We dropped by their shop in an attempt to rent a 2-person bike. Even though we do not end up renting one because they don't have something that meets our needs, they are very patient in answering our questions. read more

Last week when I arrived in Solvang for the first time, I had a little trouble with the free hub. Knowing it's Friday evening and before one of the big event the next day, they fit me in to their schedule. Especially Adriana, she did diligently take a look at the parts many many times. Take it apart, cleaned it, put it back together and even finally my bike is still acting weird, she told me to ride it first and if the chain still slack when I pedal backward, then I'm going to take a look at it when I'm back home. Overall, everyone works there : super nice and I'd totally come back to stop by next year when I'm doing the event again. ***Support Your Local Bike Shop AND Tip Your Mechanics!***. read more

Dr J's Bicycle Shop - Thank You Adriana to work on this bike! - Bikes Near Me - Buellton, California

Dr. J's is the go-to shop for service on all my bikes. Their excellent work, friendly attitude, professionalism, and communication skills earn them top ratings. Literally everyone at the shop is informed, enthusiastic, and accomodating. If you need a water bottle, or a new bike, or gels for your ride, a new tube, some chain lube, a wheel trued, even if you're a noob - go to Dr. J's! http://www.bicycling.com/maintenance/how-tip-your-mechanic read more

Great bikes, friendly service and well stocked store. We hired a couple of carbon road bikes and were given a recommended 30 mile ride. Started early before the heat and had the perfect morning. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for something fun and active around Solvang. Some beautiful countryside, wineries and lunch spots to check out. read more

I was in need of parts that were really hard to find. I converted an old mountain bike into a grocery store bike and needed a steel set up in the back for paneers. Not only did Cory locate them, he put me in touch with the maker, Old Man Mountain. Cory goes above and beyond any cycling shop that I have ever been. read more

First off Sam is the best. He is the heart and soul of this place and he knows how to keep customers coming back. That cannot be said about the owner who finally has pushed me over the edge and I will never come back. He nickel and dimes you every time you go and he is extremely inconsiderate. I went in to get 2 spokes replaced and when I came back he took 10 out of my tire and said he did not have the right size so I would have to pay 100 bucks for them to order the right spokes or buy a tire for 50. I elected for the tire because I wanted to ride. I had 49 bucks on me and I had to promise to bring a dollar back in order to get my bike. My bike then just fell apart within 2 weeks for some reason but I was fine with it because I needed a new one. I debated on getting a new bike from here but I am a huge supporter of small businesses so I decided to do it anyways. My new bike got 2 flats in the first mile of riding it and when I brought it in to get new tubes I was charged 10 bucks for 3 min. of labor. When I mentioned that I was told that maintenance for 1 year was free he replied "Oh thats tightening stuff". He seriously is the worst. He is so lucky to have someone like Sam working there because if he wasn't I would doubt the place would still be open. If you walk in and a bald, mousey looking person is in there then don't plan on getting the local business treatment. If a long haired, tall person is in then enjoy. read more

I'm a local who believes in supporting local businesses. That said I will NEVER go to this shop again. If you're in the mood for long condescending, preachy lectures then this is the place to go. Every time I go here, they try to sell me $200 worth of stuff I don't want or need, then they treat me as though I'm 2 when I refuse. If I ask a question, the answer is delivered in a rude "you're a dumb sh**" tone. Why should I spend my hard earned money here? Businesses like this need to understand that I CHOOSE to patronize your establishment, I don't have to. I have to earn my money, so do you. I'll drive into Lompoc where bike shops appreciate their customers. read more

I bought my daughter a bike online for Christmas (a cheaper bike for getting around college), because she decided she needed a bike with gears over her cruiser. The day she was leaving to go back to school, my husband & I decided to adjust the gears...HUGE MISTAKE! We ended up messing them up, big time! I called the shop, which has been around forever, probably with different owners over the years, and they told me to bring it over. I took the bike in and they had it all adjusted in about 20 min. They were very nice about it! And it only cost me $16. Great shop!! read more

We got lucky - this bike shop was right across the road from our hotel. We had just started on a week-long bike tour. Our tandem bike wouldn't shift into the small chain ring and we had to walk up part of a mountain on the first day. Sam made an adjustment and it was better on the next day's ride but we went back in the late afternoon to see if we could get a little more fine-tuning. Sam had left for the day but Adriana got him on the phone and she was able to get it right with his help. She kept the shop open at least an extra hour past closing and said she wasn't going home until we were happy. Thanks, you guys rock. read more

Sam saved my cycling year. I was riding the Solvang Double Century last weekend when my free hub body split in two and my rear wheel was done for the day. I got sagged back to Solvang, and waited for the shop to open. Since I work at a shop up north, Sam pulled a wheel off an employee bike and sent me on my way. He gave me his cell phone number and had me call him when I finished. The ride this year was miserable, and I was two hours behind the pace because I had to wait for the shop to open at 9, so I ended up not making it past the 160 mile mark, but thanks to Sam, I had a chance to do it. He made my ride epic. read more

Terrific bike shop in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. Excellent service, wide selection of bikes for rent and for sale, and expert advise for both gear and where to ride in the area. read more

Dr J's Bike shop is the best, I have a son with disabilities and Corey went out of his way to help find the perfect bike for my son. It took him a while but he found the perfect bike, which my son loves. read more

Everyone was so nice at this shop and they treated me like a friend. I broke my derailleur hanger in a shifting mishap and they ordered a new one overnight for me and had my bike all healed up by the next morning. They even loaned me a demo wheel to finish out my vacation. This shop is the BEST! read more

