This review is for the coffee house part of the business…read more.. Popped in here to check out this unusual cycle and coffee shop combo. (I had read a news article that mentioned it, noting you can park your bike inside while you have coffee.) Hubby and I ordered our beverage of choice - staff (and customers at the coffee bar) were friendly and gave their advice. I went and grabbed chairs and chatted with a lady at the front of the store. Capucinno was great - Hot Chocolate was delicious. Very happy with the coffees. Happy with atmosphere...and with staff. Had a lovely visit with a stranger. LIfe is good. Hubby did learn the history of the place, and that they offer spin classes. Here's your challenge: if you go here, ask how they came up with the idea of having a coffee and bike shop. Would I return: Yes. Would I recommend: Yes, I'd recommend for coffee shop. (I'll weigh in on bike shop part if I ever make use of it.)

This is a good place to go if you are a "serious" cyclist/Triathlete. I would not suggest going…read morehere if you would classify yourself as "recreational" I have a very "serious" road bike and I still don't feel like I get very good service here. In fact my bike is even from their shop (although I bought it used). For the "serious" cyclist, they are very knowledgeable and helpful. they have really great bikes in this shops by the likes of Cervelo (think tour de France), which are beautiful, aerodynamic bikes. I believe Cervelo was the first company to do the compact down-bar, which looks really cool. They also have a good selection of Rudy project glasses, and helmets. I use this place mostly because it is convent to Hintonburg if you just need a tube or wheel tape, or generally for parts but not for service ;)- The really neat thing about the shop is that they have a coffee bar in the front (coffee and cycling go together nicely) and you can park your bike INSIDE the shop while your have your coffee (Because if you're riding around on a 3000$ piece of equipment you don't want to leave it outside while you have your espresso. Now Ottawa just needs a shop like this for the recreational cyclist (it will have beer instead of coffee at the front)

I had an issue with a tent I purchased, as it arrived with what appeared to be marks on the…read morerainfly. From the very beginning, the Bushtukah team was professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about finding a fair solution. Rather than dismissing my concerns, they took the time to contact Sea to Summit on my behalf to get the manufacturer's opinion and kept me updated throughout the process. In the end, they offered a refund, and I couldn't be happier with how everything was handled. Outstanding customer service like this is becoming increasingly rare. Bushtukah truly stands behind the products they sell and values their customers. I wouldn't hesitate to shop with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for outdoor gear. Thank you again, Bushtukah, for your professionalism and excellent support!

Had an initial issue with a cancelled order, but Bushtukah's customer service handled it perfectly…read more They took full responsibility, updated their processes, and made things right by fulfilling my order with an extra discount. Great post-sale support.

This Sport Check is HUMONGOUS! I get lost in here every time I go to this mall! It has its own…read moreentrance from the outside. Elevators from the main floor go into this store. You have to go through this store to get to the food court. But while you are doing this, snoop around a bit... You'll likely find something that suits your needs. They cover EVERYthing in here! I've shopped here before, and will likely be back. This is my favourite Sport Check of anywhere - mainly because of its size. We have purchased hockey gear at this store in the past (they sell all kinds; everything imaginable). They also have a fair sized golf section. And there's a reasonable shoe department in here. They sell women's, men's, and children's clothing. The staff is helpful, and I like the way the store is laid out. However, I'm a little uncomfortable with the fact that you enter here from outside or downstairs to get to other areas of the mall - as you reach the top of the elevator, you're facing staff behind a counter, like it's YOU that's on display! That's a bit weird to me. But the store in general is pretty good.

Lots of veriaty here and the sales were great when I went! I got my winter jacket 50% off. The…read morestaff were really helpful and friendly! :) I will totally come here again in the future.

II brought my Miyata in for a gear adjustment. Service was immediate. The staff were super…read morefriendly and I was on my way in less than an hour, This is the place to go for last minute repairs.The cost was very reasonable. Hightly recommend them.

