Reliable service at a reasonable price. Plus Dave has been around for 30 years. He's the real deal.

Dave... FIX YOUR ATTITUDE One might say that Rihanna's 2009 classic, RUDE BOY was inspired by the owner and overall curmudgeon of the titular shop. Each and every time I've visited Dave, I was met with a tsunami of hostile behaviour. Dave was very rude, curt, and insulting. I've gone here five times solely because of its close to proximity to my house, but I will no longer be bringing my bike there - I have had ENOUGH. Before anybody asks Dave to fix their bike, I beg of you, to ask him to fix his attitude first. read more

WoW amazing place! Dave ........fix my bike has been around forever!!! amazing guy, guessing it was Dave himself... fixed my old '80's... 10 speed bike front gear handle & mini tune up... price was so much cheaper than I was quoted on the phone by another bike shop....call before you go, wear a mask and pay with cash!!! Keep these local guys alive!!! If you need a good used bike... slim pickings!! thanks Dave! You made my faith in small independent businesses restored!!! read more

I needed to replace a tire on my bike and with these guys less than a block from my house I chose the path of least resistance. I was doing the work myself and all I needed was the rim liner. It was pouring rain the morning I came in. There was one employee working and he was helping a customer so I patiently waited. And waited. And waited. The employee completely ignored me, didn't say hello, didn't ask what I needed, or didn't give me any signal that the repair he was working on was going to take a while. Just as I was about to leave in frustration from standing there stupidly someone else (Dave I'm guessing) popped his head out from around a corner asking if I had been helped. When I said "no" he rolled his eyes realizing the fact that I had been ignored by the other employee. I told him what I was looking for and he grabbed it off the wall. I didn't know they were cash only so I ran quickly to the ATM. By the time I came back, the first employee was freed up and processed my payment. By processed I mean, used every ounce of his brain power to figure out my change as they don't have a cash register to tell him the correct answer. Of the many, many times I've walked by this store they're always busy. Based on my experience though, I can't understand why. Maybe just a bad day to visit. read more

Dave Fix My Bike - Bike Repair/Maintenance Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Dave is great guy, my experience with him was excellent and he was always accommodating as contrary to other people's experience. I find his service straight-forward; he even follows up on the service he has provided. Thanks. -Ben C read more

'Dave' is rude and incompetent. I took in a bike with a loose bottom bracket with seized adjustable cup. He took a grinder to it, grinding both the cup and the frame itself, permanently damaging it, but couldn't get it out. No apology, and a curt and unfriendly attitude overall. Urbane cyclist mechs looked at it incredulously, and then asked what had happened. They rolled their eyes knowingly when I told them it was done by 'Dave ... fix my bike". Then they replaced the bottom bracket with no problem. Even though it's close to my place, I'd rather WALK than take my bike to him. read more

amazing service, super knowledgeable. my bike's riding better than it did when it was new. Dave's a nice and honest guy, and works hard. Communicates mostly through text, which I honestly prefer because I'm always on my phone. read more

Came to buy new brakes and he was already wriign up a work order to replace them for me and asking about when my bike was last tuned up, pushing aggressively to sell services I didn't want. I clarified that all I wanted was the brake pads and that I could only pay with a visa and he explained that I could hit up a local ATM with a service charge. While I was there he appeared to treat his employee with disrespect over a miscommunication that likely happened a few minutes prior to my visit. The forceful sense of assuming the sale coupled with his attitude towards his employee soured my view of the place and I don't expect to return. read more

