I am writing this review to warn others about my experience with Larry's Freewheeling. A seller on Craigslist purchased a Marin Fairfax 1 from this shop and sold it to me as "like new." When I picked up the bike, a Larry's technician certified it as ready to ride after a tune-up. Within minutes of riding it, the gears began slipping badly. The chain came off entirely shortly after. I took the bike to another shop, which diagnosed worn cassette, crankset, and chain -- components that don't wear out from minimal use. Either Larry's failed to notice this during multiple tune-ups, or they noticed and said nothing. Either way, the bike was certified as rideable when it was not. When I called Larry's to report this, rather than taking any responsibility, a staff member became belligerent and told me I was "ignorant." That response alone tells you everything you need to know about how this shop treats customers when something goes wrong. I ended up paying $180 in repairs to make the bike actually rideable. Incompetent work and rude staff when confronted about it. Go elsewhere. read more

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Bought a new bike for my niece's birthday. Good value. Great service. Larry customized it by installing a rack and a good basket before we left. Larry's got a heart of gold. Very busy at the shop, but he tried to help everyone who wanted advice. read more

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8 years after my first review of Larry's and they're still my go to bike shop. They've worked on my road bike, my Haul-a-Day cargo bike, and now my Blix flex+ e-bike. They never make me feel bad for asking questions or having issues with my bike. Their attention to detail has kept our family on the road! read more

Great customer service, came here for a bike repair on Sunday morning, the line wasn't too long about two people in front of me, and left very happy with their fair pricing and trustworthiness. I don't know much about bikes and had recently purchased a used Specialized Dolce road bike for quarantine. The gears stopped shifting on one side and I heard clicking sounds so I brought it in after a bike ride, they looked at it, rode it and evaluated it for me on the spot. He showed me how to check for chain wear and showed me exactly where it was worn down. Also mentioned the wear on the tires which I knew as well, said it didn't need replacing today but would need to be replaced soon before the inner tube gets damaged . For the chain and cassette replacement, I paid $70 and they fixed it on the spot, pumped up my tires, adjusted my gear shifter on the left side. Compared to other bike shops I visited when looking to purchase a bike, I didn't feel as if they were trying to sell me more unnecessary services, bells and whistles. Will definitely be coming here again. read more

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I do not recommend this bike shop out of all bike shops this is the worst one I came here with my bmx bike to fix my seat they Didnt even fix it correctly why? Because who ever did tightened the bolt to much and it wouldn't budge making it snap in half and wasting all my money on some cheap ass service for some bullshit and then when I went back to fix it the guy told me that I had to have tightened it in which I never touched it after they fixed it and he claims that I had touched it somehow and also cursed at me now I couldn't do anything back because I'm a minor who's just trying to get a regular bike fix but instead here I am now writing this damn review on why you should never go here as the service if shitty as fuck they are rude and even when I asked a question about new brakes he was like "no we don't sell brakes here stupid kid" and I couldn't retaliate as I knew I would get slimed out by the bike shop fucks and also the police so I just left. But yeah, NEVER FUCKING COME HERE. read more

Extremely friendly, honest, and knowledgable. They do not try to sell, they legitimately want you to get what's best for you. Highly recommended. read more

Hands down, the best tune-up I've gotten. I've been biking in NYC for two decades and the care and attention Larry gave to every aspect of my bike - even the bell - was impressive. Highly recommend. read more

I take my bike here all the time. They are super fair with pricing and have a ton of options for assoriores. I tend to meet other riders, and we share information about our individual experiences. The only two things I can say that are bad about this place are that when they are busy, they get overwhelmed. And with it come to simple fixes they make up prices. I have had a situation where they are thighting my pegs, and each time, I have been charged a different number. I have learned to keep the receipt on my phone and just reference it when I go. In all that do great work so I never upset them. read more

Stopped by this AM to buy bikes and we were in and out the door so quickly. The team was super helpful in giving us information about the bikes, the additional feature, and the price for our bikes were the same as the actual manufacturers had them listed online for. The bikes even come with free lifetime servicing on bikes, up to 3 times a year. read more

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I have a bike that I brought in -- about a 15-year-old Cannondale high-end aluminum frame touring bike that I wanted to have given a tune-up, because I was having trouble shifting particularly. This bike looks practically brand new and visually is in excellent condition. First I want to innovation bike store on 106th Street. So there was one guy working in there and he immediately said that he needs to replace the front shifters even though they looked basically brand new. He quoted me $195 prior to tax for this work. This really didn't seem right to me so I said no thank you and went over to Larry freewheeling on 110th Street which is right near my home. So Larry immediately said that because the bike was sitting around for a long time it needed degreaser into the shifters which would probably fix them. He offered to do this for no charge. However, I ended up going with Larry who for the about the same money to replace the shifters, he got the bike working completely correctly, gave me new Kevlar tires and new inner tubes, wiped down the whole bike. I was very happy that the shifters did not need replacing as they still look amazing and now they still work amazing! Thank you Larry and I will never ever go into this innovation bike store for absolutely any reason!! read more

