I have had at least five flats since purchasing a bike here in August of last year. Not having…read morefixed a flat myself since the mid-80s, I have been relying on bike shops around town to get my bike back up and rolling. This means that I've experienced a variety of prices, different wait-times for bike return, and varying degrees of service. Velo Citta is both the quickest I have had my bike returned to me and the most cost-effective. Other shops tack on an extra charge for servicing bikes that have not been purchased on premises. Other shops charge considerably more for fixing a back tire flat then for a front tire flat. Other shops tell you to come back at the end of the work day, or the next day. Not Velo Citta! I waited 15 minutes and paid 25 franks to have the back tire's flat fixed. All this from the fix-it dude and a smile and chill disposition to boot! I wouldn't wish a flat on anyone, but, if it has to happen, may it be in the vicinity of Velo Citta! Bonus: pop into Noir Cafe just a couple of doors down for a bevvie while you wait.

As you'd expect from the name, the focus here is on street and city bikes. There's some that would…read morebe fine for a long ride in the country or a race, but the focus here is Kreis 1, not triathlons or Üetliberg. Like many bike shops, they take a sizable break around August --- I managed to end up disappointed twice during that period before finally stopping in.