Bike Bakersfield

(80 reviews)

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https://suno.com/s/WFj6RpM4A7TeX5YV…read more Verse 1 Down at the bend where Oak Street hums, Where the barbers buzz and the lunchtime drums, There stands George -- big as a blessing, soft as a sigh, A Wookie‑hearted wheel‑sage with starlight in his eye. Verse 2 He don't just fix a bike -- he reads the road you've ridden, Finds the story in the spokes, the truth you've half‑forgiven. Subway's baking bread, Pizzaville's throwing heat, But George is the warmth that keeps the whole block sweet. Pre‑Chorus Dogs getting groomed, laughter hiding in the club, Verde Market's singing while the kitchens simmer love. Southside Philippines, northside Vietnamese air, And George stands in the middle like he's holding all the care. Chorus Big feller, big heart, big hands steady and true, George tunes a bike like he's tuning up you. Cha‑cha man of the crossroads, keeper of the ride, Every wheel rolls straighter when George is by your side. Verse 3 Your new basket gleams like a sunrise grin, Old basket bows out -- says, "Let the next tale begin." Jessie at the park nods, "Yeah, that's Pops‑grade lore," And George wipes his hands like he's heard it all before. Bridge Some folks fix metal, some folks fix time, Some folks fix silence with a laugh or a rhyme. But George -- he fixes motion, he fixes the day, He sends you rolling out lighter than you came in the bay. Final Chorus Big feller, big soul, big laugh shaking the street, George is the rhythm where the cha‑cha meets the beat. Oak Street's guardian, Wookie of the bend, He don't just fix your bike -- he makes the road your friend. Outro So ride on, Pops, through the Bakersfield blend, With a George‑tuned wheel and a story that won't end.

Replaced two inner tubes and tuned up the gears and straightened out handle bar…read moreBike ready in 3 hours

Finish Line Bicycles

4.1

(121 reviews)

Professional friendly service. Repaired a bike flat tire in 10 minutes on a Saturday morning, with…read morecomplementary chilled water. Highly recommend.

I purchased a bike for my son here. The staff was very helpful and even let him take it for a test…read moreride.

Action Sports

4.1

(162 reviews)

I recently acquired my first road bike, and while all of the staff we interact with in the shop are…read moregreat (Cameron & Tony typically), today Owner Kerry Ryan performed a fitment for me on the new bicycle. It's so cool to watch a seasoned pro perform their craft. Kerry took one look at my seat and new it wasn't right for the job. Took some measurements, got my seat and bars adjusted, accessed a handful of additional quirks that needed some love, and got me out the door the same day. This all made a huge difference in the feel of my ride and the comfort of my body, and I'm stoked to have such a great resource right around the block from my home. Can't wait to put more hours in the saddle. Thanks again for sharing your time and talent Kerry & team! -AW

I brought my bicycle here when the derailer fell off and the brakes stopped working right. When I…read moredropped it off on Sunday afternoon around 1:30 they said it would be ready on Tuesday. I told them at the service department that the bike would not shift gears going up, that the shifter only worked right when downshifting. Imagine my surprise when they text me less than three hours later saying my bike is ready. It seemed OK, they asked me to ride it in the parking lot. It was 5:50, and they closed in ten minutes. The bike shifted OK for a couple of cycles up and down. As much as I was happy to get the bicycle back the same day, I was not happy after riding it several time and from gears five thru eight still trouble upshifting. I truly wish they had kept the bike until Tuesday, maybe the bike would shift properly. I did not need to get my bicycle back fast as much as I needed to get my bicycle back FIXED.

