I want to give a special thank you to Randall for helping me out. It was my first time riding, and I had a complete malfunction with my clip-on shoes, but Randall was able to help me out. Also giving me great tips for my next ride. I will indeed be paying it forward. Thank you so much. read more

Fransisco did an amazing job building up my new 2026 Van Dessel Arch 65 SL. All the guys there are great and the service is excellent! read more

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Have been to this shop several times now. I'm very impressed with their service and friendly approach to their work. They did quick, great work and never had the sense that they were trying to upsell or get a few extra bucks out of the service. Good old fashioned local service. Can't recommend them highly enough read more

The crew here is super helpful and very friendly. Doesn't feel like a pushy sales man.

I had never stepped foot into South Bay Cycle, but as of this week, I would not purchase a bike anywhere else. As our holiday celebration this year, my team built bicycles for children in an underserved community. My team is a team of financial advisors, so of course we could not just hand over the bikes THEY built! Brandon, of South Bay Cycles, came to our location, inspected and tuned the bicycles so that they were in tip top shape for the kids. There was some confusion with the time the families would arrive, but Brandon went the extra mile, bringing in another mechanic, to ensure the bikes were ready for them. All went well, the kids were thrilled and so grateful. Isn't this the kind of business you would want to support? It is for me. Thank you South Bay Cycle for your kindness and support of this event! read more

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I finally gave in and bought my first electric bike and let me tell you--it was no easy decision! After endless research, I wrestled with whether to go for a street bike or a mountain bike, and whether or not I wanted a throttle. In the end, legislation made the choice for me (no throttle for mountain bikes "peddle assist"), but it all worked out perfectly! If you're going to invest in an e-bike, make sure you go with a company that knows their stuff and stands behind their products--enter Southbay Cycle! I went with Southbay because they've been in the game for a long time, and they partner with manufacturers that back their bikes--especially the electric ones. I ended up choosing a Specialized e-mtb bike that was right in the sweet spot--not the most expensive, but definitely not the cheapest either. The whole process was smooth and stress-free. The team at Southbay took care of everything! They ordered the bike, assembled it when it arrived, and took the time to walk me through every single feature. They even showed me how to charge it and gave me pro tips on how to maintain it for long-lasting rides. Big shout out to the crew for their patience, their passion, and for doing such an awesome job. You can tell they really love what they do, and it shows in their service. If you're thinking about getting an e-bike, do your research and ask questions. The folks at South Bay cycle know their stuff. read more

Walked in around 11:20AM on 8/24/2025. Took about 5 minutes to be acknowledge by a worker in the back who looks like he repairs the bikes? He greeted and asked if I needed help as I wanted to purchase two bikes. A second worker came by and started speaking with us for maybe 5 minutes. Soon after another customer came and he decided to help that customer before us for a bike delivery service. Me and my wife waited 5-10 minutes before we decided to leave. We felt disrespected and not welcomed. Will buy my bike somewhere else now. read more

Frank is the man. After visiting the Triathlon Lab for other problems with my secondhand bike, they recommended South Bay Cycle to true my wheels. Based on the initial phone conversation I had with Frank to the actual in-person visit, I knew I was in great hands. The customer service here is second to none and it's worth every penny and second of your time to know that you're leaving your bike in good hands. I've had my bike serviced here twice in the last half year and my experience both times were fantastic. I'll be back in the future for all problems I can't figure out for myself. Thank you, South Bay Cycle! read more

