I purchased my GSD 1 four years ago. They helped me weigh my choices and let me try several bikes out. They are very knowledgeable about their e-bike lines and are completely up with the technology. Buy local from your bike dealer. Avoid making purchases online on models that are likely to be sundown led for parts replacement m. For value, trust, service & selection you can trust them! read more

Came in looking for a bike which we could bring our small child with on bike rides. After seeing the options we went with a cargo bike with a front compartment where our little can be stowed. Ours is also an e-bike with a rechargeable battery that powers the bike, or you can use the pedals like a regular bike. I must sing praises to our new friend Zach, the friendly face we met as soon as we entered the shop. Zach is the most approachable, warm, intelligent and patient person. Zach immediately asked us the right questions, showed us every single option available all the while explaining all the factors/prices/pros/cons. You can tell Zach cares deeply about not only bicycles but people too. If you're reading this Zach, we love you and thank you so much for taking time in guiding our family to the right bike. This shop is wonderful the team goes above & beyond for their customers and the bike community is better for having Splendid in this area of the city. read more

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Super friendly and helpful staff! Ryan was particularly helpful and his passion for e-bikes was infectious

This is The Place for cargo bikes, e-bikes, and especially cargo e-bikes. Bikes that can carry your kids, dogs, guitars, whatever. Such bikes might seem expensive -- but have you priced cars lately? A cargo e-bike will replace your car, or at least most of your car trips (until you realize you no longer need the car). The location is groovy, right between Springwater Trail, Tilikum Bridge and Eastside Esplanade -- plenty of car-free places to test-ride these awesome bikes. The staff is helpful and competent, including the great mechanics who will keep your new ride riding long and well. If you're curious about cargo e-bikes, or already have one and want to see what's new, stop by Splendid! read more

Ryan was very helpful with a somewhat problematic order and went beyond that with lots of specific and general sage advice. Highly recommended store! read more

This shop is incredible! We are tandem bikers and stopped in with a flat. They not only fixed the tube and tire but several other issues that no one has ever been able to figure out. We know that tandems are weird bikes, but we've taken it for tune ups at 3 other shops in town hoping to fix some shifting issues that have never been addressed. we were talking about getting a new bike .. until this recent stop at Splendid. great team, you guys are awesome! read more

I don't leave many reviews on Yelp, but I just have to give a 5 star review for Splendid Cycles - you guys are awesome! Zack and the team put together a custom Larry vs. Harry Bullitt build for me. Zack was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process and helped me get exactly the perfect build for me. This was a dream bike, and they turned it into a reality! When the bike was ready, Erin helped with getting it shipped it straight to my home in Santa Barbara, California. They did a great job packing it, and I was able to ride it right out of the box! I cannot recommend Splendid Cycles enough. read more

Splendid Cycles - Bikes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The nicest and most patient people own and work there. So incredibly knowledgeable with what the bikes did. Large selection of e-bikes with different trim options. Some really good sales of last year's models too. I highly recommend this bike shop to anyone looking to purchase an e-bike. read more

I have a kid and am looking at cargo ebikes for the first time. I learned more from the laid-back, educational conversation with Barb and her customers than all my internet sleuthing beforehand. The highlight was the test drive. Barb told me exactly what I needed to know to feel capable, and nothing more to cloud my mind. read more

Barb and Joel helped my family get back on our bikes. I have a one year old, and my husband and I have been out of practice on our bikes for awhile. Barb and Joel helped us try out several bikes to get a feel for what we were looking for, and we found the PERFECT bike that was actually previously owned by Barb. I am in love with our new family bike- a Big Dummy with a Yepp seat (we'll switch to a hooptie eventually). We've eliminated probably half of our car trips and replaced them with bike trips. This bike has been amazing for our family. The encouragement and guidance from Barb was so helpful. Go to Splendid Cycle and get your next family vehicle! read more

