I was gifted my mom's very expensive cruising style bike and although it still worked functionally, it was in need of a tune-up. Now we live in Elk Grove and certainly for every town, there seems to be a bicycle shop somewhere locally... But, if you want quality care, fair prices, personalized service, excellent customer service, prompt repair, and recommendations (we had also purchased our bike rack here)..... then look no further than Freewheeler! Thank you, Jeff, and the whole team effort that works here. We appreciate you and will continue to drive the distance to support this business! Thank you for reading! read more

Bought.a pair of Bontrager road bikers shoes and the shoes had a problem with the screw holes for the clip on. I was driving past Davis and wanted to get a pair to start my bike ride. When the clips didn't screw in properly the response was pretty poor. "Just bring it on in" Jeff said. I was 40 miles away. "Find another Trek shop and you can exchange it." I asked for location and he said look it up. I called back later and told him I was pretty upset with his lack of response. "We try to make things right" I "ll look it up for you now.Hmmm... Returning everything to this store when I happen to "drive by" Davis. read more

These guys are awesome. I have been coming here for 20 years and will continue to come here for 20 more. Today I frantically called them to get two tuneups on bikes I had purchased before and with only 30 minutes notice they were able to accommodate. Just genuine and honest folks. read more

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Excellent customer service! They had the most variety of new bikes compared to other places around. The store is very neat and organized.

The minute you walk into the open, well lit and inviting space, you are greeted and you know you've picked the right shop. The Other Jeff helped us pick a bike for our son. The customer service is what you dream of and almost forgot existed anymore. The prices were excellent and we were able to get a bike with the appropriate fixings and helpful tips for a successful start to school. We went early in the day, and by the time we returned to pick up the bike a few hours later (after everything had been attached), the rest of the bikes had been sold. A very successful day for the family owned shop, as likely everyone had the same excellent service we did. Make this your first and only bike shop stop. read more

They are excellent place to get a bike! I bought cheap bike at amazon but it was junk, so heavy my daughter couldn't ride it. So I took her to this store and they knew exactly what she needs. They let her test ride in the back alley, and we asked to our stand ams basket, they did it within 20min and ready! She is 5'2", not easy to find small frame but they had in stock. My daughter really like the bike and it was best thing to do! Thank you so much for being so efficient and well stocked! read more

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I visited a few bike shops in Davis, and this one had by far the best customer service. Sheri was fantastic -- super helpful and friendly! Their bike service pricing is also very reasonable. Highly recommend. read more

I highly recommend this family owned business. The first thing I noticed was the genuine warmth and attention given to us. The patience and kindness Sherry provided was appreciated. We had so many questions and at no time did I feel forced or pushed to make any decisions. From locks, to helmets, to the bike itself, Sherry answered with experience and professionalism. In fact, her professionalism was astounding--she kindly stepped away whenever we had a family meeting to discuss our options to allow for privacy and space. Initially, I was worried that she would be annoyed by our back and forth as I know time is valuable. However, not once did I notice a frown or air of frustration. She made our bike shopping experience pleasant and it gave me a feeling that my college freshman would fare well riding on his bike through Davis. I also want to give a shout-out to the owner of the store. I'm sorry I didn't ask for his name, but in spite of being busy and hard at work in the back area, he kindly accommodated us by putting the bike together that same evening! read more

If I could I would create another star to give this business. Customer service and satisfaction is I have come here on 4 occasions and 2 times for service. Each individual is so friendly and informative I will continue to bring my business here! read more

After trying another shop in town, I found these guys- and they helped me inflate my tubeless tires without much fuss! Cheers! read more

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Wow...these guys are great. Worked with a couple of different people both over the phone and in the store to get my daughter a bike before the college school year started. Polite, helpful, pleasant and organized...it was the easiest part of the college move-in experience. read more

