Appreciate Patrick's help as a new bike owner! Thanks for the honest and informative help :)read more

This shop is so great. They can fix up your ride or set you up with a great used bike for a fair…read moreprice. They also have youth programs that allow kids to earn a bike! When buying a bike here they will likely present 3 price points. They need support to keep it all going, so if you can afford it, pay a price that's not the "Community " minimum price point.

Ordered an Easton chainring set from these folks and the order went super smooth and fast. Got my…read moreride going in time for the weekend ride. Awesome Pete

Super knowledgeable and helpful staff. If you're looking for a quality Ebike that is serviceable…read morethis is the place to get it!

After being very busy himself, the owner took the time to not only get me exactly what I needed to…read morefix my problem but also took the time to explain why I may have had the issue to begin with and how I could prevent finding myself in the same situation later on. I only noticed this shop opening up over the summer and hadn't dropped by until recently. I wish I had sooner because because the other local bike store wasn't much help to me, not nearly as much as Angle Lake Cyclery was for me today. I could tell he wasn't out to make as many dollars off me as possible but rather make a new customer eager to return the next time good help is needed. Initially came in for a tube after calling, ended up returning for a tire. Probably returning tomorrow for the same 2 things just because the bike I'm working on had the tires stabbed and incorrect tubes were installed by the previous owner and only realized once they became problems. I'm very happy I don't have to return to Aaron's Bicycle Repair because each visit there I'm made to feel stupid for the questions I have or for whatever it is I'm working on. God I hate that guys attitude.

Great service with a knowledgeable owner! Terrific location. Huge selection of parts , bikes and…read moreaccessories. E bikes are found here .

If you have a normal bike, I'm sure Alki Bike and Board Shop can handle it…read more If you have a mildly complicated bike, definitely go there. If, however, you have a questionably overpowered long-tail cargo bike running a custom Bafang BBSHD mid-drive setup that may or may not have been engineered during a caffeine-fueled "more capability and power is always a good idea" phase... these are your people. I rolled in with what can only be described as a mechanical riddle wrapped in an enigma of wiring harnesses and torque sensors. My Bafang BBSHD setup had become inhabited by a small tribe of mean spirited electrical gremlins. I'm capable with bike mechanics, but this had gotten over my head - I was bracing for a massive bill (maybe significant part replacements). Instead, the team at Alki Bike & Board just... handled it. Calmly. Confidently. No drama. No upsell. Just pure competence. The bill was less than 1/10 what I had expected. This crew is overseen by a guy called Dayton - I'm not sure if he is more Thor or Hercules. On one hand, he seems like he could summon lightning directly into a mid-drive motor. On the other hand, he has the calm, slightly amused strength of someone who has already defeated twelve labors involving stripped bolts and cross-threaded bottom brackets. Either way, the man is operating on a different plane. He diagnosed the issues quickly, explained everything in plain English (instead of "mystical bike wizard dialect"), and fixed the whole situation for a small fraction of what I was mentally preparing to pay. I didn't believe him when he told me. Bottom line: Extremely knowledgeable Honest pricing No ego, no attitude Dayton = certified bike demi-god If you are near West Seattle and your bike needs anything beyond a gentle pat on the saddle, this is the spot. 10/10. Will bring my mechanical chaos machine back henceforth!

I was leaving for a camping trip when I noticed my bike was not shifting correctly, I brought it in…read moreand they quickly diagnosed my problem and got me all fixed up the same day, great service, I would recommend Alki Bike and Board to all.

I'm not a big fan of single-brand "concept" stores. They tend to be characterless and uninviting…read more This was no exception. I walked in. The salesperson was finishing up with another customer. I was then promptly ignored as other customers walked in the door and he started talking to them (despite the fact that I was standing right in front of the salesperson). I was actually interested in getting a new floor pump. I was waiting for the sales guy to stop even for just as second to say, "are you doing okay?", but nope. I guess I didn't rate for whatever reason. Perceived fitness level, income....? I checked out the floor pumps. They didn't seem to be particularly well made, although the Dual Charger gets good reviews online. No reaction from the sales person as he dealt with other people and ignored me. I heard guys in the back, service area, talking, talking, talking. Did the one sales guy holler to the back and get someone to come out since he apparently can only deal with one customer at a time? Nope. I started to make my way out but stopped to look at the shoes that had clearance signage, but couldn't actually get at them because they were blocked by multiples bikes still in boxes shoved up against the shoe display. One more chance for anyone in the store to try to sell me something. I didn't even get a "thanks for stopping in". This is a real shame. A Trek was the first "real" bike I bought with my own money as a teenager. I have fond memories of Trek. I'm just getting back into cycling again. I actually have money to spend at this stage of my life. The single most important thing you can do in retail is acknowledge and greet the customer. And as the saying goes, you only have one chance to make a first impression. I bought a pump elsewhere, as well as some jerseys and shorts. (Full disclosure: if I seem a little harsh, I worked in bicycle and outdoor retail for 10 years, as a tech, service manager and store manager. I used to be quite passionate about cycling, hence I have opinions.)

