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The Bike Shop
Categories: Bike Rentals, Bikes
Neighborhood: Carroll Gardens514 Court St
(between Nelson St & Huntington St)
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 797-0326
- Nearest Transit:
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Smith-9th Sts (F, G)
- Good for Kids:
- No
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3 reviews for The Bike Shop
This shop is run by one guy, and he's always working on a cycle in the back, so you have to ask him a question instead of just waiting. Once you get his attention, though, Anthony is great.
I brought my 70's Atala Grand Prix in to fix a flat and possibly add a brake lever on the top of my drop bars. He didn't have the right size lever for my bike, but begged me not to change the bars and ruin the classic lines of the cycle and offered to order the right size for me. He was very complementary and also helped me pick out a helmet and a lock.
Overall, he fixed the flat right there, was great to talk to, and wasn't judgemental about my having an old ride and wanting to keep my costs down. I'll be coming to the bike shop again for a full tune-up when my budget allows.
A one man bike shop! New and used bikes, also repairs and tune-ups.
I brought my vintage bike here with a flat to be changed. Anthony, the owner/proprietor/whatever was really excited about my 10-speed Rudge. He kept telling me how this bike was a historical treasure and you can't even put a price on it. Not sure how genuine he was being...he upsold me to do a complete cleanup and overhaul of the bike for $70 something, and I reluctantly agreed.
In the end, he did a GREAT job and i'm really glad i agreed to the full service package--unlike some of the high-end shops, bringing a beat-up old bike here wasn't awkward and he had the right inner tube in stock. He powerwashed the bike and got rid of lots of dirt. He oiled all the bearings and gears, replaced the flat tire, rewrapped the handlebars and added handlebar-ends, filled up the tires etc.
Well, the bike rides beautifully -- it's just like new (or what i imagine the bike to be like when it was 'new' -- i wasn't born yet..), so in the end it was money well spent and i came away a very happy customer.
But minus one star for the awkward pick-up shenanigans he pulled. I brought the bike in on a saturday and agreed to pick it up the following saturday (i work late and knew i wouldn't be able to come during in the week). Anyway, on Wednesday at 5pm, he calls to say my bike is ready early(!) and oh yeah, he's leaving friday morning to go on vacation for a week. I needed the bike for the weekend and was busy thursday night, so i basically had to bail on work at 5pm and pick it up. Not the most professional thing to do to a customer..
Poor service. Never approached by anyone to find out if and what we might need. I had never been here and it is safe to say we will not come back. It's unfortunate. There selection is miniscule and I don't know what value the community gets from this place. For a store with an expert that will fit you to the bike you need for the purpose you have and your height there are better offers on Coney Island Avenue and Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn
