The owner is awesome. I took my old beat up mountain bike that I had given to my nephew years ago…read morehere. My nephew was just a kid and like me, loved having the freedom of a bicycle so I decided to give him my old classic Stumpjumper. Well, my nephew grew up and got a car and one day asked me if I wanted my bike back which I very happily took back. But it had been sitting in the garage for years. I originally took it to two shops in SoCal and they both said around $400. Didn't have time to fix it before moving to Arlington so took my bike with me and took it to another shop in the area and they said $800! I wasn't crazy about that so came here to Big Wheel. The owner looked at my bike and was like, $150-200. I was like, naw my bike needs a lot of work. Why don't you hold on to it and let me know? Well, he fixed it up and charged me $200! All those other shops were going to buy me new wheels. He was like, I took a good look at your wheels and they're old, but you don't need new ones. You can ride those out until they blow. Agreed. He also said he could restore it (my bike was filthy) but what was the point? It's a mountain bike. Agreed. So replaced some cables, a spoke, tightened up all the loose joints, oiled and ready to ride. I rode it to my car from the shop and it rides great! Yep, this is the place.

Went to Big Wheel today to have them take a look at my back tire and figure out what was wrong…read more They took the time to explain exactly what caused the issue and even showed me how to avoid it in the future. I really appreciated that they didn't just fix it--they made sure I understood what happened. And the little details made such a difference: they even asked me what kind of music I wanted them to play in the store while they were working on my bike. Such friendly, knowledgeable, and thoughtful customer service. I felt really taken care of and will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend Big Wheel!

Really great community bike co-op staffed by people who know and love bikes and genuinely seem to…read morewant to help people. They take donations and have boxes of parts. They also have sort of clinics where they help people work on their own bikes.

This place has a lot of used replacement parts. Chances are you can find something you are looking…read morefor. Repairs are made quickly and efficiently. Repair costs are about the same as Trek and Big Wheel Bikes.

This is where it all begins; Mile 0 of the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail. A plaza,…read morecomplete with plaques detailing the history of the W&OD, mark the start of the W&OD. From here, the W&OD travels west through Arlington County as it heads towards Purcellville, VA, some 45 miles away. This is a great place to start a trek on the W&OD trail. There's plenty of parking. If you forgot something to eat or drink for your ride, or need refreshment after your ride, the Village at Shirlington is just a block or so away and offers many restaurants, coffee shops, a Harris Teeter grocery store. Check out other Yelp reviews for other portions of the W&OD. For trail maps, check out Friends of the W&OD (http://www.wodfriends.org).

I've only run on the trail in the Falls Church-Arlington area around Four Mile Run, but I…read moreabsolutely love it. This is a great trail, easy to run, very peaceful, easy to access. Would love to do a long run out toward Dulles sometime. Maybe next time I need a long run and I'm down in NOVA. If you've ever lived anywhere that doesn't have awesome trails like this, then you know this is something special.

Five stars and I mean every one. Todd at Pedego Electric Bikes in Alexandria knows exactly how to…read moreshow people a good time. Cherry blossoms, tulip fields, the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Washington Monument in the distance -- all from the seat of an e-bike that does half the work for you. One of us went down mid-ride, got back up laughing, and was ready to go again. No drama. Just good people having a great time. If you haven't done an e-bike tour through this area yet, Todd is your guy. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

My GF planned this bike trip for us from Old Town to Mt. Vernon. It's something we had talked about…read moresince the beginning of the year. I had been less than enthusiastic since our last tandem bike jaunt in DC left me ragged and looking forward to the end. We rented a tandem bike from a known rental in DC; the bike was rickety and took effort even on the completely flat route we were on. My GF found Pedego and opted for the tandem electric bike. This was a 180 degree experience from the other rental company jn DC. The owner was friendly, attentive, enthusiastic and really made us feel welcome. He knows his bikes gave us a quick run down that made us feel comfortable. The bikes are impeccabley maintained and he's thought of everything including helmets, storage pouch, bike lock, flat tire kit etc. He was even extremely well versed on the route to Mt. Vernon. Every pointer he gave us was spot on. We made it to Mt. Vernon and enjoyed food, history, and culture. The way back was fun since the bike did all the work, electric is the way to go for tandem bike long hauls. I plan on coming back to buy some accessories for my own fat tire e-bikes. This was a memorable experience that was easy and affordable.

I contacted them for help with obtaining a key for the removal of the battery for my Serfas e-bike…read more I had previously contacted the manufacturer and was told that the only way I could get it was through an authorized seller. Handy bikes were so helpful and helping me obtain a new set of keys, it took longer than they expected, but they kept in constant contact with me through email to let me know that they were still waiting for the representative to get in touch with them. I recommend them highly.