I started with a bike my friend bought for me at a yard sale for $15. Had it for ten years and never really rode it. Commuting from the Davis Amtrak to my office is 8 minutes. Times 2, I ride 20 minutes max roundtrip. Davis is the bike town. While I'm not in a triathlon, but I'm loving the opportunity to "Save the Air," I am riding. So... I don't have any "check-ins" since I'm bringing my bike in the store all the time and hands are holding my bike. Needed a new saddle for my fat a*s and a bolt to replace the quick release so to keep the bike thieves away. Then, I bought a pannier online, only to find it doesn't fit rack. New rack. Got it installed there. Now I'm into this bike so much $$$ I could have bought a new one. Yet the staff and perhaps owners, have been so nice and helpful. My whip has now become a religion. I'm with it forever. If I did want a new bike, I'd buy it from Freewheeler. Thank you Freewheeler m for your helpfulness. And I've lost ten pounds riding! read more

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Been coming here for years. I personally think they should charge a hell of a lot more for their service work, but maybe they balance this with the sales of their bikes and accessories (like a gas station w/ a convenience store analogy?). About 3 years ago I decided to get a very nice road bike. Waaaay different from the mountain bike. At first I hated it as it felt extremely heavy in the front. I emailed them saying I hated my bike-not vulgar but with obvious dissatisfied overtones; nasty in a sense. After a month of riding I fell in love with it. Again, road bikes are way different from mountain bikes and I didn't know this. Felt very bad and thought I would never be serviced again, but no. They were patient with me and didn't hold what I said against me. I will be picking up my employees bike from service today (7/30/2022) and if I am lucky I might pursuade my employee to have me buy her a new bike (good employees are as rare as unicorns). Jim https://evesautomotive.com read more

Finished riding 2 miles into downtown and boom I got a front flat tire. Jeff let me borrow his tire levers and I bought an inner tube from their store. I got aired up and was on my way. Boom 3 blocks away from the the store and I got a rear flat now. Ugh!!!!!!!!!! Repeated the process again and got the rear tire done now and on the way home. Thanks Jeff for helping me out today. read more

Freewheeler Bicycle Center - Bikes Near Me - Davis, California

I appreciated the help they gave me replacing my innertube. Super quick service, gave me exactly what I needed and gave me some great tips on how to extend the life of my bike. read more

Took my 20-year old bike in for a tune-up...it was like getting a new bike back when I picked it up. Everything works better! Very pleased with the work done, and shop personnel were good to work with. My new place-to-go for all bike work! read more

Excellent shop. We called this shop after being on our bikes out on a trail and the tire tube popped. Very friendly on the phone, and told us they has what we needed. Got over to the shop, they helped us right away, & even helped get the new tube onto the bike wheel. We will definitely be back to this shop. The shop is very clean and well organized Thanks again for your help read more

Very helpful - even when super busy. Got just what we needed by experienced sales folks and repair staff. Also some helpful hints about bike riding in the area! read more

Amazing customer service and very helpful. They were honest with what we needed and didn't. Would highly recommend and definitely worth the drive from Vacaville. read more

I was recommended this place by my friends so I decided to get a tune up for my road bike. Ended up needing a tube replaced and my brakes adjusted. They fixed it up within a couple hours and charged a very reasonable price. I would definitely come back here for any bike related problems I have. read more

Everyone here is super friendly and expert. Fair pricing. Definitely recommend for all your biking needs and questions!

