Very knowledgeable, quick, reasonable, and kind. Ever since my first fix there it has been the only bike shop that makes sense to go to. John taught me how to take care of my own bike, meaning I don't need to bring it in as often. They always are generous and attentive, truly a wonderful place-- great spot to support shoutout the circular economy the world is a better place because of Recycled Cycles. You will know when you go there. read more

Recycle-Cycle is not going to be everybody's jam, but what they get right, they get right. Fixing bikes for the average joe they GET RIGHT! For years I've gone there, sometimes for simple fixes. More often than not they either sell me a tool and a part and walk me through it. Or, they throw it up on the rack and fix it pronto for a reasonable price. Their bikes aren't the highest end around but that isn't why you go there. A solid commuter or road bike at a reasonable price! These folks rock! Good advice, decent equipment, and fair prices. Can you ask for more? read more

I loved Recycle Cycles!!! I was participating in the STP this past weekend and rented a bike from Recycled Cycles. The reservation system was super easy to use and quick to reserve. When I picked up the bikes, the staff were all super nice and helpful with getting bike ready to go. They don't rush in getting all the paperwork done and made sure I was comfortable with the hike before I rode to back to my hotel. Highly recommended for any rentals and they have a lot of decently priced parts if you need to replace anything. read more

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Although they are often busy, their selection is good! I had a $450 enduro mountain bike crank set and bottom bracket spindle for a mountain bicycle that attaches to the pedals and lower area of the bicycle frame. Couldn't seem to find a buyer for a long time, it was kinda a Frankenstein bicycle build piece that got thrown to the wayside, it was something I didn't look forward to getting rid of. But luckily someone there bought it and put it to good use! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend or do business with in the future!!!! read more

Recycled Cycles were very busy when we went in. I was able to get service and the sales person understood our needs. The bike we discovered fit right and we are biking all over Everett now. Thank you. 100% recommend. read more

I was gifted a Trek 1000 bike that needed some work. No saddle, rusty chain, and missing pedals. Kirk took the time to diagnose the bike and personalized the riding experience for me. I chatted with him while he fixed my bike and all of the prices were transparent with no hidden cost. What I love about recycled cycles is the fact that I can learn as I go and at my own pace. Kirk, like the rest of the staff appear passionate about cycling and the rider. I love knowing that parts that I am using are being given a new life. With the diagnosis, we figured out what we I'll address now to ride the bike and what I will need to up keep and maintain 3 months from now. What a great service and experience. 10 stars. read more

Came here to get a bike (obviously) and had a great experience! I came in with zero cycling knowledge, and the folks there were super helpful in giving me some guidance about the different types of bikes. I was originally looking for a used bike but they only had two in my size that were both road bikes. I tried them both but ended up going with a new gravel bike that was a bit more all-purpose! They have a lot across the street where you can try out the bikes for as long as you need. I ended up testing out four diff bikes, and they were super nice about all of it even though it took me forever. They didn't have the color I wanted, but they let me know how to order it online and have it shipped there so they could build the bike for me. They said doing it this way is the same as buying directly from the store! I still get all the benefits like 30 days of free accessories installation and such. My partner also got a used bike that was in great condition! read more

Such an awesome bike shop, huge selection and great prices. I stop here a lot since it's close to my house. I've been building an old bike up recently so have been here a lot. There are a couple employees who are a bit dismissive, like they are annoyed I'm asking them a question. But most the employees are great. There's a guy Nate who is awesome, has helped me learn a lot about the parts I need for the bike I'm building and is very patient with questions. read more

I rented a bike for an afternoon while visiting Seattle. This place had such reasonable prices and a friendly, low-key atmosphere. Exactly what I wanted! read more

Always a pleasure visiting this shop! Clean, friendly, and incredibly helpful--every visit leaves me impressed. I stopped in for a quick repair and was met with nothing but smiles and support. They had me back on the road in no time. I highly recommend this shop for any cyclist. That said, be prepared for long wait times on full service or minor repairs--they're that popular because they're that good! I was quoted a month to swap out a derailleur and cassette, so I tackled it myself in about two hours. Still, I'd trust them with my bike any day. read more

They are great with repairs and tune ups and really part of the community. Prices are reasonable and their mechanics are honest about what the bike needs, read more

Great service and great deals! I came in and had a new bike all setup in a very short time.

