Fluid Focus

(47 reviews)

My experience here was top notch…read more Knowledgeable and responsive, I had no problems with the service, work time, or cost. My bike works great, the parts function as expected, and I had no issues with any part of this tune-up! Will definitely be back if I ever break my bike in half.

Humble, kind, nice all the qualities you want in dealing with the business. The best part of all is…read morethat they were in my budget range! So reasonable in price and really helped get my son's BMX bike tweaked ready to go highly recommend using them!

Bicycle Warehouse

4.1

(123 reviews)

We went to look at bikes for my son's 5th birthday. It's going to be a surprise. To our surprise,…read morethe bike and color he wanted was on display at Bicycle Warehouse. We decided to buy it. Every tag on the store on every bike states the included the "ready to ride" set up fee. The bike we wanted said $350 and includes $25 Ready to Ride. I went to look at helmets, Walter was already ringing up my husband. Where he attempted to pull a bait and switch with the tag. He rang it up at $350 PLUS $25 set up fee. When my husband asked to see the tag, he would not show it and then said it was wrong, looked on the official bike site and THEN held up a smaller bar code tag that stated $325. (Not our fault). He was being shady, and then stated "I'll take off $20". This is a $5 difference. It's the principle of the bait and switch tactics. He was quick to take off $20 because he knew he wasn't being honest. He never stated while we were asking questions at the bike at the display that it was actually a different price. He dampened a really fun experience of buying a bike for our son's birthday. We didn't walk out excited by the bike, we walked out feeling gross. We have bikes- he asked that- we could've been repeat customers had he not pulled this. It's a terrible practice and we won't be going back. We didn't buy the helmet- and the only reason we didn't walk out was because the bike my son wanted was there in store; the color is hard to come by. We bought the bike- as you can see on the receipt the bike is $330 with a $25 fee. If all the tags stated (as you can see in the various price points that the RTR fee is INCLUDED) why would the math not math? The Riprock coaster (picture included) 16" was the same price as the 20". We bought the 20". Same tag same price same INCLUDED FEE. It's shame that this was the experience of trying to buy local.

So disappointing that the San Marcos location should close recently. Firstly disappointment that…read morethe Vista branch should close Initally a couple of years agao and now San Marcos !! Could look after every need and now only Temecula and Pacific Beach which is too far and a real inconvenience for parts / repair !

Trek Bicycle North County

4.1

(181 reviews)

Have had to come here a few times for my daughter's bike and to look at more bikes to purchase. I…read morethink it is a great store with good customer service. Their selection is decent though I find Kearny Mesa to be bigger. Their sevice area can get a bit backed up so bring patience with you if you come inside looking to get your bike serviced.

Brought in my 6 y/o bike that came in with a defect crank. The team at Trek initially said it may…read moretake a couple of days but got the notice it was done and ready the following day. Quick service and the few times I was there was always greeted and very helpful. Looking forward to getting our 8 y/o next bike there and continued service.

Lost Cyclery

3.5

(14 reviews)

Phone number does not connect and when it does connect you have to speak to people who want you to…read moreprovide info to them for a 100 gift card!!! I just want an inner tube for my bike!!!

Tim's the man! Always trust him in handling anything my bike needs. Quality service and…read moredependability! 5

REV Endurance Sports

(61 reviews)

Before I tell my story, I want to say George is so awesome! He is a small business owner, a…read moreveteran, is an avid cyclist, and has been running his business for around 12 years. I came to him because I'm a novice and had a Schwin sitting in my garage with a broken wheel. I am post op 6 weeks on my knee and needed a bike to give me some low impact movement. I wanted to know if it was even worth spending the money on getting it fixed or buying myself a new bike. Upon evaluation, George told me he was able to fix and tune up my bike at a cost that was much less than getting a new one. He kept me updated on shipment of parts and what he was currently working on. His best form of communication is through texts. Not only is George knowledgeable, George is passionate about his job and the people he helps. He made me feel comfortable as a novice biker because he answered my "newbie questions" without judgment or in a pretentious tone. George also explains things in a way that you can understand. He ensures you leave knowing how to care for and enjoy your bike. I'm coming back!!!

