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I thought I had a cracked rim on my new Enduro mountain bike. The gentleman at chain line bikes knew I came from out of the area. Thankfully, they were open on Monday. They grabbed my wheel, straightened it, re-taped it, and had it back to me in one hour. read more

The guys at chainline are awesome. Brought my bike in, it hasnt been worked on for a while, and it needed some love and attention. The guys took great care of me, got the bike done in a timely manner, they were communicative, and took the time to make a few fine adjustments just before I picked it up. Recommend these guys for all things you need for your mountain bike. read more

They employees here are super helpful and very knowledgeable, also just great people! We came in for help with a shifting issue and getting handlebars cut down, then ended up deciding to have a lesson a few days later. Alex is a great teacher and helps with fundamental skills that can benefit riders of all levels. We both learned a lot and also just had a super fun time!! read more

One of the best bike shops in San Diego. Very knowledgeable, super nice, and really nice bikes. It's my go to for all my biking needs.

Love their cool grips and cold brew drips! I always find what I'm looking for, whether its a nice caffeine buzz, idle chat about bikes, or odds and ends for my bicycle. Their parts are reasonably priced and they do excellent custom work. Everyone is knowledgable and friendly, and I always leave with a smile! They have dog-friendly patio/outdoor seating areas and everyone was hygeine conscious/masked up! Their coffee shop has rotating holiday drinks (for the inner BASIC cyclist like myself) and lunch/breakfast items. Definitely will be returning, they're a hidden gem in industrial El Cajon! read more

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Great price and excellent work. Took a while for them to do what they had to do. But I was in no rush. I suggest setting an appointment if you want work done as they can be backed up! But most people here are awesome! And they got a cafe too! read more

Chainline Bikes - Bikes Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Thank you kindly for fixing my son's bike so quickly (about 5 minutes). It was only a popped tire but I wasn't able to do it and am grateful I found your bike shop. We will be back. read more

I had a question and the mechanics advise for me was "do myself a favor and just buy a new bike"... So in his mind.. Buy one of their new bikes ($1k and up) over just buying a longer bottom bracket ($25) and a cranket ($45)... Because he couldn't understand how to extend out a crank teeth from grinding my bike frame lol.. wow. Im not even a cyclist.. i skate and surf, but enjoy learning how to repair bikes at the moment. read more

Super friendly. I bought a ne Intense Tazer pro at another shop but needed some help setting up the suspension. The guys at chainline were able to help me out immediately and even stayed late( after closing) getting my new bike dialed in . I am very greatful and appreciative. I will be going there to get anything else I might need. Thanks again guys! I wish more business treated there customers like you all do! read more

Chainline Bikes - New Tazer pro. - Bikes Near Me - El Cajon, California

Awesome shop!! Great gear available, and service is above and beyond!! Joe and rest of the staff always takes care of me.

I needed a MTB crankset maintenance now!!! and Chainline Bikes was available for an immediate inspection and same day service. Ask for Joe. He was helpful over the phone and in person. He comes with a wealth of knowledge, expertise, honesty and great customer service. He provided me with various crankset options with an explanation to each option. I highly recommend Chainline Bikes for parts, service, merchandise, bikes and they have a café that connects to the store. Thank You Joe for the great immediate service, now I can enjoy some MTB trails tomorrow. read more

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Recommended. Not one of those stores that only deal with high end bikes. Great tune up on one of my bikes. They wouldn't tune one of my bikes because of a defection. I was happy they informed me. A lessor shop might have done the repair and not told me. read more

I am a brand new mountain-biker. I purchased a used bike and came here for my gear. The customer service here is PHENOMENAL! Conner was a huge help identifying the proper gear. Jason (I believe he's the owner) was jumping in and out and is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Jason offered to take a look at my new-to-me bike and offer his thoughts. I came back a second time to pick up something I forgot and Jason took a look at my bike. He took the time to explain how a lot of it operates and make suggestions of what I may want to change in the future. Based on his insight I decided to go ahead with the improvements now. He also threw in a few free upgrades/modifications. I can't express how stoked I am to find a group of local people so excited about riding and eager to share their knowledge. I am hooked on this place. read more

These guys are good! They are experts in their craft. They know what they're doing and they do things right.

