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Whether you're tooling around town or trekking up mountains, this shop will find a reasonably priced bike for you. Though it doesn't carry the highest end bikes, the knowledgeable staff at Valencia Cyclery is...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While my daughter was visiting her doctor, Jr. and I decided to walk around Valencia St. and check out one of Valencia St.'s popular bike stores. Valencia Cyclery is divided into two separate stores…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The repair shop gave me excellent service. Besides fixing my bike, I was thinking about getting a new tire, just because the tread is a little more than half worn, but the mechanic said don't worry…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place on google and they are one of the only places that deal with bmx. Thank God because they really know what they are doing. The staff is very friendly and they not only fix your…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Randomly stopped by after breakfast at Boogaloos, yum, the other day and ended up going home with a bike. JP was super helpful & knowledgeable, not pressuring or rushing, and not judgmental that I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
completely knowledgeable, fast and cheap. my bike seat got stolen in front of walgreens (wah, wah) and i just went in and they replaced it within 20 minutes. they suggested i move to an allen key…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i bought my first bike since childhood hear, and the salesppl are always so nice and helpful. they have rad bikes, lots of gear, and their own repair shop next door. will def be back here again when…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know, I try to avoid this place because the store actually feels like a chain with low end parts and mass produced bikes. I'm sorry but I prefer old vintage bikes and used parts. They don't have…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These guys are great. The mechanics have years of experience with all types of bikes and it shows. They'll give you an honest answer to any questions and tell you what your different options are so…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
these guys are the best -- they're always super-busy but always well-staffed and ready to help. best bike shop in town. hands-down.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been to every shop in the city and never seen better prices or more friendly and knowledgable staff. yeah! i love this place.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I bought a bike here a couple weeks ago and this morning I was biking to an eye appointment when a jackass driving a taxi decides to ignore the fact that I'm right beside him and cut in front of me. I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Knowledgeable staff with friendly service and decent prices. What more do you need? I'm totally happy with this place.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. A huge selection and friendly staff. I didn't know what I needed when I went in and they really helped me figure out what bike is best suited for me. The bearded guy Juan was…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I just love Valencia st....you really can't go wrong anywhere on that street. On a weekly window shop weekend over there, I got this sudden inspiration to sell my car and buy a bike.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks for the best help with my recycled inner tube line! I pick up inner tubes from these generous peeps! Then I use them for detailing on bags, art projects, and any recycled idea I can think of.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars. Yes, behold, 5 stars. Valencia is one of the very best bike shops in San Francisco. To me, the very first thing I look for in a bike shop that determines whether I'll be coming back again,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. On the recommendation of a friend I rode here from the Lower Haight (even though the Upper Haight stores would have been more convenient for me) with a drive train problem that I was hoping would…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Because I haven't been on a bike in six years, I needed a little help. I needed a bike, but didn't know what kind or size; I needed a way to lock it up, but have heard lots of different opinions on…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My bike is my baby, a veteran road warrior with 7 states and nearly 6000 miles under its belt. It's a Bianchi San Remo, about $1200 when I first purchased it. As I said to the guy at Valencia, look…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent sales and service. Great for beginners, just really busy on the weekends.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a newbie but these guys don't look down their nose at me when I get shoe laces caught in the chain or I say "This thing broke" rather than any fancy bicycle jargon. I am so happy with these…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super helpful. Rad sales staff you dont get that "why the fuck dont you know what youre talking about" feeling from them, totally unpretentious, just cool helpful dudes. fair prices, and everything you…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just moved to SF with my BF and we got awesome road bikes for a great and very fair price. The sales staff was patient and helpful in answering questions and making sure the bikes fit and were…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I accompanied my boyfriend to Valencia Cyclery when he was buying a bike. Cole helped us out and she was great! She was super patient and seemed genuinely concerned about helping us find exactly the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Valencia Cyclery is the best bike repair shop in the city. They always have several people on hand to help you with your service needs, and all of them knowledgeable and super nice.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You may walk into Valencia Cyclery for a repair, hear that the part is $1 and the labor is $20 and think "Goddamn it!" But, dear cyclist, it is worth the repair $ because these guys and gals have…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you need a bike or anything for a bike or just advice on bikes....this is the place to go! Why not have a cute boy help you and feed you all the bike talk you've always desired? It'll be the best…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to eat my words. I ragged on Valencia because I had dealt with them briefly and found the sales staff boorish and unhelpful. But when I had a flat today - my day off to explore by bike - and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know nothing about bikes and wanted a pretty one. I ended up with a blue hybrid - they definitely don't let you walk out of there with something you don't need (like a cruiser or a too advanced road…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep it short and sweet. I just bought a road bike to return to my car-free days in college. This place is great for anyone who wants to learn about the product they're getting and what the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice selection of bikes - they had exactly what I wanted, which was a really light flat bar road bike for not terribly expensive. My salesperson was Cole, and she was absolutely adorable and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection and a very helpful and knowledgeable staff.