Been using various locations to get my bike serviced over the years since moving to Carlsbad. This…read moretime it was my son's racing bike that needed a service as he was competing in the State national triathlon race at Mission Bay. I checked reviews of other locations and settled on Rev endurance. First time using George and all I can say is that I wish I had found him sooner. This level of quality and customer service is almost impossible to find. I thought there were a few small issues with the bike but George found quite a few things that needed attention and even sent me a video showing me the issues. Called me when the bike was ready and I collected my son from school and drove to collect the bike. Now for the best part of the experience. Normally I go in, pay and leave. This time, George invited both my son and I into his store and went over everything he had work on and repaired. Explained in detail what had needed fixed and explained to us in detail everything about his service. He helped us with tire pressures and saddle position which we adjusted after for my son's benefit It was a great experience overall for both of us and the quality of his work is second to none. And to top it off my sons won his race and also had tie fastest bike time for a junior on the bike course Will not hesitate to use again. You don't find quality like this that often. Even my son remarked that "he sure knows his stuff" 5 stars is the bare minimum he should get. There's a review on his YouTube channel of what he worked on with my son's bike. Well worth watching

Bike Medic Plus

(59 reviews)

James has worked on several of my bikes and has been very professional, honest and friendly. Highly…read morerecommend Bike Medic

I will give this business 5+ stars. James is just a very nice down to earth guy who loves what he…read moredoes. He offers VERY fair prices compared to the shops in town and comes to you. What more can you ask for? I will definitely put him on my speed dial as we have 3 eBikes and 3 teenagers who are rough on them.

Centre City Cycles

3.7

(70 reviews)

I posted this a week ago and took it down, deciding to give Marc the benefit of the doubt. But a…read moreweek later, he has not responded to any (multiple) communications, so here it is. This Bike Shop has closed (both of them)! First, I have purchased a few High End Bikes from Marc previously and while he's a little prickly, his advice has always been sound, if not a little off-putting. Even years ago it was hard to tell if the shop was going to be open or closed, so you had to call and make arrangements ahead of going there. It was one of those places where advice was good, but customer service was always lacking. Now, if you go to the old website it links to a new site called Seven24 Bicycles. The new website lists some pretty attractive bikes at very good prices, but it fails to mention that these are all old models that he's attempting to move on to clear out his stock from the stores. This presents two issues: - The shop is no longer listed as a dealer for the bikes he sells. Not sure if these bikes come backed by any manufacturers warrantee. I seriously doubt that any of the manufacturers will warrantee a 2021 model first sold in 2026. I'd confirm my suspicions with the owner, but he refuses to answer any calls, emails, or texts. - Marc (the owner) is very difficult to get in touch with, if you call it says to email, if you email he replies saying to text. Took a few attempts, but finally got in touch with him. Made arrangement to meet him at a non-retail facility on a Friday after he said it was the best day to meet up. Friday morning as we were in route, he cancelled on us and said we'd need to meet on Sunday. Sunday morning we drive to his "warehouse" (30+ minutes each way) and he's a NO SHOW! Waited a half hour and called and texted with no response, I have called, texted for a week now, he refuses to respond. We ended up buying one bike from Trek there in San Marcos and one from REI in San Diego. Don't bother with this guy, it's a waste time your time. It's pretty clear he doesn't need customers.

The day prior I was reading over Mark's website. I noticed he was closed according to his store…read morehours in San Marcos as well as Escondido. His website states he'll open on days he is closed per appointment only, so I went ahead and gave him a call requesting an opportunity to visit today Sunday, April 16th at 3pm latest. Sure enough he was there for us. At the end of the visit we ended up purchasing three BMX bikes. Although we went to his Escondido location, I'm certain he has a wide selection in San Marcos. Thank you for the personalized assistance Mark!

