Brooklyn Bicycles of San Diego

These guys came by Panama 66 one time when I was working and gave me their card. Said they’d give me a good deal as part of the P66/​Blind Lady/Tiger!Tiger! crew (they’re across the street from Blind Lady) if I wanted to bring my bike by for a tuneup, and I was not disappointed. I dropped my bike off in the afternoon and Richie called me a few hours later to tell me it was ready. Fast, friendly, and super affordable, I would highly recommend these guys, and will definitely bring my bike there again the next time I need some service. Best prices I’ve encountered anywhere in San Diego, and Richie is such a friendly, genuine guy, you’ll want to buy him a beer by the time you walk out of the store. Do it!

Brooklyn Bikes is a great little outfit. There might be larger shops out there with more selection, but this one more than makes up for that with the quality of the staff. I snagged a good deal on two new bikes for my wife and me for KHS hybrids which beat out all the other local places. I have interacted with both Chris and Richie and they are both very capable mechanics. It is the kind of place where if I feel something is out of whack, I know I will have no issue bringing by bike by and worked on then and there. My rear wheel had some bad spokes and Chris rebuilt my wheel, free of charge. Great place.

For years my gf had been riding a cheap bike I bought for her from target. It was heavy and clunky and generally a bad investment. We came in several times as we live locally checking out the deals and talking about what to get. Richie was patient, informative and let us come and go several times and test ride different styles before we decided to settle on getting a bike from Brooklyn.
Overall it was a great purchasing experience and we love stopping by to hang out with Richie. Free life time service of the bike! Buying local also just felt good.

i looked up all the bike shops in the area and then i looked on groupon and they were, the only ones that came up. good looking out brooklyn bikes! see you soon!
shawn t. prioleau

the bike mechanic Chris was a helpful employee and helped me see what was wrong with my bike didn’t push me to buy a bike or accessories he was straight forward even adjusted my brakes for free best bike shop i have been to

First, I spent over $ 200+ on a tuneup and bike accessories including gloves, lock, lights etc.
New to the area I discovered this place on Unilocal.Saw the reviews and rolled the dice. I wanted to like them because their name gave me nostalgic memories however between the customer service and the end product I’ve been underwhelmed!
I wanted to reserve my review until I actually rode my bike to be fair. From the outset I attempted to tell the technician about my gears and chain however he seemed more interested in lecturing me on why I should purchase another bike. I explained that my bike has sentimental value however things went downhill from there. Everyone I encountered at the shop seemed very lukewarm to describe it best and I encountered five associates in my two visits.
After riding my bike following pickup I noticed vibration in both wheels. I purchased two new tires from here believing I would get comparable ones but got instead a completely different tire profile which rides more sluggish on the road. Onsite I inquired about the change to the technician and he commented that my wheel is vintage which if true I feel I should have been consulted prior to their installation; a courteous business practice. Especially considering that my bike took an additional two days beyond the anticipated completion date. Squeaky pedals, loose seat, stuttering gears could have all been addressed in this time. They were not.
I didn’t expect my wheels and bike to be cleaned but I do expect the level of service to be commensurate with my spending. The icing on the cake is that my chain popped 4 miles into my first ride! lol, outstanding!!!
I’ll be shopping for a shop to fix their oversights with greatly improved customer service.

Omar was very helpful! I bought a bike on Craigslist and he made some adjustments on the spot. He also helped me pick out a few bike extras, quick installation. Would recommend!

I went into the bike shop with a flat tire .The guys know their stuff and are always happy to answer your questions and give you advise on bike maintenance and safe riding. The prices are reasonable too and they are open on a Sunday :).

Took my bike in to get checked after a 1 year hiatus from riding. Richie was very nice. He put air in my tires and noticed a few other tweaks my bike needed so I would have a safe ride. Thank you!

I went to Brooklyn Bicycles on Sunday morning with my bike. A peddle fell off the night before. I walked into thge store and was helped immediately by Omar who clearly knows his business. He didn’t have the right part (my bike is a weird one) so he made a temporary fix and ordered the part. This Thursday I’ll bring the bike back for the real repair.
The shop is clean, well-​stocked with everything from folding bicycles to serious racing bikes. Best bike shop in town. Guaranteed.
UPDATE: This afternoon I got a call from Curtis, owner of Brooklyn Bikes asking if we would be home. Fifteen minutes later my repaired bicycle arrived at my house driven by Curtis. Über picked him up, I’ve got my bike and Curtis has a loyal fan forever. That’s the epitome of customer service in my book!!!