Pedego Electric Bikes Bakersfield

(10 reviews)

tried an e-bike for the first time at Pedego Bakersfield and I genuinely did not expect to love it…read moreas much as I did. the staff walked me through everything before I took off, no pressure, no rushing, just actually helpful. they matched me with the right bike for what I wanted to do and made sure I was comfortable before I left. that kind of attention makes a real difference when you're trying something new. the bikes themselves are so fun. the pedal assist is a game changer if you haven't experienced it, you're still pedaling and getting the workout but the hills don't destroy you. I covered way more ground than I would have on a regular bike and honestly had a blast doing it. it's a Wednesday through weekend operation so plan around that but the hours they do have are solid. the Bakersfield location is easy to find and the whole rental process was smooth start to finish. if you're passing through Bakersfield or live there and have been curious about e-bikes, this is the place to try one with zero commitment. I came back the next day and rented again which is the most honest review I can give. really fun experience and great people running it.

Back up five or six weeks. The wife called the shop to inquire about e-bikes as we are considering…read morea future trip involving bikes/ebikes. Dave answered all questions and invited us down to the shop for a free demo, which we did. We were welcomed by Dave, who went over the bikes and how the worked. We rode around the parking lot a bit. We are old, and it's been a long, long time since we've been on bikes. We did not rent them as my wife felt she needed to up her basic bike skills first. Back to today. We arrived at our our scheduled rental time and were again greeted by Dave. Super friendly, super patient, super easy to work with. He reviewed the bike operation again, set us up with helmets and locks. Explained where to ride and what to do. I thought the rentals were reasonably priced, the bikes are in great shape we had a ball. A long-winded way of saying this place and the staff are great, and it's a very fun outing. If/when we're in the market for an e-bike I'd seriously consider purchasing here just based on service received. Until then, we plan on some more rental rides!

Snider's Cyclery

3.2

(20 reviews)

Building is boarded up, no answer on phone, website is gone. They are closed permanently.read more

Great bike shop!! Took my E Bike for some adjustments. They were quick and friendly. And the price…read morewas right!!

Grizzly Cycles

(25 reviews)

If you need bike repairs, this shop is far better than Action Sports. It's a smaller local shop,…read morebut that means you get real attention and genuinely great service. They take the time to help you and make sure the job is done right instead of rushing customers through like some of the larger stores. Very happy with the experience and would definitely recommend them.

Kevin did a fabulous job assembling my bike, a Soma Fabrications Pescadero. His pricing is quite…read morereasonable. Kevin gave me some great suggestions to maximize the bike's performance. I will definitely return. Thanks Grizzly Cycles and Kevin! Completely satisfied with Kevin's outstanding customer service.

Snider's Cyclery

2.9

(55 reviews)

Asked for a chain and they gave me options on the chain breaker a cheap one or expensive one and…read moresaid how they were different In total a good experience

hello, I just recently went to your store and purchased a bike. The gentleman that helped me I…read morebelieve his name was Jonathan . I wanted to give credit where credit is due this young man provided patients and answered all my questions he took Great care of me. He told me everything I needed to know about my new bike and was gracious enough to help me load it in my car. I wanted to thank him but as he was helping me out a very rude female, needed him more . I will go back to purchase all my needs for my new bicycle. Thanks too, Jonathan.

DICK'S Sporting Goods

2.3

(97 reviews)

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I just love this store! The sporting goods store is big with a variety of brands. I come here for…read moremost of my Patagonia stuff. The service is always kind and fast. I think they have good value on certain brands and occasionally some rewards if you are a member to the free program.

I had three golf gifts that I needed to return to Dick's. I'd keep them, but they're all the wrong…read moresizes. I was greeted as I came into the store. I didn't have time to shop today, was just here to return my gifts. No line at checkout and a smiling friendly Gracie greeted me. I did have a receipt, but all I really cared about was getting a store credit and coming back when I had more time to shop. Gracie was professional and did the return with no problems. I'll be back soon there's a great sales in the golf department

Get A Bike

(1 review)

These guys are great love the inventory the staff and everything about this place…read more I brought my Nike in on a Saturday morning for maintenance told me it would more than likely be done by Monday Tuesday afternoon. 3:00 pm that afternoon Dan called to tell me my Nike was done. Great service and knowledge guys with not just bike but everything else Need a bike Get a bike is the place

Quality Appliance Repair Services

4.9

(176 reviews)

My dryer stopped drying and they were able to give me prompt appt, came early, explained the…read moreproblems very well and gave me the options and ultimately were able to repair it and didn't have to replace my 14 year old Samsung. Would definitely recommend!

