These guys are so awesome. They really know their stuff. I've heard that they know how to build wheels from scratch, which is a lost art. I went in there for a very obscure part and they managed to find it with like three minutes until closing time. It was this washer that is part of my front fork assembly, one of those washers that keeps the wheel from falling out even if the skewer comes undone. Anyway, they had it, they gave it to me for free, and it just made me realize that places like this are amazing and rare and we should definitely support them. So I do! And so should you. Next time I'll buy something that cost more than $0... (I did throw some money into the tip jar) read more

Went to get some training wheels adjusted. Lost cause on that, not with anything with the shop we just talked it over and realized it was just how they were and try something else. But with that, gained a new cycle shop. Service was nice, nice conversation. Bought some items that I needed anyway and wanted to show my appreciation for the advice regardless of the training wheels. Definitely try this shop out. Had some nice bikes in there too read more

SUMMARY: A great bike shop with professional, experienced, and courteous service. My wife had ordered me a Marin Bike for my birthday and worked with Jason at Laurel Cyclery to have it ready. The bike came in at the last minute and Jason built it himself the same day to ensure that I would get the present on the actual day. I was thrilled and surprised. He helped me understand the bike and load it up to go. PROS: + Fantastic owner and crew. I don't know Jason well, but he strikes me as a friendly, no-nonsense, dry sense of humor type. I saw people in the neighborhood walking by saying hi to him with smiles and you can tell he's a staple of the local community and an all around good person. + They don't try to sell you unnecessary stuff. + Experienced and willing to teach you. I came in with a minor issue that I caused and was unfamiliar with how to fix it. Jason fixed it and showed me step by step his process so I could self serve in the future. He also gave me some tips for future areas to understand. + Convenient location. + Even if you're not looking to buy or build a bike, they can help you fix or spruce up your existing bike. NEUTRAL - The shop isn't large, so don't expect a big showroom. If you know what you want to get, they will help you order it, and build it for you. If you're not sure what you want, but can answer some questions, then they will guide you to a few solutions. read more

This is a great shop. I recently bought a bike here and Jason, the owner, helped me choose the right bike and set it up for me. I love my new Breezer--it puts a smile on my face every day--and Laurel Cyclery is one of the few shops that has them. He also had some fun ideas for a build I'd like to do some time soon and I look forward to putting that together with him in the future. read more

Fantastic bike shop. You can't go in (it's too little there's no room to go in) but you can drop your bike off, or pick up something you order - which is why I was there. I picked up 2 tires and left in a jiffy. Super nice guy in there. I can't wait until I can go in there a little so I can see what he has on his walls. read more

Called fr San Mateo about bicycle parts. Told in stock. Go there & not in stock. Convinced by Jason to have them take apart & reassemble my bicycle for $300. Ok. Next day I call & said I'd better do it myself. Jason charged me $20 for "prep". Huh? Amazon del'd parts in 2 days. If you have an afternoon, do it yrself & learn about yr bike. read more

The Laurel Cyclery - They said they had the parts but they didn't. - Bike Repair/Maintenance Near Me - Oakland, California

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We were looking for a bike for my nephew. The manufacturers website said that Laurel Cyclery should have it in stock. I reached out to the store through text, and Jason responded immediately saying they indeed had the bike in stock and that it could be installed and ready the same day. We ended up coming the next day to pick up the bike. Very easy and smooth transaction. A few days later, we noticed a slice in the tire. Jason had us come back and said they'd fix it. They initially were going to just change the tube, but ended up replacing the tube and tire since he knew we were coming from across the bay. Jason also reached out another few days later to make sure everything was going well with the bike. Not a lot of bike shops do that so we're appreciative of the care and attention we received. A great bike shop to support! read more

Very disappointed. I was very overcharged. I came back to have things adjusted & the Owner was very rude. Jason's business is off my list. No stars. THIS IS A LEGIT REVIEW. Period. Rude three times, why would I come back for more of same! read more

