After running my first marathon and needing to rehab, I decided to get into cycling. I wanted something fast and functional, but also unique. A lot of modern bikes out there are pretty intimidating just from a $$$ and technical perspective, I wanted to jump in with something fun. I decided to go with Adopt a Bike based on their selections...it's so exciting getting daily updates on their Instagram page as they put out these beautiful restorations. I tried a few bikes at their location for a few weeks (and they are all amazing btw) until they had a beautiful, vintage silver Windsor that I really loved. I had a few squeaks and bolts loose as I rode it for a few weeks, Jose was really kind and took another look at it for me. It runs almost like a brand new bike honestly, just perfect and exactly what I initially had hoped for. I really want to thank Jose for being so accommodating and patient with me in my recent frustration, the bike is absolutely perfect. If I ever need another bike, I will be back! read more

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Highly recommend, Jose and his wife were super responsive to my emails. They helped me get a bike that wasn't even on their website. Easy appointment method. They even sell locks, and other accessories. I love my purchase! Retrospec Beaumont City Bike, 7-Speed Step-Thru in eggshell read more

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If you're looking for a used bike in LA, this is the place to go! Jose is absolutely wonderful and has a great selection of great bikes. I had a wonderful experience, was able to test ride a few bikes in the area around his shop, and rode away a happy customer! read more

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This establishment is shady as one can get. The man, Jose was his name if i recall correctly sold us a bike that was not assembled properly. I had tried to email him over the last couple of months to no reply. His number is always busy as well. I would suggest going to a liget bike shop rather than this janky joint. read more

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My wife was looking for a simple road bike for her commute to work, and was very happy with the images she saw on the tumblr page. We went to the shop, which is filled with vintage bikes. There are so many sizes and shapes and colors. Jose is really nice, makes you feel good about what you are purchasing, and has a good eye for bikes. He is helpful in finding what you are looking for. We were able to leave with a slick looking bike for what I would consider a reasonable price, and in good working order. If you have bike knowledge, I think it would make more sense to buy/build/fix something yourself. But I think for the majority of people who don't have the time, space, or knowledge to fix a bike this is a better option. It takes away so many of the hassles of finding a good bike: looking one that looks nice and is in good condition, driving to somebody's sketchy house that you found on Craigslist, wondering if it is stolen, taking it to a bike shop, probably paying way too much for a tune up, ... It makes it as simple as buying a new bike. Sometimes it's nice paying a tiny bit extra for some piece of mind, while supporting a local business. read more

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Maya was super responsive to ALL of my messages, and when I ram in to a scheduling conflict she switched my appointment with no issues. Service is amazing! read more

Update: If I could give these guys another star, I would. My rear tire went flat so I contacted Jose, who responded within a few minutes and was able to meet me the same day to help me repair it. The 30 day warranty with each purchase is a lifesaver to a person like me, who still has a lot to learn about bike maintenance. I greatly appreciate how accommodating Jose was, both when I initially purchased the bike and when I took it in for repair. So, if you want someone who truly cares about their products and their customers, go to Adopt-a-Bike!!! read more

Jose is a super nice guy and great with bikes! He's very helpful with any questions or issues you may have and the 30 day warranty gave me a lot of peace of mind. I have a lot of experience getting dirt cheap bikes from craigslist and from my experience it's so worth it to spend 300 or so bucks on a reliable bike from a trust worthy source instead of ending up spending hundreds more because of crappy parts and having no accountability from the seller. Love my bike! Recommended! read more

Jose at Adopt a Bike was so helpful and kind. Great bikes and great person! I don't usually write reviews but absolutely recommend!

We chose to buy a bike from Adopt a Bike because Jose (the owner) has bikes in stock that many bike shops didn't; however, WE WILL KEEP COMING BACK now because of the incredible customer service and because Jose is just a really cool dude overall! It was super easy to make an appt (scheduled over text). Also, the alley way is convenient (and a safe place in case you're rusty at bike-riding) to test out the bikes before we purchased ours. read more

This place is great.., very nicely refurbished bikes at good prices and great customer service. About 2-3 weeks after purchasing a Raleigh 10-speed (totally cool bike) I had a slow leak in the rear tire. I brought it back because Jose said I could if there was a problem. It turns out the tire/inner-tube was not defective. Jose parlayed the situation into an opportunity to show me how running over thorns can cause flats. He disassembled the tire where we discovered a thorn had punctured the inner tube. Even though I was "at-fault" Jose still provided his service at no charge - he fixed the flat. Thank you! If you're looking for a bike, I definitely recommend you check this place out. I was very pleasantly surprised with the quality of the bike I purchased and Jose is cool. If you need accessories he's got those too. Next time I'm in the market for a bike I know where I'll be headed. Thanks also to Ishraq for recommending this place! read more