Bike shop closest to my apartment. I ended up shipping a bike here to be put together and tuned up. Bike arrived about 3 days ago and I had to pester them in order to prioritize my bike. After 2 more days of calling in, they had it built, cleaned and tuned up. However when I went on my test run, I noticed that a few parts were loose so I ran back to get everything else tightened. Overall the staff is really friendly, but they are very busy. Not the kind of bike shop you can chill in/build community in. They are very transactional. With that being said, I will use them when convenient read more

I turned 45 last week and bought my first bike. Let me preface this by saying I do not know how to ride a bike. Not really. I "learned" as an adult, but the stress of my fear of falling, and the attitude of people not taking my fear seriously, was enough to turn me off. Except there's now a pandemic, and there are fewer cars on NYC streets, and I probably should bike to work now instead of taking public transportation. Plus I'd been seeing a lot of folks around town with folding bikes, and I thought: that'd be perfect for me! Low to the ground so I won't be too scared of falling, light enough so that I won't be afraid of getting crushed under the weight of it... (i didn't say my fears were rational) I went to a few bike shops, but Larry's was our last and best stop. There was a line on a Saturday and we had to wait, but it was well worth it. And just in time, too, because they only had 2 folding bikes left. I explained what I was looking for, and Rex was amazing. He listened to me and patiently addressed my concerns, repeated himself as many times as I needed him to, was super attentive, etc. I felt taken care of, ya know? Plus it feels good to support local businesses. read more

Larry and his team are awesome. Good people and a level of customer service that shouldn't be taken for granted today. Over the years, I have rented bikes and had bikes repaired there. Most recently, I needed a bike for the Five Boro BIke Tour. They had rented all their bikes, but assembled a new one for me to use on the spot. A neighborhood business we need to support! read more

Great experience here - they were open before opening and had exactly what I wanted, a clip-on fender for my road bike in anticipation of rain tomorrow. The staff efficiently put it on the bike, showed me how it adjusts and sent me on my way. They were attentive not just to me - also to the dad getting a first used bike for his young daughter ahead of me. I wish they were in my neighborhood! I wandered in, looking for an open bike shop after Blessing of the Bikes up the road at St. John the Divine. read more

The people that work there were so nice! We came out to New York and wanted to bike around Central Park. There were 10 of us. Four adults and six teenagers. The staff was extremely nice and made sure every bike fit us correctly and worked properly. Great experience. I would highly recommend. read more

We've been coming since Larry was Larry & Jeff's on the east side. They give honest and good service and advice, often with that wonderful Jamaican accent. now, they help me keep the wheels and brakes on my Quickie wheelchair. They are a cyclist Mecca north west of Central Park. They repair everything from the delivery guys' bikes to expensive carbon bikes. Good place, a bit of New York for all. read more

I have been in this shop a few times--air in the tires, tune-up, re-wrap handlebars. Time to buy new bikes today. I got two bikes for us and Larry gave us a discount, got everything I needed, for me on the right bike for me not just what they wanted to push. The sales help was good at explaining what was a good fit and ride and what was the right choice for the level and type of activity the bikes were to be used for. read more

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I got a flat while riding in the park and not being familiar with the neighborhood I had to decide whether to spend the emergency $20 on a cab or try to find a bike shop. I was lucky to find Larry, he got me back on the road in no time. Everyone in his shop was great. They offer rentals, new and a few used bikes as well as kids bikes, trikes, scooters and trailers. I'd go back just to hang out with Larry. Possibly the most informative tube installation ever. Someone asked him about a bike he had taken in on trade and he recommended they not buy it...not stable enough. Who takes a bike in on trade and then gives someone an honest opinion they should probably buy something else? Larry, the proprietor of my new favorite bike shop. read more

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Sloppy and bad service. I came in to have my rear tube changed. Specifically requested to have the tire checked for debris. $15 and 15 minutes later I get the bike back COVERED in grease. Fast forward a few miles and the tire is flat again. Apparently the "mechanic" couldn't be bothered (didn't know how to?) to check the tire. Lazy, sloppy, and amateurish establishment. Stay away. read more

