Fruitvale Bike Station

Been going there temporarily storing my bike for years, eduardo is great, dunno anyone else there by name since he’s usually the one there when i arrive. Always courteous, friendly, upbeat and extremely helpful when I’ve ever inquired about repairs or equipment. this extension of the main shop in alameda… which i have written a separate review for, are all excellent people in my book. Bought my cannondale from them back in ’96 and couldnt be happier! You guys are great!

The valet parking is great BUT the repair shop is exceptional. This is a great place for both minor repairs and overhauls. The staff is always friendly and professional. Thanks Eduardo Brandon CJ and Miguel –you are the heart of a community gem!

conveniently located just outside of the Bart gates. friendly dudes that work there.

Slipped a chain on my way home, but was fortunately within walking distance. The guy working fixed it quick and even gave me a little tutorial. No charge either. Super sweet. Can’t believe this place exists, it’s almost too good to be true.

Free bike parking.
That’s all there is to it. You can park your bike at the Fruitvale Bike Station for free without paying a cent or even providing your own lock. Heck, they’ll even give you free air — not even my local gas station does that!

Great place to leave you bike over get it repaired. Very friendly and super fast. Great place I will go back again.

I went this morning on bike to work day and even though Eduardo was slammed, he took the rime to fix my bike so I was able to ride it comfortably. It made a world of difference in my unexpectedly long bike ride this morning. The guys I’m there were so nice and accommodating. I will definitely be back when I need a repair or tune up!

Eduardo is about educating bike riders. I got an e bike and went by his shop for a helmet. Great service and he gave me advice about tire pressure as well.
Today, BIKE TO WORK DAY he took time out to help me by putting air in my tires and advising me on maintenance, lights for my bike and even said I didn’t need an item I was going to buy. That’s honesty and integrity.
I bought a water bottle holder and since he wasn’t busy at the moment he installed. Moments later two more customers came in and he handled them quickly and efficiently. Great customer service.

These guys are great. Eduardo and Dave are two guys I talk to regularly after my morning ride to the station and on my way back home. They do a solid job of fixing your bike up, too, if you need it.
The best part about this service is that there’s no charge (after the taxpayer). It’s super reassuring to have a safe place for your bike during the day in an area where bike theft is horrible. Thanks dudes!

Great customer service. I needed work done on my bike one day. I dropped off my bike before school and when I came back from class, I was all set to go.

Once I found out about this FREE bike valet, I was like, psh, I’m riding to work. I am now proudly on my way to finally having a nice ass (2 miles uphill on a cruiser, holla!). Anyway, these guys are great, always friendly and quick. Only downside is that they only have one person working at a time, so if you’re in a rush and a customer is purchasing something, it’ll take you a few minutes to get your bike. Also, during rush hours it gets cramped with multiple people trying to drop off/​pick up their bikes. But other than that, no complaints. Come on, it’s FREE and SECURE! And FREE estimates? Awesome.

I drop my bike here every week day, and every week day it’s awesome. Everyone who works there is friendly and cool.
1) Makes my commute so much easier because I can just drop my bike off and not worry about it, or pieces of it getting stolen
2) If my bike needs a repair, they’ll do it, which is great
The bike valet is a free service, so be cool about it and be patient with the guys who are working there.
I tell everyone who moves to the area to check out the fruitvale bike station because it’s so convenient and great

I went there to fix a flat .Mike put an inner tube in, told me I needed a new rim, but did not notice that there was a gaping hole in my tire! I saw the hole on a Monday, and all the other bike shops were closed, so I brought my bike back to him to put a tire and rim on my bike. He did a good job, but forgot to put my lock back on the bike! It was a good thing I noticed it before I got very far. The service was sloppy, and he tried to sell me on expensive repairs I did not need. I do give them props for being open on Monday.

I just moved to East Oaktown and I ride my bike to Bart as part of my every day commute into The City. So far, the boys at the bike station have been the nicest people I’ve met since my move. I see them every morning and night and am super appreciative of their friendly services. It’s always nice to see a friendly face after a move, even if they’re paid to be friendly. Haha.
Free bike parking? Socially awesome bike techs? Fast and Reliable service? Knowledgeable bike advice? Check, check, check, aaaand check

The customer service can be a little irregular, but they are really great at giving bike advice and performing timely repairs.
Plus, it’s FREE bike parking. What more can you ask for?

The guys leave without warning and lock the door. Can’t depend on them.

I’ve been parking my bike at here for over six years. I agree with all the over positive review comments. I see these folks first thing in the morning before work and after work. I may have had a tough time getting the kids to school or a rough day at work, but these guys are always super friendly, helpful, and courteous. Mike, Matt, Charlie, and Travis are the best.
Not only do they offer valet parking for your bike, so you can rest assure it’s caged up before heading to Bart, but they perform repairs and routine checkups on your bike. So when I get a flat on my way to the shop, I can just ask if they can fix it. Usually they’ll have it fixed by the time I’m back from work. And the valet parking is free! What more could you ask for?
If you commute to work on Bart and was thinking about getting a bike, the Fruitvale Bike Station is the place to factor into your decision. They’ll make it so effortless that you’ll wonder why you didn’t ride your bike before.
I can’t say enough about these guys. Thanks for all the great service and parking.

Bought a peesashit bike from Target — the dude that assembled it did a teeeerrible job (he should be fired). Took it in here to get a tune-​up. I got a free estimate. Baby was up and running in no time. Turned that gimpy ol’ bike in to a stallion. When it’s time for new (better) bike, I know who to trust it with.
The guys are soooo down to Earth and always in a good mood. There were some stand-​ins that were kinda… ehhhh. But, I dont care for them. I’m talkin’ ’bout — Mike (manager), Matt and Charlie. Best crew on the planet. This is my favorite place — Monday through Friday. They never fail to put a smile on my face.
Fruitvale Bike Station — where the work is superb, the vibes are positive and the smiles (and hugs) are free!

Could not be better. Drop your bike off in the morning and they’ll valet park it for you for free. As long as you pick it up before 8pm, you’re good to go, otherwise it’s $ 5 for overnight storage.
If you need a little tune up or fixin’ they’ll work on your bike while you’re at work. They know their bikes (one of ‘em has 12 at home!).
The two gents who run this shop are friendly as can be — it’s only been two weeks and they already know my bike by sight and are always ready with friendly «later dude» when you head off to work in the morning or back home in the evening.
An East Bay institution.

Are you kidding me… anything less than 5 stars is crazy. This place is a staffed repair shop and lock-​up station for 200 bikes! It’s free Monday-​Friday. There’s no charge for leaving your bike overnight, but if you leave it for more than one night, it’s only $ 5 a night. The process is easy, just sign in, get a number, leave. When you come back, just give a staffer you’re ticket and they’ll bring you your bike.
Of course, tips are always welcomed. :)