Dr J's is a really nice bike shop! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and will spend time helping you find what you need. Full mechanic shop that can also fix your ride up as well. The owner is always around and works hard to make sure customer service is #1! read more

Great little shop! Rented bikes for a few hours. Very helpful in describing appropriate routes and ensuring bikes were fitted. Beautiful ride down ballard canyon road to Los Olivos. A few hills but worth it for the views! read more

Easily the best rental shop in the area. Got two specialized carbon road bikes for $75/day each. Staff was very friendly and helpful. They offered a few route options based on how far we wanted to ride, how much we wanted to climb, and what we wanted to see. Shop has a pretty big selection of clothes, shoes, sunglasses, helmets and accessories if you forgot your own. Also has snacks and bars for longer rides. read more

Dr J's is a really nice bike shop! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and will spend time helping you find what you need. Full mechanic shop that can also fix your ride up as well. The owner is always around and works hard to make sure customer service is #1! read more

I had two bikes that needed tubes - the service was quick and reasonably priced! They adjusted the seat on one and fender on the other. We will def buy our bikes from there next time! :) read more

Corey and his team are lifesavers. My friend, Jason Rude, and I arrived in the Solvang area for an extended stay to cycle the area's beautiful hills and mountains. Upon putting my bike together, I realized my Di2 battery had been pushed too far up the seat post to be properly connected. Unable to reach it myself, I showed up at Dr. J's and Corey calmly performed precision surgery to reach the previously inaccessible battery allowing the bike to restore power to my gears. I am so grateful for his attention and creative thinking to get me back on the road! Thank you, Corey!! read more

Dr. J's has the best service! My husband and I were cycling down in the Solvang area for the weekend - unfortunately we drove into a low hanging garage with both our bikes on top! My seat post snapped in half and my husband's bike had a couple minor issues - we walked in with our damaged bikes on a Sunday morning and they helped us right away! They were quick, efficient and top notch in the service department. I would highly recommend this bike shop. Thank you Dr. Js for getting us back on the road! read more

A bunch of friends and I came in from out of town and joined this shop's group ride on Saturday morning. Everyone was super nice. We very much enjoyed spending a few hours with the regulars. read more

Four of us came to town for a week of biking and wine. We rented bikes from a shop in SB and quickly encountered problems with the gears randomly shifting on two of the rentals. Well, we brought them into Dr. J's in the hopes they could help us out. They were busy but managed to squeeze us in and fix both bikes. Both needed new chains. The best part was that they did not charge us but called the SB shop and worked out a settlement between them! Saved us a long trip and wasted day. Thanks guys...and yes, we will rent from Dr. J's next time! read more

This is a great bike shop! Several girlfriends and I were in the Solvang area for a couple of days biking this month, and we had excellent service from the staff at Dr. J's (actually they have been helpful on trips in 2010 and 2011). Adriana Ortiz, in particular, helped us identify great bike routes and fixed my friend's Bike Friday. read more

First off I wasn't satisfied with customer friendliness , I continued to ask if they could fix an essential component on my bike but after taking a look at the wheel they said it was beyond repair. Then they offered to order a new bike wheel and said it would come 4-5 days. Never got a call back and so I took matters into my own hands and asked for the whereabouts of my new order! They had never ordered the new wheel for me so I took my business to better hands.. REI. Got a new wheel and back on the trails , thanks REI. read more

Saved the trip for me and my bike. Had a nasty rattle in the front of my bike and the owner was able to diagnose (rode the bike before repair and after) and even completed a recall for me. Amazing service. read more

We finished a half day bicycle tour-ride with our guide Scott. It was great! The bikes were in beautiful condition and seats adjusted for each individual in our group of 5. Beautiful countryside tour with a short look at Ballard and ending in Los Olivos. Scott knows so much history about this area and made our ride that much more enjoyable to learn from his local experience. We wine tasted at Dragonnette Cellars and were treated to some delicious wines and a lot of knowledge from our pourer Kevin. Bought a few bottles and Scott had someone from the bike shop pick it up for us and meet us back at the shop. Next, had a quick cupcake snack around the corner (can't remember the name of that shop) before we headed back to Solvang. Scott also suggested Hillhaven Provisions for us to walk to for lunch and what a treat that was too! Interesting, unusual, fresh delicious food! Thanks for a great day! read more

Great bike shop. Experts in suggesting trails. took good care of us. Plus they even lend out bike racks.

Friendly staff and great service. Extremely reasonable rates for bike rentals. We were unfamiliar with the area and Corey gave us great advice. Highly recommended. read more

Wonderful bike shop, very helpful, friendly staff. My daughter and I were in Solvang for the Solvang Century and the bike I had shipped from Colorado had a problem. The Dr. J's staff went out of its way to research and solve the problem and got us back on the road. They gave us some great recommendations for local training routes as well as a tip on a wonderful place for lunch. These folks clearly love what they do. read more

Dr. J's Bike Shop is a fabulous local resource. We are so lucky to have them here in The Valley. Their customer service is wonderful and they have all you need to outfit your entire family with great bikes and biking accessories. We have lived in The SYV for 11 years and have used them for bike repairs, new helmets, sizing for kid bikes and more. When the owner took over the local bike touring company it got even better! He also donates a lot of his time to assist Valley schools with their biking programs. A great shop ready to assist you with all your biking needs! read more

Dr. J's always comes through. Every time we come to Solvang for the century ride something a comes up with one of the bikes that needs attention and the folks at Dr. J's always have the answer. They are professional, friendly and very skilled making a visit to this beautiful part of California even more enjoyable. read more

Really terrific little shop. Very helpful and customer oriented. I know that whenever I visit the Solvang area any problems I have will be taken care of. read more