Sekka Bicycles

Rented bikes from an employee who basically wouldn’t talk to us at all… So bizarre, bc usually bike guys love to give advice and routes. It smells in there and the only option for bike rentals are crappy beach cruisers. We wanted hybrids to take out to the cemetery. It is cheap, but you get what you pay for.

I got a wonderful bike from there. People there are so nice they gave me discount and also free flashlights as gift. Sure will bring friends to this place!

Do NOT shop here! I don’t know how they are as far as bicycle repair goes, but I purchased a new bike from there. Within 2 weeks the pedal falls off leaving me in the street and was nearly ran over by oncoming traffic. I came to resolve this issue and could not get a word in. This is not the first occasion the staff has been rude. The problem could have been the manufacturer or the person that put it together but the whole mechanism was faulty. It was gross negligence and whoever put it together tried to rig the screw to make it stay. It almost cost me my life. I eventually left the shop with PART of the money that I paid for the bike (they would not fully reimburse me) and I took my business elsewhere. Buyers Beware-​this was hell on earth.

Giving three stars for the customer service and the speed with which a repair is usually turned around. Someone commented on the snobby attitude, and I agree as far as the lady owner. I understand she comes from a different cultural background, which I, as a foreigner can relate to, and I can understand the uneasiness of adapting to the American customer service oriented market, but her apparent husband is a much more pleasant man, humble and if not for him, I would not return to that shop. Nonetheless, there is absolutely no need to make comments assuming that your customer has no knowledge regarding any subject concerning bikes and their repair.
Now, I do want to mention the young gentleman, who actually does the repairs. This mechanic works on certain days, and he was actually quite nice and extremely helpful. He comes across as really genuine person. Does his job quick and no bragging about his knowledge, just a handy advise at the most.
Overall, not a bad shop, and the pricing is slightly lower than in some other places, as long as you can take/​avoid the attitude.

They are lilke a mom and pop shop for bike rentals… broughton street is right in the historic area and river walk area, so the location is prime, the rental rates are perfect, when they could be much higher. I am pleased with the service from beginning to end… They made my visit to my possible new home very pleasing. ~Best regards from ohio! :-)

Reason for visit: Bike rental.
Visit date: August 18, 2012
First time? Yes.
Wait a sekka? No, try 15 minutes. Sekka Bikes offers affordable bike rentals ($ 15 for the day), but their service is sub par both in speed and quality. My friends and I rented three bikes for the day. The worker was very absentminded. Then, as he was preparing our bikes, other customers came in probably for repairs or questions, but the worker didn’t even acknowledge them. I was embarrassed for the store. When we came back later in the day to return the bikes the owner was there –also strange and also lacking people skills. At least our bikes didn’t break down?

Wow, this place gets worse every time. Needed my brakes adjusted and front tire trued. They said it would be done by close of business day. The next day at noon I showed up and they hadn’t touched it. I called just before closing and they said to come pick it up.
The brakes were tightened but the tire was way off. The guy probably spent 1 minute on it. I paid and left steaming. I don’t care if skynet takes over and all humankind is left to bicycles…
I AM FINISHED WITH THIS PLACE!

Not helpful. 0 stars. The woman did not offer to fix our bike. We left the store so she could continue playing on the Internet, she didn’t try to offer to help and just let us leave! For all good southern hospitality we have heard about, we haven’t found any in Georgia! Maybe it’s too hot!

I have been in here about 4 times or so now. I am mixed on how I feel about them.
Some of the staff are friendly and small select few are bossy/​arrogant bicycle snobs. You can find inexpensive accessories and service for the most part. However, buying a bicycle here and you’re going to be paying a QTR of SCAD tuition — uncalled for.
‘Oh no. another Dawes’

I found there aren’t that many bike store in the area and the three that I went I found this one to be probably the most helpful one, friendly service but also can be snobbish about their stuff; I came in with my own bike that I bought form a popular website (bikedirect) and they kind of make fun of me. «hey look! we to another one from bikedirect»… anyway, I don’t care if you are an expert on fixing bikes or your knowledge surpass mine, but I’m a customer and I should be treated with respect; at the end I’m the one who is paying your salary.
On the positive side, they have competitive, reasonable prices!