Mike, the service technician, went above and beyond getting my repair completed. He and the lady in…read morethe office were kind and friendly. I would absolutely recommend Quality Appliance Repair!!

Mobile Heroes Repairs

4.9

(119 reviews)

Kenny fixed my son's iPad screen at a really fair price and got it done in under 2 hours. He is my…read morego to for repairs (Xbox, iPhone and now iPad.) Always fast and reliable.

Kenny was prompt with his replies, helpful and efficient. He is easy to communicate with and he…read moreeven attempted to save me some money, suggesting a simpler fox to my cell phone issue. He ended up replacing the battery and charging port for a fair price and quick service. I will definitely be back if there is a need and recommend him to friends. Thanks Kenny!

JJ Concrete & Landscaping

4.9

(54 reviews)

This is an update as Juan and I were finally able to connect and I am pleased with the job he and…read morehis Team dud. I wanted the lawn gone but wanted to achieve this and enriching the soil. I explained to Juan what I wanted and he listened with respect and answered all my questions with patience. I can't wait to start planting and to get my Tree in soon and it will be glorious no more lawn!

So happy I went with JJ concrete and landscaping. Very friendly and professional from start to…read morefinish. I removed a flower bed and they cemented the area. The other side of the yard they did landscaping. I added on getting some plants planted and they were more than happy to help. I love my yard now!

A-1 Cleaning Services

4.3

(77 reviews)

Always a pleasure waiting with A-1! I have used them quite a…read morefew times over the past two years for deep cleaning. Service and communication are great. The team is always on time giving updates on their ETA and walk through with you before departing. A good value for me.

I am leaving this review not because of the move-out cleaning itself (as that is still to be…read moredetermined and this will review will be updated accordingly, if necessary), but because of the deeply unprofessional, coercive, and ethically sloppy conduct of the owner/manager, Kimberly Gonzalez. I paid $150 upfront as agreed. Prior to the job, I was explicit--in writing--about my maximum budget and that any flexibility was conditional on being informed beforehand. Instead, once the team was already on site, the price began to escalate in real time. First, I was told the total needed to increase to $250 (an additional $100 over the $150 already paid). When I objected--because this exceeded what we had discussed--I was then pressured for "at least $50 more," framed as unavoidable because the workers were "overtime" and the clock was running. In other words: the terms changed after work had begun, and my consent was treated as irrelevant. The justification for this escalation was frankly bizarre. I was suddenly informed that the kitchen sink "drained straight to the bottom," implying a plumbing issue--and then implicitly accused of previously managing this with a bucket or bowl. Let me be clear: I have been accused of many things in my life, but secretly concealing a fictional plumbing failure with a bucket is not one of them. There was no known sink issue, and in any case, plumbing problems are not a cleaning surcharge, nor are they something a customer should be financially ambushed over mid-job. What followed crossed from unprofessional into coercive. I was repeatedly told that if I did not immediately pay more, Ms. Gonzalez would have to "come out of pocket," that there was "no time to go back and forth," and that payment later was not acceptable--despite the fact that the back-and-forth was initiated solely because the business changed the price after the service was underway. I was even asked who the homeowner was, an irrelevant and inappropriate question in context. At one point, Ms. Gonzalez explicitly stated that she does not care about bad reviews because she has plenty of good ones. So, respectfully: if you don't care, then here it is. Small businesses deserve support. Workers deserve to be paid. What customers do not deserve is to be pressured into paying more than agreed upon, blamed for unrelated household issues, and emotionally cornered into compliance while being told their prior boundaries no longer matter. I ultimately paid the additional amount simply to end the interaction. If you choose this company, understand this clearly: -- The initial price is not final once workers arrive -- New "issues" may appear without advance notice -- Budget ceilings may be disregarded mid-job -- Communication becomes pressurized and inappropriate Proceed with caution.

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4.4

(28 reviews)

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3.2

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