Visiting and being serviced by Recycles feels like you are stepping back in time, and I mean that…read morein the most wonderful way! This place is a gem!! You just don't find service and care like this anymore. Several years ago I bought a 70's three-speed bike online. Three speed bikes have a special place in my heart because that was the first kind of bicycle that my grandfather bought for me back in the '60s. Right before the pandemic one of the pedals fell off and for 3 years it has been sitting in my shed. I decided a few weeks ago to bring it to a bicycle shop to get it replaced, and I am so glad that I did! Recycles is located on Spring Garden Street right by Mendenhall which is where I lived when I went to UNCG. Lots of nostalgia visiting that shop and parking in the neighborhood. I loved it! I lived in a bottom floor studio by Mendenhall and Carr for $85 a month! Although the shop has the latest in equipment and technology, it has a very old fashioned feel to it that I really loved. What really makes this place tick is its owner and operator, Merritt White. As soon as I walked into the shop with my bike and waited my turn, I was so impressed how personal he was with each of his customers. Nobody was rushed, all questions were thoroughly answered and you felt like he had a personal relationship with every one of his customers, whether they were young or old, replacing a tire or wanting to enhance their bike in whatever way. Merritt had all the answers! He told me to come back in 45 minutes and so I thoroughly enjoyed walking down to Tate Street and visiting my old haunts like the Taylor theater and the music building. Upon my return, my bike was fixed and I was thrilled to have it back. I was so impressed with Merritt and his his shop that I had him also replace the tires on my other old fashioned bike. Now I'm riding around my neighborhood in cool White Walls! Who the hell do I think I am? Lol I happened to notice that Recycles also recycles old bikes ( hence, the name!) and donates them or sells them cheaply to those in need. With that in mind, I donated a really cool red bike that I had in my shed and hope Recycles finds a good home for it. Should make some kid happy! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the place to go whether you have an old bike or a new one. He is very knowledgeable and I marveled listening to him talk to each customer. While I waited my turn, there was a young boy with his mom, an avid racer, a new customer and people from all walks of life. Each one was made to feel special, as if they were family, And it was obvious several customers have a long-term relationship with Recycles. I was extremely impressed with the customer service and the service I received. With the weather getting warmer and Greensboro becoming a friendlier place for bicyclists, I cannot think of a better resource for us to have than Recycles. Conveniently located by UNCG and run by a knowledgeable and personable bicyclist, I would say this is definitely the place to go if you are needing advice, gear, equipment, whether your bike is new or old. In no time at all, Recycles will make you feel welcome. listened to and serviced in the best possible way. Got to go. It's time to ride around my neighborhood in my fancy new white walls! Don't be jealous. Go to Recycles and get your own!!

So stoked I found this place!! New to Greensboro from…read moreHawaii and was looking for a bike shop to repair and tune up my bike that was damaged in shipping. Merritt (owner) and James were so easy to work with. Quality service that made me feel like home. Merritt hooked my bike up the same day I brought it in and it didn't cost me an arm and a leg. Needless to say I'd recommend this shop to anyone that needs a knowledgeable bike staff that offers quality service. Mahalo

These people are straight up Scam Artists!! You buy parts online and they send you empty envelopes…read moreand then don't take your phone calls. Please learn from my mistakes

Friendly staff great selection of some hard to get products. Just bought my new frame from them…read more Thank you again !

I am in the market for a kayak. Having zero knowledge and experience, I visited this location on…read morerecommendation of a more experienced, avid kayaker. While their selection was limited due to it being the off-season and changeover for next season's new models, staff was friendly, knowledgeable and informative. I learned a lot about the different styles of kayaks, paddles and personal flotation devices (PFDs). I walked away with considerable knowledge to weigh my options before making a commitment. They also offer classes and instruction on water safety and skills enhancement. Highly recommend visiting!

