazing owner!!! He was so kind and fixed my son's tricycle within a minute!!!! Great selection, friendly, knowledgeable, super helpful... best bicycle go to place, highly recommend!!! Thank you!!! read more

Had an extremely disappointing experience getting my bike tuned up at Bicycle Ambulance. I dropped off my bike and the store said they'd call me in about a week when it was ready. Over a month later, I still hadn't heard back, so I called the store, but didn't get any answer. Two days later, when I'm out of town, the store calls me and says it's "absolutely urgent" that I come by and pick up my bike because it's taking up space in the store. I explained that I was out of town and couldn't pick it up that week, and that this was the first time I was hearing about the bike being finished, even though it had been more than 30 days. The person on the phone said "Oh, they should have called you, it's been done for weeks." The next week, when I'm back in town, I call the store verify the hours and tell them I'm coming to pick up the bike that day. At 3:00p, I stop by, and the store is complete empty -- door's closed and locked, and the lights are off. I call the store number a dozen times, but no answer. I stand outside for 20 minutes before a worker comes from down the street and unlocks the door, and he gives no explanation or apologies for why the store has been closed when I tell him I've been waiting for 20 minutes. When we get inside, he gives me the bike (which, I admit, was very nicely done), and when I go to pay, he can't find the ticket to ring me up -- it takes another five minutes to go into the back to dig around before he finds the ticket and I can pay. TLDR: While the bike tune up was good, the customer service experience was atrocious. Would not recommend Bicycle Ambulance when there are many other options around. read more

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I just took my daughter's Fuji Saratoga 3 speed bike (purchased in 2009) to Newton, owner and bike repair master, long time community business Bicycle Ambulance. I have been riding this bike since the first Women's March when my fancy one was stolen. Newton was just finishing up with my bike, and invited me to give it a ride and try it out. I couldn't stop smiling, it was like a new bike - smooth ride and transitions from one gear to the next. He also took care of the little things like shifting the rubber hand holds back where they are meant to be. I couldn't be happier with my decision to take my bike to Bicycle Ambulance. I only wish that I hadn't waited so long! Beyond the awesome and kind service, Newton is just a beautiful person and shares his skills and joy with all of us through bikes. Thank you Newton for being a treasured community resource! read more

Brought my bike in for a tune up and luckily I did, because the brakes were worn out completely. It was a quick turnaround got my bike quicker than expected. If you want quick service and great work, come here. Ask for Newton, he's great! read more

I had an excellent experience at Bicycle Ambulance. I came in with a defective pedal on my brand-new bike, and the mechanic took care of it right away. He was incredibly kind, honest, efficient, and professional. He never tried to sell me anything I didn't need. Instead, he explained the problem, fixed it in about 10-15 minutes, and got me safely back on the road. I absolutely love my new pedals--they're even better and more stable than the original ones, and my bike feels amazing now. It's hard to find such honest and knowledgeable service these days. If you need any bike repairs or advice, I highly recommend Bicycle Ambulance. Thank you for the outstanding service! read more

Fantastic! The owner was SO generous with his time and going out of his way to tune up my new e-bike. I brought it in originally because my new e-bikes pedal fell off (note I didn't buy my bike here) and he fixed it right away along with making my bike the perfect safe ride for me and my kids. We will def bring our other e-bike in to be tuned up! read more

Newton took his time and really did an amazing job replacing my tube. He checked the tire inside and out and adjusted the wheel when he out the tire back on. I was really impressed and paid attention. He's great. In and out in 15 minutes was amazing too. read more

They were great. I called, they said to come right in. They fixed it immediately, and I didn't have to wait for my bike.

