Caring bike enthusiasts who go above and beyond for their customers. They build a good sense of community.

They are very friendly and super helpful. They helped me load my heavy bike into an uber. They are also super knowledgeable and even when they weren't able to fix my bike (because it's electric and an older model where the parts don't exist anymore) they didn't charge me, even though they had my bike for over a week. I would 100% go back due to their communication, helpfulness and kindness read more

I was trying to find a gear cluster for a late 60's Bottechia which was hundreds on eBay. Swung by there and he pulled a NOS one off the shelf, installed it, new tires, tubes and went over the whole bike for an extremely reasonable price. Unbelievable talent and love of cycle. Best there is. read more

Super knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly staff. Great selection of parts and accessories. Excellent place to buy a bike or have yours serviced! read more

Shane, Andrew and Justin are great to work with. They know their products, they're patient, and genuinely friendly. I needed an e-bike to get up the steepest street in town. Justin said the bikes he had in stock wouldn't do it, and suggested I order a Trek bike and have it shipped to the store. I could try it and return it, no charge, within 30 days. After my test ride around the parking lot, Justin and I rode through town to my very steep street and, yep, it was a bit of work but the bike got me up to my house. And I know, with time, it will definitely get easier. I'm thrilled that I can now ride from home, all around my bike friendly town. Thanks, guys! read more

Revolution Bicycles - one happy rider - Bikes Near Me - Arcata, California

I really enjoyed doing business with this shop. Great prices and quality work. I'm happy to support a local business.

Friendly local bike shop with lots of bikes in every price range. Repairs are fast and reasonable with honest advice and whether or not you need a new part or a new bike. read more

Very helpful and friendly staff. I stopped by on my 1600 mile ride from Laguna Beach CA to Bend OR as I needed my tires pumped up badly. The staff pumped my tires for me and were very helpful with directions. The store was well equipped with cycling gear and clean. read more

So many levels of great in both Revolution Bike stores (Arcata and Eureka). The most important take-away is that they're innovative if you have special needs (bad hand arthritis in my case). Because I'm fussy and cheap, I bought a bike online through a different company, not great quality but suited my needs, and Revolution Bicycle received it, built it for me, fitted it to me, and walked me through some of the issues that the online purchased bike came with--such as a fractured rim. They fixed the issues for me, tested the bike, and were pleasant and cheerful through the process. These folks are SO smart, innovative, informed, and downright enjoyable that I will always go to them for my bicycling needs. I've never had such an excellent go-to shop for my cycling needs. read more

Where can I start...my husband busted his chain two days into our trip to Patrick's Point. We stopped in with the hope they would be able to fix the bike. Not only did they fix the chain they touched up a few other items on the bike. They had great information about the Hammond Trail for us tourists. And because of the great team we killed a 24 mile ride from Clam Beach to Arcata. read more

Most welcoming and best bike shop in town! The selection of bikes and gear was amazing. Staff were extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. We rolled away already looking forward to return again. Highly recommend! read more

I had a bicycle that needed some brake work so I called the first place that came to mind and expected that they would have everything I needed to fix up the bike this afternoon. The female representative that answered the phone told me they had the cables I would need but seemed unsure of her answer, I almost asked to speak to someone else who was more knowledgeable, but I gave her the benefit of the doubt. I promptly biked all the way across town and arrived at the shop. I asked for the cable and was told they only had cables that needed to be cut to length. Store rep A said that he was standing next to the person when they took the call and said we only discussed prices. I chose not to stand there and argue because I knew the only reason I biked across town for the cable was because I was told they had something I could just install off the shelf. I asked for some tips on how to calibrate the front brake and instead of politely taking 30-40 seconds out of the workers day I was told "I'm too busy, to watch some YouTube videos" seriously?! How much work could you possibly have with bicycles? Someone who knows how to work on a hike should be able to do a full tune up in like half an hour. To his credit, he did offer to "check in" the bike to work on it. This would have been reasonable if i had agreed to overpay for a simple fix in the first place. I will be buying my parts online. I do not recommend supporting this business. In response to the businesses reply. Correct I only know about my poor experience with the communication skills of the staff and the way I was treated by them when I showed up. That's what I came here to share with everyone. It's got nothing to do with "running a business during a pandemic" ;) read more

