My boyfriend and I decided to spend the afternoon in Dana Point. We rented e-bikes at Synaptic Cycles as we're in the market to get bikes and wanted to give these a try. It took me a few minutes to get used to riding an e-bike. They're fun to use in a city such as Dana Point. It's very scenic and the weather was too perfect to not be outdoors. The owner of the shop recommended these bikes over traditional bikes since this city has a lot of steep hills. He was a friendly guy and gave us maps with recommended routes to take to make the most out of our 3 hour rentals. The e-bikes definitely did not disappoint when going up hills. These bikes are powerful and can go fast! Overall an enjoyable experience and made touring around the city very easy. I do think I'll stick with a traditional hybrid or city bike as e-bikes do have a much higher price point and I'm really just looking to get more exercise without breaking the bank. read more

My son and his cousin had a great time renting bikes today and they wanted to write this review... "This bike shop was very nice looking and had very friendly and helpful staff. There was a huge variety of bikes. They ranged from normal bikes that you could cruise around with to mountain bikes and e-bikes. We were welcomed by a friendly and energetic dog that instantly adored us. The dog is extremely sweet and is very intelligent for only being 7 months old! The staff even cut an inch off the seat for my bike to make it easier to sit on. We were overall very impressed with this shop's helpfulness. We will definitely return to rent or buy some bikes. Bye Jaxx!" read more

I went to 5 different bike shops looking for the perfect bike. I didn't get a lot of help or info until I found SYNAPTIC bikes! Shawn and Nick are so friendly, knowledgeable and so honest about all their bikes. We ended up buying two Aventon Adventure bikes and absolutely love them. I highly recommend SYNAPTIC bikes to everyone, great selection! read more

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Shaun gave good phone even though he was slammed and Invited us down to test ride the bikes we were interested in. He worked us in to his que with a friendly and efficient manner while helping 4 other customers simultaneously. We bought 2!! He stayed an hour after closing just to assemble bikes that had just arrived and were still boxed so we didn't have to make an extra trip. Owner operated and worth the drive from wherever you are coming from. . read more

Fast friendly and expert service. Fixed my daughter's e-bike brakes that I wrecked while trying to DIY tighten them. Great shop. read more

Rented a Synaptic 750w 26" Fat Tire Cruiser step-thru today (highly recommend) PROCESS: The process was so easy! -You choose your bike online and request to reserve the time slot. - Next you'll receive an email to confirm and book/pay - show up and they'll get you on your way super fast *complimentary helmets are provided too All the bikes looked brand new! STAFF/CUSTOMER SERVICE: Shawn was really pleasant and knowledgeable. (I'm in the market to buy an e-bike and had bike route questions). I witnessed his admirable business ethic as well- a customer finished a ride and lost a bolt to their clear while Shawn was building his bike. He graciously took his cleat, provided a bolt, and tightened the other free of charge. LOCATION: There's so many great eats around this place but what is worth the trip are the coastal views! I recommend heading down Santa Clara to Heritage Park and start at the Ocean Institute, Baby Beach, the marina, Doheny, Capo, and ending in San Clemente. read more

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The bike shop had a great selection of e bikes for rent. I did call and reserve 24 hours in advance, it's not required but made things easier when we showed up. Sean was very helpful and going over options to insure we were getting the best fit bike for our ride. Additionally, he went over the bikes we chose with great detail before we rode off. Upon our return we discussed options on buying bikes. I would suggest this spot to anyone looking for a quality product and great service. read more

Couldn't be more happier with my Aventon Aventure.2! This was the only store that had the black color in large in stock, which was very hard to find. Shawn let me test ride it, answered any questions I had, and just really went above and beyond. I had to put the bike into my tesla model x which was a mission impossible, but they found a way to make it work with very little disassembly. Couldn't be more happier with my ebike, and I appreciate everything you guys did truly! This will be my go to e bike store, for generations to come . read more

I gave this store a 5 for several reasons. Staff was helpful and wanted to make sure we had a good ride. Bikes were charged the entire 2 hours battery didn't die. (An issue we had on another bike rental at a whole different vendor) Bikes were in good condition, breaks worked, lots of speed around 20 mph. Dana Point is a hidden gem if you're looking for an awesome bike route. We drove the 2 full hours from Dana Point to San Clemente all along ocean coast line. The bike lane has a concrete wall which divides the bike lane from car traffic so it feels safe along the busy pacific coast highway! Ocean breeze blowing through your hair on a sunny beach day doesn't get better than this.... I go bike riding all over California. This is so far my favorite bike route as it's a gorgeous ride, not as crowded as San Diego, LA or Venice Beach. Add this bike rental store and bike route to your bucket list. read more