This is a great bike shop. They pack a lot into a small space! I really love their helmet collection...so much so I bought one this past weekend while getting my bike fixed despite not needing a new helmet (although now that I have it I realize my old one was quite old and not nearly as comfortable as the one I bought). Staff are extremely friendly and the bike mechanics do a great job. Support local bike shops and go to Laurel Cyclery! read more

Treated like family! Jason is always helpful! I've purchased 3 bikes 1 electric scooter and everything is working the way it should. Waiting on my wife to agree to ride to go pick up my 4th bike read more

The Laurel Cyclery - Picked up the Big Woody! Great service! Treated like family - Bike Repair/Maintenance Near Me - Oakland, California

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These guys are great. Our bikes were stolen, so my wife and I went all over the Bay Area looking for a shop that would help us decide on a new bicycle and the fine folk at Laurel Cyclery were really quite helpful. We know that bike stock is severely supply constrained right now but a lot of other shops really didn't spend much time with us. They discussed my wife's wants, needs and fit and brought out a few bikes for my wife to try and ride around in. We found out, they built it up in a couple days, and we happily picked it up despite the long drive from San Jose. If you're around Laurel, Oakland, stop by, they're great! read more

Thank you Jason for providing nothing but excellent services and great quality of helmets and bikes. This bike shop, by far, is the best in Oakland. The owner goes a great length to keep his employees and customers safe during the Covid time and beyond! We appreciate this business in town. read more

Arrived in the morning and a very nice guy took my flat to fix. A few hours later, he texted me that it was ready for pickup. So I took an Uber and arrived at 2:47pm. There's a sign on the door (out to lunch - back at 3pm). I texted him "wish you had told me about the lunch hours when you texed me to come pick up my wheel". No response. It's now 3:15pm and there's three other customers waiting when he finally arrives. He just smiles and says "hopefully you weren't waiting long". Like I said, he was a nice guy and the wheel was repaired, but the communication about store hours needs tons of improvement. You can include them on your posted store hours, you can include them in Yelp profile (as many vendors do) and you can definitely mention them when you text a customer that their bike is ready!!! UPDATE: the owner responded and assured me that this was a one-off and now I feel bad for posting a low star review LOL. I took an Uber during MY lunch break to pick up my wheel and then had to wait - I think I overreacted. It's a really nice shop and the service was great otherwise!! read more

Great neighborhood bike shop! Jason is friendly, professional, approachable and informative. He's a clear communicator -- and very knowledgeable about bicycles as products as well as the intricacies of fixing them and keeping them working at their best. He also cares about the community -- and is involved and connected to people of all ages and animals, making The Laurel Cyclery a critical nexus in the neighborhood web. Keep up the good work! YT, a fan. :) read more

I've brought my bike here several times for maintenance and repairs over the years, and I really appreciate the quote process, service, pricing, and results. My sense as they really are trying to give clear honest evaluations and do solid work. And help people ride. And they stand by what they do. Also the shop is a good place with good people working in it and it's good for our neighborhood. I ride an '80s raleigh, and it needs a lot of care and attention. If something small is off, I bring it in and they'll take a look at it and let me know what's going on. They give me tips for my own maintenance and care, and they do a good job fixing and maintaining it when I bring it in for bigger stuff. read more

I got a rear-wheel built at the Laurel Cyclery - Jason helped me pick out the right hub and rim and sold me a brand new hand built wheel! In fairness, I have been coming to the shop for years, but I really appreciate the Laurel Cyclery for the service they provide and I am super stoked to be riding a good lookin wheel from such a fine local bike shop . read more

