My name is Hitt, I'm from Pittsburgh PA. I do many things but one of the things I like to do is…read moreexperience everything I humanly can from foods to places plus people and things. Rather than write a long review and clutter the reviews with anymore long reviews (no knock, you guys are great) I'm just gonna get right to the point... This place? Go here wether you ride a bike or not. Maybe buy a bike or parts for your bike. Talk bikes with bike people. Take A LOT of money. Spend A LOT of money. Support local business. Good luck!

This shop would easily get a higher review. They have a good selection of bikes and accessories…read more However, our customer service experience was non-existent. I had called earlier in the day to inquire about cycling helmets. They told me the brand they carried which I initially wasn't interested in but decided to make the 1.5 hour trip to check them out. Upon arrival we were impressed with the selection of bikes but the helmet selection was limited to one brand and sizes were limited as well. As I was looking for a helmet my wife was looking at bikes. A sales person who was initially working with a customer had that customer walk away. At this point my wife said hello and the sales person halfway aknowleged her and walked away ignoring the fact that she may have a question. We decided to shrug this off and continue to look around. We took a stroll to their basement where they have more bikes and did some preliminary sizing for my wife as we are in the market to purchase a new one for her. Then wee made our way back upstairs and back to the helmets. I had decided that I liked one of the helmets but wanted to compare with others they had on display but couldn't find the color or size I needed. After having other employees ignored us I decided it was time to go and internet shop for a helmet. As we were leaving the employee that blew my wife off earlier finally took some interest in us. At this point we had been in the store for at least a half hour. I told him I was looking at their helmets and interested in the Specialized Search helmet they had on display but wanted to compare with other helmets they had. He proceeded to take us to the helmets to show us comparable models one of which was the LOMA. He then walked back to the counter to look and see if they had my size and color I wanted in stock. He then announced that they only had black. Then as I was asking him about the Propero helmet they had on display he turned to help another costomer that had walked in and never acknowledged my question. It's unfortunate that a shop that was recommended to me by a friend fell so short of how highly he and his wife spoke of them.

Our group of 11 riders hired Golden Triangle to organize our five-day ride on the Great Allegheny…read morePassage two weeks ago, including an afternoon tour of Fallingwater. We began the planning process a year in advance of our ride and Dana led us through every step of the way. Everything went without a hitch: shuttling us from Cumberland to Pittsburgh, securing great accommodations for our large group, and transporting our luggage from point to point. Dana even arranged perfect autumn weather for us; the only rain we experienced was during our tour of Fallingwater. The service provided by Dana, the rest of the GTB team and their partner businesses along the GAP was well worth every penny we spent. Highly recommended!

The Golden Bike Triangle crew helped my dad and I have such a wonderful adventure. I saved so much…read moretime and hassle going through GTB, resting easy knowing that they knew the best spots along the C&O and GAP. Their information guides were super useful for planning, and bikes were comfortable and never gave us any mechanical issues. Whenever we did have an issue, a quick text got things resolved super fast. I strongly recommend you consider organizing your C&O GAP bike trip through Golden Bike Triangle!

Great responsive bike shop. Patient, knowledgeable and kind. They have skills to work on all types…read moreof bikes

My dad and I did the GAP trail from Pittsburgh to DC on a tandem bike. We had never done a…read morelong-distance bike ride before, much less on a tandem bike. The folks at Kindred were so incredibly helpful, we couldn't have done it without them. They helped guide us through what gear to get, and provided us with all the tools we needed for the journey. They're also incredibly transparent about pricing. I always feel comfortable and at ease going to Kindred.

