Greg is the man! I bought my first road bike and had a small issue with the front tire alignment. Greg showed me how to fix it, and gave me some great pointers, especially since I'm a beginner. He didn't want any money for it, but I was glad to give him a tip for being an awesome person. The will be my go-to spot from now on! read more

Mr. Archer is so knowledgeable and helped me purchase a bike even though I didn't purchase through him, he added a basket on to my bike for me for a super reasonable price ! And he put some protective Teflon like lining inside my tires so I won't catch flats and now my fixie can take on pot holes. Mr. Archer is the man! read more

Archer Bicycle - So awesome! - Bikes Near Me - Oakland, California

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Greg Archer is the man. All the 5-star yelp reviewers are correct. Greg is the warmest, non-pretentious, knowledgeable guy around. He is a superb gentleman all around. i came here to get my bike fixed yesterday--had a flat that kept going flat every time I fixed it. He found a tiny (smaller than a staple) piece of wire that was causing the repeated flat, and he answered all my amateurish questions with utmost professionalism. Plus, he noticed that my fender was rubbing up agains the back wheel and fixed that problem in 5 minutes by nailing down the fender. The cost of his labor was...SO REASONABLE that I actually felt bad. Seriously. I was expecting to pay at least 20 dollars more, and I walked out of there, having paid barely anything. I am so happy to have finally found an awesome neighborhood bike shop! Welcome to Oakland, Greg Archer! read more

Greg is great! Not only does he know his stuff regarding bikes, but he genuinely wants to help you out, is very friendly and extremely fair in regard to cost. I came in, (thanks to a Yelp review,) to buy a lock for a virtually new, but fairly inexpensive bike I had just purchased from another guy. I didn't think it worked very well. After giving me advice on which lock to purchase, Greg looked over the bike gratis and discovered that part of the front brake, which seemed soft to me, was broken. (That would have been good for a crash!) He also discovered that my tires were very under inflated, the seat height was too low, the handle bars were misaligned and the rear brake needed adjustment. Greg took the time to stop what he was doing to fix and adjust my brakes, pump up the tires, help me get the right seat height and straighten out the handlebars. He was very generous with his time in doing the work. I took off and it was like riding a different bike. It made the ride enjoyable, rather than a miserable workout. I have no qualms in recommending Greg to anyone who needs help with their bike. I'm sure he will do a great job for you, in a friendly manner, and you will become a fan! read more

Shop is on the same side of 13th street as the Tribune Tower. I came in here for a brakes adjustment and Mr. Archer saw that my handlebars were loose- nothing I would've noticed until hitting a pothole. "This is Death," he said as he showed me. "I have nightmares about this kind of thing." Bottom line - he is amazingly astute, fair and really really nice too. Might have even saved my life the next time I hit a pothole. I am so glad I found his shop - he will be "my" bike guy from now on. read more

During the COVID-19 lock down, I broke the binder bolt for my seat post. It was an obscure, specific piece of hardware for my integrated collar and crucial for the bike to function. Through a late afternoon email exchange, Greg was able to confirm that he had the bolt in stock. He scheduled me to swing by the next morning (again, lock down) and charged me an unreasonably fair price for the bolt. The friendly conversation was also much appreciated during a time of social isolation. I'll be recommending Archer without the slightest trepidation. read more

Archer Bicycle is the equivalent of the car mechanic that you trust who doesn't overcharge. Archer created a permanent fix to my rear will issue for less than the temporary fixes I got at the larger "dealer" bike shops. Save your money and time!! Just use Archer :) read more

tldr: if you don't know a lot about bikes, greg is very informative & doesn't want you to spend unnecessary amounts of money. call to schedule appt during covid. i love going to archer bicycle because i'm really new to riding & maintaining a bike. covid has gotten me to finally take the plunge & invest in a bike, which soon made me realize i know nothing about bikes. its kind of embarassing, actually! i was really nervous to go to a shop because of my ignorance, but greg at archer bicycle was extremely informative in telling me all about my bike & what was going on with it based on my complaints. im still a total bike newbie, but im learning & im thankful i came to greg's shop because he's a really authentic guy that is passionate about safety & cycling. read more

Archer bike is the best Bike shop. I just moved to Oakland and had a bike emergency. I called Archer Bike shop at 6:27 just minutes before they closed. I was warmly greeted by a gentlemen who graciously welcomed me to come over so he could take a look at my bike. Upon arrival I was pleasantly surprised by much more then a bike shop. Located in Downtown Oakland Archer Bike shop serves as a center for the biking community and even has an incredible art gallery upstairs. I highly recommend Archer Bike shop for all of your biking needs or just a cool shop to stop by when you are walking around. Greg got himself a lifetime customer. read more

