This is a fun way to pass an hour--rowing a boat in Aquatic Park. It's easier than expected to get…read morethe boat moving, harder than expected to keep it moving. The boats are maintained (and possibly built) by young people at Waterside Workshops and basic but sturdy. The hour rental ($40 total with life vests included) was plenty enough to row from one end of the lagoon to the other and back, with a quick snack break. We are not skilled rowers, and it was fine. I would check the schedule ahead of time, especially during the off season. We went late in the afternoon and were the only ones on the water. Because of our inexperience, I was glad that we weren't sharing the water with any water skiers or a crew team. Just egrets, pelicans, and cormorants.

We had a truly excellent experience at waterside yesterday. We went to get our 11yo a bike for…read moretheir birthday. Tobe helped us out and he was so patient, knowledgeable, and good with kids. We ended up getting a used Novara model called the Tractor, and our kid decided to call their bike "Tobe the Tractor." Thanks so much for all the work you all do for the community, the inclusive and welcoming environment, and for the wonderful experience in picking a new bike! We will be back for future bikes, service, and open workshops!

I had been buying bike accessories from Blue Heron, plus experienced their ability to get me a new…read moretire installed on the spot. This happened 13 years ago. I finally decided to try them for servicing my Ebike, a Riese & Muller Roadster. Their shop is much more conveniently located than my regular shop and I can ride there, rather than loading the bike on a rack and driving there. What I'd been missing with my old shop was knowing who people were and getting in-person feedback on whatever needed to be fixed. They had expanded and the service, while still good, was getting very distant, in terms of knowing who actually worked on my bike. Blue Heron reminds me of what my old shop was like. The shop is small, crowded with new bikes and bikes being serviced. The people I dealt with were friendly and went over what they'd do on a basic tune-up. They replaced what I figured they'd replace, chain, brake pads, adjusted the derailleur, etc. What I didn't expect were all the little things. They found some missing screws, replaced those. They also adjusted the fenders for alignment and got rid of the stray rattles that the bike has had since I purchased it. They trued up the rear wheel too, which is pretty standard, but it made a difference. I also noticed they cured the problem with the derailleur moving the chain down from the biggest gear in the cassette when I would back the bike out of the garage. It now stays put. The bike has never felt this solid before. It now rides the way I had hoped it would from the beginning. I'll have to stop by later this week to thank Jordan and his mechanics for a job well-done. A good review is one thing, but I believe that the personal service I received deserves a personal reply. Five stars!

My lunch got dropped when I fell off because the seat was higher than when I dropped it off …read more I went to get on and fell face forward I went in to tell them , got blown off and requested to see the manage. He simply debated about my seat being fine , said sorry I don't know what to tell you attitude . Going to the Doctor , getting it documented if it's more serious than i think . I can barely walk and still have to walk home .I could have died for their carelessness

Daniel arrived on time and was considerate of our home, putting booties on as soon as he entered…read more He went right to work and did a thorough and professional job for a good price. He made some recommendations and will follow up on costs as soon as he can. He made a good case for what he recommended. It's hard to find repair people who are as professional and efficient as Daniel was. Thanks very much!

We had a great experience with Daniel and Pro Tech Gym Service. He came to our home to diagnose the…read moreissue, quickly saw the problem, took care of all the logistics (ordering parts, communicating with the manufacturer, etc.) and returned with the new part to quickly make the repair. The whole process took a reasonable time frame, especially since it fell during the holidays. He was a bit hard to hear back from at first, which keeps the review from being a perfect 5/5. But we are very happy with the service and would definitely work with him again should the need arise. Strong recommendation!

I owe this place 10 different 5 star reviews. I am actually ashamed it took me this long…read more This is the only place I'd take get anything tailored from an outdoor/athletic shop (i.e. The North Face, Arterex, or even Lulu Lemon) - This place has hemmed stretch pants from Lulu Lemon and The the north face for me 3 to 4 times already. If you don't know, some tailors won't work on stretch nylon cause it can clog up their sewing machines. They reconstructed and sewn a ton of The North Face pieces for me. For those who aren't a fan of the brand. There was a era of The North Face where they used glue seems, which wear over time. It's not faulty construction, because it lasts years and years of use, but there is a limit. I've taken the pieces here and they sewn it properly and gave these pieces new life. (Blue and black jacket, picture posted) They modified a The North Face Back pack, because I didn't like the ties and they changed it out for clips that click into place. (picture posted) I had them add zippers to pockets to a The North Face jacket. I said it was fine if the zippers didn't match color. But that wasn't good enough for them. They took the time to order the zippers that matched the jacket. (Silver jacket, picture posted) I love this place. You can pay someone to do a job, but you can't pay someone to care. This place cares about the work they do.

