Excellent service, fast, and reasonable prices. We have worked with them for years without a bad…read moreexperience.

Love these guys. Unpacked my road bike after a Delta flight and found the rear derailleur hanger…read morecompletely bent, despite lots of bubble wrap, foam etc. They offered to source the part but I found it myself online and they mounted it, reset the derailleur and tuned the gears. They did this quickly, cheaply and professionally, allowing me the sanity of cycling while visiting family in the area. Go there first!

note, this is regarding the Lakeville location (not on yelp?)…read more I brought my well used and abused bike in to see if it could be brought back to life. While waiting I received a quote, dang... expensive. I really love my old bike and have a new gravel bike I like and had to think. There was no pressure to say yes, they did not even try to upsell me a new bike. Im glad I had them work on it, it rides as smooth and free as ever. I did still have an issue with the front derailleur which was addressed promptly. Overall I had a great experience with the service dept as they went above and beyond any expectations I had. Thank you all!!

Guy that "helped" me was rude to me and other employees, I called ahead to see if they had a part,…read morethey asked me no questions, ( probably first red flag) and said yeah they have a few here probably. I should note the guy that helped me was not the guy from the phone. I stated that the guy I talked to said he may have one in stock, the older guy decided not to investigate further and started pricing me out a new one. He made a trip to the back, basically told one employee to F-off and took a "measurement" of the thread pitch. Came back out and I asked if he looked to see if there was one in the back. He said he didn't look and still needed to measure the length of the shaft. I told him don't worry about it, and that if there is this much leg work in ordering it, I bet it's over priced.

The Garage is such a cool, unique spot--a brewery inside a bike shop! They've got a great selection…read moreof beer, tons of local live music, and food trucks most weekends. Plus, it's dog-friendly inside and out, which we love. A must-stop in River Falls!

Bikes and beer. What a great concept. I guess that's why helmets were invented…read more After having a couple at the Swinging Bridge, my buddy said that he had a cool place to take me next. NEXT!!! Next? Oh, I forgot that I'm in Wisconsin. There's always a next in Wisconsin. Where I'm from, you usually plant yourself in one location and hope that they find your curled up self in a corner before they close. Such as it is, let's do this. As we made our way to the backside of the Garage, we find ourselves part of a scattered group of revelers who were all imbibing of the product. That product being, of course, beer. The equal of humanity. The handshake of nations. The reason for our visit. And for good reason, the purpose was to indulge, and that we did. My buddy suggested that we get a jump on the season and have an Oktoberfest. I had to remind him that it being the waning days of September, we were already in the midst. Oktoberfest was well under way. "Semantics, he said, let's just get a damn beer!" Good idea, John, good idea. We both chose an Oktoberfest. Ice cold it arrived to the bar mat, and ice cold it went down. The day was unusually warm for this time of year, so the cold beverage was a treat as we lounged in the Adirondack chairs under the tarp. This was the life. Not a care in the world. Relaxing and watching as the world passed by. Which included a string of pearls who were on parade. Each flaunting their late summer attire. An unexpected pleasure? Or is this the norm for The Garage Bikes and Brew. I'd say that it's worth a repeat visit. Wouldn't you? Quick Tip: There's a stage under the big top. Music can be had if you time it right. Seems our timing is never right. Such was the case on this occasion. The band was packing up when we settled in. We didn't pack it in though. We stayed and enjoyed the beer, and the scenery.

Have used him numerous times. Does a wonderful job. Takes pride in his work. Would highly recommend!read more

Dave was super. He found a piece of glass that had figured out how to get inside my brake pads…read more Great place to take your buke in for repairs.

My wife and I came here to check out their bikes and honestly fell in love with the place. Not only…read moreis it a great coffee shop, in a great location being directly within Union Depot, but they have a great selection of new and re-built bikes. They were more than willing to help fit us and let us try out a few bikes from their selection. The person helping us was extremely friendly and happy to help out with all of our questions. They got busy a couple times where they had to step away but no worries there, that's not a bad thing in my eyes, businesses have to be good at juggling people and helping everyone out. We ended up buying a bike for my wife, They were very accommodating and my wife is still in love with it and riding it super frequently. All in all, a great place to stop in for a new bike, some bike gear, or a good coffee with friendly staff who's willing to help out and give great recommendations.

