Let me start by saying I'm newer to riding clipless/this was my first "big" bike purchase. I haven't written a Yelp review in years but felt compelled to do so this evening because I had such a great experience at Bicycle Habitat vs some other shops I went to in the city... I had previously tried getting a bike from the Specialized store on the UWS and while they were friendly, their service times left a lot to be desired. Same goes for Hilltop in Williamsburg (also owned by Specialized) - those guys treated me like I was a sale/noob and really couldn't have cared less about figuring out what was "right" for me given I wasn't going to be buying a bike from them. Nice guys, but once again - backed up for weeks on the service side of things. Back to Bicycle Habitat - Matt and the team were awesome. Took their time with me after a build and helped me get sorted with both shoes and clips - adjusted my bike a bit and really made sure I got some practice clipping in/out and that I was all set to go before walking out the door. All in all spent over an hour in the shop both chatting with the guys and getting set up with the new bike. I will 100000% be bringing any and all future bike needs to the shop and will be making it known to friends/fellow bikers that this is the place to go. More than happy to support the shop - 5 star service and looking forward to my next return. read more

Outstanding customer service. Elite mechanics. Competitive prices. A rare Triple Crown! read more

I'm really disappointed with the service I received over the phone today from employee Christina. I had called earlier in the week to ask about a quick stem swap, and the gentleman I spoke with was very helpful...he told me no appointment was necessary and it would only take about ten minutes. Since it's a busy spring weekend, I called back today just to verify they could still fit me in before I made the trip. The employee who answered, Christina, was incredibly rude from the start. She kept talking over me, claiming she "heard FRAME" when I clearly said stem, and giving me conflicting info about needing appointments days in advance. When I mentioned the conflicting information I'd received previously, she snapped and asked, "Then why are you calling?" It's shocking to be asked that when I'm simply trying to be a responsible customer and check shop capacity. While she eventually tried to backtrack and say I could come in, her initial attitude was completely unprofessional. I hope management addresses this, as the "manners" displayed were uncalled for. Lost a customer to the shop. read more

This is my go to bike shop near my work space in Manhattan. I commute by bike from Queens to Manhattan almost daily and have go to shops in both boroughs. I've been coming to Bicycle Habitat for a few years now, and have been meaning to write them up. The person who helped me the most here is Matt. Matt is very personable and knowledgeable. The latest big thing I had done where was an annual tune up. I have a Cannondale commuter bike that had a flat. Even though my bike was bought about 8 months ago, it needed some major cleaning, minor repair work along with fixing the flat. Mechanic addressed everything and it only took a day turnaround. My bike looked basically brand new after the clean up. The other thing I want to point out is that Matt explained everything and even fixed small details like loose bolts, etc. that I overlooked. They also have a good selection of accessories and maintenance supplies and will help answer questions. read more

Bicycle Habitat - Matt did a thorough analysis and explained the work needed on my bike, as well as a cost estimate so I wasn't hit with any unexpected costs. - Bike Rentals Near Me - New York, New York

I was searching for a E-bike Charger and Justine took her time to help me identify the charger I needed, even though the dealer said it was out of stock she was able to locate one on eBay for me. I really appreciate the time she took with me. I know the store was busy but she was compassionate and extremely knowledgeable I highly recommend! Thank you Bicycle Habitat!! read more

Bicycle Habitat is my go-to bike shop. I've been in a handful of times over the years and I have had a great experience on every occasion. Several years ago they put together a bike I ordered and it all went well. Since then I've had accessories added and a couple of last-minute repairs and they are almost always able to complete the work same-day or even within 30 mins to an hour. The work is solid, everyone is friendly, and the prices are very reasonable. Would definitely recommend. read more

I always recommend thinking about your purchase before buying. I was looking at the trek domaine al 3 gen 3 and al gen4 4. The sales person brought out the al 4 in black and i liked it better and it was discounted. The sales person mentioned that trek was discounting bikes because new colors were coming out soon. However, upon researching online i realized she was trying to sell me the trek domaine disc bike from 2022 and not the trek domaine al gen 4. I liked the bike and i thought the sales person was knowledgeable but i'm not willing to buy a 2022 bike and im sure the salesperson knew this and thats why she didnt disclose it. read more

