Every experience I've had at this bike shop has been terrific. The staff are friendly & knowledgeable, I love that this is a local non-profit organization. The prices are quite reasonable. If you are shopping for a bike they have a multitude of used bikes for sale at very fair prices. Support local businesses! read more

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Community Bikes is a true community resource! I swung by during a hike ride because one of my bikes shifters wasn't working. I hiked up and a young guy outside said it would take him two minutes to repair the bike. He installed a new cable run for the shifter in two minutes: literally! Their selection of bikes and safety gear right now is incredible! Go check them out! read more

The seat I brought in to be replaced when I was riding my bike was loose and I almost fell! Ridiculous!

Community bikes takes donations and is an awesome resource for parts new and used. Repaired are welcome and done by very experienced mechanics. With years of experience. read more

Good bike shop, interesting mix of people staffing. Sweet mechanics, some extremely rude and pushy sales people. Oh well

Wide variety of bicycles available. Also a well staffed repair department. Large selection of repair parts.

This shop of volunteers is staffed by bike and cycling enthusiasts who know their stuff. They help our community and are in no way stuck up. I has an old bianci that had been poorly stored and wouldnt shift any longer. I dropped in and got immediate attention and adjustment of the gears, the breaks, and a few other little items and paid $20. Super friendly and down to earth. Good prices on used bikes that they have thoroughly gone over. Interesting and qualified shop. read more

Worst attitude in a bike shop I have ever seen. Short mechanic was pushy from the minute I walked in the door. Wouldn't stop harassing me until he erupted in a fit of rage and threw me out. Never seen such an agro person in a bike shop that is supposed to be community minded. I stop in regularly to find treasures and Donate. No more. never again. read more

If you are looking for some extremely over priced rusty junk bikes this is the place. They have tons of bikes that look as if they have pulled from a dumpster and yet are somehow worth more than $100?! Unsure how this place stays in business. Go to a garage sale and you will find better bikes for $5. read more

Thanks to the wonderful mechanics at community bikes for restoring my 15 year old specialized Rockhopper to good as new condition. Another bike shop told me to buy a new bike but I knew better. Community Bikes are so fair $80.00 for tune up, new spokes, tube replacement. Thanks for giving me my ride back read more

This shop honestly reminds me of walking into my grandpas workshop. There's a plethora of different sounds & people working in a beautiful chaos that results in a down to earth bike shop that always provides for the customer. They're a non profit bike shop, meaning that every bike they have for sale is a donated bike from someone in the community & 95%+ of their staff is volunteer based. You're almost always guaranteed to learn something new before you leave too. This allows them to fix & sell bikes at a reasonable price that truly anyone can afford. If you like bikes & want to meet some cool people & support an even better cause then check them out- volunteering opportunities are plentiful as well. read more

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The staff couldn't be nicer - Forrest spent over an hour helping me pick out a bike and suggesting frames that specifically fit my body. I have long legs and a short torso, and he helped me find a bike that fit me nicely. He was so friendly and helpful! With Forrest's help, I found a wonderful bike here for only $200 - which included a full tune up! I was looking for a commuter bike that would be less likely to get stolen, and I feel like I got something that rides great! The place refurbishes donated bikes and sells them at very reasonable prices. They are willing to swap out any parts on the bike to meet your preferences, from seats to pedals and handlebars. If you want a brand new, top-of-the-line bike, this might not be your place. But, if you're looking for a solid used bike, it's wonderful. Shopping there was a much more efficient and pleasant experience compared to meeting up with individual people on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, etc. Plus - the prices are cheaper than most of what I saw on those other individual seller sites, and Community Bikes will fix up your bike to be in solid working order. read more

Their hours are incorrect online. I'll be back to update my review but I couldn't go today because they weren't open. Hours - We'd-Sun 1-5 read more

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I just bought a bike for my first year of college from here and I could not be any happier! The bike is perfect! The men who helped me get this bike were so kind and helpful. They made sure the bike fit my needs and likes. For example, they changed my handles because it was too far away for me to grab. They put in new pedals and a more comfortable seat. When i tried the bike after they finished working on it, i noticed the seat was still too tall for me and they eagerly tried to fix the problem for me. I can't wait to start using my new bike! read more

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I brought my e kick scooter in because of a stripped screw on the rear wheel ...(I was trying to replace the flat tire myself). The staff was friendly, informative, knowledgeable and skilled. Though it was difficult to take off the stripped frozen screw, they didn't give up until it was removed. They changed the tire for me as well. The labor & repair cost was reasonable and worth it! Thank you to the bike mechanics who repaired my scoot! read more