Newton is fantastic! Not being overcharged in Santa Monica is a rare find and this place is actually budget friendly. Brought in 2 old bikes and he fixed them quickly and gave me a great price! I will go to him with all my bike needs from now on! A community treasure! read more

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Absolute artists! The best place you could ever take anything from a vintage Schwinn to commuter bikes. I've taken in Treks, Linuses and old beach cruisers all with great results. read more

Newton is the best bike repair guy around! I have coming to the Bicycle Ambulance for 18 years now and have had Newton build my son a bike, repair and modify my kids bikes throughout the years. We've had a lot of inner tube changes. Most recently I bought an electric bike and absolutely love it! Newton is the most knowledgeable and experienced bike expert around! read more

Newton took incredible care of me. Another shop quoted almost $200 and said the fix would take a week and a half. My man fixed the issue up in less than 10 minutes after I walked in on a Friday and had my rear derailleur in perfect working order. Don't be afraid to take a nice bike here. Sure, the store is filled with beach cruisers and vintage fixies, but Newton is an absolute pro who can work on anything. Thank you for the incredible service! Super nice guy. Very reasonable pricing. My new LBS. read more

Bicycle Ambulance Saved Christmas! Newton and Damon really helped me out. I purchased a bmx bike thru amazon (which I HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND) that got delivered defective. I ordered a second bike to replace and brought it here to have them set it up safely for my son to ride. The second bike ended up being defective as well. Newton was able to assemble the bike with parts from both defective bikes that worked. I didn't need to return another bike and now my son is so happy cuz he can ride now! I definitely recommend these guys to anyone with a bike. Such incredibly nice people. So helpful. read more

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Newton does great work at very reasonable prices! He is honest and takes time to explain what he's doing and why and gives future maintenance tips to prevent future issues. HIGHLY recommend! read more

Came here with a flat tire. The gentleman pointed out that not only was there a problem with the inner tube, but that the frame needed more tape. He fixed it quickly, and total charge for everything was $23. I would definitely come here again read more

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So happy that I stopped in to this shop. Newton was amazing to say the least... i brought my daughter's bike in bc her brake was frozen... her bike is my transportation while I am visiting. He fixed my daughter's bike in 30 mins!! Re wired the cable that went inside the frame, cleaned and greased the chain as a bonus and installed a bottle cage for me. Before I paid, he had me ride the bike to make sure I was happy!! What a fantastic shop and extremely honest and reasonable!! This shop gets 100 stars from me. Thank you Newton for who you are... not many people like you... you take such pride in your job and it shows!!! read more

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Did as promised, They assembled my bike in a day. I Will definitely come back for my bike services.

Everything you need. Literally every component. They are a saver. Highly recommend these guys to get your bike fixed. We're looking for a component. They will know how it's done and have the piece. read more

Highest recommendation! Great expertise, quick work, very fair prices, honest business. I've had tune ups, tire replacement, and fixes for broken parts. A true workshop in the best old fashioned sense. read more

Amazing local business! Bicycle Ambulance has friendly and prompt service, super competitive prices, and a skilled and knowledgeable staff that really go above and beyond. I initially chose Bicycle Ambulance because it was convenient and I got a really competitive quote. O'Neal replaced the tube on my son's bike and noticed that there was a loose brake cable. Not only did he take the time to tighten it up, he also made a number of adjustments to help it run smoothly and safely. When so many other companies are so impersonal and transaction-oriented, the extra care from a true professional was refreshing and earned my trust and loyalty. I'll be back for sure! Right across the street from Chik-fil-A! read more

