Bought an electra cruiser today. The young dude that helped me out was real cool. He answered all my questions, swapped my tires out real quick. Cashed me out and had me out the door real quick. Will definitely go back when i need another bike. read more

Snider's recently worked on my bicycle. They had the parts needed and fixed my bike the next day. They had two styles of tubes for my bike, a very thick one and a standard thickness one. The employee showed me both options and informed me of pricing. Next day I picked up my bicycle mid day the next day and it is riding perfectly again. Value? Well, it was OK I guess but they did charge me a $20 premium because "it is an electric bike". Makes no difference when replacing a tube on the front tire, just a BS surcharge. My tire tube and wheel on the front are the same as any other generic bicycle that comes thru the shop that has no electric assist. They charge extra because they can, I guess. read more

Went to "Inaction Sports" to get tire... been there several times, have bout bikes there before.... No more! Really bad customer service, was basically ignored!!! Came to Snider's and was immediately helped by Hiram! Very knowledgeable and friendly.... In and out in a few minutes! Prices for the tire are cheaper here too! This is my new Bako bike store!!! read more

They do all of the work on my Airdyne fleet for the Fighters, they also helped me trade in my bike for one with a proper sized frame. Fast turnaround and they're a Bakersfield Landmark at this point. Thank you again read more

They worked on a 15 year old Trike for me that had been sitting in storage for about 3 years. The tubes & tires were bad and they didn't have them in stock. The only bad thing with Snider's is that they do/will nickel & dime you for anything/everything they can. Customer service is gone. Charged just to find new tires & tubes or if it was less to order rims. If they were so hard to locate, why did they have the trike finished in 1 1/2 days? Especially since they had to be ordered. Snider's was recommended only because the other bike shop I called 1st couldn't obtain the parts at all. read more

Staff is terrible and repairs are crappy Took my bike here and got it back $230 I was ok with that... but it's worse then when it went in screwed parts on it in a hokie way, had it 6 weeks and still couldn't fix but pushed it out like they did.... SMH place has went down hill read more

I brought my bike that had been sitting in the garage for several years. Luckily the tires were still good and they were able to tune it up and get it going, roughly a week later (with no previous riding) my front tire was flat. I aired it up and it still went flat. I have a big trip out of town tomorrow and need my bike, I brought it in near closing and they heard my store and took care of me to get it done same day! Awesome service and good people!! read more

I've always had a great experience with Sniders Cyclery. We have bought many bikes from Sniders, they have great customer service and work with you on any bike needs. Olivia Snider and her team are great. Rated AA in my book. Thanks Sniders! read more

I wished there was a way for getting rid of all of the bad reviews from the past because they have new owners that go out of their way to make sure you get not only a quality product but awesome service. I have been back several times with our Rad E-Bikes that need some work. This trip I had them order a Hollywood RV EBike Bike rack. They are more than happy to make sure your experience is the best!!!!! read more

Service was great am going back for all my bike needs. I will recommend SNIDERS to my friends and family. Thank you SNIDERS team for helping me. read more

I stopped by Snider's this afternoon to do a little window shopping after a decade long hiatus from cycling. I was immediately greeted by Olivia, who took her time to ask questions and get an idea of what I was interested in before showing me around. She was very knowledgeable and patient and allowed to take a test ride through the lot. I enjoyed my experience and was very impressed by Olivia's knowledge and professionalism. Thanks! read more

Came here to get a key made for a thule box. The young man that assisted me was very helpful. He had the key made within minutes. Very professional and courteous. read more

we just got another bike from sniders. we keep coming back for the service, each time whoever is helping you, takes his time to show around, make u try them and explain everything. yes bikes cost more than target or walmart but they r good quality bike that many years read more

Snider's Cyclery - electra cruiser - Bikes Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Fast bicycle tune up service. Some what pricey on merchandise items but over all good customer service.

