As a former racer from New England, I know the value of finding a good shop and a great mechanic. I have been sponsored by shops and know the importance of a mechanic who knows their stuff, especially having your bike race-ready. Collareta is top-notch. I had initially brought my bike to a shop that has several locations in the Ft. Lauderdale and Miami area, and both times they either messed something up on my bike or did a poor tune-up. For example, a mechanic from the other store, after tuning my rear wheel, placed it only partially into the rear drops and tuned the shifting. After a 20 mile ride I noticed something funky about the rear handling and discovered the wheel was not fully set into the rear drops. DANGEROUS. Plus, after I correctly set the wheel in, the shifting was off. That's only one example of my experiences with other shops in the area. Upon recommendation from a friend, I went to Collaretta's. THIS is the guy I want working on my bike. Knowledgeable, friendly, and took time from wrenching to chat awhile with me about riding, bikes and new technology. He fixed a squeal on my front brakes that the other shop had just supposedly fixed. I find it VERY hard to believe Andres provides nothing but excellent service (after reading one or two negative reviews.) This is the guy to go to. He is now MY GUY! read more

I was in need of a replacement expander for my LOOK 795 Blade RS but did not have any luck with 3 bike shops in my area (Southern California) that are listed on the LOOK website as authorized dealers. One of shops indicated that they couldn't get the part from LOOK. Early last year before I purchased my 795 Blade RS I had seen a YouTube video review from Collareta Cycling on the 795 Blade RS. I decided to try and call them to see if they were still an Authorized LOOK dealer and if they could help me out. Andes (President of Collareta Cycling) answered and listened to my story. He said he would try and help me out even though he did recommend checking with shops in my area. Collareta Cycling is located in Florida! Andres was super responsive and sent me his online link to get my purchase going. He kept me informed daily on the progress of my order since he had to get from the new expander from LOOK. This was amazing since I only ordered a small part! End of my experience was I had the part a week later and my bike was back up and running. One of the best customer service experiences I've had. I just wished that Collareta Cycling was closer to my area. 5 stars from me!! read more

Several months ago Andres was extremely helpful in arranging for the delivery of a new Tern NBD ebike, that I believe was one of the first of that model delivered in the US. I'm in touch through Facebook Tern owner sites with riders who are still waiting after many months for their orders of the same model NBD placed with other US dealers at the same time as mine. Andres gave me regular shipment predictions and status reports, with the actual delivery beating them. I realize these things can be out of a local dealer's control, but I appreciate a dealer who does all that's possible, and doesn't make me feel like I've been forgotten, as some of these other Tern riders feel. My bike was prepped in good condition, I haven't had a problem in these 2 months, no need to return it to Collareta yet. But I will, however, for scheduled service as required, and will feel comfortable having Andres service this ebike. I have not with other dealers, and I specifically avoided another area Tern dealer after a bad experience with my previous Tern bike. I strongly recommend Collareta and Andres for your consideration. read more

"I brought my bike in for the first time last week through a Groupon discount. I had a couple of questions while i was there. One being an upgrade from hybrid to road, while others simply quoted over $800 to switch Andres advised to to make a $35 change to the handlebars. My main reason for switching was because i was getting numbness on my hands. Not only did he save me from investing more money on a bike but after over 100 miles this past weekend no numbness. Plus I walked in thinking i had to change my front derailleur and it was still good, he inspected and recommended another change on my pedals and that's it. I have three bike shops no more than 20 minutes from my house, I rather drive 30 - 35 minutes to Collareta from now on. Andres, had the opportunity to take a cycle enthusiast for much more money but didn't. That folks is admirable and trustworthy. Give him a chance and check him out next time." read more

Collareta Cycling is a small shop with great niche brands that fall out of the ordinary but when you come to see it, ride it, own it... you can see for sure that the product they sell is one of the best out there. If you are expecting a Walmart-style shop with rows and rows of random products this is not the shop for you. However, if you value quality, and good service then I cannot recommend them enough. My recent purchase of a high-end road bike went as smoothly as it can possibly go. I was able to pick and choose the components, and style of bike that I wanted and Andres help me put it all together in a package that made sense for my riding style and performance goals. Truly worth a visit if you are in the market for quality cycling goods. read more

WOW! A friend of mine recommended me to Collareta Cycling, and friends I was not disappointed. It is a small family run cycle shop with a quality selection of road, mountain, and family bikes. They also provide repair service. What a wonderful feeling to walk into a store and get one on one service! Quality attention was paid to my every need. Many cycling options were given and I was able to figure out what I needed for my cycling needs and goals. Patience, knowledge and good overall conversation was shared to me by Andres at Collareta Cycling, without any uneasy sales pressures, big stores tend to impose on their clients. I highly recommend Collareta Cycling for any of your cycling needs. Thank you Andres read more