Super helpful, friendly, non-pretentious service. Great for any biker from kiddie trikes to hipster casual to keeping-it-cool commuter to snazzy professionals. Larry is the same Larry from the UES bike shop. He came out of retirement to open this shop so it's all about making people happy here and doing what they love and I definitely felt the love. They helped custom my road bike to fit me better, making multiple adjustments and letting me try out parts before purchasing to make sure it was the right fit. BIKES AND THINGS FOR SALE : : They've got tons of bikes for sale for any rider - road, hybrid, mountain, kids, scooters - as well as shoes, accessories, helmets, etc. Good prices. They even do trade-ins I believe. BIKE SERVICES :: Reasonable prices for a tune up. They fix and assemble bikes too. BIKE RENTALS : : Comfortable bikes perfect for touring NY or just a fun day enjoying the city on wheels. Plus, the shop's right by Central Park and a few blocks from the Greenway/Westside Highway. BETTER THAN MODSQUAD : : My Larry's Freewheeling experience was definitely kinder with more down to earth service than Modsquad. Plus they don't try to rip you off or scoff at your price range. I usually don't 'bash' other stores but I just can't get over the completely different impression I got from these two places. The answer is YES, YOU SHOULD GO TO THIS BIKE SHOP. See you around! read more

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What a disappointing local business. We are in a global pandemic that is either ruining the health of people or KILLING on a large scale, and the employees are unwilling to wear face coverings. NYC is under a mask mandate for business's and the employees are not only risking their health, but even worse (and frankly disgusting) risking the health of their customers. I really do not understand why the employees at Larry's will not take the health or their customers as seriously as this public health crisis is. This is not a one time occurrence as well! I have been by Larry's several time in the past 2 years, and no one at this business ever wears a face covering. If you frequent Larry's you are not only risking your health and well being, but the lives of the employees and other customers. As a local business, I would love to support this shop, but doing so puts me at risk, and there are plenty of other bike shops in the neighborhood that do take this health crisis seriously and value their customers health and well being seriously. BEWARE AND ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!! I am 100% positive that the employees at larry's certainly do not care about the health and well being of their customers or the health and well being of our local community. As I write this the Omicron variant is RIPPING through New York City like never seem before. So dissatisfied, disappointed, and utterly disgusted. At the end of it all, I am here to say that although they may appreciate our business, they do not appreciate their customers, after all, they can't even do the next right kind loving act... watch out for their customers health in an awful pandemic. read more

Larry's has been my go to bike shop for the last 10 years, keeping my vintage Schwinn beater on the road far longer than even I thought possible. Today I got my first brand new bike in 33 years and I was fortunate enough to get it from Larry's. The friendly, knowledgeable staff helped me feel comfortable making a fairly large purchase and Larry even gave me the bell off of his own bike when they were out of ones that would look best on my new one. Great selection, great service, and most of all great people is why Larry's is my bike shop. read more

Larry and the entire staff are the best, great customer service and very knowledgeable. I rented a bike and the entire process couldn't have been smoother. read more

Great location but bikes are mediocre and they don't have locks to give you so be ready to stay with the bike the whole time.

Friendly, fast, affordable! Benny had me in and out quick with a brake adjustment and overall bike check, on a busy and sunny Saturday, no less! I'll be back for sure. read more

Larry's is the best! We bought two bikes here about 7 years ago and since then have been back for regular (free) annual tune ups, as well as to get parts, air, ask advice, etc. They are nice people who get the job done! read more

Larry is super knowledgeable and helpful. I came in with something missing from an ONLINE parts order and, after chiding me for relying on e-commerce, filled the gap with a recycled part, no charge. NYC needs businesses like his. read more

I love this place and the staff always friendly and helpful. I have been here to rent a bike with a rear seat for my toddler. I have gotten flat changes, handle bar grips placed on for me, and plam bringing in my bike for a tune up. read more

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Larry refurbished several bikes at an affordable price for me to donate them to local charities. He has a great shop and a great team. Plus he's conveniently located near the beginning of Central Park in Harlem, USA. read more

Very rude, and unwelcoming cashier women horrible customer service. I went here for some pegs and one lady didn't even know what it was or what she was looking for... I won't be going here again that's for sure read more

I found this place on a Yelp search. I went in for a small repair but was ready to (a) wait in line as it was a Sunday morning (b) leave the bike there and have to return to pick up (c) pay a lot for the services. This place was extraordinary and fixed it on the spot in 5-10 mins and charged much less than I expected. That is so rare in busy NYC! What a great find! And I love that the hours are quite long to fit my busy schedule. Looking fwd to returning for other future bike buying and fixing needs! read more

Honest experts who know what they're doing and don't charge an insane amount for the service. Shop itself is a bit messy and cluttered but Larry, Pedro and others will take great care of you! read more