I really liked the vat they are handling the pandemic. You have to wear mask and one customer at a time with clearly marked safe distancing. Their stone road store in under renovation so I had to come this store. Same excellent customer service and expert advice . Little low on the inventory but they are doing everything they can . read more

Honestly I had a not so good experience with Sniders about a year ago. I was going through some stuff with my Dad which I still am. I wasn't happy with them but recently I bought a new ebike from another vendor out of town and needed some help with the new bike. I stopped in and Steve was great!! I got a few things on that visit, then returned with the bike for some fine tuning. Olivia was there and she actually remembered me from the time a year prior. She was very apologetic and also asked about my Dad. She was very sincere and I appreciated her time and how she thanked me for giving them another chance. I love doing business with the family owned and operated smaller stores and hope we can keep this one around for many many more years!! Thank you Sniders ‍ read more

Customer service leaves much to be desired. The older man was rude, talked down to me and was not helpful what so ever. If he talks to the employees the same way he was talking to me, I'm would be surprised if anyone with integrity for themselves would continue to work there. I will never spend anymore of my money there. read more

I have been going to this bike shop for years. The reason I use them is the quality customer service I've always received. I have purchased three Raleigh bikes, Fuji, and Diamondback. .Olivia the new owner and Tina are always great to work with. This is the only bike shop I use simply because of the quality of product and the great customer service. Bill Stevenson read more

DO NOT BUY ANYTHING! They lie during the sale saying they will take care of any problems, they do everything they can to stop a return, that actually used their finger nails trying to say the bike was used, it was a lie, and the dust probably came from them. These people act and do business like Thugs, I was treated with much disrespect. This was the second time it happened, don't shop here! read more

Poor service. Took my mountain bike in for a tune up because certain gears weren't grabbing and the chain was hitting the derailleur making a noise took it for a ride and within a few minutes of the ride the chain started hitting the derailleur again. Never had this problem with finish line should of stuck with finish line. Finish line $75 and sniders was $45 that's the reason why I gave sniders a try. Sniders on Stine and white lane. read more

Have dealt with Sniders for over 30 years and today found they denied their own product (to deny their lifetime warranty) checking their own serial number and the utter LIE ( Juan S. Flores) he disclosed stating "That was our old system but we now have a new system " so their old merchandise is obsolete. I refuse to do business with defiant and lying clerks denying their own bike ( Snider's stickers we bought the bike 2017) unprofessional and a changed company so I'll go to local pro bike shops that handle business honestly and professionally. read more

Sweet people. Anyone who is still mad are just jealous they can't make or sell something that nice. Mic drop

I won two bikes on a game show, sniders were the chosen ones to build my bikes! My bikes were built in three weeks, only because covid19 restrictions were taken into effect. This caused an overwhelming influx of repair orders from the community bringing thier bikes in so they can exercise, due to the stay at home order. I didnt mind waiting as long as they were put together correctly. I got the phone call that they were ready, I drove from the other side of town to find out that only one was ready, and the other was not working properly. The manager was sympathetic, and was very accommodating. She said the bike will be ready in a few days and offered to deliver free if charge. The next day I received a call that it was ready and she delivered the bike that night! I was very satisfied! it's been about a month now since I had the bikes and haven't had one issue. they both are operating great and taken out a few days a week for about a 10 mile ride. Thanks again! read more

Snider's Cyclery - Bikes Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Took 4 weeks to build my bike and after I got it home it had a brake problem, a seat problem, tires not inflated properly, and a popping sound from axle. Called and complained to Olivia and she blamed my size and the CO VID 19 pandemic. Told me it was not her problem! Had to take it to another shop to fix all problems. My size was not a problem at other shop. read more

I wanted to purchase 2 20 inch bicyle tires for my bike,so I wanted a price I'm limited on funds so of course wanted to check the price before . Could not get a price from sniyders on tires . Not a problem I will try some were else . read more

This bicycle shop isn't worth going to their lifetime tuneup is a bogus line I recently pick my bike up after leaving it a week at this location and the bicycle is in worse condition than i took it to the place their guarantee of their lifetime tuneups are bogus that is true sad to say bike was used when it was bought supposed to be aNew bicycle when buying which turned out to be a used one so this location don't even deserve a not good rating so if anything (( (they trying to charge me $200 just to fix the back tire)))!They could've at least adjusted the situation that was wrong with the bicycle while the reason it was taking their in the first place so much for their guarantee tuneups I'm not trying to bring the store down any but they should listen to what they say they're going to read more

Idiots. Buy a tire and they give me the wrong size tubes. When i called they wanted to blame me!!! Had to drive all the way back to get the right ones. Idiots working there. Go anywhere else. Save yourself some time. Never going back. Ever. read more