What amazing shop! In over 30 years of cycling I've had many positive experiences with bike shops. I've also had a few negative. In all that time this was the best experience buying a bike I've ever had. The staff are extremely knowledgeable, didn't pressure me to buy anything, instead they listened to my needs and helped me select the right bike for me. Then they setup a Look 785 Huez for me to test ride. After an initial ride they made additional adjustments to perfect the fit. I can't believe how much I love this bike. It's comfy and responsive. The customer service, communication, and the bicycles are all world class. read more

I had a choice of a few bike shops near me but picked Collareta because I wanted a smaller local business. This was my first time there and I was not disappointed. The service was friendly and the advice was good. Andres, exceeded my expectations when he was able to get my bikes done that same day even though they were not scheduled to be done until a few days later. This was a very pleasant surprise and a big help. I'm glad Andres went the extra mile to not only get them done but call me in time for me to get them before closing. I will be using Collareta Cycling for all my future bike needs. read more

This has been my local bike shop for some years now and I don't plan on going anywhere else. Andres specializes in more artisanal brands, that range from your every day commuter bikes to road bikes fit for those gran fondos. I've bought my last three bikes from Collareta and I couldn't be happier. The service is detail oriented, efficient and Andres really goes out of his way to teach you about the ins and outs of a bike. They also partner with local events and clubs that do monthly rides. If you are an avid rider, or just a beginner this is a great place to start. read more

After calling several Rocky Mountain dealers around the country looking for a Rocky Mountain Element I ran into Collareta Cycling, Andres was great. He told me he would check on availability and call me back, Lord and behold he did. One other dealer called me of the 6 or seven I called, but Andres came through. The support didn't stop after he rang up the bike, Andres followed up with additional tracking, and kept me informed on the status. I'm very excited about my new bike, can't wait till it gets to me. Keep up the good work! Thanks Tony from Phoenix. read more

I had a great experience shopping with Collareta. It is extremely difficult to find bikes now and Andres was very patient with my repeated phone calls. He was always very quick to reply to my emails and made me feel comfortable when I was worried about being annoying. I drove over an hour to the shop and was very pleased to find a very clean, very organized and good looking bike shop. Highly recommend Collareta cycling and will not think twice about the long drive because I know the service will be great. read more

I found this shop by accident, I was fed up with my old shop so I decided to give it a go by taking my trek in for some needed service. I found it fair priced, I was surprised they call me it was ready only 2 days later, and got some recommendations to keep it running longer without the need to constantly bring it in for an adjustment. Who does that? Certainly no other shop in the area that I have been to. They earn my business with their honesty. Will continue to go there as long as I'm a rider. read more

I have been visiting Andreas @ Collarata for a number of years. He has always gone above and beyond to provide excellent service and fantastic prices. His knowledge and assistance have been second to none. If for some reason has not had the parts or components I needed he would move mountains to get them on time. A wonderful shop with a wonderful work ethic. Andreas is a champion visit him for all your needs. Keep up the excellent work Andreas. Looking forward to seeing you soon. read more

I could not be any happier! I have been looking into biking around Fort Lauderdale, I thought I wanted a mountain bike but the owner at Collareta Cycling really helped me figure out what I actually needed. You can tell the owner is knowledgeable and wants to help people find the right bike for their needs. The owner fitted me for my bike and let me give it a test ride to ensure that it was tailored to me. They have everything you could possibly need for cycling! read more

Collareta cycling in Plantation Florida is a great bike shop for customer service, bike repairs, all kinds of bike components as well as answers to specific bicycle related questions. Andre has extensive racing experience and can address all concerns that customers may have. Return times on all repairs is very favorable. Recently purchased a Factor O2 VAM from Collareta Cycling and have been very happy with the fit, ride and quality of the bicycle. read more

I have dreamed about owning an Italian bike for years. After riding 3 Cannondales, I decided now was the time. Andres was knowledgeable and did a proper bike fitting. We narrowed it down to a Basso and a DeRosa. I am happy to say that my new DeRosa Idol is the best bike that I have ever owned! With Sram Force e tap, Campangolo Bora wheels, Fizik 3d printed seat, it is absolutely awesome!!!!!!! I highly recommend Collareta Cycling!!!! read more

This is my first ever review on Yelp and I couldn't be happier than writing a review for this bike shop. What a pleasure doing business here. I already knew the bike I wanted which led me here, but when you are spending good money for a road bike it is good to know that you are not just another average Joe. Andres is extremely helpful and the store is super clean. You will not be disappointed here as you will be treated like family. read more

I came in for a fitting since I had my 1st ever triathlon in 3 days and was very nervous that the bike wasn't ready for it. I am super new to the cycling world and didn't know what to do so I came to my local bike shop. Andres fitted my bike for me, provided me with so much advice, and explained things super well for me. He was super helpful and it made me feel so much better about my race. I totally recommend coming here!! read more

I've known Collareta since they were located in Hialeah and they have never changed- friendly, helpful, always focused on the customer. Had an unfortunate circumstance with my bike and Andres went way out of his way to make sure I was back on the trails quickly on an even better bike. This is an old fashioned customer centric and friendly shop that goes the extra mile for their customers and really knows their bikes. read more