My tire went flat while I was getting a haircut today (7/24) and they were right next store and they said they could fix it and to come back in an hour. The clerk quoted me a price of $18.80 upon return and when I finally was able to checkout his boss said the price should be $28.80 because it was a an electric bike, which makes little sense since a flat tire is a flat tire regardless of being electric or not! We agreed to a price of $20 cash and he said the price would be $28.00 if I had the same service in the future. Fair enough, and when I left the electricity in the bike was not working and I went back to ask him what happened and he was extremely defensive as I did not know the electricity had been turned off, and then when he showed that, the electricity did not automatically turn back on while we went back and forth as to why the electricity was not on, and then finally it did turn back on. It was obvious to me he was afraid he had done something wrong as working on these bikes is different from a traditional one and you require that expertise. Some other customer waiting decided he needed to weigh-in and accused me of yelling at the employee and clearly seeking too incite a larger argument, which was not needed as he insisted on saying he did nothing wrong, but never saw what occurred and had no idea what was done. This wound up into a profanity-laced argument with him following me out the door, threatening me and turning into this something that was none of his business, but he was determined to make it so. Why is this person not minding their own business? Do you think I want to come back and argue? I needed to get the electricity working again. That was my only goal and when you leave a bike with a vendor and the electricity was not working, what am I to think given his defensive posture? The work provided was fine regarding the tire, but I was not given a simple estimate as to what this would cost and I did indicate to him it was in fact, an electric vehicle when I left the bike for repair, a fact he conveniently ignored. When the electricity turned back on, he accused me of yelling at him and proceeded to tell me never to return. I have no intention to ever returning anyway since the way they do business to me is not professional. Yes, changing a tire doesn't take a skill set, but at least acknowledge the bike was electric when I left it, and your worker quoted the $18.80 rate. How about providing one with a valid receipt that is not scribbled like a pharmacy prescription for one? I don't want to be argumentative, but what would anyone do if you left a bike with a shop and the electricity was not working? To infer this was my fault was at the source of my criticism of this whole episode that could have been avoided if he just tried to help instead of absolving himself from the issue at hand. This may be chalked-up as talking past each other and I will take some blame for my frustration, but there is no need to act in this manner as if he was some victim. Take responsibility for your work and try to help, not attack the customer as if I was ripping him off! They changed the tire just fine. Anyone can do that. I wish I never stepped into this place and don't worry, I never will again, so don't worry! AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS! read more

The guys who work at Bicycle Ambulance are best! They fixed a tire without trying to upsell a new one and they didn't charge me for anything. We did have them replace the grips and even that was a low price. So, we had to leave them a good tip. They are friendly, knowledgeable and very fair in pricing. Congratulations on 30 years in Santa Monica and may you have another 30 years! read more

This is a great shop with excellent bike mechanics! Newt is the specialist I worked with and he took care of the job perfectly and quickly. I had new tires installed, brakes adjusted, rims straightened, and a few other things. On top of all that, it was the best price in town. I recommend this shop! read more

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This is the spot to bring your bike for a tune-up - best prices and complete service. When I picked up my mountain bike: - they explained the work done - I was provided the the old parts that were replaced - i was asked to 'ride it' to make sure everything was working correctly this shop treats each bike as if it's their own! read more

I brought my bike in for a maintenance tuneup as it had been neglected for a couple years and needed to be taken care of if I was going to ride it again. They did a great job for a fair price. I would recommend them to anyone. read more

This place is awesome! Great work, super fast, and really nice guy. My bike is an old 1980 Schwinn and he knew way more about it than I did lol. I'll definitely be coming back, he showed me some unique things about the bike and had an idea on another improvement but has to figure it out as they don't even make the parts. It's an awesome shop, and cool part of the community. Support local!! read more

Newton is the man! Gentle, generous, knowledgeable and courteous. It may not look like some of the other big, fancy bike shops, but that is more than made up for in service. I'll be back! read more

A treasure of a bike shop! Newton (who runs this bike repair shop) is so honest and skilled. I found this shop on Yelp and am so glad I did. Newton fixed my e-bike (cargo bike) - and I will now be returning here for an annual bike service. I highly recommend Bicycle Ambulance. A jewel in the Santa Monica crown... read more

Very helpful. Gave me a "spare part" and didn't even charge me. I'm not currently a bike rider, but if I was, I wouldn't hesitate to have my bike serviced here (Bike Ambulance) read more

I can only hope that all businesses would be as expert and caring as Bicycle Ambulance. I was recommended to BA by a friend and took my bike there expecting to be told it had seen its days. Delivered with rusted handle bar and gears all connections to brakes and gears undone, I was given a quote, paid and before leaving was told I'd be surprised in 2 weeks. The bike that I rode with my daughters 25 years ago is as new. I love my bike. I've since sent a number of friends, all happy with the reference. read more

One of the most reasonable shops in the area with friendly staff not geared towards electric bikes costing 10k. They have helped me on a few occasions and done quick tuneups for an affordable price. read more

I am very happy how they help me put my bicycle in place. I appreciate them a lot thank you so much for your help today.

Great service. Quick and would take there again if bike needs it. It's a good neighborhood bike repair shop.

