My front tire wasn't holding air, so I brought it into Big Bowl for the first time. They have a…read moremerchandise wing full of bikes and accessories facing the parking lot, and around the corner is the repair wing. Since it was my first time, a store staff member described where to go and personally walked me over to the repair shop - - a nice touch! At the repair shop, Julian(?) looked over my bike tire, told me what he would do, and what the maximum cost would be. He was straightforward and efficient. Since I started work in two hours, I asked him if there was any way it could be done within an hour, so I'd be able to get a ride in. He said that there was a good chance of that and he would do his best. 15 minutes later, he texted me to let me know that the bike my bike was ready! Not only was it ready fast, but the cost was far below what I was quoted, so that was really great! When I got home to ride it, I noticed that he had also tightened my brakes and had added an air cap to the tire. Really thoughtful touches I will definitely come back to this bike shop again!!

On our way to Dry Creek for a bike ride, I realized that I had left my helmet at home! My friend…read morepulled up some bike shops in Petaluma and we ended up at Big Bowl Bike Shop. We parked by the service shop because they don't have a big sign up yet and the owner, Akio, pointed us to the right place while he assessed the pedal that I couldn't tighten down when I changed pedals out for my friend the night before. My friend and I picked up a few things in the shop - and Akio gave me an estimate and was able to work on the bike right away. While we waited, my friend did a test ride of a new bicycle and the two young men in the shop were exceedingly polite, helpful and charming. I look forward to stopping by there in the future and may make plans to have bicycle tune ups or repairs done there as a wait in downtown Petaluma is much more appealing than other options!

Had 2 kid bike flat repairs. Tim is a pro, was available for quick turnaround & services are very…read morereasonable! Highly recommend.

Tim did a great job restoring my son's vintage Gary Fisher bike just in time for Christmas…read more The work and craftsmanship is great. Looks like a brand new bike. I'd recommend supporting this local shop.

I met Rich via an ad I posted on NextDoor. He has helped me and advised me regarding my e-trike…read more I've also have gone on local rides with Rich as the leader. He knows all the safe trails, is very conscious of each rider's skill level, and sets the pace accordingly. I recommend you contact Rich for help with your bike, e-bike, or e-trike,

Contact Rick if you want quality work... especially if you want it ASAP... and at an affordable…read moreprice. My derailleur hanger was bent. I reached out and was able to immediately see him... my bike was fixed and out the door in 30 minutes... his prices were reasonable... and we had an awesome conversation too!

Amazing bikes and - more importantly - amazing people! Came to this location after my best friend…read moretold me Marin HQ is having a garage sale for all demo and show bikes. We planned on making a day out of it and got there around 10A (about an hour after the event started). They had a wide variety of road bikes, full suspension & hard tail mountain bikes, step through/commuters, and e-bikes (mountain and road). Additionally, there were parts bin items (pedals, fully built front/rear wheels, new/used tires) and some soft apparel. I don't think I saw anything less than 50% off MSRP. Being 5' 2" with a short 24.5" inseam, I wasn't expecting to find a bike that fit me, but was pleasantly surprised to try the Headlands One in 49cm. The stand over height is very comfortable and all the components were quality. It was too good of a fit to not sign the waiver and at least try it. I haven't ridden a drop bar bike my size before, but the mechanic on site (John) that prepped the bike was super chill... being an automation engineer myself and wrenching for a living, we geeked out over tools and he mentioned a couple of sites to check out. Coming from the mountain bike world, the drop bars were foreign. One lap around the parking lot and I could already tell that I needed to adjust the seat height further down and adjust the height of the handlebars up. John cut the seat post and adjusted the stem spacers. I took the Headlands One for a spin again. I fell in love: everything was so locked in and felt natural whether I was on pavement or riding along the little dirt/mud trail that bordered the parking lot. I thanked John, asked him for his name (as we'd been talking the entire time without introduction), & let him know he just sold me the bike with all the fitment work that went into it. I wouldn't let go of the bike until I paid for it. My party was still shopping so I spent some time chatting with Barbara (accountant who rang up all purchases today) about what it's like working for Marin... such a cool lady who rides a Marin Sausalito E-Bike. One of the gents manning the grill asked if I wanted a hotdog. It's hard to turn down a hot dog... we started chatting about bikes in general and the industry as a whole. He was insightful and realistic about where Marin fit in the biking world & I let him know that the extended family in Italy was talking about how I should get my hands on a Marin if I could find one. Three additional bike purchases later (my BFF settled on the same bike I did and my spouse purchased two bikes: the above mentioned step-through + an e-bike) and two hotdogs later, it was time to head out. I asked Barbara who was the guy that was grilling since I wanted to thank him for the hotdog. "That's Matt, our CEO" she said with a smile. With this experience & some of the most down to earth folks in industry, I think Marin Bikes just got three customers for life. I can't recommend enough supporting this brand and if you're lucky, scooping up a steal of a deal at one of their garage sales!

