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The Bicycle Garage

3.5 (476 reviews)
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Closed • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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I would like to share an unfortunate experience I had with you're the bicycle Garage today. My son's bicycle was brought into your store on September 25, 2026. The woman working at the front desk was very pleasant and informed me that a technician would need to inspect the bike and would call me with an estimate for the necessary repairs. By Monday, September 28, 2026, I had not received a call, so at around 11:30 AM I contacted the store myself to inquire about the status. An employee named Fred had answered the phone, whom I believe is a co-owner. He asked me to describe the issue with the bike, and I explained that there was a noise occurring when my son used the brakes. I specifically asked if someone could ride the bike in the parking lot to help identify the source of the noise as I am no professional and had no idea what the problem was. The employee informed me that the brake pads were worn down and needed replacement. He stated he would need to look up the correct pads and estimated that the parts would cost somewhere between $12 to $30, depending on the specific brakes required. Based on that conversation, I authorized the repair and asked him to let me know when it was complete. At approximately 1:50 PM, I received a text message indicating that the bicycle was ready for pickup. I was surprised by how quickly the repair had been completed and assumed the issue had been properly diagnosed and resolved. When my son and I arrived at the store, he was excited to see his bike ready to go. However, when I reviewed the receipt attached to the bicycle, I was shocked to see a total charge of $160, consisting of $60 for parts and $100 for labor. While I am not a bicycle expert and understand that repair costs can vary, I had not been provided with an estimate anywhere near that amount before the work was performed. When I asked about the labor charge, Fred, immediately appeared offended and became noticeably rude. Although I paid the invoice, I wanted to make sure the issue had actually been resolved. We went outside, and I had my son ride the bike. Unfortunately, the exact same noise that prompted us to bring the bike in was still present. I returned to the store and asked Fred if he could come outside and listen to the noise. After hearing it, he acknowledged that the bike had a larger issue and stated that the problem involved the rotor. I was very concerned to hear this, since the noise was the sole reason, the bicycle had been brought in for service in the first place. Rather than taking responsibility for the incomplete diagnosis, Fred became defensive. He raised his voice and stated that he had never test-ridden the bike and that I had not adequately described the noise. He then told my 12-year-old son to get off the bike because he intended to remove the newly installed brake pads and reinstall the old ones. At that point, I admit that I raised my voice as well, but only after he had spoken disrespectfully in front of and directly toward my child. I informed him that he would not be removing parts that I had just paid $160 to have installed. My concern was simple: if the original complaint was a brake-related noise, why was the rotor issue not identified before replacing parts and charging for the repair? Throughout the interaction, Fred continued to raise his voice, make excuses, and place blame on me for the situation. As a customer, I brought the bicycle to your store because I am not the expert. I trusted the professionals at the shop where the bike was purchased to properly diagnose and repair the problem. Instead, I left feeling that my concerns were dismissed and that I was treated disrespectfully when asking reasonable questions about a repair that did not resolve the original issue. I want to acknowledge that I have encountered polite and helpful employees at your establishment in the past, including the woman who originally checked in the bicycle. However, the conduct exhibited by this particular employee was unprofessional, confrontational, and unacceptable. This experience has left a very negative impression on me and my family. No customer should be treated in this manner, especially when simply seeking an explanation regarding repairs that failed to address the original complaint. Unless this matter is addressed appropriately, I do not anticipate returning to your business in the future.

Came here to pick up my electric bike, had a great experience with the team. Process was seamless and I'm a proud owner of a new bike

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19 days ago

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2 months ago

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4 days ago

Amazing products and service from Paul and the owner! Bought a couple of bikes to go riding!

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30 days ago

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2 days ago

Excellent Store beautiful bikes with affordable price the staff are kind and easy to approach

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4 days ago

Tina and Paul were very helpful. Bought my wife and I matching Velotric ebikes. Great service and selection!

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30 days ago

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9 days ago

In person they're very helpful and nice. If you try to call thought expect having to call multiple times.

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1 month ago

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12 days ago

The bicycle garage can take care of all of your bicycle needs and wants. It is a good bicycle shop and it is my go to place

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2 days ago

very good store and Super affordable accesories parts and bikes I got my new ebike and it's so cool

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

Man these people are fun and knowledgeable. I came away with just what I wanted. They even threw in a free helmet.

