I came in with a mystery problem 15 minutes before closing and Charles quickly diagnosed the problem then rebuilt my entire rear cassette body. He stayed open late to see the fix through so I could ride back home. Saved me hundreds of dollars by rebuilding it with parts he had in the shop. Otherwise I would have had to replace my entire wheel. Overall an above and beyond experience true to the reputation "one miracle per customer, per day!" read more

****FYI cash-only. 7-Eleven across the street has an ATM.*** Charles is a nice guy who also really knows bikes. He went the extra mile, heck, the extra 10 miles to get my front brake fixed. It was 1/3 the cost of the estimate I was given at a nearby shop that couldn't even handle the job for a month out. Charles took care of it while I waited. Lots of customers came and went while I waited and I witnessed him treat every customer with courtesy and respect. For my front brake, Charles had to re-thread 2 parts so they would fit together again! He had a really handy re-thread file tool which I've never seen or heard of. He told a few stories while I waited and he worked. He gave me a tip on where to go to see salmon running and seals feeding (and possibly orcas waiting at the mouth of the inlet to feed on the seals #PBSlive). AND I learned a lot about the bike I've owned since 2008 that I never knew before. Besides being personable, efficient, respectful, and informative, Charles is a Master. I highly recommend this guy for your bike stuff. read more

Time and time again whenever I'm in "bike crisis" mode, I cart my bike over to Wright Bros. where Charles professionally & kindly takes the worries from my brow. He's competent, skillful, professional, and conscious of our wallet. He readily gives advice on all types of bike-related topics everything from which locks are best theft protection, recommendations for bike care and even adding bike touches without charge. Once he put on a leftover mirror which he had available for no charge; another time, he adjusted/replaced a nut/bolt on the bike stem that a prior owner had jerry-rigged incorrectly creating a steering problem. Charles is honest & reliable. You can go there with confidence... and relief!!! read more

Charles is wonderful to work with. I don't know another bike shop where you can join such an experienced bicycle mechanic and benefit from his expertise, space, and tools to become a more well-rounded lover of cycling. read more

This is probably my favorite bike shop on the west coast, shop owner/mechanic/bike curator/ and ALL things Campagnolo guru, Charles, has helped me on many occasions with all things bicycle, the shop has that old timey italian bike shop vibe, his advice is always on point. I even recommend if someone is visiting the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, to stop on by, say hello and pick his brain, or if looking for some vintage stuff, he just may have it..... Oh, and always call ahead. Enjoy. read more

The people at this shop are really great. Kept us up-to-date & had a super quick turnaround time. Such a solid shop.

Charles is the encyclopedia of everything Velocipede. With a tool collection worthy of a museum. And an eye for detail and craftsmanship - unmatched. Thanks to his patience in explaining away some of my ignorance - I now actually understand how bikes work. Sure you just want to drop off and be on your merry way - but what's the hurry, spend a few minutes and learn about your favorite toy The Bicycle. I do hope he will be able to teach classes again soon. And if you have a chance - do get your wheels built in his shop. The craftsmanship of wheel-building cannot be churned out in factories, and having them built locally is extremely affordable. read more

Wright Bros Cycle Works - Bikes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Charles is the man!!! I had an old vintage Bianchi that I was having some trouble finding the right parts for. I spent months searching and working, but one trip go Wright Bros and she's riding like it's 1984 again!! Charles got me all fixed up and ready to go super quick. He was even nice enough to walk me through and coach me up on some things specifically pertaining to my bike. Thanks again Charles!!! - Marquis read more

Great service with attention to details You feel like you've gone back in time when you walk into Wright Bros. Charles has owned the shop for 40+ years and you can tell he's a bike aficionado. He has collector bikes hanging from his ceilings, all with a story. My wife bought an entry level road bike off of Amazon and we just couldn't get the brakes setup properly so I brought it in for Charles to take a look at. Charles immediately saw that the front brakes had been bent so I left the bike for Charles to fix for me. He later found that a gear tooth was also bent and, more importantly, that the manufacturer had actually used the wrong rear deraileur. Because it had the wrong deraileur, the gears would not change smoothly. Charles swapped out the incorrect deraileur and put in the correct one for me. Charles was thoughtful enough to take photos of the issues so that I could then file a complaint with Amazon, which was instrumental in me getting a refund from Amazon on the messed-up bike. Thanks to Charles for his dedication to the craft! Will be back in the future if I have any bike needs. read more