I'm for anything in Davis so here is a another 5 stars for a great establishment in the middle of Aggie country. After my disappointing trip out to Vacaville and still not being able to locate the FR 7 tool (so that I could remove the cassette and clean out all the gunk/grass/grease/dirt from the sprockets) I decided to run over to this long standing establishment while my friend caught up with someone else on the cell. A small shop that carries predominantly Trek bicycles but nice ones ranging from the standard Amsterdam-like cuties to the cruisers and then mountain bikes. A small selection of bike seats as well as accessories for the racing students on campus. The associate from behind the counter went back to the repair service of the shop and when he came back out, I could foresee the DOOM spelled across his forehead. They did not carry the FR7. But I did find a multi-use Spoke wrench, priced to fit several sizes. I decided to purchase this one at $7.99. Good customer service and if you need repairs, almost every single one of my Aggie friends have taken their bikes here at least once during their collegiate years. read more

Freewheeler Bicycle Center - Bikes Near Me - Davis, California

I just purchased a Trek FX1. A great buying experience. Sales folks worked to help multiple people, everyone was taken care of. I really appreciated the chance to test ride two bikes around Davis. Really was able to get a feel for the bikes. When I had selected a bike I spoke with Kevin and we came to an agreement on a trade in value for my old bike and I drove home with the new FX1/ I used to come to Freewheeler when I lived in Suisun and now I live in Sacramento and it is still worth the time to drive to Davis. You can't go wrong with this shop, great service, great selection of bikes, great people to work with. read more

I bought a new bike (updating from my 20+ year old Trek) here a few weeks ago and I couldn't be happier with the service I got here. Free fixes on all of the little things I needed installing accessories etc, and excellent customer service. No pushy sales, just honest info and help deciding on the right bike for me. Happy to support this local business. read more

I probably should've reviewed this place sooner, seeing as how I got my bike fixed there...last year. But better late than never! My bike, in all of its hot pink glory (my mom wanted me to be girlier), is about 13 years old now. To be honest, I'm surprised it still works, but I've grown to adore it as it's stuck with me through thick and thin. It was on this bike that I tried to learn to jump onto street curbs (with some goading from my dad). I smashed into my neighbor's front yard, but I'm alive. It was also on this bike that I tried jousting with my brother with a staff (he had a fire poker; again, we're still alive). Anyway, the tires were also 12 years old. Last year, my back tire finally decided that its life was over. So I took it over here to get it fixed and they replaced the tubing and the tire. They also dusted off all the cobwebs and stuff for me, which was a really nice touch. (I actually keep them there to deter bike thieves, but there are about 239487 better bikes out there, so they usually don't want mine.) I think it was around $30. Slightlyy pricey (this must be because I miss the Bike Church), but great service and great people. :] read more

Freewheeler s is a small-scale, family operated business that sets the benchmark for all other bike shops in Davis and vicinity. I bough my road bike here and had it serviced several times since. Every time I had a great experience with minimal wait and issues addressed immediately. All the staff in the shop are very helpful and courteous. No matter if you are buying a bicycle, looking for upgrades or equipment, or just need your bike serviced you will not be dissapointed with taking your bike to these guys. For me, I do not go anywhere else. read more

Okay so although I didn't purchase a bike from this company, they did assemble my bike for me. The employees are super friendly & helpful. They were even able to adjust my seat for me before I left (I didn't even think of this). & I'm glad they did because had they not, I'd have to go back, be embarrassed for not asking, etc. Their store is clean, staff is great & helpful. I'll be back when I have issues with my bike. read more

Jeff is super awesome! He deduced that probably someone tried to steal my wheel but failed, ended up messing up my brake. He also fixed my brake for free!! read more

I rarely leave reviews on anything. Outstanding service! I'm older and just moved to davis. They listened to my needs (comfort and safety). I picked up a few extra items (rack, phone holder). They installed all within 15 minutes, and I had the bike of my dreams! Been using it every day for 3 weeks and it is perfect for me! Thanks!​ read more

Sheri was awesome!!! We went to another store in town to buy a bike rack and some other things for the bike when we got back to the hotel with all of our tools and nothing fit. We had to come back and I'm so glad we found this bike store, she was so friendly and helpful and set us up for success. We actually spent less money on the same things here. It is a family owned business too, which I love. read more

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff that are willing to answer questions and offer many different options. It was a pleasure doing business with Freewheeler! read more