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This bicycle store is "breath of fresh air" compared to most other bicycle stores that I have patronized over the years in this area and Southern California. Yesterday was my second time in this shop, my first time buying something, and both times they made me feel welcome. You don't have that elitist condescending attitude here that permeates other shops. In fact, I enjoyed chatting with the employees yesterday and both Kris and Bob were very helpful in getting me what I needed. I have been in the cycling world with lot's of bikes for over 30 years and if you go around, it's not always that way: A few years ago I saved up and purchased a new $3500 bicycle. When I brought it to one shop in West LA for a derailleur adjustment, the owner looked at it and exclaimed, "junk, junk!" He yelled out, "Look at this, they put plastic in the fork--junk!" I left and took it to another shop in South Bay and the owner there, looked at the Shimano Dura Ace derailleur and put his arm around me and said, "If you would have spent a little more, you could have had a campy (Campagnolo) derailleur, now you are stuck with Shimano. He goes on, "We only believe in Campy here, I ride a Campy." You won't find that attitude here. The owner of this shop is well known and active in the cycling industry and has been in the bike business for longer than most people reading this review have been alive. This shop is small but beautiful and parking is easy and plentiful. They are in a very newish comfortable building. It's also a good location to try out a bike for purchase or check the repair after service as the parking lot in the back is flat and there are also hills in the area. They have city bikes under 1K and also very expensive road bikes from Specialized. They are a contracted Specialized dealer. They also have some cool looking electric bikes that I think were reasonably priced for what you get. The service manager has also been in the bike service business for many years. I perused the store last time and they carry some some high quality accessory lines. Because the store is small, it seems like they try to carry the best of each item category. Their retail accessory prices are reasonable. My purchase yesterday was 15% less than the same exact item at REI and less than you would pay for the same item at Amazon. Even better, they did not charge me to install the accessory on the spot! They do have a longer wait for general bike service I inquired about on the phone last week due to the crush of people cycling during the COVID closures. I had to bring my bike to another place I know in the Valley that had a 24-hour turn around for a chain install I really needed ASAP. All the employees I saw here were wearing face coverings but none are going to give you a handshake, hug or kiss as you enter the store right now due to local COVID regulations. Big thank you to everyone in the shop that helped direct me to my new cool YELLOW! pedals I picked up yesterday. (See pics.) Had Kris not been proactive in suggesting them while on the phone looking for something else I would have never known about them or that they even sell that brand. Now I can see where to put my feet to make the bike go.... When Bob told me he can install the pedals right away--I said, "You have the tools for that?" and he immediately pulled out a pedal wrench and hex driver out of his pocket and went to work. That is what I call "Service!" Check out this shop before you purchase a bike anywhere else or if you need an accessory. read more

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Speedy service, reasonable prices! I'm thrilled with this bike shop. Brandon replaced a tube and tightened everything up, put air in the tires...all in 5 minutes. No wait, $33 out the door. I'll be back for sure! read more

Randal was very helpful and patient and answered all of our questions. Would recommend 100%

Always a great experience here. The employees are bikers and really know their stuff. I was just in and they immediately corrected a well established beach cities shop's horrible service work. I stupidly brought my bike to the brand's authorized dealer. This is the go to place for all brands to be worked on and gear purchases. read more

I stopped by South Bay Cycle today for the first time today and was totally impressed. I have an old mountain bike that had a wheel out of true and wanted to see if it was repairable. Not only did the tech fix it in less than 15", the price was more than reasonable! The guys are super chill and friendly, and I'm sure it'd be a pleasure to shop here. They have an awesome selection bikes and when I'm ready to upgrade my "Craigslist beater", I know where I'm headed. Thanks SBC! read more

The place is perfect for getting an idea about what bike is best for you. Great customer service. Also, I can get my bike tuned up here as well. Thanks again guys! Cheers! read more

Very quick and straight forward service. I brought my used bike that I received that needed some modification and repair. The bike is working amazing! read more

Higher End Bike shops can be intimidating to newbies as the education annd information download aspect can be confusing. I went to a number of bike shops as I had an idea what I was trying to do and accomplish and when I went to South Bay Cycle, I knew I had found the place where I would buy my bike and get my questions answered. I ended up purchasing a bike and accessories at this shop. I was treated like a valued customer on every visit, these guys went to the mat for me and over exceeded expectations. As an aside they're all very experienced cyclists from MTB to road, from the mechanic to the store manager so the education gleaned is top tier. read more

bob, chris and alan are super helpful and cool. I was recommended here by the specialized sales rep in santa monica since everywhere in Southern California there's a major shortage of bikes but I happen to find my bike in my sizes! decent pricing here! highly recommended for you guys to purchase a bike here! rare gems found here. read more

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Big thanks to Kris for his hospitality and help. Being a newbie , buying cycling gear can be a bit frustrating. Kris was patient and welcoming to all my questions. He even took the time to measure my sitting area and educated me on how different saddle technologies function. I was able to make an informed decision with Kris's help. $160 is not cheap for a saddle, so it was important to me to have that peace of mind toward my purchase when walking out. Store has quality items and they will be installing my saddle tonight to be ready tomorrow morning. That's solid service. They will also be properly installing the saddle according to my fitting measurements. Will come back read more

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Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. We go to South Bay Cycle for all our bikes needs, from e-bikes repairs to road and mountain bikes.