If I could give zero (or -10) stars I would. Looking for a place to fix my bike that was close to my house, I ended up here without consulting any of the previous reviews other people have made on this place. I wished I had because, as many others noted, no one should go to this place, ever! The guy just doesn't know how to run a business, is rude, unpolite, aggressive and doesn't know how to deal with customers or, more generally, with people. My bike needed a simple tune up and the owner --I guess it was "Dave"-- told me it would be done in a week. I thought a week was too much time for that, but I didn't say anything and came back not a week later, but a week and a day later. My bike was parked outside. I came into the store, I was ignored for a while, and then I told Dave that I wanted to pick up my bike. He told me, without any kind of apology, that the bike wasn't fixed yet, and that he was going to start working on that. I told him that it was supposed to be ready the day before, and he told me that he hadn't had time for that as many people came into his store and interrupted his work, so I couldn't blame him for that. After this answer, which I found already pretty shocking, I was still calmed and asked when he would have my bike fixed. He told me "tomorrow". Then I said that I didn't feel good about that, as the bike was supposed to be ready the day before, so he replied that he would have it ready on that day but 4 hours later. And then he added "I don't see a problem with that, what's your problem with that?" Then I told him that I still did not feel confortable about his answer, and he started yelling at me. He said that I should have given him a call (me?? not him??) and that if I had read his notice on the wall --which he never asked me to read or pointed at its existance when I first came-- I would have known better that I couldn't come just like that to ask for my bike, even if it was a day later than the agreed date. He even said that I (not him!???) should take responsibility for coming like that and not reading his notice. I told him that I thought he should take some responsibility for his own business. I was mad, felt insulted, mistreated and angry. I couldn't believe that he was yelling at me, in such an unpolite and rude way, giving me such bad arguments. I ended up taking my bike and leaving, angry and frustrated. I thought the story was over until the next day, when I received an SMS on my phone. It was Dave, sending me a picture of his wall notice (which I will upload in case someone is crazy enough to go to this place), and a message saying "fare notice given, take notice, this could save you from any controversy in the future". I thought the guy had reached his limit in terms of inappropiate comments and behaviors, but I was wrong! He still had much more to offer as his SMS showed to me. read more

Dave Fix My Bike - Bike Repair/Maintenance Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

He once lectured me on how I should have listened to him, otherwise my bike wouldnt be broken. It was the first time I had brought him my bike, and tried to explain that he must have mistaken for someone else. He just kept going, being the biggest misogynist asshole ever. Turns out, I had to get his repair fixed by another bike shop a few weeks later. Thanks for the free air though!! read more

Can I give zero stars? Many years ago, when Dave, Fix... was on Harbord, and I lived in the neighbourhood, I went in for a minor repair. I left my bike outside and discussed the problem with him; he was dismissive, condescending, and told me my bike wasn't worth repairing (the bike in question was a Miyata that I still ride daily today). He showed me some new bikes that he had... I have no idea why--totally out of my price range even if I'd been interested in a new bike. What part of fix my bike couldn't he understand? I left the shop with my limping Miyata, confused and a bit angry abut the encounter, and vowed never to go to this shop again. Fast forward 20 years and a few house moves later, and I find that Dave, Fix... has set up shop at the end of my street. I now have grown children who are also avid cyclists, and we have about 6 or 7 bikes that require varying levels of attention throughout the year. Despite the convenience that the location of the shop may offer, I remember that first Dave encounter and will never take any of the bikes there for repair. read more

Dave is a mechanic's mechanic. He loves bicycles - especially the classic Italians from the 1980's and 90's and, in fact, he's done beautiful work on my Bianchi Rekord and Battaglin campione del Mondo 87. He's honest and his fees are more than reasonable, given the quality of his work. I have witnessed personally, as he was rushing to finish tuning my Battaglin the night before I did a big ride, his dedication to hand me the best possible bike he could. And the bike performed beautifully. He's certainly one of the best bike mechanics in Toronto - if not Ontario. If you care about your bicycle's performance and about the quality of your rides, take it to Dave. read more

Absolutely amazing. Such a friendly and welcoming environment. When I was new to the city Dave welcomed my friend and I and helped us with our (extremely run down second hand) bikes and made them like new. Anytime I have questions or need advice on the mechanics of my bike, or how to bike well in the city, Dave offers amazing tips. My bar tape was in rough shape when I first got the bike and had mentioned it to him but he showed me how to fix it and I was able to do it myself because he insisted on 'not wanting to charge me for it'. After my first tune up Dave contacted me to check up on the bike and make sure everything was going well (which it was). If you're looking for a great conversation and an even better repair/tune up, this is the place! read more

