Purchased a bike rack here this weekend and the sales people were so incredibly kind and informative, practicing caution not to sell me something that wasn't gonna work for my car. Turns out it worked perfectly and my family and I are very grateful. They also matched a manufacturers Black Friday sale without me even asking so the price was especially right. My next stop will be getting myself a bicycle from there. read more

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Bought some grips for my bike. Kinda young guys maybe upset he doesn't get paid enough because he charged me 8 bucks to use the compressor to get the grips on. Kinda lame imo like it's not that hard to use an air compressor and blow These grips on bro. read more

Throughout the decades, I've always purchased my bikes from Valencia Cyclery. Just made a few new purchases and the staff made sure I was completely satisfied with my new purchase. The staff were very knowledgeable and informative on the bikes I looked at and what would be best for my riding needs. Valencia Cyclery is the best! read more

Most bullshit pricing anywhere in SF. Go here if you you're idiot that has no idea what they're doing on a bike that wants to overpay for the simplest things possible. This shop is such a disappointment I have no idea how they're still in business. read more

The mechanics (especially Peter) at Valencia Cyclery are always helpful , do great work and have solved countless issues for me and my bikes. 10/10 read more

They were able to help with a bottom bracket adjustment that I couldn't do myself and got me back on the road with no fuss at a reasonable price and time. Go here. read more

Well that bar tape failed, less than a year later. Why can't they get simple stuff right? I don't know. Try Mike's Bikes. Quality work there. read more

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I have to agree with previous reviews about the customer service experience. Unfortunately, Leslie from Masterchef over there was not helpful during my visit. It felt as though answering our questions and asking if we can test ride bikes was more of an inconvenience for him. He came across as dismissive and condescending, almost as if we were interrupting him while he was working on another customer's bike behind the counter. Frankly, he doesn't seem suited for a customer service or any role that deals with people. When spending over a thousand dollars on a bike, I expect to have at least some of my questions answered, even if they seem basic. I would have appreciated some courtesy and professionalism. I was genuinely interested in making a purchase that day, but his attitude made me choose not to. Adding a star because they have a nicer bike selection than other bike shops read more

The boys in the BMX shop were super knowledgeable, friendly, and extremely helpful. I will be going back there for all my local BMX needs!

Super helpful and friendly! Got me right in for a last minute tune up before a long ride. Patiently explained everything and made balanced recommendations. read more

I visited the shop and had to adjust the angle of my saddle and tighten the tension on my chain(fixie/track bike) pretty much just needed to use an allen wrench for 5 minutes max. Come to find out the store doesn't allow customers to use a tool to fix the bike(despite every other shop allows it) I thought when the mechanic brought the allen wrench he'd help fix her up but instead misheard my directions when corrected dude said "your asking for too much" Anybody considering this shop don't. Instead tap in with Box Dog Bikes on 14th and Guerrero folks are nice as heck, let you borrow a tool and heck teach you some game on maintenance Don Rafa is also a dope spot too!!! read more

If you ever need a flat tire repaired, or anything else for that matter, try Valencia Cyclery on duh, Valencia Street. There's this one dude there, Danilo, super chill, who painstakingly removes each piece of Glass from the tire with a tweezers, like a medic on the front line removing shrapnel from a perfect thigh. Dude Cody takes the orders and man's the front door, while Commander in Chief Peter oversees it all. Sometimes, I puncture my own tire so I have a reason to go there and bask in their bike life vibe. read more

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This review is for Nathan! Came by (kind of) already knowing what I wanted.. but he was such a help! He brought out of a couple of bike options for me to test ride and gave me a full run down of what I should expect from both. I bought the bike he showed me and came back the next day for pick up. He helped me install the bike rack to my car as well. Thanks for your help, Nathan! Would def recommend anyone bike shopping or just need accessories / repairs / tune ups to come here :) read more

Great store. Lito was great and very helpful. I bought my trek bike here and everyone was helpful and very nice. Knowledgeable staff.

I just had a great experience at Valencia Cyclery! I was assisted by Nathan and he was super helpful and extremely knowledgeable. I am a very big dude and I wanted to make sure I got something sturdy, that looked great and that didn't break the bank and Nathan was able to pick something out for me that was perfect! They had a ton of bikes to choose from and their location is perfect because Valencia street has a new two lane bike lane right in the middle of the street and I was able to take the bike for a test ride before I bought it! He also air up the tires, tightened the breaks and put on a wider more cushioned seat for my big ass LOL Great service, great selection. Kudos to VC! read more

I went in with the intent of buying a Trek FX 2, but after speaking with Robert about what I was looking for he recommended a different model that fit my needs much better. He was extremely helpful and had answers to all my questions which helped me feel super well-informed before making a decision. I never felt pressured into buying anything and it was obvious that he just wanted to help me make the best decision based on my needs. Shoutouts to Robert; Super helpful, knowledgeable, and all-around nice dude. He helped me out so much that I'd be committing treason if I didn't buy a bike from the shop. read more