I came in to check out two different bike models. The store had both in stock. Eduardo helped me out by bringing out the two models and hooking them up to a stationary wheel to let me test the ride in the store. One frame was a size smaller than I was looking to purchase, but he offered to go get the proper sized frame and set the entire thing up for me to test. He explained the differences between the two models and adjusted the saddle height on both bikes so that I could test them out in a setup that would be comfortable and appropriate. After gaining valuable insight into which model I would prefer, Eduardo pointed out that the bike was discounted until stock ran out and printed up an estimate for me if I decided I wanted to purchase. He followed up with me a day or two later as well. I found my experience here very valuable and cannot commend Eduardo enough for the service he provided. Highly recommended! read more

Staff was phenomenally diverse with a aura of ingenuity and Francisco fixed my breaks -/ they feel fresh out the Ups Box. A really in($tuned) and eco friendly place. read more

If I could give less stars I would. Worst service ever. Purchased a bike that when it came in was not the bike we ordered. Went through hell sorting it all out. Overall most painful transaction ever. - was made to feel what we wanted was not important - was told we were unreasonable for wanting what we paid for - was told we could go somewhere else --was told we were stressing out the sales person - BH never acknowledged they were at fault for initially selling a bike that could not accommodate our clearly stated needs, for not having bike when it was promised, for taking no responsibility for their poor service and blame shifting employee. Their reputation for bad tempered, abusive sale staff in Manhattan store very well deserved. read more

The real deal: old school NY store that has a brilliant, well-trained staff that treat you like a fellow human being. Could not have been nicer and more helpful. Matt really listened to what I was looking for and showed me some great options. I'm beyond thrilled with my purchase. Having only been able to afford second-hand bikes when I was young, it feels so good to be able to finally splurge and I was happy to do that here! read more

As I was pedaling by way from yoga at Bryant Park to Trader Joe's on West 21st Street, my back tire went completely flat. I was 30 blocks from my house, an awfully long way to push a bike. My map search bought up Bicycle Habitat--a block away. I got instant help from Kyle, who confirmed that I needed a new tire. Kyle was wonderfully warm, friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable . I waited a short time for my bike repair and enjoyed the nice vibe of this shop as customers came and went, all receiving low keyed yet excellent sales and repair advice. A really nice experience overall, reminding me that even a flat tire can result in a nice adventure. Thanks, Kyle! read more

I take back all the nice things I said about this place. They sold me a terrible bike. They replaced it with the same bike. I thought it might have just been a lemon, but the new one was just as bad. They wouldn't give me a refund, but they did bestow the honor of a discount on a different bike. Why on earth would I spend any more money in this place! No integrity!!! read more

So a great friend recommend this place and took care of exactly what I needed. Order my bike parts for me and in days everything arrived and got it installed, I schedule for an appointment to have the new parts installed and was taken in as soon as I arrived. Top notch service and would like to thank the the staff of this place for being on top of it and taking care of my bike with swift service just have one photo of her when she was done. New parts included stages crank , ceramic speed pulley and they also config my di2 and stages crank to work one pedals moved. Ps: be mindful that the shop is busy especially during Covid and the pandemic which is still causing shops to be busy, this place applied Covid regulations and keep customers outside to be mindful that they wouldn't want to cross contamination of its guest and staff spreading anything which is great. Call ahead and set an appointment to avoid downtime and everyone should be on the same page. read more

Bicycle Habitat - Trek madone getting done at the shop. - Bike Rentals Near Me - New York, New York

Brought my $2k Gravel Bike for two services: 1) a standard tune-up and 2) a simple handlebar tape replacement -- both very simple When I dropped it off, my bike had metal handlebar end-caps that matched the color of the bike and screwed into the handlebars - very solid. Upon pickup, I noticed that Bicycle Habitat had taken them off.. replacing one with a cheap plastic clip-in and leaving the other side completely uncapped.. I also noticed (during a long ride after the tune-up..) that my tire wasn't spinning properly and I was feeling resistance. I dismounted and realized the brake was pressing the brake pad and restricting the movement of my wheel by adding friction. Brought it back in and the mistake was acknowledged by the mechanic. Now I'm noticing way more noise in my gears and my gears aren't shifting as smoothly as they were before my visit. Having to pay a higher-quality shop to fix these issues brought on by my visit to Bicycle Habitat. Proceed with caution.. read more

