Relaxing experience buying from Synaptic, especially because we weren't that well-versed in the details of eBikes. Shaun was knowledgeable, answered our questions, and importantly, did not pressure us in any way. He helped me select the best bike for me. I'm on the petite side about 5'3" and some frames were a bit large for me so he showed us the Lectric XP-4 Step -Through. Perfect bike for me and Laguna's hills. It also folds!!!! He also had the company ship us the parts that weren't in the store but came with the bike. Ex. Top Tube bag etc. They do have other brands besides Lectric. I tried the Aventure, great bike but a bit too tall for me:) Overall, highly recommend this bike shop! Easy parking in front and you can grab a coffee nearby afterwords. read more

Shawn was awesome. We were camping at Doheny State Beach campground for my birthday. My Husband took me to this bike store and bought me a new Lectric EBike. Shawn ordered us the bike in my color that I wanted and the next day we came and picked it up and rode it back to the campsite. Excellent bike and excellent customer service. Would've gave five stars except for our bike was missing its mirrors and saddlebags, which Shawn said he would ship to us when they came in. When that didn't happen even after two attempts made via email and telephone calls. We just decided to make the drive down here and pick them up. We live 2 hours away ‍ read more

Shawn is amazing and very helpful. I definitely recommend this bike shop to anyone looking to buy a new bike or have maintenance done. I live in Yucaipa and drove to Dana Point because of the help and deal I received. read more

I had a really great experience renting a couple bikes for the day! It was affordable and had a great knowledgeable vibe! We will definitely be buying another bike from them!! read more

Hubby came in here to check out the shop. Owner was extremely friendly and made him feel welcome. Definitely will be bringing our son back to check out the bikes. Shirt were made of quality materials, so we will be coming back for that as well. read more

Knowledgeable neighborhood e-bike shop. Friendly and expert help when we went in to shop for an ebike within our budget. There was no pushiness or aggressiveness to sell and we felt comfortable discussing pros and cons. We ended up purchasing on our own because we did not need help with installation (another $100 for the bike we were looking at, didn't seem to be negotiable if buying the ebike from the shop) and it was easier to get the bike directly shipped to us and ready to roll. Regardless, we wouldn't hesitate to come back if we need service support or want to rent a bike in Dana Point. read more

We had a great time in Dana Point renting bikes from here. They are super friendly and helpful. The bike trail was awesome. We went all the way to San Clemente along the beach. It was my favorite day of our girls weekend away. Highly recommend read more

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Quick, easy rental. Fair pricing. Everyone working here is super nice and easy going. Their cycle rentals are high quality and haven't had any issues. I've rented from them twice. read more

From the 1st time I walked in the door till when I followed up on my 100 mile service they have exceeded my expectations. read more

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My Avetoon Pace 500 fell off the bike rack on the freeway and was drug. Thank goodness no one was hurt! I brought the bike in to Synaptic Cycles the next morning on a Tuesday and it was completely repaired by Friday. Sean Miller was amazing, friendly and professional. If I were ever going to buy another bike or have my bike repaired, from now on, it's Synaptic Cycles all the way! read more

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Great employees decent bike no problems with the establishment. Dana point bike trail would be a 3 out of 5 star. If you know where to go, this place is worth renting from read more

Best way to catch the most beautiful scenes of Dana Point in 2 hours. Great price and very friendly owner. Highly recommend read more

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Took my dinosaur (non electric) bicycle there for a minor fix. Great service. Friendly and fast. And a sweet brown Lab. Recommend.

My husband has been shopping e-bikes online for awhile, and after visiting several stores, none really stood out. Let me tell you a secret, we originally went to Synaptic bikes to just test and research some models, no set plan for purchase. That plan quickly changed. Shawn, the owner, was incredibly knowledgeable and patient. After an hour and a half of testing models I narrowed mine down to one with small hesitations. The simplest details and Shawn knew EXACTLY what I was needing found solutions and made me feel confident with the purchase. Very attentive. Thanks to him, I chose the Aventon Aventure 3 Step-Through, and my husband got the Step-Over. We knew we weren't leaving this place without giving them our business rather than online. Great staff, great owner and a great furry friend to greet you. The owners sweet pup Jax may have helped close the deal a little! Haha. Highly recommend Synaptic Bikes!! read more

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Great service !! Very knowledgeable. You can try the bikes out on site. I would absolutely purchase again

Great service! Friendly staff and very knowledgeable. Offer a great warranty package with your purchases

There are so many bike shops in Dana point where you can buy an electric bike and I visited them all I ended up buying from synaptic cycles because they patiently answered all my questions in multiple visits and they sell only brands that are available nationally and can be serviced at any number of places and they match the best prices read more

I previously spent at least $1,000 on bike repairs at this shop. This week, I brought a bike in for a brake bleed. The only employee in the shop completely dismissed me, told me that he did not have time to get to my bike for several days and would not agree for me to leave it there. I'm 66 and was completely shocked by his rudeness. Completely unacceptable! Drove to Rock n Road Cycling in Laguna Niguel and was treated with dignity and respect. Pass completely on Synaptic Cycles ! read more

