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This review is specifically for the SOMA shop in San Francisco. It can be a... - May 28, 2023

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Wheel Away Cycle Center

402 E Hamilton Ave
Campbell, CA 95008 408-378-4636
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The people at Wheel Away are the best! They really work to make sure you... - Oct 30, 2020

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Alameda Bicycle

1522 Park St
Alameda, CA 94501 510-522-0070
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Excellent bike store. - Feb 26, 2023

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Trek Bicycle Livermore

2752 1st St
Livermore, CA 94550 925-455-8090
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Bicycle Outfitter

963 Fremont Ave
Los Altos, CA 94024 650-948-8092
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Used them for first time this year. Very satisfied. - Feb 15, 2024

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Mike's Bikes

836 4th St
San Rafael, CA 94901 415-454-3747
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In past years, I have purchased bikes and had a tune-up, each of which was... - Jan 20, 2020

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Bicycle Garage

5006 Mowry Ave
Fremont, CA 94538 510-795-9622
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friendly and knowledgable. a little expensive though - May 31, 2019

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Hank & Frank Bicycles

3377 Mt Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549 925-283-2453
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These guys know their stuff. Have good COVID rules for amount of people allowed... - Aug 21, 2020

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Woodside Bike Shop Annex

2755 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94061 650-366-2453
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We take our mountain bikes here for service. - Oct 29, 2023

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Hyland Family Bicycles

1515 Meridian Ave
San Jose, CA 95125 408-269-2300
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Very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly. Needed a semi-custom solution to retrofit... - Apr 13, 2017

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Walt's Cycle & Fitness

116 Carroll St
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408-739-4287
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They are quite busy in the spring and it may take several weeks for service. - Apr 22, 2023

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Palo Alto Bicycles

171 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-328-7411
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The technician knows a lot about bikes and is able to guide you through a lot... - Aug 19, 2020

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Valencia Cyclery

1077 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110 415-550-6600
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They tend to be busy, with a backlog, but they do stick to the timeframe they... - Mar 24, 2023

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Trail Head Cyclery

20301 Stevens Creek Blvd
Cupertino, CA 95014 408-369-9666
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They are now on Stevens Creek in Cupertino - Oct 06, 2018

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Trek Bicycle Dublin

7222 San Ramon Rd
Dublin, CA 94568 925-829-4310
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These folks are the best! I recommend them without reservation. - Jun 24, 2018

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Chain Reaction Bicycles

1680 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063 650-366-7130
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Outstanding service. Professional and knowledgable. They listen and they care.... - Mar 29, 2023

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REI

1338 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702 510-527-4140
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They will work on any bike and are honest and do good work. - Oct 08, 2024

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Sharp Bicycle

969 Moraga Rd
Lafayette, CA 94549 925-284-9616
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Always get good advice and help. Great repair. Available for all ages and... - Mar 18, 2023

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Bicycle Trip

1001 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 831-427-2580
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Appreciate their generous support of several non-profit organizations. - Feb 26, 2018

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Bike Connection

2011 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306 650-853-3000
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Quick turnaround, usually finished before promised time. - Jan 21, 2020

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