Ultimately; in getting your bicycle repaired, you want a mechanic that knows what he/she is doing, completes the work in a satisfactory amount of time, does a good job, charges reasonably and is courteous as well. All these things I felt I received at Dave Fix My Bike. I was given a thorough and honest assessment of the first bike I brought to him, essentially being told that for the money I would have to invest in fixing my old clunker I'd be better off just buying another bike. He actually went through and showed me bit by bit what was wrong with each section of my bike and what the potential cost would be. To which I took his advice and bought another second hand bike. I then returned to his shop with my "new" bike to get it tuned up. He got my bike working well and I felt charged me a reasonable price to do so. He knew what he was doing and I found him affable to boot. All in all I was satisfied. He may be a bit pricer than other shops but I think you get what you pay for. read more

He can replace just about anything you want, he might just have to order it first. His prices and turnaround are very good. He gives lots of free advice about what type of bike and accessories you need for what you want to do with your bike (even though he doesn't sell the bikes), and he'll never rip you off by trying to sell you something you don't need. read more

This shop has best service in the city. I was very impressed by the quality and uniqueness of the selection at this store. Dave will make you love your bike again, and if you don't have a bike yet, he will help you find your dream ride! Thanks so much for everything Dave! read more

Dave's the best. brought my bike in the other day with what i thought was a big problem and he had it fixed the next day for less than others had quoted me, I've brought many bikes to his shop on Clinton over the years and he's always been a funny, easygoing dude to me, i think a few of these reviewers have not gotten his direct sarcastic brand of humour, or he was swamped and having a bad day, at any rate give him a shot. read more

My bike seat came loose during a ride and I stopped at Dave's- he fixed it on the spot and was super nice.

Very nice and helpful guy. He knows what's exactly going on with my bicycle. Very knowledgeable and willing to share all you need to know regarding your bicycle. read more

It is hard to find places that will fix your bike in a timely manner these days. Dave was super friendly, kind and quick.

RATING ALERT!!! I'm giving 2 stars not because Dave is bad...but because his services as a "shop" are quite limited compared to a real bike shop. Now I may be aging myself, but I remember when Dave Fix My Bike was actually a roaming bike repair station setup on various street corners in the U of T downtown campus / Annex area. It was a big deal when he actually built a repair stand kart to move his stuff around...and an even bigger deal when he added to his street corner "stand" a REAL Park bike repair stand and some newer parts as opposed to somewhat beat up salvaged items. He had no permit...so it always seemd a bit dodgy if you were to leave a bike with him for repair...but many people seemed to do this...and somehow find him when he really had no shop "hours", or even a stable location for that matter. In spite of this nomadic business model, he actually started having customers drop off items for repair that he would have leaning on building walls where he was working, and he started getting regular drop-in customers (the only kind when you have no fixed address or a phone) looking at having simple things fixed (seized or sloppy brakes, broken basket, squeaky chain, wobbly wheel, etc). Fast forward a few years and Dave actually has a shop. He has posted business hours. He doesn't have a phone I don't think...but he does have an email address and a website. If you're looking for a full service bike shop...this ain't it. What does Dave Fix My Bike do? Well...Dave fixes bikes. He doesn't sell them. He doesn't really have parts for sale aside from simple consumables like cables, tubes, and a handful of new commuter upgrades like lights, baskets, racks, fenders, bells, and the occasional used bike frame, and some wheels that he has happened to come across. But, he will fix flats, true wheels, fix broken spokes and things to a non-mechanical, neighbourhood clientele. He doesn't have parking. He is local. If you live in his stomp, he is convenient. And...he has a free air hose outside his shop. read more

Dave is very rude. Never experienced such rude, aggressive behaviour from a business owner. Would never ever go back.

Dave F'd My Bike. I brought in my bike to replace a worn out brake cable and got it back with a broken headset. He claims not to have touched it, but it was fine before, and now the bolt is entirely stripped. Granted, it's an old bike, but he could at least have owned up to it instead of pretending it never happened. read more

Dave is knowledgeable and he does just what you need. It's a smaller shop, so if for example, you need new pedals, he carries a small inventory of the best stuff. Urban riders, leisure riders go to Dave. He's no-nonsense, efficient and fair, not pricey. Thanks, Dave. And I appreciate the free air outside your door! read more