I used the coffee shop while waiting for the Borealis train. Very good coffee and a doughnut that…read morewasn't the size of Godzilla made for just the right snack before I headed out for the day. And of course you can't beat the atmosphere of Union Station. It's a gem.

Knowledgeable mechanics, great service, friendly attitude. If they don't have the part, bike or…read moretool in stock, they will order it.

Was a bit low on inventory due to supply chain issues, but gladly assembled my Internet acquired…read morebicycle for a very reasonable price.

My first visit to the store was per a recommendation from my neighbor. I needed to replace the…read moreinner tube of my bike tire and he suggested I purchase the tube from here. I walked in the store and was immediately greeted. I told him what I was looking for and he walked to a display and brought me exactly what I needed. Super helpful and friendly. I walked around the store a bit and found Osprey hydration backpacks for 50% off. I had been wanting to try one and it was a price point that made giving it a go a perfect option. Very happy with my experience here.

Went in for repair of another bike and ended up talking to Mike in bike sales. He so very kind and…read moreknowledgeable. Took time to contrast and compare features on different e-bikes. He spent as much time as I needed to understand all the options and why you'd want one over another. Top notch.

I brought my 1981 Colnago Super in for a complete overhaul. All of the parts were taken off and…read morecleaned. The frame was cleaned and waxed bearings were repacked and everything was adjusted. My bike looks and rides like new! I am very happy with the service and I think the price was very reasonable considering the amount of work that was done.

I bought my GT here back in the 90s and continue to bring Eric and his crew projects. They have…read moregreat customer service and the prices are great! Long live the independent bike shop.

I had a very disappointing experience with Erik's Bike Shop…read more We purchased a brand-new pair of skis and bindings from the Rochester store. Their technicians also professionally mounted and tested the bindings when we purchased new ski boots. Despite this professional setup, the binding unexpectedly released while my son was skiing, causing him to fall. After only two ski trips, the skis were also already visibly chipped. When we brought the equipment back to the store, they refused to issue a refund. The only option they offered was a replacement from the same manufacturer, even though we had already lost confidence in the product's safety and quality. What was even more disappointing was the customer service. Both the Rochester store manager and corporate customer service were dismissive of our concerns. Instead of addressing the safety issue, they insisted the remedy would not be a refund and suggested the problem could be "as simple as a screw coming loose." They even tried to blame the situation by saying my son weighs more now than when the bindings were set, even though the bindings had been professionally adjusted and tested by their own technicians just the month before. For a shop that markets itself as a professional ski service provider, this response showed very little accountability when something goes wrong. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend buying skis or having bindings serviced here. For reference, Better Business Bureau currently lists the company with a D rating and multiple unanswered complaints.

Fantastic service department that helped walk me through exactly what my bike needed. They explain…read morethings in a way new riders can understand. Will be back for sure!

Very fun float kayak paddling trip! We rented kayaks and they helped us put in and take out along…read morewith a quick bus ride back. It was about 8 miles on the river with a few small rapids. The water was fairly shallow and easy to navigate. It took us maybe 2.5 hours for our kayak trip with beautiful scenery. We saw deer, 2 fawns with spots and a doe. We saw two bald eagles and 1 golden eagle, blue herons, turtles, kingfisher, turkey vulture etc. The parking is free; there is a bathroom where you put in. You need to sign waivers before going. They offer PFDs to everyone; under 18 must wear PFD.

We love the town of Cannon Falls. We decided to plan a Kayak trip with some family and give this…read moreplace a try. This area is beautiful and we saw many Bald Eagles as we strolled down the Cannon River. I don't think this was too expensive and it was a lot of fun. We had not been kayaking before and my wife was clueless. I had used canoes when I was a kid and had been up to the Boundary Waters, I felt okay. We told the people that it was our first time and without much of any instruction, they put her in the kayak and away she went. I felt like they could have done anything to make her more comfortable. The rental area is a shack, basically. They put you in kayaks and then pick you up in an hour from departure at the pick up point. Look for the large pink rock, that is where you exit the river to be picked up. We had the last time slot with several people overturning and having to empty their kayak, not me, I stayed dry. The people that had to drain their kayak wasted a lot of time and we were late to our pick-up at the end of the day when you know they wanted to go home and start their weekend. I felt bad but it wasn't my fault. This was a fun time. I would recommend that you have some experienced people to help you if you are new at this. The people running this place are not interested in spending time teaching you how to stay dry. That is up to you.