These guys are great. Jason (owner) and Alex are very knowledgeable and honest. The bike technician does great work. I highly recommend Chainline. read more

Super knowledgeable and friendly staff (Jason, Joe, chase, Matt and the rest) They Made a solid recommendations on a 2020 Kona process 134 and I love the bike. Before I bought the Kona I had a Giant Trance they did maintenance on it and I was really happy with the level of service they provide on all levels. They are super busy and good so there might some delay at times. read more

Chainline Bikes - Rancho San Diego ride up Puke mountain. - Bikes Near Me - El Cajon, California

Been meaning to write out a review for Chainline for years. Very few bike shops manage to put together a team as good as Jason. Special call out to Joe and Chase in service who are fantastic. Jason is super knowledgeable if you are looking to add Mountain to your bike fleet. Finally got a chance to check out the new expansion, and they added the coffee shop?!? Are you kidding? If you work in the area, I can't think of a better place to go to for lunch. You know your sick of giving your hard earned money to Starbucks anyway. Go check out all the MTB bikes, grab a panini & Coffee and support your LBS! Perfect. I have Chainline service all my bikes, and they are perfect every time. These guys get to know customers, it's not just a transaction, its a relationship with your local bike shop. Thanks Guys! read more

I had called a bike shop " #nkys " and they told me to bring my bike in the morning so I did and they were rude and told me to come a different day since all of a sudden they were "busy" though no one was there? So I left disappointed and googled another shop. Thank god I did because when I called chain line bikes they told me to come in and I'd be taken care of, so I did and man My first time at this shop I was blown away. Customer service was top of the top tier the guys that work on the bikes were kind and super helpful! Oz , Aiden, and Alex are super professional and very knowledgeable. My experience at the shop was great and the prices were right. I will definitely be coming back again and again! Thank you guys at chainline bikes god bless! read more

Outstanding service. Getting an E-Bike? It's a big investment. You need a tech and service team who know how to setup and service your ride. Better yet they include a lesson to show you how to max your enjoyment and not break your neck. Jason and his team are the best! read more

This is the spot if you are serious about your mountain bike. Great service! Jason the owner is a cool guy and a rider himself. They just expanded and the shop is sweet. Give them a try and you won't they it! read more

Chainline Bikes - My precious - Bikes Near Me - El Cajon, California

I went in with 3000 dol in my pocket, I started asking questions, about my bike because I was looking for a rare part and knew it would cost a lot. Well, the "kid" I was originally talking to seemed like he wanted to help me, but halfway through our conversation an older man chimed in and acted like he wanted nothing to do with my business, he was very rude. I was lead to believe it was because I was only looking for a part and was not going to let them work on my bike. I have ten bikes of my own that I tune up and repair myself, not a hard job nor rocket science, a couple well over twenty years old, I only needed to find a rare part. This man was very rude and very inconsiderate, I would not recommend this place to anyone, they are only there to take your money. read more

Alex is the best. I came in needing a random small part and he just happened to have exactly what I needed. Very Clutch. Thanks for saving my ass again Chainline read more

Best bike shop in town. The staff was very helpful. Jason was awesome. He spent time helping me find the right tailgate pad for my truck and even helped me install it. Turnaround time to fix my broken spoke was so fast. Highly recommended. I will be a loyal customer. read more

Today my friend and I attended a coaching session with Alex. The instruction was clear, concise and tailored to each of us. We worked on a variety of skills and recieved meaningful feedback after each repetition. We both agreed that we feel more confident on our bikes after working with Alex and look foreward to scheduling another session soon. read more

I was referred here by a fellow East County mountain biker. The last repair shop I faithfully used for years decided to throw customer service away so I've been searching for a new shop to frequent. I came in here looking for a new pair of shoes. I was offered help, but wasn't pushed into accepting it which I appreciate. The shop was small, but packed a decent amount of bicycles, gear, apparel, and upgrades inside. Per the owners own admission, they don't have everything but they'll be happy to order what they don't have. This seemed to be a mountain bike only shop, although I'm sure they wouldn't turn you away if you brought a road bike in for maintenance. There was a decent selection of Maxxis tires, and an equivalent selection of what appeared to be maybe Goodyear tires? I figured they would stock the more common tires from Maxxis, Continental, WTB etc. I had a good first experience here and I'd be back for any of my mountain biking needs. read more

The team here is fantastic. Not only do they know the sport inside and out, but they work honestly to ensure you get what you need and don't over pay for it. We've been taking our bikes here for years and will continue to do so. The staff is excellent and friendly, and do their best to promote and encourage biking for all ages. read more

These guys were great! Friendly, helpful & tuned my bike up quickly. I was able to have my bike back in time for my race. Much appreciated!!