I purchased a Trek bicycle over 20 years ago. It is a mountain bike but I ride it on roads. It is not an expensive bicycle but it works for me. I try to ride 6 to 8 miles 3 times per week. Over the years my bike just wore out. I have taken my bicycle into Revolution Bicycle Repair on several occasions and each time they treat me as if I purchased an expensive bike. They are always willing to help, extremely responsive and quick. On my last visit they said my bike had so much wear, they recommend a complete overhaul, which was 1/2 the cost of a new bike. Reluctantly I said yes. I am so pleased with the results. I would strongly recommend Revolutions. They have the top end bicycles down to the low range like I own. Everyone is important to them so you can be assured that they will take great care of you. read more

I have been a long term customer of Revolution and have always felt like I was part of family when I enter the shop. The staff has changed over the years but the level and quality of service has remained the same: outstanding. read more

If I could give this bike shop 6 stars I would. They really are the only true bike shop in Arcata. Their bike mechanics are friendly, fast and very knowledgeable. I bought my son a bike from Revolution in June. It was more than I wanted to pay, but after months of research I discovered my son truly needed an extra large (he is 6' 3") size bike which was hard to find used. My son was encouraged to really ride the bike (TREK MARLIN 7) before we purchased it. We also purchased a Bontrager Keyed Ultimate Chain Lock with the bike. The lock was not working after about 2 months, so I brought it back to the store and was immediately given a brand new lock, no questions asked. Shortly after that the chain came off of the gears and it would not stay on. My son had a taken a spill on the bike so I figured it was due to some damage he had caused. I dropped it off with the hopes that I'd have it back before our weekend trip. They fixed it, tuned it and it was ready within 24 hours. There was no charge since I had purchased the bike there and they provide a free tune up on every bike they sell. It was the best customer service experience I have ever had at a bike shop. Plus they sell only quality bikes and bike gear. I have been to other bike repair shops in Arcata and not one of them matches the quality service provided by Revolution Bicycle Repair. Don't waste your time or money going elsewhere. This place is the bomb! read more

Once I needed a rear tire replaced, they fixed it in less than 10 minutes. Another occasion I need some locks for my children's bikes since people steal tires now! The employee was very helpful in deciding which type of locks to buy to secure the entire bike. read more

Brought my bike in on an early Thursday afternoon just to get the brake cables/housing replaced and the rear hub tightened (fairly straightforward job). Was called the next day and was told it would be finished by end of day on Saturday. When I came in to pick up my bike I found they hadn't started the work. They told me they would have it ready on Sunday, but when I drove into town again to pick up my bike I found they still hadn't even started the job. They finally started working on my bike Monday morning and were able to finish it before noon. Having moved from Humboldt to an area in Oregon with a much larger biking community, I've been to shops that have to serve a large customer base with an equivalently sized staff (or smaller) to Revolution and have never had to put up with such inexcusable service. Staff was friendly upon my first visit but showed little respect to me or my time once my bike was left with them. Not sure if this poor customer service is a result of reduced competition from Life Cycle's absence. Very frustrating experience, nonetheless. read more

Super helpful and willing to do a repair right away while traveling through. Helped with some places to hit trail rides.

I came in from out of town to visit family locally. I needed my son's bike repaired as the brakes were not working at all. I spoke with Andrew over the phone and he was very helpful and friendly. They even offered to make sure that we got the bike back within a couple days so that it was fixed before we returned home. So, I got there and they were totally accommodating and I got a great vibe from all the people there. I dropped the bike off at noon on Tuesday and I got a text message at 10:31am the next morning that the bike was ready. These guys could have absolutely taken advantage of me because I know nothing about how much it costs to repair bike brakes. They replaced the whole system and had the brakes working perfectly and the total was about $65 with parts and labor! I can't thank them enough, the smile on my sons face was awesome. Revolution Bicycles in Arcata is a class act and they deserve your business. Thanks guys!!! You have a fantastic operation and we really appreciate your excellent service and honest/fair prices!!! read more

They are very polite, overpriced, slow, inefficient, understocked, disorganized and did I mention nice.

I've had Revolution do a bunch of work for me here and there over the years. Was just thinking how I'd never left them a review and should have. They're a great bunch of guys, do good work for a fair price and don't make you feel like an idiot for not knowing what a deragmifier is (I just made that up.) Trusted and highly recommended. read more

Everything you could ask for in a bike shop. Fast, competent and friendly. You won't find better service.