I purchased a bike from Laurel Cyclery in May of 2020. Bikes have been in high demand recently, so Jason tracked down one of the last available models in the country and had it shipped. COVID slowed down the shipping, so Jason gave me regular updates on the status. When the bike came in, they moved it to the front of the line and built it up that day. After a week of heavy use, the rear derailleur needed adjustment so I stopped by on a Saturday morning. Jason stopped what he was doing and immediately adjusted everything. In and out in 5 minutes. I could have saved $75 buying online, but I would not have gotten the same level of service and care. This is why you buy from a local bike shop. read more

Wasted my time coming here. Couldn't look at any bikes or around the store. Said we needed an appointment. Then some jackass says it's because it's Covid season folks. Since when is Covid a season. Whatever. I see it says you need an appointment for repairs not to go look around. Will never come back here or give this place my money. All the other shops are not being as anal as you are acting. Glad you found it funny. Update - how come when a friend called to check if they had a bike in stock which they did they were able to come down anytime to check it out even tho it's Covid season. So maybe you should get your shit together if people can come in or not. Thankful they didn't buy anything from you. Also, two weeks to have the bike built. Wtf hell no. And I dont need to be repeatedly told about Covid season folks. I work in a fucking hospital. No all about it. read more

Will be back again and again. Excellent customer service, communication and high quality of work.

These folks are UNBELIEVABLE!!! Jason and the crew provide OUTSTANDING customer service and merchandise. I will never shop anywhere else. They go above and beyond expectations. I had an inquiry about a previously purchased bike and I sent a message on a Sunday evening and Jason responded within minutes. ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE!!! read more

I just purchased "Another White Person for Black Lives" shirt from this amazing business. The owner is exactly the type of business owner that makes me proud to be from the bay. He is involved in the community and using his business for good!!! What a relief to have found this gem of a business in the community! When i'm ready to buy a bike I will be back!!! read more

The Laurel Cyclery - Shirt I just bought for $20 to support BLM as an ally... I will be back to this place primarily due to the ethics of their business. - Bike Repair/Maintenance Near Me - Oakland, California

Best bike shop ever!!! Jason is the dope AF!!! Lol thank you for taking care of me in these crazy times. Was looking for a SE Bike for my son and Jason made that happen! He made sure my son would have it by his Birthday. Thank you again. I really appreciate you and everyone at your shop! read more

A big hearted bike shop that serves the community with quality repairs done with professionalism and integrity. An Oakland treasure- I couldn't recommend more highly. Let Jason and his team take care of your bike needs- they are knowledgeable, patient and kind people who care about your bike and you. read more

Awesome business! Staff is really helpful and friendly and they go the extra yard. I would definitely recommend Laurel Cyclery, and will be back. read more

I just had my Jamis commuter bike tuned. Moria and Jason were as usual friendly and knew what I wanted. So truing the wheels, a new cassette, brake pads, and Jason replaced the Jamis handgrips which I've never liked with some excellent ergonomic handgrips. It wasn't cheap but I think they charge a fair price. So I took it out for a long ride. Perfect, everything works the way it is supposed to. At another shop two years ago, the same and more expensive and it was OK but not good. With Laurel Cyclery it was excellent. My five year old bike feels like new. In the past I've bought a used bike for my daughter from Jason. I've bought bits and pieces for my bike, tubes, tires and such. It's good to have a neighborhood bike shop and the Laurel Cyclery is excellent. read more

I purchased a gravel bike from them in 2017 (?) and have been going back ever since. Jason and his team really work to make me a happy customer. Sometimes they fix things I thought were difficult to fix really fast (like, I forgot to tighten the front axle - duh.) I get lots of useful bike repair and maintenance tips from them. During the pandemic it's understandable their service takes longer, but it's worth it. I'm glad this shop exists near where I live, and keeps some good people employed, since many other bicycle shops closed before the pandemic. Their prices are also very reasonable. read more

Always down to earth, friendly and helpful. They will investigate any issue you have with bikes and give you a thorough breakdown of what's wrong. I'm grateful for their work! read more