I had such a frustrating and disappointing experience here. Dave does seem to know things about repairing bikes, but he is so disagreeable and unpleasant to talk to that I won't be coming back to see him. Dave had an employee take in my bike and write me a quote--potentially the same employee who ended up working on my bike. I called in from work to ask if it was ready to be picked up (towards the end of the day that I was told my bike would be ready), and was told it would be another day because my bike was complicated and had been neglected too long. Dave made a big fuss about not being able to reach me because when he called my work number back, I was no longer there ... even though the repair ticket had my cellphone number. Dave attempted to charge me more than I was quoted because he was frustrated about the labour my bike required, and when I came in he tried to shame me for leaving it too long between tune-ups. He was sarcastic and self-pitying about his work, not seeming to enjoy fixing bikes at all. I got no indication from him that he valued me as a customer or was willing to hear me explain what I thought was wrong with my bike in the first place. He repeatedly pointed out how he fixed a part of my bike that I didn't ask him to fix and don't need fixed, and he left other parts of my bike neglected, in my opinion. It was an expensive and uncomfortable series of interactions. It was also very confusing to me because every time something on my bike was discussed, it was unclear who had worked on it - Dave or his employee - and therefore hard to talk about what happened there. It seemed to me like Dave conveniently ducked responsibility for things he had not worked on. I brought my bike back because it was making a noise that it had not been making before the tune-up, and explained what I thought was happening. I expected Dave to keep working on my bike until the noise was found and rectified. Instead, Dave talked over me and bullied me into considering new parts that I had not budgeted for. It became clear to me that neither Dave nor his employee had ever taken my bike out for a spin. They did not know what noise I was talking about and Dave just seemed really unwilling to listen. So very disappointing. read more

Dave is very good with repairs & his prices are fair. He told he was busy & a repair would take two weeks. Other bikes shops have told me it will take at least a week, just to get my business. Then I was stuck using the TTC for 2 wks. Another time I was there & he quoted a repair price parts & labour for a customer.. The guy said that's too much, can you give me a discount? He said sorry I can't but go to Bike Pirates & you can buy the parts there & do the repair yourself for less. Another time I needed sealed bearings & he told me to get them myself, make a few calls & I'd save $20 or so. After I bought them, he asked what store sold them, then he wrote down the store, part & price for his own info. How's that for openness? Anytime I need a repair I see him first for a quote &/advice. read more

High quality work. Dave has done repairs and tune-ups for me numerous times over the years, usually the work lasts several seasons of riding many kilometers daily (along with basic maintenance which you can do yourself). Also he has been able to source parts that are non-standard although this work can take a bit longer. Dave's work is a good investment if you don't want to regularly seek new parts or repairs. read more

Great for quick fixes and adjustments that require specialized tools you may not own. Very reasonable pricing.

Great place! Dave fixed my brakes for super cheap, and was so nice about it!

Very attentive. Looks to the whole bike not just your specific problem. Ensures your safety.

Was really impressed with Dave as he goes that extra mile and explains everything about your bike. Great service for a good price.

I found Dave's service very helpful and affordable. I thought I needed my entire bike wheel replaced, however it just needed to be tightened. He was super friendly and helpful. He will get my business again. read more

I flatted out yesterday on my commute home. I'd had a particularly crappy day. Dave was busy but kind enough to let me use his pump, wrench and space to allow me to fix it myself. When you're in a bind and someone recognizes it and helps you out, what more can you ask? Thanks man, mucho appreciado! read more

Dave has some of the worst customer service skills in the city and doesn't appear to be interested in attracting new customers. The flag should have gone off when I dropped off my bike off and he didn't seem too interested in taking it in, instead he was more interested in chatting bike parts with his employees / friends. Apparently my business was a hassle to him. Picking up my bike was even more terrible. I phoned ahead to see if he was open and a clearly irritated Dave said "What do you want, I'm busy here". Then when I went into pick up my bike, Dave snapped at me for leaving it there for a week (while I was away on business) and then told me to come back later that he was busy fixing someone else's bike! He explained that since I left my bike for a week, he saw no reason to accept payment and return it to me on the spot (instead I should come back when it was convenient for him). New customers beware! I will never set foot inside his shop again. Oh and to top it all off, he only accepts cash. read more