Tips: Call ahead so the shop is aware you're going to be coming by to drop or pick up a bike--he is swamped! Also it is cash only--just a heads up! Had some issues with my front derailleur (last tune up person at a different shop didn't resolve the issue) and a back tire popping. A little under a week for pick up and drop off. Reasonable pricing and what I believe to be a good turnaround time considering everybody has gotten into biking, and/or has decided to get work done on their bikes. If I've got future issues or need a tune-up, definitely stopping by again. read more

Charles saved me $175 and lost a sale just to help me out! I rode in with 6 broken spokes and he confirmed that it was due to a defective rear wheel. Charles removed the wheel, stored my bike and advised me to have the seller (REI) replace the broken wheel. I immediately went to REI where they replaced the wheel and came back to Wright Bros. Charles quickly installed the wheel and tuned my bike for FREE. I won't be going to any other shop as long as I live in Seattle. Thank you, Charles for getting me back on the streets! Best, Austin read more

Amazing shop and service. They saved my butt in more ways than one. Charles is a classic gentleman. Got me helmet in exchange for tubes and a tire I bought a month ago. I left my wallet there and he found me and got my wallet back to me within hours. This is the kind of shop you would run if you were awesome. read more

Called before I came in and spoke to Charles, the owner. He was very knowledgeable and helpful over the phone. Within a few minutes, he had the solution mapped out, and when I showed up 10 minutes later, he stopped what he was doing and started the initial work on my bike to make sure his plan was going to work. Once he was certain he could help, he took my number and promised to have my bike back same-day. Charles' shop is the kind of business any city would love to have, but especially one that is going through the kind of rapid development that Seattle is experiencing. Charles brings a sense of community and care that is hard to find in consumer experience today, and this is coming from a millennial used to doing most of his shopping online. We should be so lucky that he decides to stick around for a while longer. read more

Wright Brothers represents the last of the Whole Earth, you can do it, back to the land movement of the early 70s. Don't quite understand the concept then stop in to this shop - bring your bicycle- and enjoy the true retro experience. I've been doing just that since 1977. Charles doesn't sell new bicycles, but he does sell, and very inexpensively at that, knowledge and empowerment to thousands of bicyclers. The classes on repair are superbly taught, fun and very hands on. The co-op work space and tools are worth many times the cost each time you use them. Membership is a pittance and is lifelong. This is also a great place to meet fellow bicyclers while working on your favorite steed. Often the extra hands on help is the quickest way to learn to solve a myriad of problems that may arise. These folks are that good. Ride on in to a great Whole Earth catalog experience. read more

Great Bike shop. My favorite west of the Mississippi. Take a class from Charles and you will not be disappointed. Charles has been building quality bike wheels for over 30 years and he really knows his stuff. Quite possibly one of the best wheel builders in all the land! no plastic is accepted, I don't even think they have a computer in the store. read more

Hands down, this is one of the best customer service experiences I have ever had. Charles earned a customer for life today. I have read some pretty scary reviews for the bike shops in Seattle - enough to scare away a novice from entering this elite shops. But reading such great reviews for Wright Bros gave me hope. Without an appointment, Charles told me I could bring my bike in and he got to work right away. He had customers coming and going all day, plus other bikes that were waiting to be repaired, but he made the time to work on my bike AND taught me a thing or two about how my bike works. Let me just say, the difference in my bike before bringing and after was like night and day. I was as excited as a 9 yr old at her first sleep over. My honey and I spent the rest of our afternoon riding around town, enjoying the quality work that Charles did on the bike. Thank you, Charles! Please go see this man. He can fix anything. read more

Oh yay! All the gears on my bike work now! And my bike rides smooth. I'm so glad I took my bike here. He is the real deal. A few years ago I brought my bike to a shop in CA. The guy improved it a bit but didn't get my gears to work properly. I couldn't shift them into the most important gears, which was such a bummer. I was thinking about selling my bike because it was a pain to ride but I love my bike. So I ignored the problem. Like you would your boyfriend who has a few flaws. Hehe Last week I took my bike to Wright Bros for another issue and told him about my gears. He said he could fix them. And he did! He also tightened up a few things and replaced some dying parts. I love the feel of my bike now. But I still can't beat guys up the Fremont Ave hill. At this point, I think that has more to do with me than my bike! read more

