VeloLukas Höngg

Ken M. posted the first review of this place and it was so darn positive, that I had to schlep myself over to Hoengg for a look-​see. I would agree with everything Ken said save for the fact that the bike I’m envisioning purchasing wasn’t on hand. That’s not to say that there weren’t other fab alternatives, but I just didn’t feel the pull of ‘I want! I want!’ when both scoping and test-​riding the bikes.
For sure if I lived in the area and needed an already-​purchased bike serviced, then this place, too, would be my ‘LBS’. The bike dudes are very friendly and helpful.
I must also give one shiny star for the owner being super good-​looking. –can’t see why Ken M. failed to mention that salient fact in his review. :D

After a whirlwind tour of the Kreis 10 and 5 bike shops, VeloLukas easy won out as my new Local Bike Shop. It’s got everything you’d want in an LBS — new bikes (I picked up a Stevens road bike), a few used gems, a few solid mechanics, the occasional club ride (mountain rides Wednesday evenings; I’ll have to find a set of knobbies before I can try that out), and a 24 – 7 tube vending machine out front.
Lukas himself is genial, and Ferdinand get the wrenching done (although he always seems a little stressed out).
They do have a preference for payment other than credit cards on bike purchases — a Post card or cash will make them significantly smilier.