This bike shop is near my house and before going off on a long ride I needed air in my tires. Keeping in mind that most bike shops offer air free of charge (it is air after all) I hadn't expected on needing money so I didn't bring any. I came here and, I guess his name is Dave, brought out the pump and my boyfriend pumped up my bike with air for me. We thanked him returned the pump and were about to leave when he asked us to pay for the use of the pump (im assuming)? I don't remember exactly how much he asked from $5-10 but we were flabbergasted as my boyfriend did all the work and I've never heard of being charged for air at a bike shop. Anyway when I argued he became rather rude before slithering back into his dark dungeon of a store. He was really rude and the sad thing is his shop is so close to us that had he been kinder we would have returned for something far more expensive than 5 dollar air that we had to pump ourselves. read more

DO NOT TAKE YOUR BIKE HERE!! This guy is a misogynist. I dropped my bike off two weeks and we agreed I would pick it up on the following Friday. I called on the Friday to ensure that his shop was open and that my bike was fixed. Rather curtly he indicated that I needed to be there that night to pick up my bike (and it was unacceptable that I not pick it up). I tell him I will be there right away. I drive across town to his shop, show up and my bike is not even fixed yet. I remain calm (after dodging traffic to get to his shop) and indicate to him that I can only pick up my bike the following Friday (as I work during the day and had taken the Friday off). He tries to get me to come on other days to pick up my bike shouting "Monday" "Tuesday" etc at me. I indicate that I cannot and that Friday is the only day I can pick it up. I show up at his shop on the agreed Friday, and again, he has done lick all to my bike. He has another customer in the shop, and as he's trying to save face with the customer he has, he asks me to step out of the shop. I oblige. He then locks the door and tells me that I cannot have my bike until I cool down. Seriously dude? you've just wasted an inordinate amount of my time, for me to show up for your lazy self to have done no work to my bike! I tell him that I want my bike (with no repairs done) or that I will call the police. He tells me to call the police. As I'm waiting for the police to come, he continues to open the door repeatedly and make comments to me - inappropriate in nature. I then move across the street to wait in my vehicle and he crosses the street at least 4 times to tell me that his time is worth money and that I should be paying him to hold on to my bike and the work he had done (read above, he's done zero work on my bike, and now he's wasting my time as I'm waiting for the police). During his trips across the street, he makes comments to me such as "how old are you" "you don't value my time" -- the irony!!! This guy is nothing short of a scam artist and scum. I will be telling everyone I know to not go here - especially if you are female. read more

My experience here was just horrible! I brought my bike in for new brake pads. Though he wrote down what I needed, he gave my bike a full tune up. When I came to pick it up and realized that my brake pads had not been changed, he argued with me that the pads were fine and I owe him $75 for the tune up. In the end I paid him $30 because he made me feel so bad. (That is what the brake pads would have cost). This place is 1 minute from my house, but I will never go back! read more

If I could give him less than one star, I would. Absolutely the WORST attitude of any business I've used in I don't know how long. He's almost scary rude. He's even rude on the phone and I only used him because my regular place was a long walk with a flat tire in 32 degree weather. He wanted to fix a lot of other stuff that had already passed the test at my regular place....and you know what he said? "why don't you go back there then" and he repeated it twice! Great attitude for a struggling small business. I had a scheduled appointment to bring my bike in and was left waiting for almost two hours. He was training a new employee and was treating the guy like c--p. There's better places than this and lots of them. read more

Dave is a friendly and honest neighborhood guy. The first time I rode by his shop, I just needed some air in my tires. He loaned me his pump and took the time to explain the ideal pressure for my tires. The next time I rode by, I was looking for a new seat. He installed a good used one for me and charged me only $5! The number of women that I see frequenting his shop leads me to believe that he operates a welcoming space for us ladies who are not always treated with the greatest respect in these types of establishments. Dave will not make you feel "stupid" for not knowing what you're talking about. That said, he's a bit of a strange guy who doesn't have regular business hours and rarely answers his phone so you can't really count on him being available when you pop by. But his prices are good and he works mostly in cash. Compared to other rude and rip-off bike joints in that neighborhood, Dave is looking pretty good! read more

This place is a ripoff. Go to batemans or the bike joint on harbord instead. You will save yourself some money.