Always have the answer to my bike issues and have explained what was wrong with it. Knowledgable people here who know bikes

I've never bought a bike from there, but I've had them take care of some maintenance on my daily toodler. They are professional yet casual. Friendly. Andrew and Justin are great. One small example: On bike-to-work day last year, had a first time commuter with me. When her light went out, I went by there to pick her up a light for the dark ride home. THEY PULLED OUT A LOANER and let me borrow it for the night ride home. WHAT?? AMAZING. Needless to say, they just want you out riding and will help get you on two wheels! read more

I bought a Raleigh Record from the old Henderson Center bicycle that is now Revolution. For the past 32 Years I have rode the same bike. Every two or so years, I will take the bike in to Revolution for a tune up and occasionally new tires. I am always amazed how well this bike performs after a tune up. Tight and smooth. I am getting a little older and the ergonomics of my Record are not working for me so I have decided it is time for a new bike. I have spent the past couple of months doing my research. I have visited bike shops in Humboldt and the Santa Rosa area. I seems like everyone wants to just "sell you a bike and get you out the door" and not listen/answer my questions. With exception to a kid named Avery from Revolution. The kid answered all of my questions, made some really good suggestions and seemed interested in listening to me. I haven't bought a new bike yet but I do plan on buying the next bike from Revolution. read more

Stopped in while touring from Portland to San Francisco because my freewheel was making a terrible noise. The shop owner whisked my bike in for service and diagnosed the issue, which unfortunately was irreparable (cheap wheelset wasn't serviceable). Thankfully they had a reasonably priced replacement wheel. They swapped the tire and cassette, but the brake disc wasn't transferable so the shop owner threw in a suitable center lock disc for free, and even offered to ship my old wheel home for me. All the service (including lubing the chain) was included in the price of the wheel. These guys could have gouged me hard since I'm 350 miles from my destination, but instead they provided a good product at a reasonable price and absolutely top notch service. This is clearly a shop that's owned and run by dedicated and passionate cyclists. A+ all the way, thanks guys! read more

These guys are awesome. They have a great selection of bikes, from kids up to top of the line road and mountain bikes. But what really stands out is their service....always greet me with a smile, and never any pressure. They know bikes, and they also know local rides. I highly recommend them. read more

We were looking for tails and local rides in the area. The staff was so friendly, offering suggestions and even a free map. I don't know how busy they were with repairs at the time, but they made time to help us. read more

I sold a bike on EBay and was having a hard time getting it boxed up to ship. I called around to different shops and they either didn't provide that service or wanted me to schedule for the following week. Talked to Revolution in Arcata and they told me they could box it up and suggested I ship with a company called BikeFlights. I went with the suggestion and BikeFlights gave me a ship date of the following day. I took my bike over to the guys at Revolution and explained the time crunch. They made it happen and the bike was picked up on time and they called me to let me know that the bike was on its way. My customer was happy when he received the bike, all the ship prep was done meticulously. Thanks Revolution! Even though I live in Eureka (and there is a Eureka Revolution store), you will be getting my business in the future. read more

This a nice little shop that does service and sales for higher end bikes. its a good shop and they do everything you may need for tune-up etc. but they are also the most expensive shop around.....it seems by quite a bit. i think you can get similar service for a better deal elsewhere. read more

Took an older Shimano wheel with a broken spoke in Sunday, told the clerk that there was no hurry (I had a spare wheelset) and give me a call when it was ready and since it wasn't a top-notch wheel, don't repair if parts are hard to get, or not feasible for any reason. Low & behold, a call on my cell Monday morning, the wheel is ready! So I go to pick it up and whip out my trusty debit card (expecting maybe a $30-$40 repair bill, no problem) and was pleasantly surprised at a bill under twenty bucks. WOW! Fast service and a more than fair repair bill. I've used this bike shop many times as have many of my riding buddies and they always come through, fast, reliable and super-reasonable. and they're a great group to a person, as well. Now, a bit of advice for Justin & company, you need to charge a bit more for such excellent service. I don't want to have to go searching for another shop because you can't make it simply because you don't charge enough! Keep up the excellent work & Thanks! read more

In my two visits to this store I was first ignored for the five minutes as I walked around the store looking at bikes and components. Then I came in with my bike to get a derailleur cable and housing. Instead of doing the work the mechanic (who never speaks directly to me) gives the cashier all the parts for me to do it myself? How would he even know that i could do the reapir myself? And on top of it I was charged $26 for a derailleur cable 8' of housing ferrules and end caps. Being a mountain biker for 15 years and working in the bicycle industry as mechanic a mountain bike guide and professional trail builder for 10 years I know better about the cost of this service and $26 would cover that repair done by the mechanic in any other town in America. My service was horrible I was overcharged and I came in with my bike to a store that has service in its name. Unbelievable. I have been in bike shops around North America and this was by far the worst service I have ever had in an industry where we understand that there is a certain "shop dick" mentality but this was above and beyond the worst service I have ever had. Super bummed this is the main bike shop in the town I am trying to move to. read more