Coral Way Bicycle Shop

 

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Ernie Q.

Gainesville, FL

This place sucks so bad. The only reason to go here is if you live near here, and even then, it's to be avoided. The darker skinned guy who works here more or less knows what he's doing and isn't a dick, but the other two guys, that's a whole different story. The guy with the gray hair, maybe once or twice when I was starting out, so I'll forgive him, but the guy in his 40's who seems to run the place, bad attitude every time I go in there.

It seems like they place weekenders/businessman bikers on a pedestal, and get annoyed by commuters or rec bicyclists. The guy that I mentioned earlier always seems annoyed that I'm not dropping big dollars when I go in there (since I usually do my own work, I only go in there to grab a tube or air or some accessories.)

Anyways, stay away. I'd maybe go across the street to Bike Tech, but I'd try to find a different place to go than either of these shops.

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michelle L.

San Francisco, CA

I had a flat, and needed a new tube, so I brought my Bianchi Avenue to this shop around the corner from my house.

I ride to class the next day, and before I got halfway, not only did my the tube go flat, but my entire tire was shredded.

Took my bike to Mack Cycle and Fitness, and what did they say?  Someone overinflated, used both the wrong style and size tube in my tire.  Unfortunately, I guess the guy with gray hair wasn't there.

Cost of replacing the tube at Coral Way Bicycle Shop?  around $10
Cost of fixing the mess left by Coral Way Bicycle Shop?  around $45

I should have sent them the bill.
I learned my lesson not to trust them with any more work on my loverly bike.

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JD N.

Miami, FL

This is probably Miami's oldest and continuously operating bicycle shop - operating since 1942. The service is friendly, punctual, and knowledgeable. The guy in gray hair however knows all. And he knows how to fix bikes too.

This is a hole in a wall, local establishment that offers services, parts, and good selection of new bicycles at a reasonable price.

In 2007, this place was rated as the best bicycle shop in Miami by the Miami New Times.

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