Splendid Cycles - Bikes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We moved here from Colorado in July. Coming from Colorado, all we had was a 4x4 that got four gallons to the mile, two horses, skis, and a well worn pair of hiking boots. We had never personally ridden bicycles before, but we were aware of the contraptions. Furthermore, we have learned that Thomas Edison or one of his protégés managed to put electricity into bicycles. Upon hearing this, we hopped in our truck and sideswiped practically every car parked on Division in our hurry to get down to Splendid late one Sunday afternoon. Barb was DELIGHTFUL, staying a full hour after the shop closed. Not only did she get me and my wife from training wheels to doing 25 mph on pedal power and a self righteous rage at anybody in a gas vehicle, she did it all with a smile. My four year old kid is also now a unicycle pro, but the loopty loop qualification test to get her certification was a bit much for my timid heart. After test driving 37 ebikes (the Mad Max one was my favorite, but cargo space was limited and what was available was spikey) we settled on a Tern GSD 10. The branding material says GSD stands for "Getting Stuff Done" but we're an occasionally edgy family, so we swap out that S word for another four letter S word. Anyway, we got the one with the accessories that turn this thing into the minivan of ebikes. We load the kid in the back with her rucksack full of toys, 41 snack varieties, three changes of clothes, a change of shoes, two coats cause "I didn't want to wear that one anymore so I gave it to the bathroom person", and the family French Bulldog, Madam FartsNBurps and hit the town. Hills, bridges, abandoned shopping carts, and piles of leftover IPA hops, this bike gets over it all. We felt bad we had to get rid of the horses, but they were going a little too native (I didn't even realize that you could give horses full sleeve tattoos and nose piercings). Thanks again to Barb and Splendid Cycles read more

Every person at Splendid Cycles is so helpful and knowledgeable. I took my Tern GSD here after getting poor customer service at the other big SE cargo bike shop and I'm so glad I found Splendid Cycles! They carry Tern accessories, Yepp child seats, and a lot of other cargo bike accessories. They are very generous with their time. I stopped by after the chain on my bike came off. After putting the chain back on and adjusting it so it would stay on, they also fixed a few other parts of the bike that needed attention. It suddenly rode like a dream. I will be going to Splendid Cycles for all of my biking needs from now on. read more

Hands down best purchasing experience I've had in a LONG time. Joel, Barb, Scott - everyone in the shop was truly focused on finding the right bike to fit our needs...there was no pressure. I was able to test 5 bikes (even taking 2 home for 24-48 hours to test on my day to day routes). They were extremely patient, knowledgable, and helpful. When we finally settled on the cargo bike we wanted they walked me through from the front wheel to back wheel going through every detail and answering all my questions. It's great to have a shop this amazing in our backyard and we'll definitely be back when the time comes for another! read more

This place is the best quality e-bike shop in town!!! We did a TON of research before we even started test driving the models at the top of our list. When it came to the bike frame options, the best components and the most high end options for your buck, Splendid Cycles exceeded ALL of our hopes!!!!! We ended up buying a Riese & Müller and have put hundreds of miles on it without a single issue so far! Need to take my 2 wheel baby in for a check-up soon! read more

These guys are Fab!!! Barb and Joel helped us pick out a great family set up (xtracycle with a hooptie and a cero). They were focused on getting us the right options for our needs, which included carting 3 kids with lots of hills. They provided thorough explanations of all options for cargo ebikes and it is evident they know their stuff. When our first option didn't pan out, they provided ample options to ensure we were able to get around! If you are looking for cargo bike/ebike experts... Look no further! read more

Splendid Cycles - Bikes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It isn't how much it costs, it is the value you get. I think that summarizes Splendid Cycles. I just brought my new ebike in for it's free service and I thought it didn't need anything. Eric, one of the mechanics, took the time to explain what they did (and the mistakes I made). Needless to say, the bike is a joy to ride. Thank you read more

Amazing service - I called, let them know I wasn't from the area but had Bullitt questions, and they answered them very, very thoroughly despite knowing that it was highly unlikely to result in a sale. Would absolutely go here if I were local. Thanks Barb! read more