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Second time using Synaptic Cycles! Wow even more incredible experience than the first time. My wife and I were helped by Nick and Shawn! Such awesome dudes and we even got to meet the good boy Jaxx! Would highly recommend if visiting Dana Point area. read more

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Shawn was very welcoming, great bikes, such a fun experience on the electric bikes. Great quality, clean, and gave us route directions. Was a fun sunny SoCal day and glad we found this business. We will be back. read more

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We just completed the purchase of 2 ebikes from Synaptic. Shawn was wonderful to work with. No pressure sales. He let us test ride as much as we wanted. He adjusted my bike no less than 100 times without a single complaint! Lol! I would highly recommend both Shawn and his shop! read more

Bikes were well kept and prices are pretty reasonable. Biggest tip I would tell others is be aware that you must drive on the bike lane on the highway for a few before you might find a bike path. Wish it was closer to the beach bike paths or at least better directions from staff on how to find them. read more

Just bought my first e-bike. Haven't bought any type of bike in 30 years. Shawn was amazing. So patient. Explained everything. Let us try them out and fully explained all the accessories - with no sales pressure. I'm so excited. This is the place to go to! read more

My son and I rented two Electric bikes for 3 hours and had a blast. Shawn and his staff were great, it was a nice store with great inventory and the bikes worked awesome. I definitely recommend Shawn to you if you are looking to rent or buy and elcectric bike. read more

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I just bought my very first e-bike yesterday. I was anxious and hesitant to jump into the e-bike trend with little to no knowledge. My first shop visit I was filled with a list of questions having done some online research. The shop has several brands to choose from for considering rider wants, needs and prices. Shawn, the owner, was very knowledgeable, low pressure, and patient. I came the next day to ride a bike as to decide on my best fit. Again Shawn was very accommodating and helpful. I now have finally chosen the Aventon Abound for the price, safety features and ease of ridabilty. (As well as its looks )...I am a senior rider and I believe this bike fits seniors and beginners very well. The shop's beach vibe was very chill, clean, and attentive to its customers. Also I am happy to have a local shop for service needs. And when friends and family visit this shop offers rentals. Thank you Synaptic Cycles for this great experience in the purchase of my first electric bike. Carmen read more

Couldn't be more stoked on my experience purchasing two Aventon bikes from Synaptic! The owner was very friendly, knowledgeable on all models he carried and made the process very seamless for my girlfriend and I. We will be recommending this shop to all of our friends/family! read more

Shawn, the owner, knows A LOT about bikes. Not only does he rent high end road and e-bikes but he is great at repairing them as well. My mom and I rode here to have our Murf looked at. He put it right up on the rack and had it fixed in less than 30 minutes. He did a great job and we were super impressed. This is where we will be bringing our bikes from now on for any service needs. He is fairly priced and very professional. Thank you so much Shawn! read more

These guys are so helpful, knowledgeable and patient. I highly recommend them, they are not trying to sell just one brand but find a bike good for your needs!!! read more

Sean is the best! After visiting a couple shops, I was getting a little frustrated. Then I visited Synaptic. Sean was patient and educated us on various styles and what would best meet our specific use. He knows his stuff! They carry the top manufacturers, including Aventon. My friend bought bikes for he and his wife. They recently took delivery and are extremely happy! Sean is fitting me for a bike to carry my paddle board. As a business owner, I appreciate customer service that goes above and beyond, plus educating me. I highly recommend Synaptic and their outstanding staff! read more

The staff was great and the owner was super helpful. I was in a pickle and he got my bike up and running quickly. So grateful they were open on Sundays, too! read more

We had an awesome time renting an E-Bike and riding from Dana Point to San Clemente. Had a nice lunch in Delmar area and then head back. We made a day out of it and it was pretty fun with beautiful sceneries. The Rental shop was clean and their bikes were fairly new. Customer service was excellent and with filling out a short form and a payment we were on our way. All day E-Bike rentals are pricy but totally worth the experience. We will be back again. Thank You read more

My husband and I had never used an Ebike before. The staff were amazing and they explained everything to us. We rented for 2 hours and loved the bike so much, we bought one. I highly recommend this shop for rental, buying and repairs. read more

I can't recommend this service enough. This is my fourth rental! My flight landed at 10a and by noon, Shawn was at my hotel with a beautiful bike that made the California hills climbable by this east-coaster. Shawn responded to my texts immediately when I had questions about routes or gearing on the bike. Everything on the bike was in complete working order ... chain oiled and brakes in fabulous condition. I rode about 150 miles in 5 days. Totally enjoyed the ride and then was able to leave the bike at the hotel when I checked out and Shawn picked it up later that day. Does it get better than that? read more