I was dropping off a very used kids bike that could have gone straight to the recycle bin, and they were happy to take it. The bike was at one point either from Costco, Walmart or ToysRus low end..I really didn't think they would take it, an anchor with wheels covered in rust, but maybe the pedals, cranks and seat could be re-used and recycle the rest. They seemed happy to take it. I'll bring in some tires and seats that I have lying around the garage, cause I don't mind going out of my way for a good cause, especially when bicycles are involved. I was strapped for time, and wanted to check the old school refurbished bikes, but I probably would have brought one home, and my wife would have killed me. I recommend checking this place out. Thanks Howard at Windsor Bicycle Center for the referral. read more

Do not bring your bike here if you need help with repairs. Yes, this is a non profit and they have many used parts and bikes. But if you need to install something, you will walk away with a bike more broken than when you brought it in. I would have been better off playing around with my bike rather than paying 10 bucks an hour to have someone help me to then have them do additional damage to my bike. The staff don't know bikes. Don't bring your bike there for help with repairs. read more

I went into community bikes with a friend to make a donation. I am also interested in purchasing a bike for myself. The nicest man named Forest helped me pick out several bikes that would be comfortable for me to ride. I'm going back int 2 weeks to purchase one of those bikes and I'm super excited about it. If it wasn't for Forest I wouldn't be headed back, he was so nice and helpful. read more

I'd give less than 1 star if I could. This shop stole my friends bike. He brought it in for repairs and when he came to claim it he got a bogus song and dance about how someone came in and stole it. Unethical and shifty. Don't waste your time. Kate read more

let me just start off by saying everything, everything you heard about this place is true, the moment I walked in I was greeted by the most Pleasant of smiles I was quoted a very reasonable quote much lower than other places that I called and when it was all said and done the final total is actually under the original quote I know that doesn't happen very often in this County anymore I'm so glad that my friend Leah Thomas told me about this place because I would have never thought of going.. I would recommend it to anybody looking to get anything done on their bike or looking for a refurbished bike read more

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I had been looking for a bike for weeks for a reasonable price and a difficult size. As soon as I walked into community bikes, I saw the perfect bike! They were very friendly and helpful. They answered all of my questions and were able to put extra additions on the bike. read more

If you need a used bike or want to donate a bike this is the place. The staff are so very helpful and like me are complete bike nerds that truely love what they do. The non-profit mission to provide bikes to people in our community is something that we all should support. It is refreshing to see a group of people that are contributing to the community by doing good work! If you can spare a few bucks next time you are there consider donating or asking how you can contribute. read more

Great Bike Shop! Prices, help and knowledge in abundance from not only staff but customers too. Check them out you will not be disappointed. read more

I found a bike here for my son. Great bikes. Great prices and wonderful service. They also rent repair space so you can work on your own bike. Very cool. read more

My family and I came in here a couple weeks ago to donate two bikes. I was under the impression that community bikes restores bikes/uses parts, etc and doles them out to those in need (whether free or inexpensively I don't know). So my husband and I were very happy to go out of our way to make this donation. We get there and my husband walks in only to be completely ignored by everyone in the place except for Howard. Howard is an awesome guy who was clearly busy but offered to help my husband because obviously nobody else was going to. He was so friendly, nice and helpful. Howard made us feel very appreciated for giving a donation. So Howard, thank you for that, I'd give you and your customer service 4 starts easily. Here's where things go very wrong and why I give one star. I'm hoping someone reads this and takes action. Just as we are about to leave Howard offers us a receipt. Sure, why not, it's a tax write off. In hindsight I wish I would have declined so I could have walked away with a warm and fuzzy feeling. As Howard is searching for a receipt one of the men who ignored my husband at first starts really laying into Howard. Absolutely berating him right in front of me, my husband and our son. Yelling how he is never, ever to help a customer again(say what?!?!? The friendliest guy there not help??). It was so grossly inappropriate, I was shocked, I thought it was a joke (hidden camera show maybe???) but no, sadly this man (thin, greying hair, stonerish look to him) was completely serious. I left with a sour taste in my mouth and am still feeling very sorry for Howard. Listen community bikes, never ever berate an employee in front of customers. If Howard had made some sort of mistake then you take him aside and privately discuss it, calmly, rationally. read more