I feel obligated to post up a review for Wright Bros Cycle Works. This establishment is too good to go without a ton of positive reviews. I learned most of what I know about bike mechanics from Charles and Devon. Before I get any further I have one piece of advice, BRING CASH! Wright Bros is a cash only establishment. You don't need to bring a ton of cash as their prices are totally reasonable (which I can't say for most shops in Seattle). This is less of a bike shop than it is a bike cooperative/repair shop (if you are too lazy to fix your own whip) $35 (might be $30 I forgot) gets you a LIFE TIME membership to the cooperative. This is full access to all the tools, equipment, and KNOWLEDGE you need to repair/build your bike. read more

I came here hoping to learn a thing or two about taking care of my bike. I am a commuter who doesn't want to spend a ton of money on maintenance every month. When I signed up I was able to ask all the questions I wanted, was given a few great pointers, and was given a basic tutorial on what my bike needs. The staff was very funny, knowledge, and most importantly didn't make me feel like a dumb ass when I asked a thousand basic questions. I can't wait to do all my own service at this great shop. read more

Amazing service and great prices! The guy who runs this shop is so knowledgeable. He sold me a lock and some new bike handles, then walked me through how to install the handles. When I failed to install the handles properly (my fault for not following his instructions) I brought the bike back to the shop and he had them installed in less than 5 minutes. Can't say enough good things about this shop. read more

Wright Brothers is a parts / repair shop; they don't sell bikes. I've taken them some very unusual repairs, and they've always been done with ease. What kept me coming back is their co-op workspace ($30 lifetime membership, no hourly) where you often get alot of free help from other bikers. If you want to learn some repair techniques in a more structured way, there are classes offered from time to time that the owner, Charles, teaches himself. The classes are listed on the website. Their parts selection is choice, and they stock some useful fixie (fixed gear) parts. They are a Seattle biking landmark; check them out. read more

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Wright Brothers Cycle Works is a cyclists' co-op, and the owner, Charles, and his colleague, Devin, know their stuff. They like showing people around the anatomy of a bike, and Charles teaches classes to help cyclists find their own way. The service is great, but the shop work-space has work stands and plenty of tools for self-service. I've just started riding my bike again in the last few months, after years of not, and am really glad to know I can go to Wright Brothers to either have something fixed or to be showed how to do it myself, or both. Five stars! read more

The selection and availability of products in the shop was fantastic. It's very different to normal bike shops, in so many ways it's impossible to list them all. The bike tech obviously knows his stuff and was willing to let me self-service to find the part I was looking for from a collection of similar parts, right down to ensuring that I had the necessary tools to fix the problem. When I asked about an unnecessary part that I was looking for, he offered me a similar product that would have done what I wanted, but not for the reasons that I wanted, although technically it wouldn't have made a huge difference. Not to dispute him, but it's a difference of ideals and results rather than what works. His solution definitely would have worked. The service was a little unusual, but I have the distinct impression that if I needed to find a rare part and have it fitted, Wright Bros Cycle works would be the place to go. I would go back if not just for a better look, but also because there's a mystique about this place that I would like to find out more about it. read more

I was riding by on 36th last week with friends when I realized my back wheel needed some air. I knew about the shop, so I pulled off the road to make a quick stop and fill up. As I did so, my pedal fell off. Yes, it just fell off. "Well, at least I'm in front of a bike shop." I rolled my less-than-trusty chariot over. Closed. I resigned myself to be taking the bus back home and figure out my predicament another day. Just as quickly as my hopes had been dashed, a man walks up and mentions that he saw my crippled bike roll by as he was sitting on a nearby establishment's porch. I got a bit confused and wondered if he just happened to be a friendly guy who knew the shop was closed and thought he could lend a hand. Turns out, this was the Yelp-famous Charles, proprietor of the very shop I had been disappointed to find was closed. He examined the problem, then pulled out his keys. Long story short, 20 minutes later, I had a working bike (replaced my crank, cleaned up my pedal threads). Charles asked how much I had on me and I told him, nervous that he would ask me to come back to pay a bit more. Luckily, he thought my $25 cash was sufficient and I was on my way. That day, the Bike God smiled upon me, and his name was Charles. read more

