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Took my Trek Domane in for service and was very pleased with the efficiency of the staff. I had a…read morepart recalled and it needed to be ordered ...I was without my wheels for a short week.. Thank you , Colleen J

Normally I go to Cambria bike but thought I would try another store in town. They charged me half a…read moregrand and didn't fix my bike. Was supposed to be a full cleaning and reset and they didn't even lube the headset. I came in because of a noise my bike was making, they told me they couldn't reproduce it but the next shop I went to did it easily. I have a friend who stopped by here with a flat tire on her way to school and they told her they didn't have a pump to help her. At a bike shop... come on. I am used to these types of stores having very friendly and helpful employees. Not impressed by this one, won't be going back. On the positive- the service was quick and their communication was decent.

Foothill in the wild

Poly Canyon on my Foothill bike.

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Bike SLO County

4.7(35 reviews)

1.6 mi

•$

Every visit to the Bike Kitchen leaves me feeling like I'm riding a brand new bike! As someone just…read moregetting into cycling, I had no idea how to maintain my own, but the guys at the shop have been so helpful in teaching me. The first time I came in just to change my pedals- after using every tool at their disposal, they couldn't get the old one off, but they pointed me toward a great used part at a very fair price and helped me install it. They also walked me through checking my bolts and lubricating everything that needed it. My most recent visit was for a tune-up after a rear tire replacement and a few months of riding -- my shifting was a mess, and it turned out there were several things contributing to it. The team was thorough, knowledgeable and it's clear they genuinely love helping people learn to work on their own bikes. Highly recommend!

I called thinking I could make a appointment and they told me stop by 12-5 we will show you how to…read moretune up your bike $10 hour free consultation. So this granny who bought a used Flyer ebike with a caboose in the back to carry my 3&7 yr old grandsons took it in the guys are so patient and AWESOME!! I cant say enough they have a whole shop full of any kind of tools you need, the vibe and energy in this shop is incredibly AWESOME I felt so comfortable and confident I fixed my brake cables and fixed up my chain until the part comes in I will be back to replace it I think either Dan or Matt taught me, I had a blast and learned so much, now me and my grandsons will ride safely, I am grateful If you want help learning about your bike or building a bike check them out.

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Art's Cyclery

4.4(38 reviews)

1.1 mi

Arts is the premier bike shop in the SLO area!…read more Awesome customer service from Humberto and the rest of the front staff every time I am here. The mechanics in the back that make everything happen are all super knowledgeable and really care about their craft. These guys also do a ton of community outreach with local cycling clubs like VCC and the cal poly tri team. If you want people working on your bike (road or MTB) that will go the extra mile, look no further than Arts!

SLO county rider. Arts is the place to go…read morePrice Service ATTITUDE! They treat you right and get you back on your bike 2 thumbs up

Grab a drink from the draft, sit at the bar, chat with the guys, feel important.

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Wally's Bicycle Works

4.2(83 reviews)

0.8 mi

Excellent, friendly staff and excellent rental bikes. Thank you Wally and Julian!! Great…read morerecommendations for awesome rides too.

I would ask all other shops for help before going to Wally's. I went in to simply have him wrap my…read morebars. He insulted me and my bike for he wanted me to give him money to tune up my bike before he would wrap the bars. I went to Arts they were happy to assist. I now have my Ridley Scandium fully rebuilt and rides beautifully. This was the last time I will ever visit Wally's. I had replaced the chain all the cables and the headset it is a beautiful bike. No help from Wally!

Fat Tires

E-Bike

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Cambria Bicycle Outfitters

3.2(129 reviews)

2.1 mi

Amazing service !! Frank went above and beyond to get my SC…read moreHeckler brakes replaced & dialed. Highly recommend this shop for many reasons and they actually have a great in stock selection.

DO NOT ORDER FROM CBO. Tried to support a local business instead of a big corporate company and got…read moreslapped for it. I placed an Amazon order with these people over 5 days ago, it hasn't shipped, and I can't reach anyone there for an update. Tried calling, emailing, even through Amazon support. Called their SLO location and the guy there basically said they're overloaded with work and he couldn't do anything to help -- a lame excuse for a poorly run business.

Oh but it's "beautiful inside"!!!