I'm new to bikes and I had a great experience purchasing a new bike at South Bay Cycle last weekend. I came in wanting a gravel bike but after discussing my needs, ended up with a great road bike that's a better fit for what I'm trying to do. As a new beginner - I really appreciated the advice that the employees gave me - it was a comfortable, no pressure buying experience. The employees Marvin and Chris were incredibly insightful and their help is what led me to purchase my bike. During the purchase process, they helped me get sized for the correct frame size and find the right adjustments for the bike. The manager David also gave me a great deal on some apparel and accessories. I'll definitely be coming back - thanks Marvin, Chris, and David! read more

My beater bike wasn't shifting and my old bike shop had closed so I decided to give this place a try. I drive over at 2pm on a weekday and was taken care of while waiting. Turns out my shifter was gummed up which frank took care of with ease. He also explained everything to me including how lubricate other parts on the bike. Frank also fixed my adjustments that turned out to be wrong. They charged me $15 for the little repair Thanks so much guys. read more

These guys were SUPER friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, professional, and just fun to talk to. I was on the fence choosing between 2 bikes, and they let me test each bike in the back parking lot (also with a steep ramp), and talked to me about the pros and cons of each. They even weighed each bike so I could compare! (I purchased a new Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Alloy from them.) Thanks guys! read more

I rarely (actually never) provide reviews of my experiences with retailers &/or service providers. But my experience with the purchase of my 2024 Roubaix SL8 Pro from South Bay Cycles in Manhattan Beach was the pinnacle of good service and technical support! It began with Randall Araki who was referred to me by a local bike fit professional, Lauren Mulwitz. Randall guided me through multiple conversations, meetings and test rides about several choices that led to my selection of the Roubaix. The store manager, David Rodriguez, stepped in and patiently helped me finalize the deal, including adding a 2nd set of wheels I purchased for gravel riding and personally walked me through the functionality of SRAM AXS e-tap derailleur. David even trouble shot the difficulty I had paring my ancient Garmin 830 to display both power and cadence. Oh, the ride of the 2024 Roubaix SL8 Pro is amazingly smooth over debris. But more important is my high praise for the South Bay Cycle team! They entire staff is welcoming, knowledgeable and customer oriented! Thanks to Dave, Randall and the entire team who made my initial days with my Roubaix memorable! Dennis read more

Superb bike shop with everything from entry level to high end bike equipment, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and great choice of bikes and hardware. Lots of Specialized equipment which is my favorite brand. read more

I brought my bike here for a full suspension overhaul. Diego did a great job explaining the procedure, texting me the quote, and setting up the appointment. It did take a few weeks to get onto the shop's schedule but that's understandable given the explosion in biking popularity. The wait was well worth it. My suspension had not been touched in over 2 years and it was in need of some TLC. There were creaking noises coming from the fork and the rear suspension, and performance was starting to suffer. After Diego finished he gave me all the old parts so I could see how worn everything had gotten. My recent rides have been heaven. Everything is quiet again and the suspension is doing its job by soaking up most of the bumps. With regards to their showroom, it was well stocked with every accessory I could imagine. They even have lots of new bikes ready to take home. They let me test a new Stumpjumper in the parking lot, and now I am fighting the urge to splurge on a new bike. Darn it! read more

Although I bought my 2018 Specialized Turbo Levo at another dealer in LA before South Bay Cycle opened, I now refuse to have anyplace else touch it after having totally unsatisfactory service elsewhere. South Bay Cycle does first class work and they know what they are doing. The service department is top notch as is the overall shop. Diego and his service team are honest, trustworthy and very knowledgeable. Maybe that is why they are always booked up but they will communicate well to get you scheduled and the work completed in a timely manner. The store itself is stocked with quality goods, great selection, helpful advice and great service and every single employee I have interacted with are friendly and helpful and nice people. No reason to go elsewhere, this is the top bike shop not only in the South Bay but in all of LA, particularly if you ride a Specialized bike. read more