Incredible service! I recently brought my 30 year old Mongoose hybrid to the shop as it rode sluggishly. The owner and his assistant immediately diagnosed the problems as including improperly seated tire on wheel, tires not fully inflated, and need of lubrication. They performed all the work in less than 10 minutes and didn't even charge me!! I would absolutely recommend this shop. read more

I'd like to think that Yelp keeps their integrity with reviews and with my visit to Bicycle Ambulance, it has been confirmed. Thanks Yelp! This is my first review based solely on an experience with a high-rated Yelp local business. I have a Schwinn mountain bike that was in need of rear tire repair. What kind, I wasn't too sure, it looked like a flat but I'm not a bike mechanic. So I went to Bicycle Ambulance, which was pretty easy to find, and spoke to the gentleman behind the counter -- Newton. I told him I had a flat, and he told me to bring in the bike. Immediately my bike was on the holster by two other mechanics who, with some finagling, got my rear tire off the frame. I watched in fascination as the mechanics work swiftly on my bike and saw Newton thoroughly going through that rear tire inch-by-inch for any rubber issues. When I asked if the tire was still good, I could only but believe him when he said that there was no issue with it. He also adjusted my bike seat, which was stuck, to the perfect height for me -- all just by his eye-measure! In less than 10 minutes it was done, only my rear tire needing a simple tube change. There was no talk of 'you-might-need-this' or 'you-should-replace-that' -- in other word, no unnecessary sales-related chats. The price was spot-on for the part + labor and tax. It was worth trekking a flat bike to Santa Monica to Bicycle Ambulance -- and I Highly Recommend them! -----------------------------­-------------------------------------- LOCATION: Three blocks down a major road (Lincoln Blvd) off Pico Blvd -- Look for parked bikes on the sidewalk. SERVICE: Attentive, prompt and efficient PROS: Quick service, realistic prices CONS: Can't think of any...I got bike grease on my hands? :D PRICE: Spot-on cost on parts + labor (Less than 5% inflation on pricing) -----------------------------­-------------------------------------- read more

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The owner at LA Brakeless (A small in Venice Blvd) business screwed up my tires for $65 Bicycle Ambulance fixed it for $18 If you are looking for any repairs or getting a new bike, this is the place to go read more

I brought in my hybrid bike for air & some minor adjustments & it's took 3 mins. Wow! And no charge. I was expecting to pay $40+ being that it's Santa Monica. I received immediate service & very grateful that I met a fellow Jamaican on the westside. Thank you very much and i highly recommend read more

Great local repair shop with knowledgeable staff! Great for expensive road bikes, old beach cruisers and everything inbetween. I have been bringing my bike to Bicycle Ambulance for a little over two years and cannot say enough great things about this place. Turn around times are quick, prices are fair, and the work is top notch. This is my go to spot and the only place I recommend to friends/ family. read more

I've known Tony (the owner) since my beginning days of mountain biking in 1994 so this review is long overdue. I can't remember how we found out about him but I'm so glad we did. He showed my former husband and I a few trails and it felt like a cool community we had with him in our lives. Times changed, I moved to Thousand Oaks and it has been several years since I've been to his shop which is now in a different location than before. When I showed up unannounced, his brother was working and he was amazing. All I needed was my cleats transferred over to my new shoes. He was able to get it done in about 30 minutes since he was busy getting the shop ready for the day ahead. He had just opened. I was thrilled because it is important to get the cleats in the same position since we all have different body mechanics. These guys are the real deal, a total neighborhood shop that feels like home when you walk in. Be prepared though, it doesn't have the glitz and glamour of a typical shop since he also sells used bikes and rents out bikes. It is packed in with bikes wall to wall. :) read more

My first choice of shops to bring my bike to when I need bicycle help. I live a couple blocks away from another local independent bike shop but ride all the way to Bicycle Ambulance because of stellar experiences in the past. I'd give fifty stars if yelp had them to give. I needed a bumpy tire diagnosed and fixed, and I said I wanted an easier ride, I felt like my bike was too slow and heavy. Was recommended narrower tires so I gladly got them to make commuting more effortless I rode up a steep hill much easier on the way home. I'm so happy, feel so well taken care of. Pleasant, fast service, low fees, A+ experience overall. It put me in a good mood for the rest of the day. Thanks!! read more