2nd Norco replacement, Purple Optic

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The bikes we rented in front of Hazard Peak

The Mountain Air

4.8(106 reviews)

1.4 mi

Saved our trip -- above and beyond doesn't cover it…read more I was passing through San Luis Obispo towing a trailer with two heavy bikes on my Kuat rack when the mounting brackets failed on the highway. Luckily nothing came off the rack, but I couldn't safely drive another mile. Jason and the staff at Mountain Air didn't just point me at a parts catalog and a two-week wait. They pulled the parts I needed straight off a display model to get me back on the road that same day. That's a shop that puts customers first, full stop. If you're local, make this your go-to. If you're traveling through and something goes wrong, this is the place that will actually solve your problem. Can't recommend them enough.

I stopped in to get a fuel canister for my MSR camping stove and they had a good selection,…read moreincluding different sizes. The staff was friendly and helpful. Price seemed standard for what I purchased.

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Easy corner parking too!

Trinity Cyclery

5.0(115 reviews)

10.2 mi

Trinity Cyclery is great! I took my daughter's TRI-Bike in for a complete tune up, tires/tubes,…read morecables, and wrap. They were fairly priced and we had the bike back inside a week. Everything came out great! I highly recommend them! Cheers!

These guys were incredibly friendly and helpful with us right away. They have great prices compared…read moreto other shops we went to. Thank you again for fast And extremely friendly service. Definitely be back!

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Village Cyclery

4.5(46 reviews)

11.0 mi

This will be my new Bike Shop. Owner is super rad and a real mechanic . I brought some small…read morestuff his way and he knocked the work out quick. I will be bringing them all my biz from now on. Was such a relief to find someone local who knows their stuff. Just love dealing with the non corporate mentality. A few months ago I had to get something done at rei. I feel like at rei we spent more time filling out paperwork , preparing an appt and dealing with other stuff that probably took more time than the actual work... Love to keep it Local!

Had a minor break problem and the owner fixed it free!!! Now that is service…read more Thanks for your time. Support this business.

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BoltAbout Electric Bike Rentals

4.9(272 reviews)

6.4 mi

My family and I stopped in Avila Beach today and wanted to go on a bike. We have a 2 year old and…read moreneeded an easy bike and an easy trail. Jordan was extremely helpful. He rented us some electric cruisers and they were extremely intuitive and user friendly. Then the trail was about a 3 minute ride from the shop. It was extraordinary. There and back in an hour -- about 3 mile ride. Beautiful trees, beautiful scenery. My son had a blast. Highly reccomend. Thank you Jordan!!

The Wife and I were in Avila for my birthday week. We decided to rent some bikes to take on the…read moretrail that leads out to the Avila Barn. I ended up picking e-bikes and The Wife was terrified. She said, "If one of us dies, I'll be so mad at you!" She really did say that. We waltzed into the bike shop, in the group of shops right off Front Street. Easy peasy. The gentleman running the place was super nice and answered all of our questions and gave us some options to choose. We looked around and picked a couple of bikes that looked like standard, step through beach cruisers. I skipped the helmets, just to mess with The Wife. The nice dude went through the operating such as throttle, brakes, kick stand, turning on/off, etc... We were ready to cruise the open highways, wind blowing through our hair as we sped helmet-less, laughing and yelling at people. We really didn't yell at people, or go on the highway, or speed. We did laugh and have a great time while not going more than 10mph! Ha! We were both a bit shakey to start, as we had not ridden any type of bicycle in some time. It was just like a pedal bike and in fact we peddled quite a bit and used the throttle for some of the small hills just to make it easier. We had a great time and when we returned the bikes, yet another nice dude met us and checked in the bikes. We hung out and chatted for a bit before venturing off to find some cocktails to sip by the beach. Oh, and on the way home The Wife said that she had a great time on the e-bike and maybe we should look into getting some. Huh? OK... Go! Ride Wild!! HAVE FUN!!!

With a 440 pound weight capacity, carry your kids or loved one while you cruise in style.

Off to the Bob Jones Trail!

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Pismo Bikes

4.9(45 reviews)

8.5 mi

Locally owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

Great shop. I needed to get a box for my road bike to take it on the train (long story). Toby…read moresprung into action to help, she helped me empty a box and loaned me tools and packing materials. She was so nice. This place deserves 6 stars, but I can only give 5.

We went on our first e-bike ride today! It was fabulous!! Tour from Pismo beach to Avila Beach!…read moreWonder guide Josh, was so much fun and made sure we were safe! We really couldn't have asked for a better time!! We loved it!! #tingglyexperience.com

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