Chula Vista Bicycles

I think this place may have changed their name to Chula Vista bicycles.
A few weeks ago I brought my old bike in for repair and they did a great job! At the same time my wife was looking for a bike so we went all over the place looking and no one else was as nice or helpful as these guys here.
We came back here to check it out again, and they helped my wife get a bike that was sized right for her and she is happy! It was a very good price for a used bike and the guy put a new seat on it and a water bottle holder!
We went on our first bike ride as a married couple today and it was a lot of fun!
I’m happy we found this place! It’s perfect for me. If you are looking for a high end new bike, they have a few, but it seems as though they might order those in.
They have tons of accessories and helmets, etc…
Check this place out!

I bought a used Gary Fisher mountain bike for a family member over a month ago. The bike is great. The price was fair. The only issue was that the center chainring teeth were stripped. My fault for not inspecting the bike properly before purchase. Easy fix. Oh, also the rear tube needed replacement.
The bike is being ridden regularly, the rider really, really likes this bike.
Nice bike shop. Lots of bikes and accessories.

I go here whenever I need a repair or a new part for my bike (aka my baby). They always provide me with quick, friendly, and affordable service. I never feel like the guys who work there are being condescending toward me, which as a female cyclist is a huuuuge plus because I’ve experienced a lot of other shops that aren’t as respectful to female cyclists. When I go here, I see very experienced cyclists come through with their top-​of-​the-​line bikes and gear, but this place is definitely welcoming to the beginning cyclist as well, and to everyone in between. I recently stopped here on a group ride, and they provided us all with fruit for the ride! All in all, this shop is a total gem in the South Bay.

they are now chula vista bicycles great place best service ernesto and chris are top notch, chris is the best wheel repairman in all of san diego. ernesto can fix anything they tell what you need with out trying to sell something you dont need. also they answer any questions so you could repair it yourself next time. they also sell used parts

stopped by to ask if they had a stroller tire, just in case. Not only did they have it, they helped me figure out that there was nothing wrong with my old one. They inflated the inner tube with the right amount of pressure and sent me on my way. When its time to buy my toddler his first bike, or a set of family bikes, we will look here first for sure! Its great to have an individual shop like this instead of going to the W. Thanks Guys!

I came here to get an inner tube replaced on my fixie. Compared to the bicycle warehouse, the prices are way more affordable and just as good at Ocean bicycles.
Bicycle warehouse tried to charge me $ 20 and at Ocean bicycles they only charged me $ 10
The dude there was pretty chill and the service was excellent, I only had to wait for 5 minutes to get a new inner tube.
The only negative thing I have to say is that their machine was working and I had to pay with cash instead of card.

I recently brought my mountain bike in here (a craigs list special that I’ve had for a few months now) to get a broken spoke replaced and new pedals, they replaced a few other rusted and bad parts.
I am very satisfied with the quality of work and the speed of their service.
I ride my bike almost daily around IB, usually with my son so it needs to support around 275lbs. I will bring my spare bike here in the next few days.
They were also very friendly and we chatted for a bit, seems like a very good shop. I’ll update after round 2…

Friendly John, helps you find the perfect bike for your needs, you can definitely feel he’ll know what you’re looking for, wether it is a quick fix or getting a bike. English or Spanish! Too bad he only works there on Saturdays tho.

These guys are lifesavers. My daily commute covers miles of SoCal roads dotted with potholes and cracks that really do a number on the bike.
While cleaning and lubing the bike, I discovered that a rear spoke had broken off. Of course, the same wheel was now hopelessly out of true. This was on a Saturday morning.
I brought it in and explained my bind. The bike is my daily commuter and it has to be ready to roll before Monday. If not, I am stuck with the thousands of other frustrated drivers on gridlocked roads.
A mechanic overheard the conversation and said he could do it right away. Ten minutes later I left with a trued wheel with the spoke replaced — good as new! Today is Monday and I am commuting on my again round wheel. Thanks to these guys, life is all right.

Although I do agree with those who mentioned this shop violating the unwritten Craigslist law, I must say that I had a wonderful experience with them. Saw my bike-​to-​be on a Craigslist posting on a Thursday, and was able to head down the next day to take it for a cruise. I noticed the back breaks were a little crusty and old, and upon my mentioning it to him, he replaced them with brand new ones. He also told me that there was a 30 day warranty on the bike, and if anything went wrong, for me to just take it back in, and they would fix it free of charge. Not to mention, he cuts deals for both mentioning Craigslist ads and paying in cash.
4 stars for the little bike shop by the sea. They would get 5 if they paid a little bit more attention to detail (i.e. fixing the crusty breaks) before a potential buyer road their bike.
After a month of riding my new bicycle all around town, everything is just fine and dandy with it’s inner workings, and I am very satisfied with both my purchase and my service.

ZERO STARS FOR OCEAN BIKES.
This business has no idea how to keep customers coming back, only how to lose them.
Last week I saw one of their ads on Craigslist (in the by-​owners section, by the way – SPAM) thinking that their Specialized Dolce 44 cm was perfect for me. I took it for a test ride Friday, July 13, and voila! It was my bike, right then and there. As I get paid on Friday nights (as most hard-​working retail associates do) I had no cash, but 100% serious interest. I provided them with my information, and promised to be back the next day with my money. They promised to hold it in my name until I returned.
Friday night I continued to google reviews on Specialized Dolces, and in the process, found an eBay ad for what seemed to be the exact same bike. Intrigued, I inspected the photos more closely and identified the shipping origin – Chula Vista. This ad was my bike!
I called Ocean Bikes today, Saturday July 14, to arrange the final sale details. As Hans was the one I originally spoke and dealt with, I never expected the conversation to turn this way:
Me: «Hello Hans, I’ll be coming in the shop today to pick up that Dolce from you.»
Hans: «Ummm… Let me check that it’s still here…»
Me: «[uncomfortable silence]…»
Hans, returning: «Yeah, we sold it this morning. Sorry.»
Me: «But you and I met yesterday, and you said you were holding this bike for me. What happened?»
Hans: «It sold on eBay this morning.»
What the f*ck? I asked to speak with the Manager, and Paco came to the phone. He explained to me how his business works, by double and triple-​posting the bikes on any and every site they can whore themselves out to. In the end, the bike obviously did not end up in my hands, and I blame Ocean Bikes.
Thanks for nothing, guys.
TAKE YOUR BUSINESS ELSEWHERE, OR YOU WILL REGRET IT!