My husband brought in his bike for a tune up and our first impression of the business was upfront and friendly. We were originally quoted $65 for the tune up, but we were informed that they had to do a few extra repairs besides the tune up which would bring the cost to $105. It is understandable that our bike may have needed additional work, but we were not informed of or authorized those repairs until they were already done. When we went to pick up the bike, we were then informed it would be $135 for us to get my husbands bike back. No reasons were provided for the third price change which did not justify why numbers kept changing due to repairs we never authorized. It is disappointing to say the least how this experience went. We feel like we were lied to, and put in a position with no choice but to pay or not get our bike back. I hope this feedback is taken into account for any future business they may have but we will not be returning. read more

Bought my son a purple Haro for his birthday a $500.00 dollar bike. Since the first day he has gotten it it has had problems. Yes we got free service on it for life. We'll it is not a wonder we take it in often for the same crank arm and chain problem. They keep it for a week. Get it back he rides it maybe two times and the same problem. We are not rich. So I figured getting him a bike at a reputable establishment would be better so I will save and pay the amount for descent service and better quality of bike. I am extremely disappointed and very frustrated. This bike was to give my son a healtthy alternative like bike riding and a. Alternative from turning to the streets. Unfortunately the bike is always braking down. Leaving him a week at a time with nothing to occupy his time after his school work is completed. This is just terrible. The keeping it for a week and getting it returned with the same problem. read more

*Sigh* It always frustrates me when I end up giving a local institution a lackluster review. I really try to give places like this the benefit of the doubt, especially when I am usually so adamant about shopping local and supporting local businesses. I understand items may not always be in stock and ordering could take time. Patience is a virtue, and in Snider's case, I might actually need to be inducted into Sainthood. It all started in the end of May when I decided that for my birthday (July 30th, to be exact) I wanted a pink Schwinn beach cruisers. I was very specific on my choice. I knew exactly the model, the color, and I even knew the price. I went in, along with Kevin P. and decided right then and there I would purchase it if it were in stock. They do actually have a fairly large inventory, this however was not among them. We were quickly approached by a younger girl and questioned (a few times) if we needed any assistance. I told her the exact bike I was looking for and she said to wait a minute so she could locate a 2011 Schwinn catalog. As we waited we were approached by two additional employees, at this point you could tell they were commissioned. Friendly yet aggressive and persistent. It was pretty obvious. She returns a few minutes later with the catalog. While looking through she became insistent that the one I wanted was something other than the model I knew I want. After a few minutes of debate, I turned a few pages and showed her the EXACT bike I had seen prior. She said that ordering it could be a problem since they were 2011 models....but it was 2011. I thought it was a bit odd they wouldn't be able to order something that was available both online and in a current catalog. After a few back and forths (her to the back to ask questions) and then back to me to confirm, we decided to order the bike anyways. I had plans to be out of town for a few weeks so I wouldn't need it until later in June anyways. After asking her a few times about the delivery time, she insisted it wouldn't take any more than a week, 10 days tops, to get it in. Perfect! $400+ later, the bike was ordered and we headed home. 10 days went by. I called, a gentleman answered. I explained my order and his response was, "Oh, ____ helped you? She always tells customers that. It'll be at least 2 weeks." Perturbed, I went on my vacation and put it on the backburner. Nearly a month later, I returned and still no bike. Kevin P. had called while I was away and apparently, no bike had even been ordered. Even after my call at 10 days. Eventually, we got the bike. But it was quite simply, a long and drawn-out ordeal. I would like to think it was just this girl (and gosh darn-it I wish I remembered her name) and not Snider's in general. Oh and to make matters worse, there was apparently some kind of bike kit that all buyers get that we did not receive. This was told to us only after Kevin P. bought his own bike (which, thankfully was on display). The only thing that saves this store from getting any lower rating is their longevity in the Bakersfield area. Obviously, they are doing something right. And for their sake, I hope my experience was just a fluke. read more

Snider's Cyclery - Bikes Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Unfortunately do not have time for a full review but please avoid Snider's at all costs. If you are coming here for bicycle sales/service you can do much better by going anywhere else. Using their locksmith service? Save yourself the time and just go ahead and insult yourself, rip up the cash in your wallet and then go to a big brand home improvement store for better service. Just awful. p.s. If they tell you that you need a "blue key" after charging your $14 to re-key a door lock, tell them to go f-themselves. Awful. read more