My new bike shop! I love giving good reviews almost as much as bad ones! :) This shop is fantastic! Its rare to find that perfect balance of outstanding customer service, workmanship. But this place seems to be raising the bar! Love it! read more

Found this place through Yelp and really loved how everyone seemed to think this place was amazing. I called in before coming by. The tires to my bike were a little deflated and I wanted to see if they were open to filling it up. Calling into the place, the owner seemed super cool! I think his name was Greg. I told him my issue and he said to come down, I could fill up my tires for free. WOW! When I got to the place, he pointed out the pumps and told me to have at it. Being that this was my first bike, I HAD NO IDEA what I was doing. The valve was quite different to the valve I was used to back when I was 10 years old. Not only did he help me, he schooled me in the types of valves my bike has. I was amazed by the quality of help and the willingness to teach. His main thing was no matter if its free or not, come in and Greg would be more than willing to help out. WOW, you never get service like that nowadays. Just because of that transaction, I decided to buy the pump from him as a way of thanks. Greg is top notch and I'm so glad to have found this place. The accessories offered here are minimal but if you need a top notch mechanic who knows what he's doing and who is nice enough to offer you some help, come see Greg! You will NOT be disappointed! read more

Greg is such a cool, hardworking guy. Not only is he knowledgeable about all aspects of bike repair, but he's super friendly and down to earth. I've been in twice now, once for a replacement for stolen wheels and tuneup, and a second time, one year later, to straighten out said rims after a bike accident and get a tuneup. Greg's pricing is upfront and reasonable, and like others have said, the tuneup lasts. He's a real treasure in downtown Oakland, and at this point I'd pretty much come here from anywhere in the Bay Area. Like they say with any mechanic: once you've found a good one, keep going back. read more

Echoing everything that's been said here already - Greg is extremely knowledgeable and shares his skills at a great price when he could be charging a lot more given his skill level. Great experience with Archer Bicycles, and highly recommended. read more

This bike shop is dope. Straight to the point, i love watching the mechanic at work with his pocket of tools. He answered all my looming bike questions I've always been too embarrassed to ask and keep a smile the whole time. The shop also functions as an art gallery too so it's nice to check out the place while your repair is going along. read more

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Greg is awesome! I am new to bike (used to have someone help me!) I wanted to get back on my bike and realized the bike tires are flat! After couple attempt with my hand pump at home, I gave up and call Archer! Greg was so friendly and offered a free pump and teaches me how to take off my back tire too! This is definitely a bike shop for you whether you are new like me or a regular bike rider in downtown Oakland! 5-Stars for Archer! read more

Greg was super friendly and helpful. As an amateur biker he guided me through what needed to be done and gave me some tips for maintenance and upkeep. Speedy service as well, He quoted me for the following week but had it done the same week. Excellent read more

This place is great. My derailer sheared off my bike on my way out of work, so I had to carry my bike to the nearest bike shop. Luckily, it was Archer Bicycle. First - the aesthetic in the place is great. Very clean and uncluttered. Second, Greg is awesome - very down-to-earth and friendly, just an all around-good guy. Third, the price seems very reasonable. My commuter bike was not well taken care of (my fault) and not only did Greg replace the part, but he also fixed a few things here and there that were known issues for free. When he suggested replacing the bike post (because the seat was rattling) it was the last resort - he had tried multiple methods to fix the post himself. I rode away very pleased. I'll definitely go there again. read more

Fantastic professional service, takes his customers seriously and very friendly, plus the prices are exceedingly fair! Strongly recommended! read more

Archer Bicycle - Bikes Near Me - Oakland, California

Came in with a flat tire, left with a new appreciation for this awesome bike shop! Greg helped me find a new set of tires that would be better suited to Oakland's streets and changed them out in less than 20 minutes. He was incredibly friendly and helped me understand how to keep myself and my bike safe. I'll definitely be back!! read more

Greg is awesome!!! Loves what he does and demonstrates sincere care for the cycling community in Oakland.

Expensive price for a bike check up ($170), which is should be okay if he has done a good job. However I went home and check, bike was not greased, chain system and cog are basically dry. There is problem with the derailleur that causing the chain to touch itself and make noise. That was not mentioned at all. To be honest, I doubt he did anything to the bike. Would not use his service again. read more

I've used Archer before for bike repair and it was always timely, professional, and excellent work. I'm in the market for a new bike and Archer was the first place I went to see if I could find something I liked. Although he did not have anything that fit me (I'm very short and in search of a road bike), he took his time to explain a few things to me, and even checked out the tires on the bike I have now when I asked if the tires were worth keeping. I wish I could give him my business because I've never had anything less than a stellar experience with Archer. read more

Greg is incredibly friendly and helpful. He took the time to explain stuff to me and always does tip top work, a true professional! A+!