I called today because I was gifted an older Trek road bike that I got serviced somewhere else. I…read morehad called previously because I was unsure on where the serial number was located. As I shared the serial number over the phone, the staff person was not able to locate it in the computer. The rationale was that if the bike fell between a timeframe of specific years there was no record. The associate appeared helpful and listed the colors of the bikes by year and suggested I go on eBay or another site I don't recall to look up the bike. Now, there's nothing wrong with the over the phone service and the staff seemed like they did their job. Having worked in customer service and sales, I've had associates take down my name and number, do some research, and locate the a skew and model. I've also had associates ask me if there was anything they could do to help further make the customer experience stand out? This could be, come in the shop. I can talk to you about the warranty to see if anything is covered, or feel free and send me pics via email to send to corporate. The funny thing is, recycled cycles pulled up the picture of the bike, eyeballed the year and gave me price of the worth in 5 minutes. Even though they didn't work for Trek they knew their bikes. As a potential Trek customer, I hope that staff are trained to know about the history of the products they are selling and not just the latest models. I hope this can be a learning opportunity at Trek to please try a little harder as this experience needs a tune up.

I had an exceptional experience at Center Cycles, and especially with their owner, Dave, along with…read morehis fantastic team. I initially contacted Center Cycles over the phone on a bike I was interested in, and right from the start, I was impressed by his commitment to customer satisfaction. One of the standout moments during my visit was when Dave, the owner, went above and beyond to price match the sale another bike store was having, as well as put the bike together within half a day's notice so I could test ride the bike that same day. Finding a trustable bike store is hard to do and after my visit, I have nothing but a 100% trust in this store. Center Cycles only had a 49 cm size of the exact bike I was interested in (which is what I currently ride) but they also had a 52 cm size of the bike but a higher end model. I test rode both and the 52 cm to me felt like a much better fit. Their bike fitter, along with other Center Cycles staffing, assessed my fit and all agreed that the 52 cm was the correct size for me. Instead of pushing me towards a sale, they prioritized my comfort and safety. This level of honesty and integrity is a rare find in any business. Throughout my visit, everyone at Center Cycles displayed an incredible level of friendliness and professionalism. They genuinely cared about my cycling experience and were more concerned about finding the right bike for me than making a quick sale. If you're looking for a bike shop that prioritizes your needs, offers exceptional service, and values honesty above all else, Center Cycles is the place to go.

I have my dad's bike after he passed, it probably sat for 8-9 years in a garage before I started…read moreriding it. I rode it a few times during the summer of last year, but nothing long bc the gears needed work due to slipping, chain was dirty, and tires were really bad and starting to split. I took it in to center cycle for a tune up and new tires. The guy said yeah he wouldn't ride on those tires as they were and told me how much it would be for new tires and tubes, I said that was fine. They called me two days later to tell me it was finished and I had my BF pick it up. He said they didn't say anything about the bike when they gave it to him. I was surprised they only charged for the tune up and no tires when I was expecting replacements. When I looked at it the same tires were still on it, the chain looked the same, after riding it, the gears acted the same way and were still slipping . I thought maybe they didn't think the tires needed replacing. I took it on two 15 mile rides. Started to take it out for a 3rd with a 1700ft elevation gain and big decent. Topping off the back tire with air before I left, I noticed a huge piece of my tire was peeling back. There were other spots on the tires where it was starting to split as well. Thank god I noticed before that ride, cause I can't imagine going 40mph down the hill and having my tire blow. This is unacceptable, they literally did nothing to my bike and charged me 150.00 for a "tune up", and sent the bike back with the same shit tires.

Excellent service and repair for a reasonable price. Craig…read moreis an ethical business person

Staff was so nice and friendly. I felt safe asking all of my newbie questions and test riding…read moredifferent brands and types of e-bikes. I'd been to multiple shops before stopping in here, and this is the only place I left actually excited from. DJ helped me pick out a beautiful bike that I feel extremely comfortable in. The manufacturer had some delays sending my bike, but they were on top of it and supportive during the waiting period. I've ridden my bike over a 100miles in 2weeks and couldn't be happier! Thank you DJ and team! I appreciate all of y'all's help.

The best bike shop in Seattle by far. Owned by a very honest and caring individual. They have…read morelots of used parts with excellent prices, perform expert on repairs. ALL they employees are fantastic. I love it there.

great service, great bikes, and it's pretty moderately priced for the value/quality of bikes and…read moreparts.