Synaptic Cycles did an amazing job at helping us pick out an ebike. Answered every question very smooth very easy very personable very honest. 5 stars all the way read more

Last Sunday I finished a bike ride on my 3.0 Lectric. I had squeaky rear brakes on my hydraulic brakes. I went over to Synaptic cycles. Wow open on Sunday! Greeted at the door immediate help. They took a look at my worn out rear brakes and started the repair. I usually avoid bike shops due to wait times of a couple days. Not here ! On the spot repair and more! Went through bike and gave a minor tune up! If you have any Ebike needs don't hesitate and make your move to Synaptic Cycles! I'll be back for responsive, open when you need them, skilled bike mechanics helping you on the spot not putting you off for days. Thank You Very Much Synaptic Cycles!!!! read more

Super helpful, knowledgeable and professional from service to sales, patient in answering many questions

We've been fans of Synaptic Cycles for quite a while - even before they moved into the gorgeous space in the heart of Dana Point. You will never find a nicer owner, expert staff or better customer service. For any tourists looking to rent bikes to ride to make their trip to OC even better - this is a must on your trip! And for locals, you can count on honest pricing, impeccable customer service and amazing bikes. I've told all my friends, but wanted to finally post my love for Synaptic Cycles online. Check them out! read more

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Great service. Got an Aventon ebike. Dealt with 3 guys (Shawn, Reef, and owner) at one time or another and each time I felt like they listened to what I needed and provided great information. Got a lot of personal service which is 180 degrees from many other bike shops I've been in. read more

This is a great bike shop! The team was very busy but went out of their way to help me with a simple tire repair. Thank you! read more

On a whim, my dad and I decided to rent some e-bikes for a few hours and cruise Dana Point. I know how to remain vertical on a bike. Thankfully. But I've never ridden an electric one, nor have I rented out bikes from anywhere before. Shawn made the process easy. He was extremely helpful in explaining to a novice like myself how his rentals operated as well as breaking down a map of the best routes to take them out on. My dad and I had a fantastic time, and it was a total blast for the two hours we were out riding! I may have just found myself a new hobby, and am going to organize and come back soon for a group biking outing with friends next. Couldn't recommend this place enough! Thanks, Shawn, for an awesome experience! read more

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Bought our Lectric bikes here Sean was great explaining everything would recommend them to everyone. Great service!

So stoked about my experience at Synaptic Cycles! I needed new breaks for my Murf. Super friendly & my breaks are perfect and ready to go for the summer! read more

I'm going to brief.I bought a Level 3 Aventon for my computer. The staff was quick, kind, knowledgeable, and generous, My only complaint is that I wish I lived closer to shop for supplies there. Stop by, even to pick their brains on what to buy read more

Nice looking bike shop. I have an 11y/o special needs child who loves tandem or cargo bikes. Called early in the morning asking to reserve a bike and the guy said they have cargo bikes. I said well would we be fine if we came in to rent in a few hours and he said it would be okay. Had he told me over the phone that we could reserve them online, there wouldn't be a negative post but for some reason he left that out. We show up and was told they have none for the day. How crappy for an 11y/o to get excited for doing something he loves to do and then show up to find it now available. It's like Clark Grisswald and his son at Wallyworld. Very disappointing all around read more

Had a bike that I used one time and I'm not very literate on bikes and the front shocks were out. I thought it was broken due to the fact I used it once. Brought it in they just pumped it up and super helpful. They could've easily taken advantage of me and didn't. read more

Bought some bikes here and definitely recommend. They have all the popular e-bike brands in stock and are happy to let you ride them in the lot to make sure you get the right one. read more

Great service, quick and easy! Bikes were in great condition and worked well even on the hilly terrain here. Awesome activity to do on a nice day in Dana Point! read more

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I rented a bike, about three months ago, as a walk in and had a great experience with the staff. Today, I sent an email to make an upcoming reservation and got a call back within 10 minutes. Wow! Great customer service!!! read more

Responsive and very friendly, put on my surf rack for free when I bought my aventon. Would buy from again

I love my new Aventon Sinch e-bike we bought today. Synaptic Cycles had a great selection and was very helpful. A great place to buy your next bike! read more

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Came in last minute to rent a cargo bike with my kids. They were very helpful and friendly. Bike was very nice. I will be returning!

I use to love this shop but they overcharged me for a simple flat tire on my ebike. $75 to fix a flat? Seriously? I won't be using them again read more

This is the place to go if you want to buy a Lectric brand bike in Southern California.

Great community vibe shop. Nice people. Easy to work with and was a great upgrade to the vacation to cruise the bikes around town and see the parks. read more

This place is fabulous if you want to rent eBikes! We found them via a Google search and they were great - amazing customer service, knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Nic picked out bikes for my grown kids and me (my kids went with the medium width tires and I got the big fat tires!), showed us how to use the bikes, and gave us an idea of where to go, including a map! We rode to San Clemente, had lunch at a cute pizza place, then rode back. We met Shawn, the owner of Synaptic Cycle, after the ride, and he is a pleasure. The whole experience broke the fun meter - thank you Synaptic Cycle! By the way-I recommend wearing helmets - they come with the rental price and it's best to be safe than sorry (my mom pitch). read more

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