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5 months ago

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2 months ago

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7 months ago

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3 months ago

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1 month ago

Tevy was amazing helping me purchase a new bike! Great service, great products, great experience overall!

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5 months ago

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5 months ago

Staff so helpful, huge selection and great service. This is the place to find your ebike! Thanks Bicycle Garage.

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2 months ago

Just bought my daughters bike here, service and selection were great. Will definitely come back

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2 months ago

Great service! And awesome bike and helmet. Super helpful staff! I love my electric and abus helmet

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2 months ago

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5 months ago

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9 months ago

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2 months ago

Great selection of bikes and was easy to work with. The guys were helpful and knowledgeable

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3 months ago

Good customer service. There employees all nice and patient for every customer. Highly recommend you to purchase a bicycle from here.

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How much for a basic tune-up?

Sorry for late response. But I know the Bike shop where I reside was charging $90/bike for a basic tune up. Im sure this place is around that price.

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4.8(428 reviews)
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Short Story: The best bike shop in the Bay Area!…read more Long Story: I first came here in Aug 2024 to purchase a bike. They have a large selection of Giant brand bikes at all price ranges. James and his staff was very knowledgeable, courteous, and professional about everything. They really spend the time to answer your questions and not just to "sell you something." The process to buy a bike is that you go to the retailer website (for example, Giant) and order the bike yourself. You have the bike shipped to Centripedal and they will assemble it for you. Afterwards they will call you to come in for a fitting. Then after this you can take the bike home. You get one year of maintenance, parts, and labor for free. Afterwards, you then pay as needed. The turnaround time to get the bike was about a week and James was able to deliver it to me (after fitting) as my car couldn't fit the bike and I lived relatively close by. Verdict: I'm going back in the future!

Centripedal is a small business with surprisingly great selection of bikes and accessories in my…read moreFremont neighborhood. What stands out to me is there quality of bike services for repairs, customer service for shopping for a new bike, and bike maintenance. They also have a used bikes section (varying inventory) which is terrific for families with young kids that frequently need new bikes without breaking the parent's bank. On the flip side, for the more enthusiasts or adult bikers they have bikes that should satisfy their needs for sure. The staff is helpful and friendly which is something that's never present with online or big box shops so definitely consider this bike shop in the future.

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Trek Bicycle Castro Valley

4.7(476 reviews)
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I came about a half hour before closing. The store was very clean and quiet. They had a variety of…read moredifferent Trek bicycles, as well as e-bikes. Chris was very patient and knowledgable. She was able to answer all of my questions and help me find the perfect bike within my price range.

I bought my mountain bike here because it was a screaming deal on year-end clearance. They are nice…read morepeople but my experience with their service department has been disappointing. On my first ride after I picked the bike up, the brake lines were full of air, enough so that my front brake was not really functional. When I brought it back to the shop, I also mentioned that the chain was skipping off the cogs under load in the higher gears. They took care of the brake problem, but I literally had to go back three times before they warrantied the cassette, which fixed the problem. They just kept adjusting the derailleur. I don't think they test rode it because they would call me and tell me it was fixed. I finally had them go out the back of the shop with me and ride along with me to show them how it skipped. The other issue was the bike started shutting off (it's an E bike) when I would hit rough sections on the trail. I had to take it back multiple times before they finally warrantied the battery and mounts. Each time I took it in they would call me and tell me it was fixed. I would go to start a ride and within a very short period the bike would shut down again. I get that this is a problem with the bike manufacturer and not the service department, but a quick search on Reddit revealed that this was a known problem and a warranty issue. It shouldn't have taken multiple visits and so much time with the bike in the shop to get it corrected. Most recently, I took it in to have the brake lines bled, and when I picked it up, one of the mechanics told me that the back brake was making noise. The service manager said that couldn't be anything they did they just bleed the brakes. However, when I got home, it sounded like a bagpipe every time I hit the brakes and it certainly didn't do that before I took it in. I think the brake pads got contaminated with brake fluid. Also, the retaining clips that keep the pin holding the brake pads from falling off were missing from both brake calipers. I called and spoke to the service manager. He told me that the clips aren't really necessary as long as you keep things tight. I asked if they had them in the shop and if I could come get them and he said he wasn't sure what part I was talking about and he would have to look at them. At that point, I just ordered a new brake pads and clips on Amazon and I'm done with this shop.

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