Really good bikes here pick up is a breeze and it's worth the money all type of bikes available. Picked up a univega road bike today and road it for an hour and it was comfortable and very speedy loved it. 10/10 would recommend read more

I was able to schedule an appointment to see a bike I want interested in the next day. Jose was very responsive and easy to schedule a convenient time with. I arrived and was able to take the bike in a quick test ride and was very pleased with the quality of the bike in question. Purchasing was quick and easy. In total, the interaction took approximately. 10-15 minutes. Everyone there was very nice and seemed knowledgeable on the business. Overall, a very pleasant bike purchasing experience. read more

I would give 10 stars if I could. Jose is awesome and hooked me up with the coolest road bike. He has lots of options and guided me towards the best one. He also had a really nice selection of accessory's (lights, locks and helmet) so I was able to get everything I needed at one place. read more

I am incredibly lucky to have found Adopt-A-Bike. I had just moved into Santa Monica and I was looking for a commuter cycle, but I couldn't find any used bike shops in the area. I was prepared to buy a glossy new Giant or Felt when I came across Jose's site. First thing I noticed - the bikes are beautiful. Art piece beautiful. And the Tumblr site is easy to use and navigate. Then you get to the storage room. There are so many awesome bikes! And they've refurbished them wonderfully. I tested out three bikes and Jose was really patient and tweaked the measurements as I kept re-trying them until I found one that I couldn't part with. I ended up picking up a Peugeot that has already turned heads in Santa Monica and proven it's worth on the hills. These bikes are in great shape, they'll last forever if they're well maintained, and the prices can't be beat. I'm putting the extra savings into lights and a top notch u-lock for safety and security, and I'm happy to be riding in style each time I take to the road. Can't say thank you enough. Definitely give these two a chance. read more

I came across Jose's site on Craigslist and contacted him by email. He worked with me to set up a day and time to check out the bikes I was interested in. His shop is easy to find and the variety of bikes available is incredible - mainly because he carries bikes as small as 44cm! I'm not a tall girl (#petitepride) and it can be difficult to find a good used bike under 50cm. He let me test ride the bikes I picked out, made sure everything was in working order, did a safety check and sold me some lights cheap :) I'm happy with the bike so far and I'll update with more thoughts after a couple weeks of riding ! The selection of bikes and care out into them makes this a good stop for a used bike but Jose's genuine enthusiasm and helpfulness makes it a GREAT spot Also, he accepts debit/credit cards with the teeniest of fees read more

We were shopping around for a City Cruiser bike for our daughter and I stumbled upon Adopt a Bike. They had exactly what we were looking for. This is a family run business. The owner, Jose was amazing. Super friendly, helpful and honest. Our daughter loves this bike! Now my husband and I are thinking about getting new bikes. If we do, we are definitely going back to Adopt a Bike. read more

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I tend to be very uh, impulsive with my purchases. If I see something pretty, I am more likely to buy first and investigate later, which has cost me a couple pretty pennies in my life, but I can't help it! I like what I like! I judge books by their covers. I am vain. I was perusing the good old trolls of craigslist when I came across a beautiful purple Peugeot with the original seat, handlebars, and pump. It was everything I could ever want in a bike. But at $300, it was just out of my price range, so I decided I would check out a nice Schwinn I saw in a different ad, which led me to the Adopt A Bike website. I contacted Jose and within a couple of hours I was parked out front, excited about the prospect of having a good, well-riding bike. So when I walked in... Well, there it was. That damn purple Peugeot. Turns out Nicole had posted it on CL but not yet on their actual website. Of course, the Schwinn was nothing compared to this thing. It was...sigh. I was ready to spend $220 on this blue Schwinn so I talked myself into the Peugeot. Dammit. It hadn't been listed on their site yet because Jose hadn't had a chance to work on it yet, but since I was in love with it, he told me he'd finish it that night and I could come get it in the morning. Woohoo! That night I wondered if I had made a mistake, if I was paying too much for style and not enough for substance. But when I picked it up the next day, I was in love. The night I got it home, my bf and I took it out for a spin. Wind in my hair, I rode that thing for two glorious blocks before I started feeling a thump, thump, thump. Oops, the back tire was flat! I was crushed. I have a hand pump at home so I pumped it back up but, when I came back to it a little while later, it was flat again. Noooooo! I emailed Jose and mentioned I thought the tube was busted, and he was more than willing to take a look at it for me. Brought it back to him today and he replaced it quickly and of no cost to me. So now it's perfect! They're definitely more professional and less sketchy than people you'll find with bikes on CL, and I will definitely recommend them to any friends who are looking for bikes in the future! read more

Nicole and Jose of Adopt a Bike are simply amazing!! They are incredibly knowledgeable and were super helpful with my first road bike purchase! They just recently turned their hobby of refurbishing bikes into a business and man am I glad I found them! Definitely the most affordable vintage bike I could find and it is great to know that they are a call away and totally willing to help if I ever have any questions! read more