Recently got a bike fit from Matt for my touring bike on an upcoming trip from NYC to Montreal. Just got back a few days ago and the bike fit like a glove! No pain nor any issues on the ride up. Matt gave a very thoughtful and in-depth fit which required a good amount of back and forth as to what I wanted with the fit, follow-up sessions to make sure the fit was working for me (your body will take time to acclimate to a fit), and a few new parts (specifically the stem and seatpost to make my position more power-efficient, reduce the reach and put my hip angle closer to an endurance road fit). Overall, could not recommend the fit more highly, great results and a very reasonable price for such a personalized fit. read more

Great shop. They know their stuff and got my bike going again. They didn't catch something at first, but fixed it for free when they realized something was missed. read more

Smaller branch from their SoHo flagship this Chelsea Shop on the Chelsea west side is organized and a great place to pick up bike accessories for commuting. This branch caters more towards everyday commuters rather than the highend road bikes. You'll find many quick and everyday use items, bike locks, bags, folding bikes, hybrids. A full service area in the back for tune ups and repairs. Most of the inventory is for accessories rather than bikes but its a great shop for the everyday commuter. The staff are helpful and patient and I always have great conversation with them. Alex the store manager was great in explaining their folding bikes and the store services. I'll head here for my everyday bike needs as i work in the area and commute to work daily on my bike. read more

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UPDATE: Charlie, the owner I think, called me just after posting to apologize and credit me the charges I was charged. Appreciate the gesture and quick response from them but would rather have paid and not have the permanent damage to my frame. Wish I could give a better review. Might have been a 2 or probably a 3 as I know everything is all crazy these days but simple service should not leave gouges in an alum frame. Would never trust them with my carbon. Long story short, I snapped a shifter cable and also needed a new chain so figured I'd give the LBS some biz. Asked them to also add in line barrel adjuster for the RIGHT side as the left side already had one. The right side was down at the derailure so wanted one within reach when riding on Zwift. After a week I go to pick up the bike to find they removed the already existing working left one and added a new one on the left. Nothing on the right. Good thing I wasn't needing a kidney transplant. Justine was great and helpful in resolving the issue quickly. Too bad a bike that has never been outside and only sits on a trainer has some battle scars. Can't even brag that I got them in a crash. And to the dude wearing the white jawbreakers indoors..lighten up. You ain't so special. U can take me off your waitlist for the roubaix. Max is great too btw. read more

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I just received the best customer service I've had all year for the second time from Matt at Bicycle Habitat. The first time, I crashed my bike a few months ago, resulting in a lot of damage! Within a week, not only had Matt repaired all the damage, he also had the bike in the best shape that it's ever been in. Last week, someone stole my front wheel.Matt was able to pick the perfect wheel replacement from memory of my bike and add me back on the road in two days. Each time, Matt has brought outstanding customer service, technical skill and experience to solving my bike problems. Seek him out ! read more

Bicycle Habitat - My bike restored by Matt, after a crash and tire theft. - Bike Rentals Near Me - New York, New York

I reserved a bike over the phone and paid the deposit but never received a confirmation email. A few days later I called to remind them of the email but still nothing, but this time I heard that the bike I reserved was not available but a more expensive model was. This reminds of a Seinfeld episode where the rental car company takes a reservation only to say that there are no cars available. What I reserved was a bike for 650, they tried to sell me one for 950. The next week I went to the shop to try the bike anyway, thinking I could purchase it since there is a shortage of bicycles in the city. I would have sucked up the extra 300 dollars since it's my primary means of commute. When I arrived I was greeted by an extremely unfriendly lady who simply said: What do you want. Not: How can I help you today but "what do you want" with an attitude. This rudeness, I can't take. I don't know what's up with bike shops but this is unacceptable in any form of communication. I told her that I bought a bike but on the spot decided to cancel it. I'm not giving them a dime. I wish her the worst. Her rudeness is unacceptable and her attitude cost the store about a 1000 dollar purchase. She might find suitable employment on rikers island. read more

Had my chain, cassette, brake pads replaced and cleaning done and my bike feels like brand new!!! Pablo did excellent work but all the repairmen here are very good. I bought my bike from Nate who manages the Soho store (not this store). Super patient, nice guy! Matt is the manager at Bicycle Habitat in Chelsea, which is a little closer to my home, so this is about BOTH stores, each different but good in different ways. read more

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It's been 4 years since I posted about this terrific bike shop 5 stars once again super friendly group (Justine in particular) Took care of me very well Tuneup changed tired and gave me some helpful Instructions on a few things Again relieved and happy to have them in my neighborhood read more