Why 5 stars? Because this was my favorite bike rental experience to-date. --- --- --- My friend and I have a tradition of renting bikes and going for a ride when we travel places. I did a lot of research to see where I should rent bikes from and where we should ride, and we ultimately landed on on Recycled Cycles and the Burke-Gilman trail. Both were awesome! The only bummer is that we had some travel issues that got us here later than we anticipated, and we only had about an hour and a half to ride. Fortunately, they gave me a bit of a break on the price, because of that. The bikes were awesome. I am absolutely not a crazy bike aficionado like my friend, but this was my favorite bike that I've ever ridden. It was so light that up-hill climbs were so much easier than any other bike I've been on. And all of the people here were so cool. They gave us a bunch of good recommendations for our ride and for what we could do in the city afterward. It was as if the city of Seattle paid them to ensure we had a good experience on our visit. My only regret is that we didn't have more time to ride! read more

Recycled Cycles is my go-to for affordable, quality bikes and repairs. Their used inventory is well-curated, and their mechanics are honest--no upselling, just straight-up good service. read more

Everyone at Recycled Cycles is so friendly and willing to help out! I bought my e-bike here and went back for a tune up recently and have always had a pleasant experience. read more

It is one of the best bike shops that I have ever experienced! I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in bikes and needs a bike shop. read more

The guys at the store were very helpful with my purchase of a new bike and they have been providing quality, affordable and timely service ever since. No question or problem goes unaddressed, the mechanics and salespeople are incredibly friendly, helpful and professional. read more

Bought a Kona Dr. Dew here, because they were only shop in area who had range of models and sizes to test ride. When I took the bike into my trusted local shop after riding aound 500 miles because derailur was out of adjustment they found that one of the wheels needed hub service (not typical after 500 miles of riding) and a low quality derailur hander had been used. Maybe this was Kona quality issue, but I expect a full service shop would note and repair these issues when assembling the bike. read more

Really great shop! I bring my Surly Disc Trucker in about once a year for a tune-up and they always do a very good job, which includes going over the bike with me when I arrive and let them know what I think needs doing. Usually, I haven't needed all that I thought I did, and they don't hesitate to let me know this, so they're not only knowledgeable, but trustworthy. Last week was no different, and, in addition to letting me know that only a couple of the things I thought I needed were actually necessary, they were able to finish the work several days earlier than expected. I had a question the next day and brought my bike back; they figured out the little glitch and fixed it. Thanks, Recycled Cycles! read more

Greatest bike shop this generation. Used parts! Burke Gilman riders, take note! Rubber retreads! Pedal power! read more

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Staff was knowledgeable, engaging and friendly. Went in for bike parts to rebuild a bike and staff offered suggestions and resources too. Great policy on trying items and return if necessary. Lots of bike and gear to fit any level of fitness. read more

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Justin was great when I brought my Surly in for a tune-up two or three weeks ago. He took enough time to go over my bike thoroughly, looking at the cables, braking, shifting, tire wear, condition of the cogs and chainring. He told me I didn't really need a tune-up! He did say that my tires, though not in need of immediate replacement, were getting there, and, having noticed that my bar tape was all peeling and worn, asked if I'd like to have that replaced. (Yes, yes!) There was no pressuring, no rushing through the explanations of things I'd been wondering about. Although there have been long periods of time when I've gone to bike shops closer to where I live, my experience with Recycled Cycles has been positive for 10+ years. Thanks, RC. read more

Stopped in yesterday to look for my future bike. I didn't get anything but I definitely wanted to just because of how great the customer service was. I was helped by Andy. Definitely will come back! read more