Great customer service. Friendly. Finished a tune up on my bike. Let me know how long it would take, how they would notify if they needed extra parts, etc. Great shop, refreshingly friendly for some bike shop culture read more

Great place for bike repair and maintenance. Jason was wonderfully helpful explaining the right tune up for an aging MTB. The techs did an amazing job bringing my bike back to life and suggested reasonable replacements that didn't break the bank. Will be back! read more

Great service. I came here because I was looking for a Marin Bikes dealer (not easy to find!). I was able to order from the website and pickup in-person. Jason was very helpful and answered all my questions about the bike I was purchasing. With the 30-day and 1 year tune ups offered, I appreciate the support and customer service. Would highly recommend as a first time bike buyer. read more

Solid customer service. Great neighborhood shop.

I called looking for a tube for my son's bike, and the moment he answered the phone; guy was RUDE AF and not helpful. Even when you go into the store, guy just talks to you like your a burden asking him for help. Just rude!!! read more

I feel ripped off every time I come here. Definitely a shop looking for a financial profit. I brought my bike wheel in for help with putting the tube and tire on and the guy charged me for 3 minutes of finishing off the tire installation. I've been cycling since I was 5 and I know how wheels work and how they'll last and this guy tried to convince me to spend $100+ claiming my wheel was a safety hazard. I CYCLED FOR 12 hours the next day ! Haha no hazard! Just a money grubbing bike shop trying to rip me off again. If you can go to mike's bikes! Or even any nonprofit bike shop. I only go here if I'm desperate and forget about being overcharged. I was even laughed at for not putting the tire on correctly and instead of receiving help with fixing it I was charged almost $14 for talking to the guy about my wheel. All he did was tuck 3 inches of tire into my wheel. He didn't even fix the placement of my tire. Overall, if you can afford to waste money go here. I could of had the same help FOR FREE elsewhere. read more

Laurel Cyclery is a decent local bike shop. I always stop by there for tubes, and I recently went there to fix a broken part on my bike. The price was fine, not as cheap as online (they won't price match), but better than other shops. And it was done fast, within 2 days fast to order the new parts and install them. My main disappointment is a lack of feedback or recommendations. I go to bike shops to get expert opinions, but when I asked for recommendations on adjusting fit, the owner wouldn't even help. You need to pay for a separate service for that. I understand it's a small business, but I've been to other places (like Mike's in Berkeley or Chain Reaction in Redwood City) that will at least have you hop up on the bike and spend 5 minutes helping you. I love how close this shop is, and they are great for the community, but I guess I had hoped for a bit more customer service. read more

Good customer service and fair prices for SE bikes I called and placed an order for a maniac ripper for $760, and I made the deposit of $300 to place the order then I received the big ripper within 10 days . This is the right bicycle shop to get any SE products from. read more

Two thumbs up. Very helpful owners. Easy to get to and wonderful service. We bought all kinds of accessories for our bikes! Will be back.. thank you! read more

I brought my Giant roadbike here for the first time for a basic tune after being in storage for a year. That was about 3 months ago and I'm very satisfied with their work! I had expensive tube-liners put on too and am just needing to air my tires for the first time since the tune up! Prices are reasonable compared to other local shops I've gone to for repairs too. They have a little of everything you could need in a pinch - wrap, pumps, tubes, etc. Also very convenient location for biking and not bad parking. read more

This place is 100% 5 stars. Would recommend without hesitation. I got my daughter a bike from here a few years ago. She grew out of that bike, and gave me back 50% of what I paid for that bike towards the new bike I got today. Besides the huge discount, the owner of this place is very professional, super nice guy. read more

The Laurel Cyclery - Brand new bike! - Bike Repair/Maintenance Near Me - Oakland, California

Amazing small bike shop. Such care taken with advice and service. I bought a new bike there and take ALL my bikes there for regular service. I'm so thankful to have them in our community! read more

Love Laurel Cyclery, these guys are friendly, efficient and give great advice. Support your local bike shop!