If you can't tell from the photos, this is a one man repair shop. So if you call and Gordon does not answer, don't be discouraged he is probably helping a customer. I almost didn't even give him another thought when I got his generic voicemail, but I was desperate so I decided to drive by. Short story was I was leaving on a MTB trip and I needed to change out my pedals. On a prior day I had already tried and snapped 1 Alan wrench. Then I tried again and almost bent the second Alan wrench. Took it to one bike shop who actually bent his Alan wrench. Every other place was closed on Mondays so even though Gordon was not answering I decided to go by. I am glad I did. To find the shop, trust in Google. It is tucked way back in the corner of a lot, behind other buildings. If you come at it from Beech it will be much easier to find. Anywho, once I found the place I saw Gordon helping another person who also seemed to be in a pinch. Looked like he needed his rim trued up. He finished up pretty quickly, charged what seemed to be a reasonable rate and the guy left smiling. I was up next. I told Gordon my story and he decided to give it a go. He taught me a little trick of using your foot to deal with pesky pedals. On his initial attempt the wrench went flying. We thought he had snapped the Alan wrench. After closer inspection, the wrench did not break, the pedal actually broke free. His tactic worked! My pedal was free! After speaking with him a bit more he was clearly very busy. But he knew my task was gonna be either quick or a no go. I really appreciate him giving it a go despite failed prior attempts and being so busy. Aside from helping me out of a pinch he also gave me a really helpful tip on pedal removal. Definitely going back for future bike repair/maintenance! Thanks Gordon! read more

Extremely honest and reasonably priced! I will definitely come back anytime I need a bike repair.

Velo Hangar is not only a bike mech, but a community staple. Gordon is THE best mechanic, but he is also a cornerstone of the cycling community, and has been for years. If you live in San Diego and consider yourself a cyclist, that means you know Gordon. If you don't know Gordon, you really must make a trip to meet the man behind so much of what makes San Diego a cyclist's favorite. Oh, and by all means, take your bike to have work done. As stated, he's an absolute expert. Duh. read more

Best bike mechanic I know. If Gordon can't fix it, it's definitely broken. If you need service, go see him, you won't be sorry. read more

Velo Hangar - Bike Repair/Maintenance Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I'm an avid roadbiker and put about 7,000 miles on my bike every year. I've been to Velo Hangar twice for work on my bike and both times Gordon went above and beyond. He's my preferred bike mechanic because I trust him and he does a great job. read more

Gordon has managed to find three things that I love (bikes, espresso, beer) and bring them all together in one awesome space. I took my new bike to Velo Hangar for some expert assembly help and Gordon did an amazing job. No typical bike shop 'attitude', just friendly, fast and wonderful service. I'm excited to have stumbled across Velo Hangar and fully intend to stop by on rides just to watch Gordon working while drinking delicious espresso... read more

6 stars on scale of 5. Awesome small business. Cares about customers. Owner is an excellent wrench. Product pricing is fair. Make the effort to find this shop -- you'll be glad you did. read more

Casual spot with expert tech where you can get a veritable white glove treatment for all your bikes- new or old, beach cruisers to race bikes. I took my Canyon Aeroad here to get it prepped for its first ride and Gordon, a master of his craft, meticulously tuned and torqued all the things very quickly, and trimmed off that nasty excess steerer tube I had. Come here if you want to protect your investment (whether big or small) in your bike and get it handled properly. Also, I'm pretty sure Gordon knows more about bikes than any of us. read more

Gordon is absolutely wonderful. My wife and I have bikes that are tricked out for Burning Man (ridden in very challenging conditions) and I also have a regular commuter bike. Anytime we've experienced problems with any of them, Gordon has been there to help us. Good work and reasonable prices. Lucky to have him so close to home! read more

Don't come here unless you're a serious biker. Just because my bike wasn't a "$20,000 bike" I did not feel welcomed. They were rude and charged me way too much for what I got. Quoted me $50 for a basic tune and charged me $75 when I picked up the bike and all I got was new handlebar grip and a "tune up." My bike was still filthy, I have NO gears to even tune and only one front brake so what was actually "tuned" is beyond me. I guess it's my bad for not leaving when they snooted "we work on $20,000 bikes" read more

Is by far the best bike shop in town. I love taking my bike it because we both get special treatment. There's something special about being offered a great cup of coffee and great/funny conversation while your bike is being worked on. I'm happy I found this place, I take by bike in and leave 100% satisfied every time. read more