These guys are a top notch operation. Great selection of inventory. Shoutout to Jason, Joe, and Matt...every time I've come in these guys have dropped what they're doing to help me out. An extremely knowledgeable group of guys working here. From full custom to the average Joe, Chainline will dial you in. The service & tuning work these guys do is by far the best in town. Highly recommend checking them out! read more

Chainline Bikes - 2019 Yeti SB150 - Bikes Near Me - El Cajon, California

Levi is the MVP! He helped me choose a new fox helmet and a new pair of RC riding shoes! He was very knowledgeable about each product and was able to give recommendations based off of my needs! Thanks Levi and Chainline! read more

Jason and his crew set us up with beautiful bikes. The staff is knowledgeable and are committed to helping customers find the best bike for their interests. We also tried out the cafe and enjoyed coffees and a treat while the crew did a once over on the bikes, after a couple of weeks of riding, to make sure they were performing properly. So if you're in the market for a bike, go here. But if you just want coffee, also.....go here. read more

Great shop, had parts I needed, with even better service. Will be back for sure and we'll worth the drive.

Ive dealt with a few chain bike shops before and a lot of them are expensive, cold, and transactional. Go to Chainline bikes if you wanna talk to decent human beings who do a great job fixing your bike. I had a bent rim so it couldn't seat a beat. As a last ditch effort,I wanted to see if they could unbend it because I kept popping tubes. Not only did Joe pound that sucker out, he got me tubeless again! He took the time to fix and tighten my derailleur, added bar ends, changed my brake pads, then educated me about how to maintain my bike. All that for a very reasonable cost. His time, advice, and the amount of care he puts into his work is unmatched. Ill be going back for all my maintenance. Support awesome people. Oh, and bonus! I got two QOMs at mt laguna that day, thanks Joe read more

I'm a mom of two who bought a hybrid bike on offer up to ride around the lake with my kids. I brought it here for a tune up to make sure it was good to go. I just had the best experience with the staff here. Everyone is so incredibly kind, helpful, and professional. Whether you have a basic bike or a super expensive pro bike...the service is top notch no matter what you ride. Thanks for being helpful to this mom! read more

I love the customer service. We came in to get my son's tricycle tires fix and they were super cool to my kids. They fixed and gave stickers to my son and right away on his own he put it on his bike. Places like this I want to go that makes me feel welcome. read more

I just wanted to send a huge THANK YOU to the guys over at Chainline Bikes. I work for a mobility company (wheelchair and powerchairs) and I was having a difficult time installing new solid wheels on a patient's wheelchair. The guys at Chainline stepped up and helped me install both difficult tires and I was able to get the patient on the move again. I just wanted to say thank you for helping. People like you make a community better. read more

The staff is awesome and they were able to patiently answer all my annoying questions and repair my bike for a great price. Thank you!

Needed to get my tires off to replace an innnertube on both tires. They were very difficult to get off, I had went to a bike shop previous to coming here and the previous bike shop wasn't able to get them off. I took the tires here literally with like 5 minutes before they closed and Mitch had no problem working on it despite it getting difficult and at the end didn't even charge me, super cool dude, I'll be coming here again for any other bicycle needs. read more

Can't say enough great things about Jason and his Chainline Team. I've been to a lot of the LBS in San Diego and none are anywhere near the level of service and quality of Chainline. They've now built 2 bikes for me (SB130 and Revel Ranger) and both bikes were dialed in from day one. Most recent custom build was my Revel Ranger that wasn't supposed to be available until March 2021 but Jason got it to me the day before Christmas with added "Bling." Only bike shop you can go to check out all the sick bikes and have great coffee and paninis! Cheers read more

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My friend and I had been into Chainline several times and dealt with Joe. Joe was awesome and we made arrangements with Joe to return and bring out MTBs in for tubules tires. Joe knew which brand of bikes we both had. So we went in and unloaded our bikes and Joe and guys brought our bikes in. We were there to make out tires tubeless. All of a sudden this (the owner) yelled at my friend "I won't work on that bike because the seller doesn't know how to put them together"! " I charge $250 to check that bike because I didn't put it together"! He was riding a 2021 INTENSE TAZER MX PRO. A bike which he sells. I was totally stunned at this guys attitude. We came to give YOU our business and you just acted like a total jerk. Other customers as well as his poor employees looked on in disbelief. Funny part he was going to work on my Specialized and he didn't build it. Dealing with Joe was the reason we went there but the owner has not a clue how to treat customers. We will go elsewhere gladly and spend our monies. This guy is an AH. read more