Today I decided to tune up my bike. My first time out in a long time. Considering the current situation. Bicycle Habitat is my go to. Always honest, up front and amazing service, after care, 100 % !!!!! Great team. At the same time, my friend, Efrain decided to purchase a bike. Justine assisted us through the whole process. She was amazing !!!!!! She is knowledgeable, smart, funny and just great ! Brilliant !!!!!!!! Thank you for your fantastic service and really making our Sunday fabulous. read more

The people working at this bike shop are super helpful. They were able to fix the broken hydraulic brakes on my cargo bike in about 2 hours! Amazing! I'm definitely coming back here if I ever need my bikes serviced. read more

Bait and switch on pricing. They'll up charge you hoping you won't notice then come up with a lame excuse when you do.

I came in here on a Saturday afternoon needing to inflate my tires. The staff here very helpful and nice. Apparently, for the bike shop, it is next door but no one shooed me out. I asked if I could borrow an air pump and they just helped me. They even put my bike in a stand for me. I asked how much I should inflate my tires and they said inflate it up to 75 or 80. The dial on the air pump read 40, whoa, I was riding around with deflated tires. Somehow, I knew it, but I just didn't know the actual number. Gut instincts makes sense! Apparently on every tire, it tells you what you the range your tires should be inflated to. Min 50 and max 85 for my tires. Cool, I learned something new and now my tires are all set. Thanks a lot! read more

Not exactly the friendliest or most helpful bunch here, but they do have a very decent selection of bikes for all types of riders. One advantage is the fact they carry both Trek and Specialized bikes (2 of the most popular brands), which is great since it often feels like an either-or situation with a lot of other local bike shops. In that respect, it's great to be able to say, check out a Trek Madone vs a Specialized Roubaix on site, rather than having to go to two separate bike shops for that. The store(s) here are pretty well stocked and the showroom is large and inviting. They carry a decent amount of quality accessories, though once again I must recommend that if you're looking for variety - buying this stuff online is always better unless you are dying to walk out of the shop with everything in hand (or on bike) at that particular moment. I purchased a pair of bike shoes here recently and the service was fine. The employee was helpful up to a point but seemed a bit annoyed that I took my time to get my shoes fit right. Not sure why considering it was a $200+ dollar investment and I wanted to make sure I didn't rush into it. Another annoyance is that they wanted to charge me to get my clips installed on my shoes. Really??? After I bought the shoes, I went over to Metro Bikes and they installed my clips for free. You gotta be kidding me. I just bought the damn shoes from BH, and they wanted to charge me for something that takes minutes to screw on? I would have given this place a higher score given the solid selection, but the somewhat shitty and ridiculous service nixed that. If you want good service, I can say for sure that Metro and Toga bikes all are much better than BH. read more

This has become my go-to bicycle shop. They're not particularly cheap, they're just particularly cool. Casual people who aren't judgy about your bicycle needs. *Cough Cough* Metro Bicycles. *Cough Cough* Williamsburg. Anywho, I bought a $500 bike 4 years ago & to this day, I'm still getting compliments on how beautiful & sleek it is. Sadly, I lost it in a bet & the new owner named it Black Beauty. FUCK YOU JAFOR AHMED! He's always throwing it in my face how amazing "his" bike is, so I thought I'd crush his spirit a little & buy the upgraded version. So, I come here & the first thing the employee says to me is "we have some nice pink bikes over here." I love a girl who can sass me. I tell her which bike I was looking at & she knows exactly where it is. What's great about my new bike, is everything! Actually, a few setbacks but I'll get to that. First, I'll let you in on a little secret. This is my bike: http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/town/dual_sport/ds_series/8_3_ds_2014/# Now, if you'll notice, it's $669.99 on the official website. They charged $600. My friend doesn't need to know that. He just needs to know I own more expensive things than him hehehe. Thinking about it, I shouldn't review the bike considering they weren't the mechanics who built the bike, but I'm going to anyways because I love it so much. You can stop reading now if you're bored. What I like more about my new bike is that, it is 3 speeds higher; it's enabling my habit for danger... "DANGER ZONE" - Archer. My tires are all terrain & it eats other bikes. It just eats every pothole & curb I come across. Aaaaaaaaaaaaand I finally have shocks again. I love going off trail biking. Things I don't like about my bike, my brakes aren't too great. The most annoying thing is probably that my seat isn't adjustable. If a lady wants to ride... my bike, I have to carry around allen keys. I guess it's a fair trade off, because this bike is a total pussy magnet. read more