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Obsessed. You can't get more Mom and Pop than this. I'd been searching for a good, aesthetically pleasing, no frills road bike for months. Craiglist led me to some close calls but none in which I was confident of the quality of the bike. Used bike shops only carried spotty inventory and often charged $500+. I had a budget of $350 and test rode 5 or so bikes at Adopt A Bike, all beautiful and in great condition (from Peugeot, to Canondale, to Bianchi, to Univega). Don't be turned off by the appointment-only policy. They respond to emails within 20 minutes or so and are such generous, kind people, you'll never want to give anyone else your business. Every bike I tried they'd tune to my liking with a smile. Love these guys. read more

I've been searching for a bike for a couple weeks and luckily stumbled upon Adopt A Bike LA. It was perfect! The site has several photos of bikes posted with lots of information about the make and features. I was a little turned off by the email for appointment but honestly just like every other review has mentioned, they respond back very quickly and are quite pleasant to chat with. When my appointed time came I wasn't sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised with the way things run with Adopt A Bike. Dozens of used bikes laid out for you to check out and test ride. Everyone is extremely outgoing and easy to talk to, I felt very comfortable when asking about the numerous bikes. Especially since I am a newbie within the cycling world. Ended up purchasing a shabby chic Murray road bike, and I adore it very much. I would recommend anyone to check these guys out, they are doing great things in the Highland area while spreading bicycle love! read more

My son was looking for a road bike and found Adopt-a-bike-LA. Since it was his birthday, I contacted them and did the legwork on getting him the right bike. He's tall (6'3) so many of the average bikes are too small. Jose helped me find the perfect bike, a vintage Schwinn, with all of the important stuff fully restored. These guys were such a pleasure to deal with, friendly and knowledgeable. My son LOVES his new bike. It really is perfect. I highly recommend if you're shopping for a new bike. Thanks again! read more

Went here a while back to find a used road bike for my friend who is petite (45cm frame), and has had 2 bikes stolen, and 1 bike totaled in an accident last year. The by-appointment only nature of the business might make you think that you won't be able to make a same-day appointment, but the dude is super prompt, and got back to us within an hour to set up a meeting for the early afternoon. I had called around to other bike stores in the Downtown/University area before we set up the appointment, and no one else had used bikes in either that small of a size, or for a good price, and none were as polite as this guy. We had a great experience!! He let my friend and I (even though he knew I wasn't in the market!) try 2-3 different bikes, and scoot about the low-traffic street the place is located on. He didn't rush us, and was happy to explain all about the bike and give her tips on maintenance. We left with an adorable, reasonably priced (for LA) bike that my friend loves! read more

Jose--- what a great guy! And what a beautiful family! I had the pleasure of meeting his wife and his two seriously adorable daughters. Jose takes time with you to get to know a little bit about you and is really knowledgeable about his selections. Prices are very reasonable and instead of stocking up with too many varieties, he's got a solid selection of the good stuff. I'm loving my bike and it'll allow me to experience LA in a different perspective now that I'll be biking everywhere! read more

Truly an amazing product at an affordable price! Wonderful customer service and great variety! Would highly recommend!!

Gem of a small business. Super friendly husband and wife team. Jose took way more time than he should have (haha) to help this novice road biker find a ride that was just right. read more

Let me start this off by saying I never write yelp reviews - so obviously these guys made an impression on me. I haven't owned a bike in a couple years and don't know a whole lot about them, so I was hesitant to start shopping even though I've known for awhile that I wanted one. Luckily, a friend of mine told me about Adopt a Bike LA and after sending an email (it took Jose all of 30 min to get back to me) I was set up for a same-day appointment. There's a great and affordable selection here, something for everyone, and Jose was super helpful and patient in letting me ride as many bikes as I wanted before deciding on "the one." He then re-taped one of the handle bars that had gotten janked up, removed the kickstand which I didn't want, and pumped up the tires before I bought it. He even helped me load the thing into my car. Super amazing service. I took the bike for a spin on the LA river immediately afterwards and I am in loooove. read more

In love with my new bike! I had a great experience searching for it. Jose was very helpful. He answered all my questions. He even installed my new rack free of charge. Highly recommend if you are in need of a new bike. read more

I have purchased two bikes from Jose. The location is pretty easy to spot. Jose will usually update you if anything arises and is very good about time. He will usually reply to you quickly to set up an appointment. I tried multiple bikes and was indecisive at times, but Jose was patient and allowed me to test out the different bikes multiple times. He even offered suggestions and did not pressure me to make a quick purchase. The bikes that I purchased were great! Very well maintained and ran great. Sadly, the first one was stolen, which lead me to purchase another one. I immediately wanted to purchase from Jose since not only was the bike in great condition but the service is always the best as well. The second bike I purchased is fun and a great joy to ride. I use it everyday to get to work. Amazing! read more