The seam on the strap of my trusty sling backpack started separating while on vacation and I had to…read morestop using it. After returning home I researched and found out that the company that made it is no longer in business so I getting a new one was not an option. So I checked Yelp for backpack repair shops in the area to see if could be reasonably repaired. Narain's had good reviews and I stopped by on a Monday. Besides Monday, they are only open on Friday and Saturday. The gentleman at the counter greeted me and I showed him the broken strap on my backpack. He said he can repair it for $25. I agreed and he gave me a receipt and that it would be ready on Saturday. He said no deposit was needed and I can pay at pickup. Cash only. Came back on Saturday and he said there was not enough fabric to do a proper resew, so he had to add a piece of material for sewing and reinforcement. It looked good and he said the strap and backpack should last a while now. Happy with the repair and for the reasonable price. I get to continue using my backpack knowing that I can't get a new one anymore.

Great experience. I…read morehave walked by many times (right by Peets) and today became a customer. This place is clean, professional, friendly, and efficient. The bike was ready same day and runs so much smoother.

I had a great experience with Stay True repairing my road bike's disc brakes. Stay True got my…read morerepair done in about a day (fast), did a good job, and didn't upsell me. I thought the service pricing was very affordable.

My son wanted a bike as an 8th grade graduation gift. Totally in support of that AND find bike…read moreprices astronomical, especially for kids who are still growing. Bikes on Solano sells great quality bikes at reasonable prices, pre-loved but in good condition. My son was happy and while I was there also grabbed my older son a bike since he likes to ride. The staff were super helpful, and we were in and out in under thirty minutes. I'm thinking about buying a bike for myself as well to get back into riding.

Everything. Excellent work on repair of my bike. Owner and staff could not have been more…read morehelpful. Unfortunately they have moved a bit farther from my home. They are now at 2031 University in Berkeley. I we old personally go anywhere for their service. Sonja Farar

I am shipping a bike to #1 son in ohio. I was struggling to get the pedal off one side. I follow…read moreRCR on IG and wanted to pay them a visit figuring they would have the correct tool. Parked the whip right in front (parking Car-ma:-). The place is a buzz of activity. This local business is very tied and involved in the local community. Discounts for locals! It took a whole 30 seconds for the gent who helped me to find the right tool. The brother helping me explained the pedals were threaded opposite of normal. Which was very helpful once I got home and got busy. Making sure I wasn't tightening the darn thang it came if in 20 seconds.. darn it! I spent 45 minutes trying to get that sucka off prior! I was also hoping to get a rich City tee, but regretfully they were sold out. More coming in next week he said. Cool! I'll have a good excuse to peddle on over next week to get one!! Friendly fast expertise... great shop for all your biking needs! Support Black Business is easy when they do such a good job!

Have been aware of this place for years . And love the story of how it started . I was in process…read moreof doing a fundraising ride and had problems with my chain. I called and they said bring it in , I brought it in and they fixed it quickly and I was able to complete my ride with no problems. So thankful they were there and assisted me so quickly to finish this important ride supporting people with Multiple Sclerosis. I appreciate there quick attention and support. Recommend a visit for bike needs .

My husband purchased a bike for our son. The website stated that the order didn't go through due to…read morean issue with his credit card, so he had to make the purchase again. We ended up getting 2 bikes delivered within a few days. When we got a notification that a second bike was getting prepared to send, my husband emailed right away and called, both times stating the situation and asking not to send the second bike. There was no response via phone or email, and now we have a second bike. I understand they're closing, but it would be really helpful to still have someone providing customer service.

The bike itself is great. We ordered a kickstand because that should be an automatic feature. We…read morealso ordered a jersey for our little one. Just the kickstand arrived. We emailed and called. Left messages on the website's help widget. Zero response. I've shared my experience with all the parents I know and advise them to go elsewhere.