Very helpful the first time, 2nd time well questionable.... Hmmmm I'll throw some gum on the tire a call it quits before trusting them again.... Aka shiety read more

A couple days ago I brought in my ebike to discuss special ordering a new groupset for it because the chain on my current set up was skipping despite my best efforts to fix it. A man with Glasses and tattoos guided me through all of my options. He was very knowledgeable on everything from parts to maintenance, but above all he was extremely patient. We talked through at least three or four different options I could've gone with that required a budget anywhere from under $100 two above $500. He gave my bike a quick inspection and ultimately just recommended that I take it apart, clean it, and put it back together with the proper torque on everything. He told me this after maybe 15 minutes of talking and he even said he didn't want to sell me anything that I didn't need. I respect this level of honesty and clear priority over making money. I could have easily bought a bunch of parts I didn't need had he not given my bike a visual inspection. When I got home I took apart my bike, cleaned all the parts, put it back together, and when I rode it after this, I noticed a dramatic improvement in how my drive train performed. read more

I went into Valencia Cyclery on Wednesday June 7th and was assisted by Matt. I needed a wider seat to ride my bike comfortably. Matt was very helpful and helped me pick out a new seat. After helping me Matt put my new cruiser seat on my bike frame. I was very pleased with the excellent customer service from Matt. Thank you again Matt. read more

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One of the worst bike shop in town they were scamming me and did not do a good job with working on my bike and I literally spent like 300 to 450 dollars for literally just to only get new break pads and oil for the chain like what A BIG SCAM Go to other bike shops like heavy metal bike shop. And on the other hand I got my bike back after the bike mechanic doing nothing other then putting new break pads on and then 2 weeks later my bike was broken again read more

I was looking forward to purchasing a bike here after finding it online and driving 2 hours to purchase it. DONT DONT GO HERE. Unfortunately, the customer service was poor. I'm new at cycling and may not fit the description but I was serious about purchasing. The man with the long hair at the front said hello I asked a question and he came over to help. I felt that this person did not want to answer questions and wasn't feeling it. Every question I asked he would repeat it as if it was a dumb question to ask. Answered a question with a question. If your the expert share some information. Be kind and make customers feel great. I left and will never return. Your business lost out on two bike sales. Again I made it a trip to come here, only to be dismissed as a customer. read more

Wonderful local shop with efficient customer service. A good selection of bikes and (for grownups & kids versed in on-street riding) the location provides a good spot for bike testing on Valencia St. I've bought bikes and had them serviced several times - each time a no-hassle, no pressure experience. read more

They made something right. Been around since 1985 must be doing something right. Good selection of bikes. And not knowledgeable mechanics. They probably deal with a lot of impatient people, but they're good. read more

Service was great they had the part I was looking for. I didn't feel rushed. Kept changing my mind about what I wanted and they never got frustrated with me. read more

This is my 1st time and last time to let them take care of my mountain bike. I left my bike for them to cut the handle bar shorter. I called and asked for price. They told me $20 to do that and I thought it was reasonable considering my favorite bike shop charge me only $15 before but they are in Concord. So I drove there, they took a look at it and told me it would be $30 because there were a lot of stuff mounted on the handlebar that they had to do extra work. What stuff? I only had a bike bell besides the usual grips and brakes and shifters. Don't you have remove those before cutting my handlebar? My favorite shop charged me only $15 to cut the handlebar TWICE without raising the price! Not only that, they took my bike out for joy ride afterwards. Why I know you ask? Because the rubber rings on both front shock and rear suspension were pushed so far they almost bottoms out. I never ride my bike this hard. You don't need to test drive my bike if you only cut the handlebar. Not only that, they made me wait 2 days before I can pick it up. My favorite shop took only 30 minutes while I was waiting and they didn't take my bike for joy ride. Guys, take your business elsewhere. Trust me. It's not worth it. read more

I came in because I needed to replace a bike helmet. I had the best sales person experience ever! Nathen was super helpful with getting me to try on a bunch of helmets to find the right fit. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and patient. Thanks Nathen! I love my new "thousand" heltmet. read more

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Definitely check out this bike shop if you're ever in the Mission! The team is super friendly + knowledgeable. A lot of shops have staff that are condescending and try to pressure you into making a sale, but Valencia Cyclery is the complete opposite. Everyone has always been welcoming and excited to help. In fact, I've been talked out of buying things I thought I needed on several occasions read more

VERY informative and friendly, welcoming experience. Good selection, good prices. Helped us understand the differences to consider between our options. read more

Just a quick shout out to the crew @ Valencia Cyclery ~ Not only are they easy on the eyes, the crew working at Valencia Cyclery has always been super helpful, informative, patient and welcoming to me as a client. They've been kind enough to give me tips on how to tend to my whip while also making sure she's in tip top shape for the upcoming miles she and I will travel together. Thank you everyone who's tended to me with the diligent & knowledgable care that's not so easy to find these days, I very much appreciate you. read more

Extremely disappointed in this place. We called and asked if they had a bike in stock. After driving for a hour and a half they didn't even have anything like what we asked for in stock. Very sad . read more