Jose gave me a super thorough tune-up and threw on a set of front brakes for a really great price. Really friendly crew, would recommend to anyone! read more

Nice place and friendly service Bought my Trek 1000 very happy with my new bike Adopt a bike is a great bike shop read more

I'm so happy with the appointment I just had. Jose is so friendly and patient. When the seat of the bike I wanted couldn't go quite low enough for me (I'm 5'1") I was really disappointed. He figured out a work around by swapping the metal seat cylinder piece with another one that was slightly shorter and it totally resolved the issue. Got a pretty bike that looks new at a great price. Check this place out! read more

I made an appointment with Jose after seeing an ad for a bike that matched what I was looking for (tall, step in frame road bike). He was super nice and informative - I couldn't transport the bike that day so he let me put down a deposit to hold the bike for a day or two. He knocked $60 off the price of the bike in exchange for an old bike that had been sitting in my yard for some time. I bought the bike and although it ran smoothly when I tested it out, I noticed something was wrong when I tried to ride it that night. It was a little annoying to have to bring the bike back to be fixed so soon after purchase but Jose quickly fixed it for me, no questions asked and free of charge (within the 30-day warranty). He has a great collection of bikes and really seems to know his stuff. The bikes are unique in that they're refurbished but work like they're brand new! Super happy with my purchase; I would just recommend double checking or having him double check that everything is good to go on your bike before taking it home. read more

Just bought a bike from this shop. Such an amazing staff, super friendly, and fair in pricing. Highly recommended you check this place out, it's a hidden LA gem for sure. Shop small business, shop here. read more

My son wanted a vintage 1980s 10 speed and found this company on Craig's List. I was a little disappointed I had to drive from Woodland Hills to Mid -City but my son saw a bike he liked online. The hour and a quarter drive was worth it. They work by appointment only out of an industrial brick building. Jose met us and showed my son the bikes he was interested in. He specializes in vintage bikes from the 70s and 80s. Big selection. He was very nice, adjusted the seat and checked the bike for safety. read more

I was looking for a reasonably priced bike for leisure riding. I found an ad for a bike on facebook marketplace. We went out to LA same day to check it out. Jose was very helpful and friendly, and the neighborhood was safe enough to ride around and test the bikes. Would definitely recommend. read more

Jose and Nicole are GREAT, Their little baby is adorable too! Buying Experience: This is a legit, no hassle, used bike shop. They're very straight and honest with you about where and how they receive their bikes and the process they go through to restore them. These bikes ARE used but as far as what I could see, most of them were in great riding condition. Customer Service: Jose was VERY patient and kind in addressing all of my questions and concerns, he even replaced the chain with a new one right before I took off (without requesting him to do so!). They'll size you and adjust every bike before take-off. I did read online somewhere that these guys are ripoffs and blah blah blah blah, but after purchasing my bike today, it's pretty obvious that it was posted by a competitor or someone who couldn't sell their bike on craigslist. Jose and Nicole only do GREAT work, they don't mislead you in any way, and honestly...you can just tell that they're GOOD people with a genuine disposition and a very real passion for what they do and I love that. Product: MY purchase was for an 80's Peugeot and it looks flipping sweet, It rides great so far and there doesn't seem to be any issues. I was even stopped in the subway station by an admirer 30 minutes after I bought it and I gladly proceeded to give him Adopt A Bike's #. Extras: As a business owner myself, me and Jose were able to talk in detail about business and ways they succeed and fail. We agree that being a good person, doing good work, and doing your best is a pretty good recipe and that's what he does. I'm I'm just so impressed with this whole set up. They're great over there and they do business with integrity. read more

I haven't bought a bike in probably 10 years and didn't really know what I was looking for. I just needed something to get me to work and back and Jose helped me find the perfect fit! There was a really nice selection of cool old bikes and once I found one I liked (a vintage 1970s Nishiki), Jose attached a basket on the front for me. It was great to not have to do that myself and it looks awesome! Jose was also super helpful in explaining bike maintenance and other bike related things to me. He's also just a super nice guy and my friend and I really enjoyed just shooting the breeze as he worked on the bike. The price was reasonable, Jose was awesome and I just rode my bike to work and back and it felt great. 10/10 experience and I'm super glad I found this place. read more

Thanks a lot to Olsen for helping me through the selection of bikes available for me. I am really satisfied with what I walked away with, and I would recommend this group to anyone. read more

Jose rocks! He's super friendly and knowledgeable. (without the Mike's Bikes attitude) He did me a solid and fixed the 'clanking' sound on my bike in less than 3 minutes. I'm definitely getting my next bike from him and will have him do any major repairs on my current bike. read more