Alway had good service till today. Was thrown out for walking in with my scooter. Bought a bike there and had my scooter tire fixed twice. Guy was rude and extremely disrespectful. Done with this place read more

I was in the neighborhood and found this bike shop. I needed my brake to be fix and sure enough it was fixed with zero charge. Very nice and friendly place. read more

They are incredibly helpful and patient in explaining all you need to know (but were too afraid to ask) about bikes. It's a very busy time in the bike world with a ton of demand out there, but they worked on my bikes quickly and effectively. read more

Bought my first road bike from Justine, last month; she sized me up, offered her opinion on model choices, and provided some tips on my introduction to clipless. The entire sale was stress-free, felt like I was buying from a friend. They didn't have my particular bike in-stock, but they got it shipped/built, in less than 24hrs. A+ read more

Matt, Hal, Justine & company are friendly, accessible, and super knowledgeable. Highly recommended. read more

Busy, popular but genuinely helpful and supportive. Great bike selection and everything from racing clothing to kids accessories. Prices are great and every visit so far i've got stuff that has had generous reductions due to being out of season etc. The shop has a responsible follow up policy for checking bikes after sales. The bike I bought was perfectly set up ready to ride. Of the bike shops I've visited in New York this was one of the better for approachability and helpfulness. read more

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Was looking at the Brompton bikes online for a few months now, and started off with NYCeWheels. However, after reading some poor reviews on NYCeWheels, I browsed around and noticed that Bicycle Habitats not only had multiple locations, but also opened on Sundays for added convenience. The first section of the store was a bit disorganized, but I ran into Eduardo who was extremely helpful. He was patient and took the extra time to go over many options with me. After two test rides, I ended up going for some of the upgrades Eduardo suggested, and overall felt very comfortable with my purchase. Now the hardest part will be going home and explaining to my wife why I need a bike that cost this much :-) read more

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I called the store to find out the size of my bike for a custom bike stand back in March. The guy said he didn't know because they don't share records (strange), but he forwarded my email to the other location and copied me. He just said looking to see if the receipt is under her name and that's it. I never got a response, so I replied to the email with more detail and asked for an update and they completely ignored me. Almost two months later and they never did get back to me. A couple of weeks later, I drove the bike in to get air and a checkup before riding for the season. When the girl came out, she looked at me and said that bike is too small for you. I'm 6'0" and had the seat adjusted up high for my legs. She said it couldn't be that high because it would snap in half and she had the guy put it to the max height. I'm not a professional bike rider so I had no idea. Here's the thing, when I purchased this bike I went into the store and the guy (obviously lying) said we customize bikes for you. He picked out the bike based on my height (supposedly) and what I wanted. Clearly that was a lie since the girl took one look and said it was way too small. I am so tired of people pretending to want to help you when all they want is a sale. It's disgusting. You're getting the sale anyway. Why not take the time to actually help the customer. The customer service rep said she would ride out the season and then sell the bike and get one that actually fits me. read more

Bought my Trek 8.5DS from the SoHo store and it was time for a good cleaning and lube job. Brought it to the Chelsea shop and they were very helpful. I was looking to get an annual tune up, they inspected the bike with me and recommended new disc pads and a new tire for the rear which I agreed with. Also suggested that I may need a new chain but it wasn't urgent and didn't pressure me to change it. Finally had a chance to take the bike out for a 25 mile ride this weekend and have to say it rode better than new!!! Hal Ruzal did an excellent job on the tune up. Rides like a dream. read more

I've dropped my beloved Surly Long Disc Trucker for small mid ride repairs a couple of times and these folks are great. Courteous, professional, helpful and never up-selling. My new go to spot for service. read more

Bike Habitat was one of the bike repair stops for Summer Streets, so that's why I went. They had an amazing sidewalk sale (bins of $5 bike shorts, shirts, & pumps!) and they did a really thorough job of fixing up beat-up bikes. Other bike repair stops really only offered air, but BH made sure everything was working. They helped tighten the spokes on my bent up wheels (wheels that another shop declared as not worth fixing) and got it lubed. It would've been nice to be forewarned that the lube would cost a little, but the whole experience was definitely worth it. Everyone there was super friendly even though it was mad-busy. read more