These guys run one of the country's best bike shops, at least of the ones I've ever dealt with. I live in San Francisco but order Bullitt accessories through them and have gotten great advice as well. When I was in Portland on vacation they even gave me a great deal on renting a Bullitt to take my kids around. Joel and the staff are clearly passionate about getting families on bikes, and I think are leaders in a movement that can eventually become mainstream outside of Portland, San Francisco, etc. It's something that can help with our obesity crisis, make cities more livable for everyone, and is also just a lot of fun for parents and kids. Rock on Splendid Cycles! read more

If you need anything awesome in the realm of a cargo bike with e assistance these guys are the place in PDX! Lots of options and custom baskets! read more

Dropped in while on a ride and felt welcomed and had good conversation with the employees. Great selection of ebikes, cargo bikes and trailers etc. Nice looking maintenance area. The real value comes with their good people, though! Happy riding everyone read more

While out for a cycle last weekend on the Springwater Trail, the saddle very inconveniently fell off my bicycle. I stopped by Splendid Cycles and was sad to see that it wouldn't be open for another 20 minutes. To my delight, a gentleman opened the door and came out to help me, and fixed my saddle out of the goodness of his heart, outside of business hours. It was a quick job and he was clearly a complete professional. Next time I need a bike repair, Splendid Cycles will be my first stop! Thank you!!! read more

one of the best bike shops i've yet encountered! i purchased a bullitt cargo bike 8 years ago and have ridden it approx 20,000 miles. i was so impressed with the friendly people and the quality of the bullitt i've referred several cargo curious bike riders over the years and they've all been happy with their buying experience. occasionally i've called with questions when i've needed to replace a part and the staff has always been patient and knowledgable. thanks again and long live splendid cycles ! read more

What an awesome shop this is. They set me up with a Bullitt Cargo bike and the entire process could not have been better. Joel and Barb do a great job with providing advice and guidance on choices for components and customization. Mechanic Tess is the best, incredible attention to detail. It's been a few months since I got my bike (which was perfectly packed and shipped from the shop) and I continue to be amazed every time I ride it at how well put together it is. It's a wonderful friendly shop with great staff... what a good bike shop should be. read more

These guys are fantastic. Nobody knows more about the product and cares more about their customers than Barb and Joel. They spent so many hours with me to make sure I have just the right bike for me and my family. Hands down one of the best bike shops in Portland! Also, they have the best mechanics. I've never had any problems with service. read more

The husband and I were on a leisurely Sunday ride when his back tire went ____ flat. Splendid cycles came to our rescue with new rim tape for both wheels and some new tubes. The location of the shop couldn't have been better. Jeff was very friendly and knowledgable and we got to see the shop in action as they helped all sorts of people in the same bind. Will definitely use them again. read more

Honest, complete, thorough and competitive. After talking with eigth different bike shops and getting eight different stories, I luckily stumbled upon Joel. I made very little progress over the three prior weeks with all the other stores I talked to, everyone gave me a different story or wanted to push me into something they had in stock and not what I wanted. After emailing with Joel for about 2 hours, I called him up and made my purchase. I'm totally satisfied and confident with my bike of choice. Thank you for your time Joel and thank you for listening. I wish you much success. read more

Barb and Joel were super helpful, talking me through all the options for ebikes and helping me find the right setup for me and my commute (lots of hills!) They've been in the bike business for years and are up on cargo bikes and electric drive trains. Great insights, super practical. So so excited to pick up my new bike today! read more

These guys have a pretty specific niche with the types of bikes they build and sell, none of which I own or am looking for. However, when I had a tire sidewall blow out, the entire team was quick to help out and get me a new tire to send me on my way home. They had a limited selection of new tires for a standard road bike but enough to get me something that would work for me to make the rest of the trip. Remarkably friendly and great customer service. read more

We bought an electrically-assisted cargo bike (Edgerunner) for my wife from Splendid a few months back. The bike is wonderful and has transformed my wife's bike use, though we did have some electrical glitches (not their doing) with it initially. Joel, Barb and their staff have been very friendly and helpful through the initial transaction, and, more tellingly, went above and beyond in their (successful) efforts to track down the problem and get it fixed. I was deeply impressed with their good spirits, willingness and pro-activity through the process and would recommend them without hesitation. read more