Leucadia Cyclery

4.0

(125 reviews)

The best and ONLY place to go for service and new bikes! Jeff is outstanding, friendly & cool :)…read moreALL SMILES :) Prices are PHENOMENAL :) Thank you Jeff!

I went in for a simpler tune up and then they said my front derailleur needed to be replaced. Took…read moreforever to get my bike because they were out of stock for a derailleur. Took over 4 weeks to get my bike and didn't communicate very well.

Poway Bicycle

4.1

(228 reviews)

This bike shop is fantastic. The folks in the shop are super nice and knowledgeable about bikes and…read morerepairs. I brought a bike in to have them loosen the crank bolt, and the guy did it right away (he had the right tool) and didn't charge me anything. Bring your business to this shop, you won't be disappointed!

Its great that Poway Bicycle is 2 miles away…read more I took my bike here to get a tune up. The neck of the bike was loose and needed to be tightened up. I also have tubeless tires and needed sealant on my tires, so the guy helping me added that. Everything was pretty fast and easy, I'd come back here if I needed anything else.

Green Flash

(833 reviews)

Our experience with Green Flash was excellent. Amy set up our treatment for bugs the next day. The…read moretechnician Joe was friendly and efficient. Their prices can't be beat and they have a 30 day guarantee. Highly recommend Green Flash!

I am giving Green Flash 2 stars based on a severely rushed recent inspection and the poor quality…read moreof their past repair work. Recently, I had them come out because I suspected termites in one of our rafter tails. To their credit, they correctly identified that specific spot as just fungus and didn't try to oversell me on treatments I didn't need. However, their inspection was incredibly brief. They spent only a few minutes scanning the house, didn't check the attic at all, and gave us the all-clear. A couple of days later, I had a second company come out for another look. They spent almost an hour doing a thorough inspection and found a severe termite infestation in a different rafter tail that was almost entirely hollowed out. They spotted the signs right through the paint. Green Flash completely missed this. On top of the missed inspection, the wood rot repairs Green Flash did for us 5 years ago (costing about $1,200) have both failed and need to be redone. They spliced a rafter tail that is now loose, and it turns out they miscut a replacement barge board on the back of the house. To cover up the bad cut, they glued a scrap piece of wood over it, which has since detached and is currently hanging off the board. Bottom line: They failed to do a thorough termite inspection, and their carpentry work doesn't hold up. I highly recommend getting a second opinion on their inspections and hiring a dedicated specialist for any actual wood repairs.

Better Look Tailoring & Alterations

(210 reviews)

Great work and even better customer service! I love to support local, family owned businesses so…read morewhen i needed my bridesmaid dress altered, i came across this place! My dress needed the straps to be shorter and my slit was sewed since it was rather high. I also added sleeves to my dress and she did an amazing job! With the extra fabric, she offered to make two pocked squares as well. My sister and I had a very small window in which we needed alterations for her bridesmaid suit and my dress. They got them BOTH done so fast and the work was incredible. Aside from the work, they have great customer service which seems to be hard to come by these days. Highly recommend this place! Would definitely return. More info on cost: I paid $138 for the slit to be sewed, straps to be shorter, added sleeves, plus two pocket squares. My sisters alterations to her suit were nearly the same amount

I brought two old short sleeve shirts in for very small repairs but the owner grimaced and remarked…read moreabout how horribly they were damaged. "How did this ever happen??!", noticing a buttonhole that needed a small amount of repair. She automatically took the shirts and hung them up on her to-do rack making it somewhat uncomfortable for me to say thanks, but no thanks. It was then I wanted to know how much the bill would be, and she replied $24. I then grabbed the shirts off of her rack and bid her a good day. I have seen this same tactic used at different types of repair shops where the owner overly dramatizes what needs to be done and takes possession of the item prior to discussing the charge or getting approval. In sales that's called the assumptive close, where they act as though they assume you will approve the work and pay their price for the very minimal effort required. Don't fall for it. I have just now received a response from the lady's husband indicating that I must have visited a different shop and mistakenly thought I was in theirs. Absolutely not possible as I've been in several times in the past. Perhaps showing the shirts will refresh her memory and also defend my own. For full disclosure, the green shirt does have a small half-inch rip on the back side.