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. They always help me to get my stuff done cheap and easily. Sometimes they are busy, but that's because they are giving another customer the awesome service they will give you…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish this place carried IRO.
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good selection of bikes and gear with great staffing. I wish they had just a few more high-end collection. Great choice to do your shopping.
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I want to like these guys. They're the closest bike shop to me, and they've got all the stuff I need. My bike's been having a sort of adolescent awkward phase (broken spoke leading to a flat tire,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took a project here after another shop bailed on me. Valencia was done with it in a single weekend, no questions asked, even cleaning up my sweaty bottle cages in the process. Friendly all around…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Valencia Cyclery, there is another biker on the road in an effort to reduce CO2 emissions for mother earth. If you're looking for folks that know their stuff about bikes, this is the place…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ohh boy... and people like this place? i went and had someone help me who did not know if what i was buying fit my bike, and then their credit card machine ran out of paper (5minutes for them to put…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Will was really helpful in assisting me to find a bike that fit me and was in my price range. Didn't try to upsell me on anything and was pretty honest through and through. Stand up guy really. Now as…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So far, no complaints for VC. I've gone in a few times for odds and ends; pedal straps, truing stand, gloves, bag strap. They've always either had what I was looking for or been super cool about…
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my bike in to valencia cyclery (see I didn't even capitalize their name! HA! take that!) for a truing and tune-up and came to pick it up. A guy named "JP" (which I can only assume stands…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super great best place to get/fix a bike. Friendly, trustworthy staff make all the difference in the world.
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I only went in to repair a flat...but they took care of me for only $10! Love it! Can't beat friendly cheap service.
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Valencia Cyclery about 2 weeks ago to purchase a bicycle. I wanted a bicycle that would work both on and off the road. I settled for a mountain bike with adjustable shocks. I learned a…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just got a new road bike and needed some help with the headset and a pair of bebop pedals. Alex who works there is great, and went above and beyond the call of duty to help me get riding ASAP.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So chill. So nice. Not hip or snobby. Just rad. I recommend it highly!
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These folks truly operate with a spirit of brotherhood. They're helpful, welcoming, patient, informative, dedicated, and fair. I've seen them tend to eight-year-olds with loose-chained dirt bikes and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
they are nice and friendly, have parts in stock, do good work. really helpful people.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
* * * * * I went to install some new foam grips, discovered my carbon fiber handlebar was cracked / crushed (a self-inflicted injury, and I'm staying with alloy from now on). So I dropped it off…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're not Lance Armstrong or some single speed Mission hipster they sort of blow you off. That's what I thought. In reality the dude was really letting me go off about something I no idea what I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a top notch cycle shop. I walked in last June after seeing their ad for a sale on Trek road bikes. Can't remember the name of the sales guy, Galen I think, but he was super nice, no…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After recently wanting to get back into cycling I shopped around for a bike for a good couple of weeks. After scouting out several shops I found the best section to be at Valencia Cyclery. In addition…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
not bad. not bad at all. the staff was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful in explaining the various distinctions between the multitude of bikes they carried. great selection of bike accessories,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always friendly, helpful and cheap. Valencia Cyclery has been my repair spot since I moved to SF. I go there for a tune up twice a year and my old Kona rides perfectly ever after. They've never tried…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For me, my experience with this store is with the repair shop since my mountain bike goes through a lot of wear and tear on the streets. Pretty much they'll let you know right on spot what needs to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
[Update] I'm knocking a star off my review because 9 months later I'm having knee pain. I went to get a professional fitting at another bike shop (that actually offers them) and found out that my…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here's my experience with valencia cyclery as a newbie biker: I walked in not knowing anything about bikes and they taught me a lot, from how to best lock my bike to which kind of helmet I should get.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in a bar the other day with my friend who was doing her shtick, selling cards to drunk people. And we started talking to these girls, and we found out that one of them was totally stalking the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Babs is dope.