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Took my new ebike for safety inspection and was very happy with the outcome. Nick was able to balance my front wheel and make sure my new ebike is safe. Thank you read more

Best bike shop in OC! Friendly staff that goes above and beyond to ensure you have a great experience. They also have a really cute chocolate lab shop dog :) read more

Shawn is amazing and I can't recommend Synaptic Cycles enough. The Aventon Abound bike I wanted was on back order and it looked like weeks before it even would ship. Shawn under promised and over delivered the bike about 3 weeks earlier than expected. The bike was put together perfectly and it's absolutely beautiful. I wouldn't hesitate to get my next bike from Shawn and again highly recommend him and his team. Thanks Synaptic! read more

Experts on Aventon and very well stocked with lots of models. They clearly explained the issues and possible solutions to me for my bike. I really appreciated that they addressed me (female) directly rather than speaking only to my husband which is sadly the norm in some of these male-dominant businesses. There was literally NO pressure on repairing my bike or trying to sell me something. read more

Synaptic Cycles rose to the top when I started my search for the perfect E-Bikes. My wife and I landed on a few brands and wanted to test drive them. I made a reservation with Synaptic Cycles to rent a couple of bikes and ultimately decided it would be best to hold off. I called the store and spoke to Shawn, the owner. Right off the bat, he was fantastic in fielding all my questions and suggested canceling the bike rental and instead suggested that we come down to see what he had on hand. Mind you, we live in the San Fernando Valley but were so compelled by Shawn's professionalism and knowledge we decided to make the trek. It was 100% worth it. He walked us through various options and consulted us on the right bike. We ended up buying 2x Electric Bike Company Model E's. The exceptional customer service didn't end there. After taking delivery, I damaged the custom paint job on my wife's bike. I reached out to Shawn, and he worked his magic. EBC repaired the bike within a week, all thanks to Shawn. I highly recommend supporting Shawn and Synaptic Cycles by renting or buying your e-bikes from them. You won't regret it. read more

Rented a nice road bike from Synaptic and they were very professional and made my California vacation even more enjoyable with a nice road rental! read more

Great experience. It was $100 for two hours for two bikes. We rented bikes for two hours and it was very fun. The service was good. I rented an electric bike and it was a super fun way to see the beach. The electric bike made going a long distance much easier. Would recommend read more

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Needed a safety inspection and tune up on a new (cheap--meant for a college town) bike I had assembled. Shawn was very welcoming. Got it all dialed in minutes, which now gives me great peace of mind with my daughter getting set to ride it around her college town. I was also excited to learn that he services all different kinds of E-Bikes--not just the ones he sells. read more

My husband and I rented the electric bikes today. We had an AMAZING time! Shawn was awesome! He explained everything very carefully, allowed me to make sure I'd be comfortable on the bike.(I have a fractured toe & a bruised hand) The price was fantastic, and Shawn allowed us to ride a little longer than expected. We will DEFINITELY be doing this again Very soon read more

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stopped into Synaptic from traveling in from Valhalla+ in Heber City, Utah -- Nik is the man! Took care of me, my neuro professor and the team who invited me out to a huge brain conference in SoCal. Super relax and chill. Bombed the roads at 25+ mph on the eBike for a few hours. Hella fun! thanks y'all! read more

What a great place. Friendly, informed. Zero sales pressure. Just two dudes who want you to love biking and have a full grasp of the business. Really lovely experience. read more

Best service ever! I have three kids and we will continue our generations here. Thank you, Sean. We trust this shop and will recommend to all our friends! read more

I am in the market for a new bike, so I thought I would try one as a rental first. The staff here were very friendly and knowledgeable. I believe the owner was the man I spoke to. He graciously gave of his time and answered a bunch of questions about the different styles and quality of bikes out there. Thanks for your help! read more

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Fantastic fat tire e bike experience! Thanks to the folks at Synaptic for setting me up on a great fat tire e bike. I appreciate your attentive service and answering my questions as a first time e bike rider. I will be back ! Check this shop out when in Dana Point. The best way to see the coast. read more

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Such a great experience we had. The bikes we rented are brand New and in mint condition. Not expensive at all. Insurance comes with the rental so we didn't even worry at all. Aron was so kind and patient with the kids and answered All of their questions. Highly recommend it, this place is a gem. read more

The owner, Shawn, provided great customer service. He clearly knows his stuff and guided me to an E-bike that really meets my needs. He took a great deal of time to show me how to use the bike and how to use the bike rack I also purchased there. I bought the Aventon Aventure.2 E-bike and the Hollywood bike rack. I purchased a couple other accessories as well. Great customer service and I highly recommend Synaptic Cycles. read more