Sun Control Products

(128 reviews)

Just had an install of two remote control outside shades by Tim and his two workers. They did an…read moreamazing job, taking extra time to make a finicky outlet work and to paint the connecting wires so they blend right into the house. The shades themselves look fantastic and are already cooling the house by multiple degrees. Scott was thorough, prompt, and answered all my questions when I initially requested an estimate. There was a minor issue with the incoming order and Scott fixed it right away without being asked, keeping me updated on the timeline. These shades are not the cheapest option but in this "get what you pay for" economy, the price tag comes with quality and great service. Thanks Tim and Scott for your attention to detail. I may be back for other windows soon!

Amazing Service from owner Scott and his crew! Purchased a…read morereplacement awning fabric for our retractable awning in 2020 from Sun Control Products. This year in 2025, we unfortunately experienced a separation in the material. We contacted Scott. He promptly came to our home to inspect the awning. He had his crew remove and reinstall the awning, after it had been repaired, under warranty. His crew were quick, efficient and professional. Great value to purchase from Sun Control Products who honor their warranty. Recommended to friends and family.

Pure Plumbing Company

(239 reviews)

Technician Jerry replaced a new outfoor faucet for us today. Everything went smoothly and no…read moredripping and leaking anymore, very happy with the quick service! Jerry is a great guy, thank you so much Jerry and Pure Plumbing Company!

Jerry was so helpful and sweet helping me with installing a facet. Very efficient and cleaned up…read moreeverything so nicely. Highly recommended!

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(4 reviews)

My buddy brought in two e bikes for repairs and mentioned how nice the service was and I had a bike…read morethat needed a new tube for a tire so I tried going to the regular bike shop on Grand but it wasn't opened so on a whim- cuz I'm all about supporting Escondido businesses as much as a can- I went to this place early one morning and said, it's not an electric bike but I heard ya'll replace tires so how about it? I forgot the name of the man who helped me but he said sure- for this price we can do it and I thought it was reasonable- especially since they'd do it right then and there. And sure enough- it was done within 15mins. Friendly people and great customer service. They also did a great job with my buddy's ebike! Great place to have in town!

I brought my Super73 in because it stopped turning on, and Danny was incredibly friendly and…read morehelpful from the start. After diagnosing the bike, they found the battery and controller were bad, but the repair cost was more than I wanted to spend. When I came in to pick it up, I met Bill, the owner, who went completely above and beyond. He offered me a great discount on a new bike, and we ended up buying an EBOX Dragster for my wife for Mother's Day. He even threw in a light bar and other extras for Mother's Day. A few days later, we decided to buy a second EBOX Dragster for me. Even though the Escondido location was out of stock, Bill helped us get one from their OB location and took amazing care of us again with another discount and more goodies. The customer service from Danny, Bill, and the whole team was outstanding from beginning to end. We've officially found our new go-to bike shop. Highly recommend!

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3.9

(10 reviews)

Arrived in Carlsbad from out of state and needed my Juliana Furtado serviced for a quick tune up…read moreand a cross threaded derailleur after the bike had travelled across country in a bike bag. Quick turn around service and the bike worked beautifully and was able to keep up with the MTB ladies ride in Sun Valley, Idaho and with my little nephews who I was visiting in Carlsbad! P.S. If you love supporting young entrepreneurs (can't believe he's in HS) who are knowledgeable and engaged, then this is also the shop for you! Win!

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(61 reviews)

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