I like this place! Modern and hip style. Plus the guy who helped me with my flat tire was super nice, super knowledgeable, and didn't charge me a thing. I would totally come back for any future bike issues. read more

Greg is fantastic, highly recommend! I came into his shop on a Saturday morning asking for help replacing my pedals and adjusting my wonky shifters. He got right to work, despite being crazy busy, to help me out. He is extremely knowledgeable, a true pro, and very very fair. Keep in mind he is busy - but if you need any help, big or small, he is your guy! Also a true joy to interact with! read more

Could not imagine taking my bike anywhere else after having gone to Archer Bicycle. I've found with many bike places I've gone to that they've either gotten annoyed or took advantage of people who knew little about bikes to charge them more, but this place is the complete opposite. Greg was extremely patient and informative. He explained what he did and was honest about what my bike didn't need. 10/10 recommend, going here for all my future bike needs. read more

I was really pleased with my bike tune up. Greg was honest and transparent and very knowledgeable! Great if you're not sure what you need as he takes the time to explain options. He also has some items for sale. read more

Greg is super friendly, extremely knowledgeable and completely reasonably priced. He doesn't carry a ton of inventory because it is a small shop but can always get you whatever you are looking for. He has gone out of his way on numerous occasions to accommodate requests for less than common mountain bike parts and services and has always done a great job in a reasonable time. He is a skilled mechanic and will get you your bike back fast! On top of being everything you could ask for in your local bike shop, Greg is supppper friendly guy which makes the whole experience great! read more

Greg has done a great job repairing and adjusting two 20-year old mountain bikes and making them feel almost new again! He's very knowledgeable, happy to answer questions and has very reasonable prices. Highly recommended. read more

The electric cable on my Genze electric bike was broken. Initially it looked like a new cable was needed, which he ordered. He informed me that the price was crazy high. While waiting for the order to come in, he managed to fix it after all. He ended up charging me just the price of the cable, not the labor, and still feeling bad about the cost, he adjusted my brakes for free. No profit for him and ultimately a very reasonable price for me. I definitely will be back for future bike repair needs. read more

This review is long over due. Archer repaired my bike about two months ago and it's been great! I had a gnarly fall on a wet day in the city and my bike had damaged to it's front frame. Thankfully, I made it back to Oakland safely. Archer maintenance all damaged areas, explained to me everything he did, and had great customer service. Best bike repair shop in downtown Oakland. read more

Walking into Archer Bicycle is like walking back in time to an era in which businesses cared first and foremost for you, the customer. Greg, the owner, goes way beyond expectations to ensure you're on the road quickly, safely, and for the long haul. He explains any problems he's fixing and how to avoid them in the future. Plus, he stands behind his work if any issues arise after he's worked on it. Top notch. The only bike shop you need to go to in Oakland. read more

Greg is awesome! He loves getting people's bike in tip top shape and will take the time to let you know what he is doing, and will point out other issues on your bike (all of which have been very relevant). His labor is VERY REASONABLE and the quality of his work is GREAT. He specifically called a wheel manufacturer for me to question their lacing pattern and got a response that resulted in a stronger wheel build for me. I will continue to get all of my major services/work done at Archer Bicycle. read more

Greg the business owner is very nice he is very easy to work with and he is quick with your bike and I highly recommend you should go here

Went to get my bike fixed and couldn't be more happy :) great service and they definitely know what they're doing. My new spot for bike issues and maintenance!!!! read more

This is the only bike repair shop I've been to that (1) doesn't try to upsell me on everything, (2) gets the work done within a day, and (3) is consistent in both of those. I've been taking my road bike there for the past few years and have yet to be disappointed. Solid!!! read more

Nice and knowledgeable. Went to couple other places near my home and was provided quotes to replace parts for $60 to $100. Bike is 20+ years old and I barely ride so I debated. Tried Archer on day off (in downtown Oak) so you need to plan to BART or pay a bit for parking. Got a quote to try a repair for $15 instead. Never thought what I repaired was even an issue or a thing. So far so good! read more

Just stopped in because my hydraulic brakes -- which I'm unfamiliar with -- were ground down to the bone. Greg checked it out immediately, and besides replacing the brake pads gave me a beginner guide to hydraulic brakes! Friendly and knowledgable (and perfectly affordable), I was really impressed with Greg and his service. read more

Excellent service this guy knows his stuff. He went out of his way to find me a part for my specialized bike

My first experience with this shop and its owner inspired me to write my first yelp review. The shop is relatively new to the area, and I couldn't be happier! Greg performed a quick tune up on my bike, had a pleasant demeanor, and didn't jerk me around. The price was very reasonable for the work performed. As a bonus, there is an art gallery in the upstairs of the shop! I had a wonderful customer experience here and I wish the best to this new shop. I will definitely return! read more