Charles is a wealth of knowledge on vintage bikes and his passion for them clearly shows in his work. I brought in my old, long-neglected Gitane for some much needed repair, and he brought it back to life in a few short hours, making it run smoother than it has in years. Where competitors wouldn't even touch it ("We don't work on old French bikes"), Charles clearly reveled in the chance to return to his roots and extend the life of a classic. I'll be heading back to Wright Bros. again and would highly recommend them to anyone who needs quality work done on their ride from a true expert in the field. read more

best bike shop in Seattle. Co-op workspace with lifetime membership for $30! Not your conventional bike shop. They don't sell new bikes, you won't find a crabon bike in the shop and it's been there for 35 years. Only bummer is that you won't find used parts there, but lots of quality not too expensive new parts to choose from and cool old italian road bikes to drool over as you fix you're own rig using their tools. Extra points for it being heated by a wood stove. You can see Charles the owner chopping wood outside sometimes. read more

i absolutely love this bike shop. Charles and Devin provide quick, affordable, and efficient bike servicing. they are conveniently located in the heart of Fremont- I regularly drop in for tube replacements, wheel trues, chain cleaning and lubricating, purchases, etc. and they are always quick in providing me with excellent service. they are also very knowledgeable and patient in responding to my many questions. I love the fact they are a co-op. For a $30 lifetime membership, you have access to their bike stands, work space and tools to work on your bike. Well worth the value. I own an expensive Cinelli bike with Campy Record groupset and don't hesitate to have them work on it. they also have a great supply of bikes, accesories, parts, aparel, etc. Great place! read more

Wanted to support local business, but the person was snippy, only takes cash. just not realistic in this modern times.

Got a flat tire today, and I found the store on google map. Store is at a convenient location and near the Burk-Gilman trail in Fremont. The owner and the family is very kind and I got my bike fixes very fast. He also speak a little bit Mandarin. They only take cash, and there's a 7-11 across the street. Recommended and I think this will be my go-to bike shop in Fremont. read more

Highly knowledgeable bike store with the highest standards of service. I broke a spoke on a wheel built by Wright Bros over 10 years ago and they repaired it overnight for a ridiculously great price. Replaced the axle nuts as well as they spotted they were worn. Hugely recommended. read more

Charles saved my day by opening his doors to me before opening hours and fixed my flat tire. He was very nice, did great work, and was supportive of the Fremont parade. This store has my business and recommendation. read more

This place has been really helpful and friendly. They tuned up a couple bikes for me and when I messed one of then up they showed me how to fix it and didn't charge me for their time. I also really appreciate that this place is local. I'll be going back. read more

Wright by name ,right by nature. This is a bike shop in the grand tradition. Good advice. Good range. Good prices. Charles has a depth of experience few can exceed. You can repair your bike there and Charles will lend you tools and give advice, even assist. I saw him straighten a valve stem for a walk in customer by putting a bike on a stand, removing the rear tyre and reseating the tube,for free! Charles let me use his tools to refurbish a 1972 Raleigh I had just purchased off Craigslist. It had the 25" frame I could not get reasonably anywhere else. I gladly spent $140 on parts with him and he assisted greatly. Charles, the prince of Freemont bicycle repair at Wright bros bikes. read more

Why would you take your bicycle anywhere else after chilling here?? When you get the co-op membership it's one payment for life. Now it's like you have the opportunity to work on your bike yourself and learn all about how to maintain your beautiful vehicle!! And really you can probably finish it in only twice the amount of time it would take Charles to fix most of the basic issues himself. When you need help, just ask. Charles is there to assist, and depending on the fix you're trying to make, time of day, and business demands, he may even give you a quick tutorial on less intuitive fixes like servicing wheel hubs, adjusting derailleurs, or replacing bicycle cables/housing, etc.. Do you have a box of parts and want to build a frame from the ground up?? Just come by and hang out, there's no way to describe here on the internet what the serenity of working on your bike in a quiet and happy shop like this one can do for your cycling life. This is great service and great people are always coming in and out. Charles would rather teach you how to fix your bike and show you exactly what went wrong with your machine than try and rip you off or charge you more for petty upgrades. Better yet, he may even have some recommendations on what to do next time, or turn your head to fascinating alternative horizons in the world of cycling. The guy has been around the world, done lots, means well, and is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. It's common to see folks come in here with a bike that they think is going to need new parts or tons of cash, and just watch Charles work magic. Just remember, "one miracle a day, per customer". read more

