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    Helotes Bicycle

    4.2 (19 reviews)
    InexpensiveAntiques, Bikes

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    Andres S.

    Probably the Bike capital of... San Antonio, Helotes Bicycle is this small shop within a historic building tended by the coolest guy ever. I prefer to have my bike worked on by him out of any other bike shop in San Antonio. He doesn't stiff you with bogus fees, he changes my tires and has me pay only for the supplies. On other fixes he is reasonable and hes someone you just enjoy talking too and getting information out of. Because its just him, I'm sure hes not as speedy as other shops, but its still quality work. Ive never had to wait more than 3 days for an overall (brake lines, shifters, and new tires.) If your looking for a place to ride start at his shop and ride up to the scenic loop, its gorgeous.

    Hank Bicycle Master Mechanic and owner of Helotes Bicycle

    Hank at Helotes Bicycles is the best. He has been working in the bicycling industry for decades. He isn't just a repair man he is a collector and shop owner. He used to work from some major bicycle component companies. He knows his stuff! So He's the only one I'll take my bike to in San Antonio. The shop reminds me of my grandpa's workshop... messy, clutter but you better not touch anything because the old man knows where everything it. As example I was redoing a classic cruiser and had some issues with the rear wheel Hank suggested I change the rear cog to a larger one.... he said hold on.... a few minutes later he brought an old one that looks like it's been sitting in this build for 20 years. Yes it was used but this was a old bike so it was perfect. I usually call the shop first to see when the best time to bring in a repair is because space is limited that this little shop is one busy shops around. Tip: Be ready to do business outside on the porch as there isn't much room to stand inside. This place has character oozing out of every corner, it's messy goodness. They once were a specialized brand dealer but as hank put it "They took a look at my shop and I didn't fit there image"..... That's ok with me. If you are looking for a trendy bike shop where everyone is dressed in Spandex and ready to sell you anything and finance a bike for up then this is not where you go. Prices are good: I recently had the bottom bracket worked on and it only cost me $15!

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    This guys is a badass. Set up my Raleigh in a couple hours and didnt over charge me. Would totally recommend.

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    Got to meet Hank this weekend, and I've gotta say, that is one cool dude who really loves what he does!

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    4.5
    (28 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    Nice selection. Nice enough staff. Pretty middle of the road. Some items were a bit expensive…read morealthough there were sale items. Not a fan of the changing room situation there, and didn't really seem like the lock on it worked very well. I did get some cute things there though, so was successful overall!

    I came here to get me and my wife mountain bikes, after reading the reviews trying to figure out…read morewhere I should go. I'm so glad we came here. As soon as we walked in into the bike area, we were greeted right away by Henry. Henry was just a great guy. Super nice, really knowledgeable and helpful. He even helped me tie them down in my truck without even asking. Great customer service! Now we did go right when they opened on a Sunday, so it was not busy. I recommend doing the same if you want to get the same attention and help I got. I'm sure they still give good customer service either way but I can't verify that myself. They had everything we needed to start our biking journey. The only negative thing I will say, the helmets were super expensive. They had many colors and options but I didn't want to spend $100+ on a helmet that seemed to be the same quality/materials as any standard helmet. Wish they had other cheaper options for helmets. Also the glove selection was not the greatest. Given that everything else that was so great, these two small complaints aren't too big of a deal. If your looking to get into biking, come here! You won't regret it.

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    DICK'S Sporting Goods

    DICK'S Sporting Goods

    3.1
    (27 reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    Wide variety of mens and womens sports wear, fitness and sporting goods, camp and outdoor gear…read more Staff is sparse, but always helpful. I would say that the prices are a little more expensive than other stores. Take advantage of their rewards program and receive coupons for future purchases.

    So usually I go shopping for clothes once a year and I that point I need a whole wardrobe so I…read morewalked in with no greeting ( very important ) from anyone and I start loading my cart with under armor items and when my cart was full I so some items that I wanted to buy ( a under armor lunch bag and a few yetis ) I made my way to the shoes and the manager was following me and I tried looking at shoes ( Jordan's ) one my size was the display and I didn't want that one after trying on and asked for different shoes same size was told they where out suspicious went back to the under armor section to get a few more shirts and the manager was following me again and making eye contact so now I know I'm being harassed so when I go to the lane to purchase who's by the door the manager and the cashier asked how was my shopping and I told her it wasn't good her manager thinks I'm gonna steal she said no she's there to greet everyone and I told her she wasn't there when I came in and she said she was on break that's possible but while she's scanning the everything in my cart that I place on the counter section by section the cashier kind of made the experience a little reliving sense everything is being folded individually and with the help of another coworker but after I paid I walk towards the exit the the alarm goes off after they folded and took off the hangers and everything and guess who was staring at me the manager and when I noticed her she turns away the cashier found there mistake it was a sensor that wasn't attached to anything. If you go to dicks don't go for a large purchase unless you want to be harassed.

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