I put from 7,000 to 8,000 miles a year on my road bikes and trust Gordon at the Velo Hangar to keep me rolling. He's creating a special place in Solana Beach just up from the Del Mar Racetrack. The Velo Hangar is where service and camaraderie bring the regulars back and attract first-timers. What you'll find here is a lost art. Stop by if only for a doppio and to watch Gordon work on bikes. Soon enough, you'll be bringing yours in for service. He also carries supplies, embrocation and nutrition, among other bicycle parts and essentials. Well worth the trip. read more

Only two mechanics I will trust my bikes to and Gordon is one of them. I knew him from B&L Bikes and was sorely disappointed when he was let go. I've followed him to his own setup and couldn't be happier with the service. True grass roots and community feel. read more

Fantastic atmosphere. World-class wrenching from Gordon gives you pro-level service at affordable costs. Add in hand-pulled espressos and talkative clients -- it's a great place to hang out. I've had all of my bikes tuned by Gordon and without a doubt, he's the best there is. Velo Hangar is not a bike shop, it's a gathering spot that just happens to have the best mechanic behind the counter. read more

Best bike shop in San Diego! Great service and great place to hang out! You need an excellent mechanic look no further.

Gordon is truly a professional. Not only is he technically amazing, he is also is great with customer service! His pickup and home delivery service after hours makes life so much easier! read more

This is the kind of bike shop experience that one dreams of! Velo Hangar deserves every 5-star rating it gets. The people are friendly, helpful and just nice. Within 30 minutes or less, I had my flat repaired, bike loaded back in my car and headed home. Best bike shop I've ever been in. Honest, hard-working people who love bikes. read more

Gordon is as knowledgeable and thorough as any wrench in SoCal. My Niner mtb was having issues w/ the bottom bracket - and there's a special tool required to pull that bracket apart. As the story goes, there was only one of these tools in all of San Diego, he got his hands on it and was able to pull apart the BB and deliver my bike on time. Love it. Bring a bottle of your favorite brew and enjoy an espresso while you're there. read more

Gordon is great and takes great care of you. MTB or RB he's got the know how and good advice if you're looking to make a change/upgrade.

I have taken my bikes to Gordon, owner of Velo Hangar, for several years and he is one of the most knowledgeable guys I have ever met when it comes to cycling. He has built up some incredible bikes and knows exactly what he is doing, which is contrary to my previous experiences with other bike shops. I highly recommend checking out his shop. read more

Gordon is a great resource. Very skilled and very fair prices with no "upselling". I highly recommend him.

Best mechanic in town and a whole new concept to what a bike shop should be. I look forward to going there and have no doubt about Gordon's ability to fix any and all problems with my bikes. read more

Over the past 25 years I have used bike shops/mechanics in Alaska, England, Pennsylvania, Georgia and SoCal. Gordon is without a doubt the best mechanic that Ive ever met. He did a tune-up and repaired a flat tire, quickly and to a very high standard. read more

Gordon is amazing. I trust him with everything with my mountain bike and won't take it anywhere else. Definitely recommend to anyone in the San Diego area - it's worth the trip to Solana Beach! read more

Velo Hangar is the best bike repair shop in San Diego County! While this might seem like a bold statement, Gordon will back it up all the way. He is one of the best bike mechanics I know and after 15 years in the bike business I've met a few! Velo Hangar is a great place to get your bike tuned, your coffee intake increased and if your good, maybe a cold Belgian Draft to quench your thirst. Don't waste your time, if you need your bike fixed go see Gordon! read more

Gordon is an awesome mechanic that goes above and beyond on every bike not only that but he is a very friendly person. If i could recommend only one bike mechanic that would be Gordon at the velo hangar. read more

As a seasoned roadie I was embarrassed not to have known of Velo Hangar? Gordon was friendly, helpful and knows his stuff. He went out of his way to get me little part that was way more trouble than it was worth, great service. Very cool shop too. Thanks. read more

Velo Hangar ought to be a mandatory pit-stop for cyclists in and around Solana Beach. Not only is it conveniently located around the corner from Tony's Jacal (great Mexican food), but it's also got everything you could possibly want in a bike shop. A legendary mechanic, uber-friendly service, cool stuff and more. Like beer. And espresso. It's a great place to kick back and talk bikes, but I came to experience the cargo bikes. I took the Big Dummy out for a spin. I was initially very skeptical, but this machine was surprisingly agile, comfortable and smooth--even with an 80 lb. kid on the back, who, for the record, LOVED the ride. I certainly didn't look, or feel, like a big dummy riding this bike. The shop carries several models of cargo bikes, so if you're thinking of trading in your car for a cooler, greener, healthier version of around-town transportation, by all means head over to Velo Hangar and take a test drive. read more