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do all my own bike repairs, but I don't know the names for all the gizmos, so when I roll into a bike shop I'm always like "I need that little bolt thingy that holds the brake to frame". Most…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great bike shop. I just bought a bike from them and the whole experience was great. Knowledgeable, friendly staff. No sales-y vibe whatsoever. They installed the parts I wanted quickly and had me…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well lets see... got a new bike, put it together.. realized i might want to lock the sucka up from time to time.. being that My girl bought her bike there, and it was the only bike shop i knew of in…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool unsnobby bike shop. They cater to all kinds of riders and get big kudos for that. Whether you are a racer, commuter, or cruiser they have something for you. I love that they even have the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bought my first bike in 10 years here about 2 weeks ago. Walked in feeling like a complete noob on the subject(even if i had been instructed by friends prior to this on what to get...it all went out…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there three times already within the same month... I just got my bike a little over a month ago and tried to find a place to get it serviced.. I then stumbled into this shop and have to say that…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I decided to take up biking and looked on Yelp for the best place to go get my bike and obviously this place did not disappoint. I know nothing about bikes and the staff was really friendly. I gotta…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good, honest people work here. Whether you are going in to buy a bike or an $8 cable, they will give you their full attention and help you find the best product for you at the very best price.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i went in here sort of expecting a hard time. i'm not a cyclist by any stretch and haven't ridden in about 8 years, maybe longer! i decided i wanted to get a little exercise and also have a vehicle to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is cyclery even a real word? I couldn't find it in the dictionary. Oh well. Bought a 20" tire here. It was afew bucks more than I've seen elsewhere, but I was already in their store, so what the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great shop, with a wide range of options. The staff is incredibly nice, and the quality of the inventory excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
spent a day tromping around the city looking for my very first road bike, and eventually chose one at Valencia Cyclery. they were *outstanding* across the board - got a great price on a nicebike, that…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this bikeshop is awesome. i just want to assemble my new road bike which i purchased thru online. no hassle...honest service..right on time...friendly and accommodating...i went there by 1:00 pm and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At first, I didn't know whether or not to believe the hype other yelpers were heaping on this place. Wandered into Valencia Cyclery and was absolutely floored by how nice everyone was. Not only…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been threatening my wife for a few years that we were going to get some bikes and ride. We finally decided to go into Valencia a few weeks back to look at what was available. We spent time with…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite bike shop in the city. Having shopped around for bikes, Valencia Cyclery always had the lowest prices for identical models. And their repair shop does good work. They have a 10% Thursday…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just finished talking shit about bike shop guys...well this place is different. I bought my bike from Valencia and should have known better to take it to anyone else for a little tune up. I DID go…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is what everybody else says it is. It is great and local and very friendly and very mission-like in it's atmosphere. I am currently looking for a good road bike with gears that is under…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best place for any beginner bicyclist: The friendly staff will literally walk you through everything. There are tools handy if you want to do it yourself. And most of all, I feel as if I can go…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, it's a little yuppy and clean, but they never make me feel like an idiot (a rarity in the Mission bike shops) and they always have whatever I need, even if I'm showing up with a list of parts I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i got a lock from this place, and it froze up, obviously not their fault, but they took it back, without a receipt, and replaced it with another lock. right there on the spot. no bullshit. they are…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really awesome, friendly place. My bf and I both bought our bikes here and am impressed with the entire process. I spent about 3 hours trying out 3 bikes (I know, I'm slow), going up and down Hill…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Hey honey. I was riding our bike again the other day and the pedal broke. Took it in to Valencia Cyclery, they were really nice and helpful. "Lessee, pedals replaced, tires replaced, and ... what was…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always friendly service. Pretty cheap on labor, parts, and bike toys. You're in and out in 5min for small jobs. They even have a free bike pump for you out front. It's a pretty big place, with two…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The term "as easy as riding a bike" is used when you are trying something again after a long time. This is not the best term, if you weren't that good at riding a bike to begin with. The staff here put…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a hypochondriac a lot of the time. So last week I had this horrible horrible cold, with nasty laryngitis for a few days and general malaise. Well, stoner that I am I didn't let a little nasty…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took my bike in the other day they were very helpful and had me out and riding again by the next day. Recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fast,courteous and helpful.Never once have I had to go to another shop to find quicker turn around time. In fact I brought my burning man bike in here on the actual day we were about to leave. Did…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a bike rider. And I love it. I've always had good experiences with these guys, always straightforwardnessism. I guess I always knew what to do with my bike so I only went for parts like tubes,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