Good bikes at a decent price. Don't come here expecting this flaunt your rich privilege and have it catered to. It's barebones and awesome. They do a lot for the local community offering teachings trainings repairs etc. read more

Got a nice racing bike in good shape here for a fraction of what it goes for on the market. People there were happy to answer any of the questions I or my family had during our stay of well over an hour ( my wife also bought a bike at this time). I even had a small issue with the bike after riding it ( just something loose on the brake) that I took in and they fixed it on the spot after telling them I bought it there. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the market for a used bike. I'm sure some of these negative reviews here were just one of those random off days or experiences that happen in any life of a business. read more

Fantastic stockpile of forgotten history. Huge selection of old frames wheels and various other bits and pieces. Knowledgeable and *mostly* friendly volunteers supporting the local community and those who cannot afford the unrealistic bike shop prices or understand how to do it themselves. I wish more places like this existed! read more

Ron and Howard were great and refurbished this Specialized bike for me. Took it back once for fine tuning and they took care of me. Great place to ask questions and learn about bikes. read more

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A Grease Covered Bike Geek's dream! First of all, I should say that this isn't your average bike shop. Anyone expecting to come here and throw money around and be pandered to should go somewhere else. This is a place with a mechanic's garage vibe. They fix bikes and sell used parts. Plain and simple.There are literally bins upon bins of parts, each bin labeled with its contents. If you are looking for a ton of variety and cheap prices, this is the place to go. If you have questions about bike problems, ask them but don't be surprised if they are still working on a bike while talking to you. These guys are doing what they love to do: work on bikes. Simple as that. Have patience and you will find what you are seeking. read more

Mission of their business: Taking used bikes & gear and refurbishing them for re-use. A worthwhile mission which I favor. I've donated to them. There is another store similar to this in the County just south: San Rafael, Marin County. But they are not affiliated with one another. Facility: OLD & basic. Hours: part time. Inside: cluttered but with purpose. Staff: I only met one fellow who was accepting my donation of my old but trustworthy Japanese bike. He was surprisingly knowledgable and friendly. I believe he was a volunteer there. Bike parking outside: DON'T DO IT. There is parking outside for cars and bikes, but the area is home to lots of bicycle thieves. If you must leave your bike, use a U-lock. Or, if driving, lock your car. Donations: I believe they also accept used inner tubes. After all, their mission is to keep the entire concept of bikes rolling... for pleasure or sport or commute while keeping used equipment running to its maximum life span. read more

If you are bike geek you will love the place. I love the idea that my old bikes and parts might take on a new life instead of taking up space in my too-small garage. I've donated bikes several times now, ones that I have stopped riding and have been collecting dust. Today it was 2 Dahon folders. I have always had great conversations with someone there. Announce what you are there for when you walk in the door! Don't just stand and stare waiting for someone to approach you; this is more of a workshop than a store, and everyone in there is a volunteer. read more

Convenient location just off the Joe Rodota trail. Great prices on used parts and bikes. Friendly, helpful staff. Use of equipment and tools to do your own repairs and maintenance. All while helping out local folks down on their luck. Awesome! read more

This bike shop has been donating bikes to our school every year for over 8 years now. They are truly a community bike shop. We raffle them off and our underprivileged students get a gently used and totally refurbished bike for a $1.00. The staff whom I have met, Peter and Mark are friendly, helpful and just love paying it forward. These guys know their bikes and I recommend them highly. read more

Heard about them from KSRO in the morning found a bike that afternoon. Mike and we're awesome hooking me with the right size bike for me The price was great. Love my new bike read more

Such a great local resource! I stumbled onto Community Bikes while checking out the Joe Rodota Trail, after recently moving to the area. Staffed by volunteers, this shop will teach you something invaluable: self-sufficiency. John was kind enough to walk me through a tune-up of my old bike that had gone unridden for years. He checked in frequently, as did several of the other folks working that day. The mood is very friendly and unpretentious, and everyone is welcome - no matter what kind of bike you ride. You can also pick up a used bike here, as well as accessories. Come in and lend your support, which you can also do by volunteering to teach others the fine art of bike repair and helping at the shop. read more

These guys are great! They take old bikes, throw-aways and junk and turn them into rideable bikes. If you're not a cyclist, and you just want a bike to ride occasionally or you need a bike part, this is the place. The prices are right out of Craig's List, but the shopping is easier. The guys that work on the bikes are volunteers who just love bikes and it shows in their rebuilt bikes. They're only open on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons, but they're worth the wait. read more