We had a good experience renting bicycles here. Even though you do have to pay for 24 hours and we…read moreonly use the bikes for three hours, it was worth the $50 per Bicycle. They were in good shape shaped and worked well to do the ride around lake Monona the team was nice to help size us for the proper bike and get us ready to go. They have helmets available if you need one. Clean restroom. It's also a fun and large Bicycle shop which we enjoyed visiting.

Absolutely horrible experience at Machinery Row Bicycles. I spoke with Leo about a bike they had in…read morestock that I wanted to buy my son for his 13th birthday this week. He told me they had the bike in stock and he would hold it for me with a $500 deposit. I told him I was driving 2 hours each way to pick up the bike and was very excited that they had exactly what I was looking for. He assured me that I would be very pleased when I got there. When I got there today, I was SHOCKED to see the condition of the 'new' bike! What a waste of 4 hours and $30 in gas. After making me wait 10 minutes for my deposit to be refunded, they offered to sell me this $2,400 bike for cost ($2,000). I wouldn't pay a penny for it! I rubbed my hand on the frame and the paint chipped off even more! I am livid that I wasn't told about the condition over the phone. Absolutely terrible business!!!

Jeff and his crew at Revolution are really amazing. I could tell right away when we entered the…read moreshop that this was a solid spot--a family, commuters, and no one batted an eye my Lycra-clad teen racer. Jeff and the mechanic working that day took care of my kiddo's tire blow-out and provided solid advice on keeping it together so that he could race again the next day at a cyclocross series. They have a great selection of gear that I pursued while we were there and Jeff pointed me in the direction of a quality tire gauge to help get a more precise tire pressure. Super grateful! Definitely will be back.

I don' leave many Yelp reviews and I hesitate at leaving bad ones. Especially because I found the…read moreguys at Revolution to be friendly and believe each truly wants to provide good service. The problem is there is no coordination between them which I have come to believe is due to poor management. In July I sent my Trico bike case to the shop and later, Chris confirmed by phone it was there. But when I ended 10 days of Wisconsin bikepacking there, I was unsettled for a few minutes as they couldn't locate my case. I could tell they started doubting they ever had it. Fortunately I could quote Chris's name and he happened to be present. He found the case. So no biggie. But a potential red flag? Let's move on. I left my bike to be packed up and sent home in the Trico case...along with a new spare tire, lent to me by a friend for the trip. The last thing I remember is the tire on my handle bars in front of the check-out desk and being reassured there was no need to tie it to the bike. When I received the bike, it arrived in a CARDBOARD BOX, not my Trico case. And...the tire was missing. And...a part of the front axle was missing. (which I didn't realize until after riding a week or so when my mechanic freaked out bc the fork was compressed a little) I want to be clear, there was no shipping damage to the bike; cardboard boxes are fine, but i spent $300 on a hard case and I wanted it back. I also wanted my friend's new tire back. I called Jeff, the manager, immediately after unpacking my bike. Within 24 hours, he was able to find the missing Trico case but not the tire. I could tell he doubted I had left the tire, but I sent him a picture of the tire on the bike. He offered me a used tire as replacement which I refused bc we're talking my friend's tire here. Jeff refused to send me an equal replacement. I received my case (empty), but I'm out $65 for a replacement tire I bought for my friend. Bringing up the missing axle piece would have been futile a week into this mess, so it didnt come up. MORAL: If your equipment is being handled by more than one person at Revolution Cycles, monitor that equipment. Get names. Take pictures. Ask for receipts. Keep watch. Or you may find yourself writing way too long reviews.

This bike shop was great. Helped my mom take her cycle in for new shifting cables and shift levers…read more They finished the work 3 days early and did the work at a reasonable cost. Great work

Knowledgeable people who make recommendations on parts and service that fit your needs and budget…read more It's easy to schedule repairs. The work I've had done has been great. An organized shop that still feels laid-back.

I couldn't be happier with the service from Budget Bicycle staff/technicians and my choice of bike,…read morefinally upgrading from an old, good quality road bike that was never quite what I needed, to a new Felt hybrid that is perfect for me. Throughout the experience, the staff where informative and helpful. They steered me to just the bike I needed (and incidentally, not the most expensive one of its type). They took time to help me get the perfect fit (one size up from what I expected ending up perfect for me), and even provided extra advice about how to maximize the use of gear combinations (with this bike having more gears than my old ones). After helping me choose the right accessories, despite my saying there wasn't a rush, they got everything installed on the same afternoon before closing, and I was able to enjoy the bike right away. I definitely recommend Budget Bicycle Center! P.S. I noticed my review says I'm in San Francisco - I'm in Madison. :)

My son Cole is a freshman student at UW Madison and heavily relies on his bike for transportation…read moreto classes etc. My son has needed help with bike issues twice and has worked with Budget Bicycle Center. They diagnosed the issues promptly, explained options and needed work thoroughly, and repaired his bike quickly at a very fair price. As a Mom with a student far from home, I greatly appreciate the way they treated my son and all the expert help they gave him. THANK YOU!

Formerly Freewheel, now called Madison Bicycle Center. I originally learned about the organization…read morewhen they were on South Park and we had a couple rides use it as a staging area. I was reminded of them in an ad just after my bike was stolen and I was in need of a new one. Their selection of actual bikes is really dependent on what recent donations they've gotten, and I happened to get lucky when I was looking. If you don't need a bike, they also have a selection of used parts you can dig through if you want to try something out on your bike or even build one (they also have some new parts). Mechanics are very knowledgeable. Haven't had a chance to do any of their classes. A friend who used to live here really liked them as well, and they have a good mission.

Super affordable friendly and helpful staff. Also great programs for amateur cyclists to learn how…read moreto take care of their own bikes. Love coming here!

Great service! Experience and expertise in the road bike industry! Great very local bike shop! And…read morecool people to chat with!

Josh was very informative and helpful! I came in with a bike my friend gave me--he answered all of…read moremy questions, gave me a few tips, and was very transparent about what the bike needed and what the cost would be. The shop also has two super cute cats :-)

So fast! Came in for a issue in gear shifting and it was fixed in 30 min! Perfect price and even…read moreexplained my gears to me a little further so I could understand my bike better!! Yipee!

Excellent customer service! Richard, Gary and John are all extremely knowledgeable about bikes,…read morerunning and triathlons and took their time to answer all our questions. We never felt pressured to buy anything we weren't 100% sure about. This will definitely be our go to shop for all things bike and running related! Check it out- you won't regret it!

Play Tri Middleton is one of the first bike shops I stopped into upon moving to the Madison area,…read moreand I'm glad I did. In the past year I have had the guys (Collin, Gary, and Richard) work on 5 different bikes ranging from bike assembly and service to packing and shipping. They worked on everything from my early 1990s Bianchi Eros to my Argon 18 to my 2020 Lynsey GR pro. I often just drop by to have a chat with them about their thoughts on bicycles and triathlons. Beyond bikes my wife and I have gotten several pairs of running shoes (great selection and often sales up to 50% off) where Gary has talked us through what we should be looking for in comfort and fit. Hands down I would suggest this store to anyone in the market for a bike/shoes or getting their bike surfaced!