The Hintonburg location refused to fix a flat on my bicycle because the mechanics do not know how…read moreto work with Shimano nexus internal gears. It should be noted that they sell bikes with Shimano nexus internal gears.

I deal with a fellow named Duncan. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of bikes and cycling, and…read morestrives to procure what I need, usually successfully. (I felt bad for him and for the store when I asked to buy a Specialized Roubaix S-Works, and Specialized told him they'd basically decided not to sell any Roubaix models in Canada this year). Anyway, Duncan knows his stuff. He is also a pretty expert mechanic, and has taken excellent care of my Merlin Road and my Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel. I have recommended friends to Duncan, and they have been just as happy.

Today I received a master class in the opposite of a Fresh Air Experience. I visited the…read moreWellington store this morning and asked the manager in charge whether FAE carried a Canadian Branded bicycle that I was interested in purchasing. The guy went off at me as if I had insulted his mother and began to berate me about wrapping myself in the flag. Setting aside for a moment the shear boorish, un-Canadian rudeness of this remark, it was clear to me that the people at Fresh Air Experience find something deeply offensive about Canadians wishing to purchase products that maximize Canadian materials and labour. The tone-deafness and offensiveness of this remark by someone in retail and the way it was delivered was simply stunning. I left the store without comment. I certainly will not be spending my $4-$5K budget at this store and will be sure to communicate my Fresh Air Experience to my business associates and social circle.

Best bike shop in the city! I just went in to get my bike tube replaced, and the employee saw the…read morefront of my handle was off and fixed it without an additional fee! Plus the owner is awesome and kind

I went into Cycle Power this week and immediately said I was not a customer, I was looking for a…read morefavour. They were not only friendly and accommodating but they treated me like I was their only customer. I think this speaks volumes about their business practices when they look after the small details and what could be a potential customer going forward. Many thanks Cycle Power!

What amazing service and knowledge. We had the best experience there today! The product selection…read moreand value was perfect! Thank you for the great service!

Really useful store when you are looking for less expensive sports gear. I cannot BELIEVE how…read moreexpensive some sports items can be, particularly for little ones who grow out of it all so quickly, and it needs to fit right so the turnover is fast. This place will not only help you find a new size, but also help to sell your old stuff to recoup some of the money! The staff seem to be pretty knowledgeable about the items they sell too, so for those of us who have no clue, that's a welcome bonus.

Needed to get new shoes for the gym. I usually go to Mark's, but I'm hard to fit, and I thought…read moreSport Chek would have a bigger selection. They did. Walls and walls of choices. Fortunately, I was approached/greeted by a staff member who was eager to serve. After trying on a few pairs and explaining what I needed, and the difficulties I usually have shopping for shoes, the manager helped with some more suggestions. The 2 of them narrowed down the choices the perfect shoe for me. I paid for my purchase, and left the store quite satisfied, and enthusiastic about sharing my experience here on Yelp, as well as my family, and friends.

During the past years, I have shopped at Sports Check (Barrhaven) about six or seven times. The…read morefirst time I went there, sales staff kept approaching me offering their help. I politely told the salespeople that I was just looking for now. A short time later I heard a manager (possibly the owner) yelling at her staff saying that they had to ask everybody in the store if any help was needed. I must have been approached by three or four salespeople within only a few minutes. It was way overboard and annoying. Getting frustrated, I ended up leaving the store without buying anything. Another time I went to Sports Check wanting to buy a pair of good quality running shoes. Despite trying on numerous different running shoes none of them fit my feet properly and they weren't even comfortable. When shopping at other stores, I always find good fitting shoes without too much difficulty. During my last visit at Sports Check, in the late Fall, I asked a manager about cycling pants. She said, "I show you what I have." The manager brought me over to the area where they display hiking pants. Over the years, I have found that Sports Chek usually doesn't sell what I'm looking for and/or often they don't have my size. Even when they do have my size, the clothes/shoes don't fit properly. I am an average-sized person proportionate to my body shape, height and weight. Also, I have found that staff doesn't know much about the products they are selling.