As noted by my fellow yelpers, the retail showroom has new & used bikes. It's located in a…read moredifferent location than the Service Center. Handy Bikes also carries a variety of bike brands such as Specialized, Giant, LIV, and Moots (titanium) Cycles. I haven't purchased a bike from them but I've used their Service Center multiple times. The mechanics are polite and competent. I also appreciate the text message updates. Each issue has been resolved to my satisfaction and I am grateful for the reasonable prices. Brick and mortar bike shops are going away. However, the community still needs safe spaces to gather. Support your local bike shops & enjoy the ride.

Bought a used bike here and I have been loving it so far. They even let me test ride all the bikes…read morearound the block before choosing. Really friendly employees who know what they're doing! Highly recommend. The only thing is i didn't know where to park (so i used the commercial lot across the street and hoped not to get towed).

NEVER COMING BACK HERE AGAIN!! Was quoted one price, They kepts my bike for two weeks after telling…read moreme it would be worked on four days after I dropped it off. Then after I called a week later was told it hadn't even been touched, I told them I would come get my bike and go somewhere else, The sales rep said he would knock off 50% of the labor, and then Added a bunch of parts that I DID NOT OKAY and still charged me $168 when my original quote was $189. Not sure if they switched management or what but that was the LAST dollar I EVER spend in there! I HATE business who operate like Lying Slimeballs!!

I stopped by the bike shop because I screwed up my bike by adjusting the barrel thanks to YouTube!…read moreNonetheless I went in and Barb knew what I had done wrong right away. Gary was so kind to fix it and explain several components of the bike with me. They both thoroughly explained bike topics I didn't anticipate going into Contes. I walked out with a wealth of information and meeting some of the kindest people I have ever met. Theyve gained a new customer. I look forward to chatting with them on any other bike needs! Thank you guys so much for your generosity! No this is not a paid add, it's just not everyday you meet kind people in the DMV so I wanted to give them their flowers now!

WILL RENEGE ON AGREED PRICES. Best get prices in writing…read more.. Conte's was my local bike shop for a few years, and they generally deliver even if the prices frequently prove higher than they quote you. However, when Sean convinces you to splurge for the annual service, and you weigh whether you can afford to spend $229, and then he says, "actually it'll be $282 after parts and fees", do not agree to make an investment at Conte's without a written receipt. At checkout it becomes $334, Sean will pretend he doesn't remember your previous conversation. Barb will say, "they must have called you to confirm an increase", and when you show you were not called, she will forget about this policy and the price will stay whatever they invent. Time to try Velocity Bike Collective.

Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful/ took my EBike in for a repair, they were quick to get me an…read moreestimate, and quick to do the repair. I thought they were fair and had great communication

I just upgraded my Aventon Pace 500.3 to the new Pace 5 Rec ebike. While the new bike is an amazing…read moreupgrade, the real star of the show is the team at Strictly Ebikes! I initially planned to order directly from Aventon and assemble it at home, but decided I wanted to establish a relationship with a local bike shop. I couldn't have been luckier than finding Strictly Ebikes. The staff is knowledgeable, courteous, and never pushy. They notified me the moment my bike was built and ready for its 6-mile maiden voyage home. When two accessories had to be ordered separately from Aventon, the shop tracked them down, notified me when they arrived, and quickly installed them at no charge! I absolutely love this shop and highly recommend them.Option 2: Short & Punchy (Best for S

Unfortunately, we did not have a good experience. We rented 9 bikes for the Mt. Vernon ride + water…read moretaxi back. All 9 of the bikes had issues with gears. One bike completely fell apart during the ride. Half of our group had to walk the last 2+ miles of the ride. Instead of apologizing and reimbursing us for the faulty bike, we were told that it was a new bike and out of their kindness, they wouldn't charge us to repair it. In addition, when we arrived at 9am there was only one employee working and several groups ahead of us. We had to wait 30-40 minutes to get our bikes. With the late start and having to walk 2+ miles, we were late for the Mt. Vernon tour and our time there was rushed - we barely made it to the water taxi. Not sure what more I could add. It was a horrible experience. Not recommended - unreliable bikes, poor service.

The cherry blossom tour well worth the $40.00 fee. The trip was for 3 hours and included a 15…read moremiles bike tour of the beautiful cherry blossoms. Everyone that worked at the establishment was helpful and attempted to ensure that your bikes were well matched to the person's height and riding style. Be careful on this tour this is only a guide in the front and the rear of the group. If you have a slow or timid rider this may not be the tour for them. One of the people in our group fell after hitting a fellow bicyclist. The trail is really packed this time of year and may not be suited for inexperienced individuals. Although I really enjoyed the tour, I wish they spent a little more time going into the history of the cherry blossom's in DC. But alas, nothing in life is perfect.