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    4.3 (48 reviews)
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    Open 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM

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    Paké 'Dirty Gold' 2008 street track bike
    Lionel L.

    I found this place a few blocks from my house in SE PDX, and it's been great to live so close to the premier shop that sells, fixes, and upgrades specifically fixed gear / track bikes. I brought an old frame in that I have had since 2008, after my daily ride was stolen out of my building; and the guy there was super cool and helpful about selecting the right parts. Just a few days later, I picked up what seemed like a brand new ride, and it's been cherry to ride every day. Both the people working there were friendly and helpful, and they always have sludgy doom metal playing, which is nice. I'll definitely be back to Retrogression with my next bike build.

    Ron A.

    I order my Frame from them. Got it within 2 days. Faster than the bike shops in my area. Thank you Retrogression you guys are awesome! Portland to Cali (Bay Area)

    Will K.

    A nicer version of the LBS, focused on track bikes and fixed gear. That said, they're not pretentious, nor are they overly embarked on a journey to tell you what you're doing right, or wrong. A good brake from how some other LBS's that have this focus tend to be like. They've got a good variety of gear for their focus and prices are ~ actually pretty good, even when compared to internet prices. Some of their "discount" stuff (which is really just new stuff, not left over parts and pieces) are smoking hot deals.

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    Adrián G.

    Happy Bday to me! My Pops copped me a Cinelli Vigorelli frame for my Bday! I'm stoked to say the least. Either way, it was delivered today and I was hoping that it arrived without incident (I live in El Paso, TX atm). It did. It was packed well and the frame and fork are flawless. I have bought a couple smaller items before from Retrogression. Everytime there's no hassle and the shipping is quick a reliable! Super happy with everything! This store has everything you need track bike related! Not to mention, the best prices! It's really hard for me not to blow every paycheck at this store.... lol. Thanks again for everything Retrogression. Much appreciated!

    Carter C.

    Hello I am come this shop while on vacation. In my country we ride many track bike and have very good scene for this but always feel something maybe missing. Dave tell me about Black Sabbath and I find what I am looking for. This make riding track bike much more sensible and everything okay now. Black Sabbath has changed my life. I quit job, and am in process of building castle of many animal skull. It is lit with candle and burns bright with the blood of nonbeliever and geared road rider who wander through my town on bike packing trip. You to can learn the way of the black sabbath may take time but great teachers at retrogression. If you need much track bike and more black sabbath you come to here and get fixed up.

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    C B.

    my review is for an online experience with this store. NIGHTMARE VENDOR ALERT!!!!! THIS HAS BEEN THE WORST SHOPPING EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD, CRAIGSLIST INCLUDED. IDENTITY THEFT AND HARASSMENT FREE WITH STEM PURCHASE. if i could give them NEGATIVE stars, i would. after 11 days of waiting, trying to email, being ignored, being told to wait, being told "you will get your stem and no one is going to die", i called the shop. dave (the owner) let me have it. this man went straight to rage, he didnt mess around with reason or respect because that would be a waste of time (sarcasm). as soon as i took issue with his irresponsible and aloof "business" style (ie being blown off), he raged on me. following the rage incident, dave emailed me to let me know he was cancelling my order (which i had previously requested). i told him "i think thats the best outcome for both of us"... and here's where we take a turn from a disappointing online order, to a malicious attack on a customer (a customer who was right to be upset to begin with). dave took all of my personal information (IDENTITY THEFT?) which i had used in his online store and began using it to sign me up for spam emails, and who knows what else (which i am still getting/which he is still probably doing). it seemed as if he spent both of his days off (sunday and monday) sitting in front of a computer "exacting his vengeance" on me. it would appear that he's even doing this during business hours, which could explain why orders are late to begin with. i tried to follow up with dave a few days later, to reason with him and talk to eachother... i do understand that sometimes anger gets the best of people, and i wanted to let him talk... but he laughed as loud as he could and told everyone in the shop he was hanging up on me before i even got a word in. all of this is petty and childish. not what i would expect from a "business", or any adult for that matter. i am writing this review as a caution to anyone even considering shopping online with this store. MY PERSONAL INFORMATION WAS NOT KEPT PRIVATE OR SAFE. your order may or may not be late, but if it is... tread very lightly in how you go about addressing it. also see the review from someone else on RIPOFFREPORT, they had a similar experience with daves rage. ive had other bad experiences online, but usually you can just brush them off and move on, dave cant seem to do that, watch out for his petty vengeance. i asked him to stop and he laughed in my face. i have no indication that he has stopped or intends to stop. for dave, -email spam filters work good these days, so i dont really understand what you think you're trying to accomplish. -i dont even know what you want from me, i was frustrated but satisfied with the outcome as i said plainly when i told you "i think this is the best outcome for both of us". it feels good to get it out there, thanks for reading. p.s. the spam sites have shared the IP address that dave signed me up with, it matches the IP address that dave sends his business emails from. no question whatsoever whether or not its him harassing me.

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    Ordered a rim on a Sunday and it shipped out first thing Monday. Exactly what I needed. Pleased as punch.

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    Thanks, Sean. Punch is good!

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    Great local San Diego bike shop. Very helpful! I'll definitely come by again one of these days.

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