Haven’t touched my bike in many, many years so I dropped it off to the good guys at Brooklyn Bicycles for a tune up. Turns out my bike was still in great shape so they only charged me for a half tune up because that was all that it needed. It would have been easy to just charge me for a full tune up and I wouldn’t have known any better. This place is top notch. Easy to schedule my service, fast turnaround, and friendly & honest folks.

Great service! Very helpful!
I went to Brooklyn Bicycles with several bike problems — Chris answered my questions, presented several options, and guided me to a satisfactory solution.
I heartily recommend Brooklyn Bicycles to anyone in the area for all of your bicycling needs.

Fair prices, friendly service and smack dab in the middle of my ‘hood. What’s not to love?

The shop has a new owner and the interior is completely redone. As much as I liked the off-​the-​wall feeling of the original, the redesign is much more befitting of a bike shop. More space for the crew to work on bikes, easier for the customer to find a place to stand (it was pretty crowded beforehand). A bright new set of Park Tools hangs upon the back of the shop as well. Should make things easier for everyone.
Ritchey is still there, which I think is pretty important to the overall feel of the place. Guy doesn’t bullshit, is willing to answer weird questions about obscure bike things. Chris is a pleasant dude as well. Not sure about the owners, though. They didn’t have a lot to say, haha!
Hopefully they keep their stock of random old/​used/​NOS parts. I think it’s pretty handy for people who own older bikes. And please don’t let them become a primarily retail store… Cal Coast and Adams Ave Bikes already handles that. Service is where it’s at!

I love this shop. They have a great selection of new bikes. The location is fantastic and the staff are friendly and very knowledgable about urban bikes. They have tons of tools so if you need a repair you can stop in. PS, Cinellis are beautiful.

I was tired of getting jerked around by the slick-​talking wheedlers at Adams Avenue Bikes, so I searched my neighborhood for a new bike shop. I was lucky to walk into Brooklyn Bikes first. It’s a small shop on Adams Avenue. Richie, is just the kind of business owner I want to deal with — he’s frank and honest, without bike-​hipster airs or bulls**t.

The only place I know to get some top notch cycling information from. Richie knows more than the average bear. When it comes to where to buy my next bicycle from. It will be from here!!! When asking him about what to buy or what you need. You get STRAIGHT answers!

After a less-​than-​mediocre experience at another bike shop, I visited Richie with the hope of finding a rack and bags for my Trek. I had no idea what to expect, but it’s a small shop with no frills — just the kind of shop I can trust. No panniers in the shop, though he offered some suggestions. He carries a single brand of rack and installed it THAT AFTERNOON with a minor rear dérailleur adjustment and cable untangling (yeah, did I mention I put this bike back together without a *hint* of an idea of what I was doing? No? Thanks for making this amateur not feel like a complete idiot, Richie!) — $ 30 for the rack and $ 10 for labor. Can’t beat it. Been flying ever since. Go here.

I came in last minute (the night before July 4^th) to buy new spokes for my bent rear wheel for my vintage 10 speed. I was hell bent on fixing it myself. The mechanic noted that all i needed was an adjuster end for one of the spokes, and that in general, it would be a much better idea if he just fixed it and trued the wheel up for me. I was very happy with his plan.
He did all that in a short time while I waited (at closing time). I also bought 2 new tires, tubes, rim strips and brake pads.
And… Thank you so much for your late hours!!! Was I satisfied with my experience? TRUE DAT!

If you’re looking for anything to support your bicycle, this is definitely the place to visit no matter how far away you are. The prices are amazing and service spot on. These are great down to earth people. Thank you Chris!
I heard about the awesome-​ness of BB and finally made it over to check them out. I needed pedals put on my bike, a tune up and adjustment for fit. They were amazingly quick and very supportive of my needs, especially my wallet (this is just a hobby). I needed the bike by Sat and dropped it off Thursday afternoon. Chris called me two hours later to let me know it was ready! Wow, way to impress. This was great because they weren’t at the shop when I arrived at 4pm (grabbing dinner or lunch it appears). :)
If the shop is ever closed during 12−9pm, you can find them at Blind Lady, 7 Eleven or Rosie’s!