Best bike shop in Davis. Staff is friendly and highly knowledgeable, and they will never try to upsell you a service. On three different occasions, I asked about patching flats, replacing tubes, and aligning wheels. They gave me good advice on what to do and sold me some inexpensive tools and materials. I was able to fix the problems myself. My friend's lock was stuck due to rust, and he was prepared to buy a new one. Instead, the staff removed the rust and added a durable lubricant to his lock, and even refused to charge us. Their service is top quality and they deserve your business. read more

Kevin, the owner of this great family owned bike store/ repair shop, helped fix my daughter's bike on the spot and did it free of charge. Her back wheel was out of alignment and making it difficult to ride. Loved his knowledge and straight forward passion to help UC Davis students who depend of their bikes as their only mode of transportation. I was burned really bad by a dishonest bike repair shop by in the San Fernando Valley who kept the bike for a week and then demanded more money for the tune up then agreed upon, but never did the work. Trust me also as a prior long distance cyclist, love to support mom & pop shops who are passionate about customer service!!! Do not hesitant to give your business here to this shop. Thank you again Kevin!! read more

Absolutely LOVED this place. Family-owned, local business where their focus is to make lasting customers rather than sell you the most expensive and unnecessary items. Sherry (hope I spelled that right!) was super helpful and patient with all of our questions and considerations. She clearly cares more about helping people than maximizing sales. We just moved here and have already found our one-stop-shop for all of our future bike needs. Looking forward to being a regular customer here. read more

I went to 4 bike shops this past week trying on all the helmets seeing which I felt the least silly in. Well, of course the most expensive helmet I tried on won because it looked and felt the best. The staff was very helpful and made sure I got the right fit. Now I'm all set! read more

Freewheeler Bicycle Center - Bikes Near Me - Davis, California

It's conveniently located in front of Amtrak. Without prior notice, I was able to waltz in for a general repair, then get out of dodge with it the next day. It was quite a clunker, too. Now, my ride is smooth as all get out, save the cyclist's foibles. read more

Excellent customer service, no upselling or suggested sales for bike service, and kindly explained the services my bike needed (even to someone who may not know that much about bikes). Dropped by bike off for a tuneup and had my bike back in less than 3 hours - so fast, and in time for a Friday afternoon ride! Will be going to Freewheeler again for any future gear and tuneups. read more

Simply the best bike shop in town. Friendly service, quality work and speedy repairs. Cannot recommend this place enough. You won't be disappointed. read more

The Freewheeler Bicycle Center has long been my my exclusive source for bicycle equipment and service. Owners Kevin and Jeff Hein and their family members and employees have kept me on the road on my daily commute on my 32-year-old bike on which I have ridden about 50,000 miles -- thus far. Over the years, I have counted on Freewheeler for chain replacements, gear changer and brake maintenance, and replacement of more worn-out punctured tubes and tires than I can count on all my fingers and toes. Anytime I have been stuck downtown with a flat tire, Freewheeler has come through for me on the spot. Their work is reliable, prompt and fairly priced, and the store is well stocked with high-quality new bikes and equipment. I unconditionally recommend the fine folks at family-owned Freewheeler, at 703 Second Street at the corner of F Street. Check http://www.freewheelerbikes.com for information. read more

I am so into this place. In SF, I never needed a rear rack since I could basically carry everything in a bag across my back. I can't do that if I have a gazillion and three books to take to school. So with my grad student budget in mind, I checked all the bike stores in town, literally, for the best deal. Freewheeler came out on top. The employees were nice and helpful and didn't make fun of me when I didn't know how the rack/basket pieced together. Wha? The service center was even better! The mechanic guy had to create some custom bracket thingie because my frame lacked some other thingie (can you tell I don't know what I'm talking about?). Best part is that he didn't even charge me extra! They explained that's why they weren't exactly on time (literally only a few mins late). No problem! Anyway, this shop is great. I'll definitely be coming back in the future. read more