Top notch service. NOTE: Shop is CASH ONLY! I went in to simply get two flat tubes replaced, which was odd for me since I had puncture-resistant tires, and I merely assumed I had been the victim of another one of the Burke Gilman/Westlake upholstery tack vandals. Not only did he verify they were flat by pumping up the tubes and visually inspecting them fully (turned out to be bizarre internal puncture/tube failures), but he carefully checked the inside of the wheels and spokes to verify nothing on the wheels themselves was going to re-produce that problem. He also gave a tuneup quality overview of my whole bike, and explained how and why things needed replacing (like my glazed front brake pads), and replaced them with brake pads you can easily slide off/on replacements on your own with a small wire. He even rethread and tightened a stripped bolt for a handlebar cable that a previous tech had stripped out, and adjusted my quick-release to release more smoothly, and gave me advice on filing down some of the wheel to remove grit and improve brake life. read more

This is a really great bike shop. The employees are very knowledgeable and helpfull. If its a big project they will call and keep you updated as to how its going. The prices seem fair, especially considering the quality of workmanship you get. They also have a co-op work space available with stands and tools for a $30 lifetime membership if you are a DIY-er. read more

Morning off on Monday. It's gorgeous. I really want to fix up my fixer-upper, has a rotted tire. Wheel down to Wright Bros. See Charles open the door and follow him in. Shop isn't open? Oh, $%^. Tire busted open? Must fix. Come in. I delay lunch. I fix tire. I actually have the exact 24 inch vintage tire you need. And the shop who sold it originally didn't put this part on right. Let's fix that. And you only need 30 of those dollars you brought. Have a nice day--I will, Wright Bros, I will. read more

I had a really bad experience here. I would recommend this business only to someone who knows a lot about bikes or enjoys being manipulated and humiliated by the owner. I walked in with 2 broken spokes on a $150 bike and didn't get my bike back until I made 5 trips into the store and spent $120. Before I knew what happened, he sold me a beautifully rebuilt wheel I didn't want. To make an analogy, I have gold-plated hub caps on my Festiva-like bike. Be very careful of what you're being sold. Even more frustrating than being "sold-up", he promised me 3 different dates to pick up the bike. Once, when I showed up, he apologized and said he didn't get to it. He said he was really busy and I could come back tomorrow. No phone call, hardly any remorse at not fulfilling the agreement. Twice, there were new problems that needed to be fixed (and I would have to wait longer.) He didn't call to discuss the problem, instead, I apparently had to show up in person for him to tell me I would have to pay for. Any disagreement or question about the plan is treated as a challenge to his "authority." Maybe this helps him enroll people in his over-priced repair classes. If you do go here, you better know a lot about bikes, or go with a friend who does. I also recommend buying a 1 month bus pass and picking up a few extra hours at work. Don't forget you have to pay cash. As the sign on the counter top reads: "Credit and debit cards are too much hassel." Much like meeting deadlines and listening to what the customer actually wants. read more

Don't go here. First, the place is a complete mess. Second it's cash only because the guy had decided not to pay taxes. But, finally, and really, because he'll rip you off. He does unneeded work with a smile. I don't recommend this place. I won't be going back. read more

Charles is a ROCK STAR. Love this guy. He knows bikes - and really knows bikes - but is down to earth, always helpful, reasonable, and has his customer in mind. He just recently went out of his way in helping me to purchase a big deal (for me) new bike - helping me do research, measuring the specs on my bike and comparing them to the new one, etc. He has also fixed many things on my current/old bike. It's a great co-op shop, where you can work on your bike anytime with the tools, etc. just by becoming a member (via a one time fee). Bike maintenance classes available (also good), and the other folks he has working there with him are equally likeable, friendly and helpful, too. read more