Everytime I walk in here its a success. I'm able to find exactly what I need. The staff is top notch, will gladly explain everything to me and go above and beyond to make sure I leave there with what I need. Everything they sell is high quality and very reputable brands. I have to admit their in shop work is a little expensive, the trade off being everything is done right the first time. Love this local shop, easily best in the South Bay. read more

Great service got my SRAM cassette and wheel dialed in. Thanks for the excellent service. Will be back. read more

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We went in looking for road cycling shoes for my bf. Bob was great, very knowledgable and guessed correctly on the shoe size. We also chatted with the owner of the store and it's apparent his love and depth of knowledge on the cycling industry. The store is very well organized and the employees know their stuff. Got the shoes and we scored a free mug as well. Thank you and we will be back! read more

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Best stocked up cycling shop in the SouthBay and I've been to all of them. Their carry the best brand of cycling equipment, Specialized, and everyone knows Specialized beats Trek anytime. I am glad I found this store after having visited every bicycle shop in the SouthBay. Friendly staff btw. Fully open now and their hours actually match what their sign states. read more

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This was the third bike shop in the neighborhood that I have gone to within the last year and I can safely say it will be the last. I am a complete noob with the bike (just recently learned as an adult) but their team has always been willing to take time to explain things and help, even with the stupid questions. We just bought my wife a new to us bike and when we went in to change out a couple parts one of the gentleman tried helping get my 6 year old on the bike. She was scared but he was absolutely amazing and worked with her. We showed up at closing time but they still took the time to go beyond! This is our bike shop 100%! And we will be booking a time to actually have someone help work with our daughter. I just cannot say enough good things. Top notch! A+++ read more

I stopped by to see their selection and found the bike fo my dreams. I had been looking for a simile bike for several months but with the pandemic found that all bike shops were very limited in inventory. South Bay Cycle had a great selection but best of all awesome service. Everyone was friendly and professional. They tuned up née bike while I waited and took it home that day. I recommend South Bay Cycle to anyone looking fir a great selection and awesome service. read more

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Terrific guys at this bike shop -- I've gone here several times at they are always laid back, unpretentious, super helpful, and won't try to fleece you! I went in to get spokes fixed exactly one day after I missed my service appointment (totally my fault); rather than Diego telling me that I need to make a new appointment (I would've had to wait another 2 weeks), he kindly took my bike in and completed the service. Frank is super helpful, as well as Bob--they are eager to help! Overall, this is an excellent shop! read more

Bought a bike here about a month ago and it was a great experience. No wiggle-room on pricing -- at least not for me -- but I get it. They're helpful, knowledgeable, and patient, which I appreciated. read more

My first time at the shop - it is well organized and the staff was friendly and helpful. Picked up a pair of shoes for cycling and they installed the cleats free of charge. They have a nice display case with numerous pedals on display so you can feel out what you might want. Tons of bikes and accessories as well. read more

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The staff here are very nice. Very respectful, professional, and courteous. I got my bike here almost 6 months ago. It's an hour drive from my house; but I don't mind coming here. read more

I've only had to go in once, but the experience was excellent. The communication about what adjustments were needed, the willingness to help me purchase a bike for my girlfriend (bikes are scarce during COVID), and the actual work done on my bike were all on point. I'll be back read more

I was unexpectedly impressed by my experience at South Bay Cycle. I thought I was going to grab a helmet, pay, and bone out. But rather the guys at the shop impressed me with their care, knowledge, and professionalism. They taught me how to properly clean and take care of my bike and chain after they found out I was new to cycling. I came out of the shop feeling more knowledgable about my new hobby and am grateful for the guys for doing that. Glad to say I've found MY local bike shop. read more

A fine team of truly passionate cycle guys. Looking forward to working with them in the future. My wife and I stopped in and purchased a helmet. This new shop has our business... read more

The staff are all wearing masks and strive to maintain distance, all while treating attending to your needs like there is no pandemic. Jacob was more than knowledgeable, In Specialized bikes, he's an expert. He is full of information and expresses it clearly in a manner that anyone can understand. I have no plans to buy another bike, but if that somehow changes, they're my first stop. read more