Ghetto and crooked. Watch out for them trying to overcharge you or make you buy parts you don't need. I came in to buy a new tube for my bike tire. The tube was priced at about $10, and the heavyset Mexican guy told me he would assemble it for no extra charge. He ended up doing a bunch of BS to my bike that I didn't ask him to do, and then told me that I owed him $50. He didn't even tell me that he was going to do extra stuff, he just said he was assembling one tube for $10. read more

Understanding what we are facing as a country there's nothing worst then waiting in line to give you guys business and you respond by being rude!! read more

Sniders Cyclery is great. Anytime I need my bike worked on they are very helpful and get my bike done fast. Great customer service!!! Prices are very reasonable and their new women's section is great! Glad they are reaching out to women cyclist. read more

Snider's Cyclery - Bikes Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Terrible customer service. Three weeks before they can even look at my bike. Do yourself a favor and go to Riverbend bikes. Got my bike back the next day. Nice guy owns it. We called before the pandemic and after so please keep your excuses. Thanks. Cheers!! read more

Don't waste your time coming here they have everything overprice & Workers like to be smartasses when you ask them for Questions or advice

I needed a bicycle for my kid. The lady who helped us was very knowledgeable, and she made several adjustments to a bike we were looking at to help us see if it was right. We ended up getting a pretty amazing deal on the bike as well. Definitely recommend. read more

Snider's closing time was 6:00pm on the day I chose to go. I showed up at 5:30pm and waited in line to get inside. I was finally next in line at 5:50pm, and a guy came out to say "we're not accepting any more customers at this point. If you want to make an appointment, I can sign you up". I said "all I need is a tube, can I just get a tube really quick?" and he said no. I know I'm not the only person who waited in line that day. I don't care if I'm being petty, I'll never come back here. It's alright though, Walmart has bike tubes all day, for like $5. read more

4/29/2013 Union store - ZERO stars Stine store - FIVE stars Over the years I have purchased a few bikes for family members from the Stine store and have always received consistently amazing service from friendly, extremely knowledgeable staff. I wish I could say the same for the Union store. This was my first (and no doubt, last) visit to the east side. I only needed to pick up a couple gear cables and a kickstand. Not only was the young female salesperson sarcastic and devoid of personality, she offered very little assistance. No choices given for available product selection. No information provided regarding installation in spite of my making it clear I was not experienced with bike maintenance. Did I mention that I was the only customer in the store and the pre-owned bike I rolled in with was purchased at this specific location as evidenced by the clearly visible Snider's sticker on the frame? Since I live in the SW I decided to pop into the Stine store to make sure I had the proper materials for the task. The kind gentleman described the installation process and even threw in some free cable ends (which I didn't know that I needed, because the "Union girl" neglected to inform me) and even some spare cables. It is truly unfortunate that a company with such a rich history risks tainting their century old reputation for delivering excellence by keeping in their employ the single factor in my decision to NEVER again revisit Union. read more

This review is specifically for the Snider's location on Union Avenue. I've had several decent-to-very good experiences with the Stein Road location and recommend that location regularly. Went in to have the bottom bracket faced on a mountain bike frame and went through four employees before finding someone who knew what I was talking about. Now I know that threaded bottom brackets are slowly being phased out, but this basic design has been around for well over fifty years and is still in current use. Finally, one of their mechanics grudgingly directed me to their shop on Stein Road. I went in to buy derailleur housing by the foot - the sales person handed me the housing in a bag. It wasn't until I got home that I realized that she gave me brake housing. If their employees don't have a basic understanding of bicycle mechanics, they shouldn't be selling parts or service. On my last - and admittedly ill-advised - visit, I went in to order a stem adapter (yes, an unusual part). The sales clerk didn't know what I was talking about, so he pulled out the QBP catalog. One of the mechanics came out and said that the part didn't exist. I pointed to the four adapters in the catalog. The mechanic sniffed "yeah, well those are unreliable and no one uses them". A complete lack of knowledge of physics and mechanical engineering, wrapped in condescending ignorance. I ordered a Thomson (arguably the most reliable stem manufacturer in the industry) adapter from an online bike store. I've never been back to the Union Avenue store and regularly tell friends to avoid them. read more