I would never recommend this store to anyone. Me and my boyfriend came in- as SOON as we walked in…read morethe man was saying "we don't have anything for you" REPEATEDLY. My boyfriend is African American and I'm white- not sure if it was a race thing but it's so unacceptable. My boyfriend was nice and kept trying to talk to him and figure out what kind of bikes they had and the guy insisted on continuing to tell us that they didn't have anything for us. Finally he told us that there was only 5 bikes available- but I guess he thought they were out of our price range because he said they're "2,000 though". I guess he thought we couldn't afford it. Overall a AWFUL experience and it's safe to say me and my boyfriend will never return. I would never in my life recommend this store to anyone. Update- called and spoke with the owner to let him know about the service. He was just as rude as the employee, and didn't really seem to care about the feedback. Sad as an owner of a business you don't see feedback as positive and a chance for growth. As a personal trainer very local to this area it's safe to say I will never recommend this to any of the clients I have

Our favorite place in GSO for a beer. They always have the most delicious beers on tap for…read moreamazingly cheap plus the vibe is really cool!

Rarely do I put a review for something positive......a satisfied person tells 3 people.....a…read moredissatisfied person tells the whole world.....but I am going to do a positive review. I stumbled on this shop on a trip to UNCG. Worked on 2 of my Specialized bikes and did a great job on both. Went above and beyond. I will return

This is the oldest bike shop in NC. The family who owns it is fantastic and so kind. My 4 yr old…read morealways wants to get on a bike each time he goes in and they are so sweet to him. They truly enjoy children. I have 4 boys on bikes so we get a lot of repairs :)

This is the only place that we let work on our bicycles!! It is a great family run business!! We…read moredont mind driving 1 hr here to get the great expertise! The also have some great deals on new bicycles!!

We've been buying bikes and bike accessories from Mock Orange since they were in Mocksville (hence…read morethe name) and are never disappointed about this. They really put the customer first, which is a necessary business model in the age of big box stores and e-commerce - but not all small businesses succeed as well as MOB does. Our most recent experience motivated me to write this review after years and years of being a customer. My wife and I had two bikes we wanted to donate to World Relief for Afghan refugees they are relocated to the Triad. We wanted to get them fixed up before donating them, so (of course waiting until the last minute) brought them to MOB on Saturday for a Monday donation date. Told Charles what we were doing and he said they were about a week out on repairs but that he could throw them up on the stand and if they didn't need much work his guy could do them while we waited. About 30 minutes later, we had two functional bikes to donate to some needy families. Not only that, but one of the bikes we had bought at MOB so the tune-uptune-up was free. For the other he halved the standard tune up price. What a wonderful business to have as part of our community.

Excellent ppl w/ a passion for bicycles. They do quality work w/in the given timeframe. Repeat…read morecustomer. Recommend business.

I decided to buy a new bike from Back Alley Bikes this past fall and it was one of my best…read moredecisions yet! They helped me weigh the pros and cons of different bikes to make sure I got the perfect fit. Tamara did a fitting with me to dial in the geometry so it felt even better. AND when my dropper post blew out for unknown reasons, they had it back in order within a day. Super friendly and easy to work with-- highly recommend for new purchase or maintenance or all things bike-related!

Well established independent bike shop run by good people. Excellent mechanical work.read more

Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Dale could not be kinder or more trustworthy. An institution…read morein the Greensboro area. I would trust them with any repair or if I were buying anything.

Since I was such a happy customer, I bought two bikes from them! They are indeed phenomenal! The…read moresales experience was excellent! They are very knowledgeable and more importantly passionate about biking! I can say the specialized turbo Levo is a game changer for people like me who typically wouldn't be out on the trail, I find myself going to the trails now 5 times a week sometimes even more if the weather is nice. I enjoyed it so much I decided to get into road biking and picked up a turbo Creo SL. It makes you work but the reward is so worth it!

Everyone at this location is typically very friendly and helpful, as seems to be the case with all…read moreREI locations that I've been to. I don't visit REI that often but when I do need to go, it's typically because I need something pretty specific and the staff are usually able to make finding that item quick and easy.

I've been an REI co-op member for many years. It's great to be able to walk into a store to check…read moreout the outdoor gear before buying it.