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Had to leave these guys a 5 star, doing hella business in quarantine keeping people happy, tons of repairs, and I got my red tires for my specialized. Thank you! read more

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Great customer care! I went into the repair shop this weekend, as my bike was in pretty rough condition, and Denilo was terrific! He knew exactly what was the trouble, he wasn't pushy or sale-sy and I will keep coming back to the shop for repairs, parts and when it's time to upgrade from analog to ebike, I'll shop here first. #golocal. This is how customer care and service so rare to find these days is done. #longtermcustomer Thank you Valencia Cyclery in employing great staff! P.S. I love my new chain even better than the previous one :) read more

Super helpful and friendly staff! COVID-19 procedures keep their staff and everyone safe! Came in for some spare tires after my first SF flat and even with my rare 80s Japanese bike they had the tires/tubes I needed. With the age of my bike I had a hard time calling around for my tire size. The staff that helped me on the phone was by the far the most knowledgeable out of the tons of other places in SF that I had called. They recommended bringing in my rim to ensure that they wouldn't sell me something that wouldn't fit, given the specifics of my bike. Had an issue with replacing my tires so came back and the staff was incredibly helpful and fast. Highly recommend this place for all of your bike needs! read more

I brought my bike in yesterday and was able to pick it up today, new brake pads, a flat repaired, cleaned and oiled. It looked new. I have always received good service from this place. read more

I bought my bike at Valencia Cyclery several years ago. The deal was that I would buy the bike if they could help me to install an electric wheel on it. The owner wasn't there I guess and the manager at that time helped me. I was then able to go to work for several years. I also went another time to change my tires. Few weeks ago, my tire blew up. I went to see them. At my surprised, the owner was there this time. He denied to help me because of the electric wheel and treated me as a liar??? It was very weird, unpleasant and unprofessional. I had to walk my bike back home. A friend told me to go to Dog Bike Shop, on 14th St. Not only they received me very well but their work is outstanding. They made my bike so much better and it works now like a charm, so I guess it was a good thing that Valencia Cyclery Owner showed his true face and lack of humanity that day. Si vous êtes Francais, je déconseille fortement cet établissement. Il y a un autre bike shop quelques rues plus loin avec une bien meilleure qualité de service, un accueil chaleureux et beaucoup plus de compétences. read more

Was here on a Sunday afternoon. The people here were very friendly and warm. The guy that helped me didn't force a sale. He even recommended the medium size for me and explained due to the global supply delay/shortage that they only have a few mediums in stock. I ended up not buying one. But the experience was worth the five stars. read more

I bought my bike here. The staff here are very friendly and will answer any questions you have about bikes. They also have a large selection of bikes for good prices read more

For the last few weeks, I have called and visited numerous bike shops in the Bay Area and have had 0 luck finding a Trek or Specialized bike that was appropriate for my sons size (and taste) I was fortunate to find out that Valencia has managed to carry an adequate inventory of kids bikes to meet my son's needs even during today's times. So we waited in line (maybe 10th place) but the staff worked through the customers in a speedy fashion We walked away with a Trek to start the Memorial Day weekend Thanks Valencia Cyclery!!! read more

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I pulled with a flat front tire and the valve stem was out of position so I couldn't fill the tire. I showed the tech what was happening (white, balding brown hair). He first corrected me in a condescending way that I was using the wrong air line. He then said, that's the way the manufacturer made it so it's not going to work. I showed him how the back wheel doesn't have that problem to which he replied "yeah I don't know." I asked if I could use a tool to bend it back in place and he said "sorry, we don't loan out tools." These guys are not there to go above and beyond. They are there to do the minimum required to get by. I'll never go back to this place. read more

I recently purchased my first adult bike from Valencia Cyclery, and had an excellent experience there. This was the third shop I visited on my quest to find my first bike in 25 years. Valencia Cyclery is a medium-sized shop that balances an intimate feel with a well sized collection of bikes and accessories. I was helped by a staff member named Sebastian who was very friendly, patient, and helpful. I test rode two bikes and ended up going with one of them, a Trek FX 2 hybrid. After I decided on the bike, Sebastian spent a lot of time going over all the different accessories I needed with me. He was not at all impatient or pushy about which ones I selected. He helped me differentiate between different brands and models of each accessory, and I ended up feeling confident that I was picking the right one from each category. Once I'd finished picking everything out, another staff member began installing some of the accessories I'd picked. The labor fees were very cheap and more than worth it for a beginner cyclist like me. The staff were friendly and funny and we chatted together while they were working on my bike. The store has a generous policy for folks who have purchased bikes from them: you receive a card that entitles you to free check ups as often as you need for the first six months, a free one-time safety check up between the third and six months (which is a more involved process that normally costs a bit of money), and 10% off parts, accessories, and labor for six months. I really enjoyed my experience there and have now made it my home for all my cycling needs! read more

Valencia Cyclery - My first bike since I was a kid, purchased at Valencia Cyclery with the thorough and patient service from staff member Sebastian! - Sports Wear Near Me - San Francisco, California