Updating my review to reflect some changes particularly around pricing and environment. Before I said they had really good prices on used components. Now I would say they have okay prices. It seems that the cost of inflation on rent and labor has really hit them, which is understandable. However the cost of bike components overall has dropped radically since 2020, meaning that retail prices (even on high end brands that rarely to never go on sale) are currently discounted heavily in many places because of the problems with the supply chain and then subsequent over-ordering. What this means is that for an object that normally costs $60, I can now buy it new for $50 (even in some brick and mortar bike stores - not just online which is a totally different ball game), but Recycled is selling it used for $45. At that rate I'll just buy new. I noticed this across a range of items from rims to stems to brake and drivetrain parts. Presumably as the bike parts industry recovers from the whiplash it's currently experiencing, this weird price distribution will even itself out, but as of early 2023, the prices here just aren't that competitive. Environment is still higher on the bike shop bro end of the spectrum, but not the worst. I'll go in and certain employees will act like I'm a clueless derp until I start explaining that I'm building a bike or whatever and then their demeanor totally changes. So that's a step in the right direction I guess, plus more of the employees recognize me now so that's also helped. Last note is be very careful parking in the free 2 hour parking lot. The lot is heavily policed for parking violations by SPD because of proximity to UW. Most recently, I parked where I've parked dozens of times and got a ticket for impeding traffic even though I was parked in line with 3 other cars and by any rational observation not blocking anyone's entrance/egress. There are no ground paint markings (or if there are, they're always covered with puddles and gravel) so it's totally unclear where you are or are not actually allowed to park. Unless the city installs better marking and/or signage about which areas of the parking lot you can't park in, I'd avoid it and just pay for street parking to save yourself the inevitable ticket. read more

Thanks for helping me get a new bike! This was easy and the person who helped me was patient and informative. I was able to try a few bikes till I found the right fit. read more

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I needed a specific crankset for a bike build and my guy at MTBHQ in Snoqualmie sent me here. I was directed to numerous good options. The experience was awesome, the shop folks were all cool and helpful, I left with an even better crank than what I was looking for. I just wish they had a location a lot closer to me. I used to go here back in the day when I lived in Seattle and always liked it. Thanks guys, worth the drive. read more

These guys are so genuine, and masters of their craft! They've helped me out with multiple bike issues, which I couldn't solve myself. No questions asked... bring it in! read more

Jules helped me with my bike and was very kind and patient and knowledgeable. He helped me understand more about bikes and helped me replace a chain that got knotted up. He was able to fix it in just a few minutes and pointed out small other issues with my bike that were wrong. As soon as he pointed them out he also fixed them for me. Thank you Recycled Cycles and Jules! They have a new lifetime customer! read more

Thanks for making my beloved venerable Raleigh bike functional again! We've been travel buddies since 2004, and I wasn't ready to say good bye. Biking up hills yesterday was SO much better with both derailers working. And thanks for fixing it faster than you said you would. Recommend! read more

I can't say enough about the folks at Recycled Cycles. I went in not expecting to find a bike - I'd heard that they were hard to come by during the pandemic. Not only did I get a bike, but I got a ton of personalized help! I'm a total n00b when it comes to bikes and was really unsure of what I needed. I also didn't want to spend a ton of money. Jack spent so much time with me listening to my thoughts and concerns and was able to take all that information and find me the perfect bike in my price range. The shop let me leave the bike there for a week until I could take it home. Thank you for everything! read more

In 18 years in Seattle, this is the only bike shop I've ever been a return customer to. The staff are not just knowledgeable, but care about the unique needs of every customer without pressuring you into anything that you don't want or need; you don't have to be a hard-core cyclist to feel welcome here. Not only that the work they do is high-quality but at reasonable prices. read more

They're my local bikeshop so I went there primarily out of convenience (and they have a great location overall - right off the Burke Gilman!), but I've gone back a few times because they've been friendly and helpful without some of the pretentiousness that other bike shops can have. They've also given me some good free advice on my bike (without upselling me) which I appreciate when I've popped in with quick questions about maintenance and how my bike is performing. They also do rentals that are cheaper than some of the other rental options! read more