I'm usually kind of an asshole when typing up a review. Always with the glibness and cheap shots. It's a huge problem. But not this time. I'm being serious here. So put down that single-origin pour over coffee, glazed Carrara marble cronut, twice-fired locally-sourced micro kale sprout sandwich or whatever, and fucking pay attention. So, I recently brought my hybrid bike in to Larry's Freewheeling after some lowlife degenerates stripped the bicycle cockpit, taking the handlebar, brake/shifters and cables. Three days later my little pony was back up and running, smooth as you like. Larry filled in the hex nuts with solder, to help discourage a repeat incident. My little pony (not steed, I'm not a douchebag) was riding so nicely that it was an easy decision to bring my road bike in for a tune-up. This bike had developed a chronic creak that a previous bike shop had been unable to isolate and fix. No problem at Larry's. Mechanics Pedro, Eric and Xavier took turns looking at this and eventually figured it out. No attitude, no passing the buck. The latter is a common response at many bike shops, where mechanics will blame the owner for poor basic maintenance or the bike for not being fancy enough. None of that here. These guys just listened to me and to my bike, and did a fantastic job resolving the issue. In fact, every single person I've talked to here is pretty awesome. Joe, Jesse, Pedro, Eric, Xavier and a couple others whose names I didn't catch, they're all polite and attentive, simply professional all around. And Larry is a really nice guy, just a big crackup who will do good by you. I live in Inwood, pretty far off, but Larry's will be my 'local' bike shop from now on. If you're looking to buy, there's a decent selection of bikes to suit most tastes. There's also a sizeable rental fleet for those who want a nice ride in nearby Central Park or neighbouring Morningside Heights/Manhattan Valley. My only experience so far has been with bike servicing, and I recommend Larry's for that with zero hesitation. I'm totally being serious here. read more

These folks live up to the hype. I was referred here by one of my bosses at the hospital and he could not say enough good things about this place. 1) Staff: Friendly, funny, helpful, knowledgeable 2) Prices: Cheaper than competitors for the service I needed (assembling a bike I bought online) 3) Stock: Not sure, but they have lots of things with two wheels lining their walls. They come in all shapes and sizes. Heard a bunch of stories how there was a stigma against folks who go to their LBS (I just learned that this means Local Bike Store) to assemble an internet purchased bike, but I encountered no such thing here. In fact the staff were more than forthcoming in teaching me how to change my bike from single speed to fixie mode. Of course if you know your stuff you're laughing in my face right now, but I am a bike noob. They went into detail about what tool to use and why in order to preserve the hardware holding the bike together. As my dad would say, A prus read more

$35-40 for a new tube and continental touring tire for my fixie. Decent price? Not sure but I took it. Great tire, great tube, months later still holding the same air. read more

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Found Larry on Yelp and called his shop the day before my visit. The person answering was very friendly,answered all my questions and gave me complete information about the rental process . When I arrived with my friends the following day I was not disappointed! In fact I was even more impressed with the level of professionalism and kindness shown by his staff,-particularly the gentlemen that gave out the bikes. He actually made recommendations and allowed us to ride a few feet to test the fit. Since I have long legs he was able to give me a bike that was a perfect fit. The helmet and basket were perfect accommodations! The equipment worked out very well and I plan on returning soon! read more

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I avoided bike stores for repairs before finding Larry's although I love cycling. Most of bike stores were not only expensive for repairs but also complained something about my not expensive bikes. There was no reason to feel uncomfortable before paying so I did most of repairs by myself. It was coincident to find Larry's. I was just looking for a tool, and I felt inspiration that the bike store was just right for me while having conversation wit them so I decided to put my bike for repair rather than fixing by myself. I was right. They treated customers real valuable with friendly service. They were totally professional and accurate on repairs. Larry's superior management and supervising skills. And very low repair fees. They got a new regular customer. I will buy my future bikes at Larry's. read more

Selfish as I am I don't usually find the time to write a review but Larry's deserves more people dishing out the 5 stars. They're very friendly & knowledgeable! I broke a rear axle and another place told me I had to replace the entire wheel. I was told to take it here and they knew how to fix it, ordered the part over ngiht and got the bike back to me in a few days. Clown that I am, the second time I broke it - I took it back and they fixed it within the hour. Super great environment. read more

I brought in an old Giant RC1 that was just dragging along. I wanted more speed and they suggested new "slick" tires and Pedro, one of the mechanics did a fantastic job lubing and detailing the bike. As a matter of fact, I asked the salesman Joe, if Pedro had replaced the derailleur because it was so shiny and new looking. Nope, just a thorough cleaning like she needed so bad! Top Notch! I would highly recommend this place to buy your first bike, get your bike detailed and on the road again like crispy new or for rentals. They do it all, and they do it well! read more

I bought my Road Bike elsewhere. The other shop does maintenance and I find myself right back there. Now that I'm much more into cycling, I appreciate the attention to detail that Larry and his employees have. I even purchased bikes for my kids there. He's fair, knowledgeable and dedicated to his customers and craft. And, being right next to Central Park is a HUGE plus! They get busy at times, but you won't feel ignored. They are just making sure each customer gets their due time and matters attended to. I highly recommend this shop. read more