Like many people I bought a new bike during Covid since I could not go to the gym. I shopped…read morearound only to find that most places were sold out in my price range. I read reviews about Marin Bikes so decided to pursue getting one. Bike shops in Washington were sold out so I ended up finding one in California that was willing to ship a Fairfax 1 bike to me. I believe it is considered to be a hybrid bike which is perfect for me since I ride for recreation and fitness. I could not be happier with my selection! I literally have no complaints. It is very sturdy and well made and handles easily. If you are debating whether or not to get one debate no more. It's well worth the money. Very happy with Marin Bikes!

I would absolutely recommend this bike shop. I purchased the Lectric Expedition 2.0 and was able to…read moretest ride other bikes. I am happy with the buying experience and customer service was excellent. Aaron, whom I believe was the owner went above and beyond for me. As part of Lectric's Father's Day promotion they are including $744 worth of added on accessories, which makes it the complete package. However, I was missing the Pannier carrier bags. Aaron contacted Letric for me and was able to get the company to send me those carrier bags!! Thanks Aaron. I am absolutely happy with my purchase from Petaluma Motor Wheel.

Went in to check out cargo bikes for carrying kids. Had a couple models in stock that I was…read moreconsidering. Mainly looking at Aventon, Radwagon, Lectric, and Specialized. It's hard to find a store that has the variety from lower end to top end e-bikes like Tern. So I was able to test ride them all. Very easy to work with. Customer service was excellent. Took the time to explain the different features on each bike. No pressure sale and didn't try to push us to go with a higher end model- which is great. Highly recommend getting your e-bikes here!

I'm so grateful to have worked with Dr. Julia as I prepared for my first triathlon. Coming from a…read morerunning and cycling background, triathlon was a new territory for me, and I wanted to make sure I was properly set up on the bike. What made the experience even more reassuring is that Dr. Julia is not only a bike fit specialist, but also a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a very competitive athlete in the world of cycling and triathlon. Having someone who truly understands both the science of the body and the demands of the sport made all the difference. She took the time to understand my mobility, my goals, and explained every adjustment along the way. The process felt very intentional and personalized. After my fit, I immediately noticed improved comfort and confidence on the bike, especially during the test ride out. If you're getting into triathlon or want to ride stronger and pain-free, working with someone like Dr. Julia is truly invaluable. I'm thankful she was part of my journey to my first triathlon. Please visit her and book soon!

Julie and Steve are truly class acts and epitomize what customer service should be. We have a…read moretoddler who just started riding with no training wheels so I wanted to get a good quality helmet for her. She was in a bit of a mood and didn't want to go into the store (strangers), and Julie, as a mother herself, brought the helmet outside to us to be able to try it on. I am so thankful that Julie was so accommodating and kind. The helmet fit perfectly and our toddler loves it! I can't wait to return back to AC Bike Shop for future biking needs. I can't recommended them enough. 5 stars isn't enough.

I was in market to buy a trike because I am terrible at balancing on a normal 2 wheel bike. I knew…read moreI wanted to bike, get some exercise, just work out and what better way to do it than to cycle! I found Bike Partners online as they specialize in folding bikes esp trikes!! I went downtown a few weeks ago and saw they were closed. I texted Geoffrey and found out they operate by appt only since he's a one man show. I made an appt online for 6/20. Went in and tested the Workman Trike and the low rider trike (with a seat like a beach chair). I liked the look of the Workman Trike better because I wanted the "bike" look as well as being able to sit tall. I also liked the basket in the back. This particular trike is not your normal kids trike. This one it's made by Workman which is the oldest bike manufacturer in the US since 1898. They make both industrial and recreation bikes. It's a sturdy little bike and I am very happy with it! Maybe I can work my way up to riding a 2 wheel bike one day. If not, I'm happy with this bike just to work out. I will try to find a way to fit it in the Prius. It does fold but just barely fits when closing the hatchback. We will try different positions and see if we can make it work. Otherwise, loving my new bike. I highly recommend Geoffrey at Bike Partners. He even delivered my bike the same day since I couldn't drive it home.

The world needs more people on folding bikes...no doubt. Geoffrey at BikePartners agrees! He's…read morefriendly and knowledgable and really knows how to help you find the right folding bike for what you need. He's got the good stuff here from city folders like Bromptons to touring ready Bike Fridays. If you're in the area and need a folder...there is no other place.