Awesome bike shop. Got my hybrid here. Friendly staff! Don’t remember the guys name but he let me try about 10 different bikes until I chose the one I wanted. He also changed the seat and altered a few toher things for me without additional charges. The owner came in eventually and I chatted with him, very nice guy.
Highly recommend this place, though the location was a bit far from me.

Great shop if you know nothing about bikes, you’ll kick yourself if you ever learn.
Most used bikes here are $ 50 – 150 above market value, generally of garage-​sale quality. Oh, and they post 70 – 80 ads on craigslist EVERY DAY, so that shopping for used bikes from private sellers online has become a royal pain in the wazoo.
Take the time to do some research before you drive all the way to Chula Vista and throw your money away; department-​store bikes from the 70’s are not worth more than $ 150. End of story.

I had been looking for a bike for a while, but I wanted something specific. I had bought a bike on Craigslist, but the frame was the wrong size, so I sold it, and started looking again.
I checked out at least 4 – 6 bike shops, and the only one that had anything close to what I wanted was Ocean Bikes. I made two trips out there, a month apart, and found exactly what I was looking for today.
These guys have a huge inventory, but not all of the bikes are ready to be put on sale yet.
I highly recommend these guys, they’re great!

I paid $ 150 for an 80s diamondback which would be worth the price if it was well maintained but it wasn’t. One day after purchase one of the derailleurs couldn’t work and so i had to bring it back to the shop.
Also a week or two after purchase my front inner tube blew out on the road… and now, a month after the purchase the back tire looks like there are stress tears on it so I had to swap it out too. Since I live in UTC, I had it fixed at my LBS instead. The brakes might still have been the original pads and they suck too, so I had to change those. Total repair cost = $ 60. I guess I deserve it for being a noob when buying…
They do honor their 30 day warranty but I’d be a lot happier if I didn’t actually need to use it. Service was pretty good, they let me try a couple bikes and offered to install a basket on it for me for free. Two stars for that but I can’t recommend that you buy a bike here unless you know how to check a used bike out.

Great atmosphere and great bikes. Hahns (sp?) was great and helpful. Love my bike. Have been riding it like crazy. Will do all my biking needs here.

I bought a cheap bike from these guys I found listed on craigslist. Went down there and test rode the bike and it work perfectly… for about 3 days at least. Since then it has been nothing but a huge pain in the rear.
The tire on the bike was marginal at best and after replacing 2 tubes I replaced the tire. The chain broke, the rear hub locked on me, the pedal broke in half, the seat wasn’t even all the way tightened. After working on the bike myself, there were ball bearings missing and cracked cases in 2 of the hubs.
This bike has been nothing but a huge piece of junk and waste of time. Looking back I was a little too trusting when I purchased the back, but I would be VERY leary when buying a bike from this shop.

The perfect birthday present came to me last minute. A road bike!!!
I have a couple bikes in my garage, but don’t fit quite right, and one is a beach cruiser, and since it doesn’t have any gears, has to be driven on a flat surface… It is pretty safe to say that they don’t get any love. I decided to scout the town for road bikes for my boyfriend for his birthday. And if possible, a teeny tiny one for myself.
I’ve been in to Pedal Pushers as well as Thomas’s, but nothing really caught my eye… I started to look on Craigslist and saw numerous postings for a listing in Chula Vista. I called him, said he owned a bike shop, and that even though they were closed on Sunday, he could meet me there if I was interested. How awesome of him!
I did not have trouble finding the place, since I am from Southern San Diego, but I can see how it may be difficult for some. Just remember to turn right at the exit and not left at Palomar.
The second I walked in I saw so many treasures! The only hard part was making a decision. I quickly found one that was perfect for me, and a somewhat matching color for my boyfriend. I bargained a little, since I was buying two, and got the two for a steal. Both bikes are very nice to ride, look and feel good. There were two things that made this a slam dunk sale, his guarantee for the life of the bike, and he also said that if the bike I got for my boyfriend is not the correct size he will exchange it.
Since I have a tiny car, I brought along a bike rack in case I made the deal. Problem was, I had never put it on my car. The owner was nice enough to mount the rack to my car and lock the bikes in place. I know that I will never go anywhere else besides Ocean Bikes, he just took the time that most owners don’t.

Took my bike to another shop to get some work done and they were like, WTF?!
The derailer on my bike is going to have to be replaced for it to run right again and the mechanic also told me that the chain locking was a huge mistake since you can set the limits on the gearbox by tightening one screw.
These guys will NEVER come near my bike again.

This bike shop was amazing! I’m not sure what I liked the most… friendly service, appropriate pricing, knowledge of the bikes, eager to help, or great selection?
The man who helped me was very nice and helpful. He didn’t try to talk me into something I didn’t want, instead he listened to me (actually listened!) and found a bike that was good for me.
It is a solid shop. I will be back!