Popped in to see about some recycled parts for a different handlebar I'm hoping to switch to on my road bike. The guy that helped me was quick and smart as a whip. He found everything I needed and gave me several options to choose from! Can't wait to put all my recycled pieces together! Prices were reasonable and they have a 30 day exchange policy in case the parts don't work out. read more

I love getting and donating bicycle parts here to keep my bike in decent shape. The staff is always friendly, helpful, but not pushy to make a sale. I have had service done once and it was quick despite there being a queue- I was told several hours, and they called me back within one. They have a good return policy, and when I had a part that didn't work out I got to just switch it for a different one in shop. I make a point of waiting so I can go to this shop over others. read more

I was in the market for an upgrade and went to Recycled Cycles as I was open to both used and new bikes. I was helped immediately by a friendly person named Scotty. I tried out 3 bikes (1 new and 2 used) in my size. It was a rainy day. For my test rides Scotty adjusted the seats to my height and also attached a fender to the back of the bikes for me. Unfortunately the bikes weren't exactly what I was looking for as my parameters were extremely specific. Scotty was patient the whole time and really helped us out with the test rides. Excellent service. I didn't end up finding The One here but I can certainly see myself coming back for service, parts, or gear. Thank you to Scotty. read more

OUTSTANDING SERVICE! Kind and knowledgeable staff who truly want to match you with the bicycle for your needs and budget. All questions respectfully answered without making you feel silly. Their used/buy back program allows them to put together the pieces and package you NEED at whatever your budget. Excellent variety including all styles, merchandise, and accessories. Calm and friendly atmosphere despite a very busy sales and service business. Gorgeous location to bike to. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

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Used Recycled Cycles twice for repairs. Today it was for a failing rear rim. They were fast, reasonable pricing and total masters of their craft. The folks there are personable and professional. Great work and thanks. read more

After having a not so great experience at another used bike shop, I wasn't going to get my hopes up here. Before I went into the shop, I had looked at their FB page to see what their inventory on used bikes were. Per their website, they say they post pics of their used bikes inventory on FB, so that was helpful. I knew going in, I probably wasn't going to find a used bike here even though, that was my end goal, to buy a bike. (Also, my budget to buy a bike was $200-300, which I thought was a good price point for a used bike, apparently you can't find anything in that price range unless you shop at target/Walmart/Fred Myer...) I also know nothing about bikes, so I don't feel comfortable shopping on craigslist for one. Anyways, back to Recycled Cycles. I am pretty sure the guy who helped us was named Chad. Or at least he looked like a Chad? He first approached us and asked if we needed help, I told him, "I am looking for a bike in the $200-300 range, commuter bike I can use to ride to work,", of course I was told they didn't have anything for me but true reasoning behind this 5 star review is that, he was helpful and informative, even though he knew I wasn't buying a bike there. He sized me up, said I was around 5'4 right off the bat (ding ding), and I would normally be a 16 in frame. He also recommended 2 bike brands to me, Diamondback and Raleigh, and to check them out online, and they were having a great sale right now. If I ordered from them online, it's free shipping, tax free, and also free bike assembly at a pro shop (Recycled Cycle is on their list of pro shops to get assembled at!), and also they had bikes in my price range, and that they are good bikes! OMG very helpful! Coming from someone who knows nothing about bikes, him telling me all this was very informative! I found a bike on Raleigh for $299 (no tax either! Ya'll know Seattle's sales tax is ridic)! So overall, thank you Recycled Cycles for pointing me in the right direction! read more

We ordered rental bikes using the online system. The bikes were ready for us when we arrived. Great customer service & well-maintained bikes, each with lock, water-bottle cage, bell, tools, air pump, extra tube, kickstand, rear rack with bungee cord, and nice helmet included in rental. Took the Burke-Gilman Trail and loved it! Thank you Recycled Cycles! read more

This was my first time at Recycled Cycles. I was super happy I came here to rent two bicycles for the day. A guy named Skip helped us and he was awesome. Skip was knowledgeable, friendly, and provided great customer service. He also helped us with our bike route for the day. This place provides high quality bikes and has the best customer service out of any bike rental shop in Seattle hands down. read more