This is what we call the "Jail Trail". My boyfriend and I just discovered it last year when we…read morewanted to try riding bikes on the other side of the city. We typically park in the garage connected to the T station down by the jail. There is a Healthy Ride bike station right up the street and it is so convenient to rent the bikes! Once we get the bikes, we turn right in between the T station and the parking garage (there are signs that say Bikes with an arrow) to enter the trail. If you go left (away from the city) the trail will lead you down to the bridge that leads to the Southside Works. It is probably only a 2-3 mile stretch and is relatively flat. Once you get to the bridge to Southside you can go straight or right. If you keep going straight it leads you to a parking lot, so we always turn right across the bridge to Southside. This is a great view of the city and it's a really nice bridge. The pedestrian path is big enough for plenty of bike riders. At the end of the bridge we turn right past Hofbrauhaus. I'm not sure if this is still considered the Eliza Furnace Trail. You can ride all the way down the Southside trail until you reach Station Square. At that point we go back across the Smithfield Street bridge and it brings you back to where you started. It's a fun and easy way to get some exercise and see our beautiful city. It only takes about 45 min-1 hour to do this route. The jail trail path is clean and there are always people on it. It feels very safe even though you are just a fence between the parkway. It can be very loud too from all the traffic, so now we bring a bluetooth speaker to put in the basket and listen to music while we ride. I recommend this trail especially if you are from out of town and want to see some of the Pittsburgh neighborhoods!

Love this funky trail that cuts right into the middle of the Parkway. The majority of it is paved,…read moreso it's good for skating, which is what I usually do here. Most people I know call this route the Jail Trail. It's relatively smooth and flat, so that's a huge win. There are some things to be aware of though. Cyclists can sometimes be a bit aggressive and not let you know that they're passing you. My only other complaint that as an urban trail, it can be quite loud at times due to the traffic. Perhaps that's the cost of it being a trail that's also used as a bike commuter route between Oakland and downtown. It's really nice for what it is, but don't expect a serene nature walk here.

Beautiful bike/walk path. We started in Pittsburgh biked through the Three Rivers Heritage Trail…read moreand finished in West Mifflin through The Waterfront and stopped for lunch. Many choices of restaurants to choose from. Well kept grounds and clear paths. Met friendly people along the way. Benches along the path to take a breather. Looking forward to hitting the trails again soon, weather pending of course. Beautiful scenery. Very impressed, highly recommended! Get out and enjoy nature while getting enjoyment and exercise.

Been walking & running this trail for years. Scenery is nice and pretty level from the Rankin…read moreBridge all the way to South Side. There are some narrow sections along Costco and Sandcastle. Watch for bike riders. Most do not yield to pedestrians or cars regardless if they are on the trail, sidewalk, or going through the parking lot. Just be on guard especially if you run/walk with earphones.

Sarah, our tour guide, was great. The experience was paced, fun, & interesting. So glad I did this!read more

We had a private bridge tour with Dave, who was a fantastic guide - super knowledgeable, flexible,…read moreand very entertaining! Such a great way to get to know an amazing city! Highly recommend Bike the Burgh Tours to all!

Riding the GAP from the Deal Trailhead to Frostburg and ending in Cumberland was mostly, a great…read moreexperience. The views are spectacular, rolling hills and so many colors of green and blue were breathtaking. Mile 9 was NOT our favorite mile. There is trail maintenance happening and that's a GOOD thing, but...the gravel is thick in many areas so riding the bike was sketchy at best. Thankfully it wasn't much more than that mile. I loved the train track right next to the trail and my prayers were answered when, lo and behold, a train appeared! It was stopped so as to clear a fallen tree but once removed (minutes) they were on their way. The train was filled with people who were happy to see bikers on the trail as we were happy to see, and wave at them. Great trail.

The Owner Hutch, A.K.A. "Jesus" (its the hair) is an absolute hoot, and a great business owner. We…read morecalled from the road in Frostburg, worried we would waste much of our next planned cycling day on the GAP. He said come on over, stayed open past time on Thursday 2 SEP to help two random out of town bicyclists. He not only helped but let me in the sacred space in the shop and showed me how to deal with the wheel on my Cannondale Topstone...I was afraid of the disc brakes [had tube, levers and pump], but had not practised removing a wheel or bothered to watch a YouTube video. I had spent 32 glorious miles on the GAP with my wonderful spouse...last 2 walked in cleats! Painful lesson on preparing ahead of time...so embarressed and me a boy scout and Army Vet. Thank you Hutch for your service in our brother USAF! Blessings always. I am sure this would be our go-to place if we lived anywhere within an hour...would be totally worth the drive.

Efficient and helpful sales team. I have now bought two e-bikes from them and will do so again when…read moreneeded

Great locally owned bike shop in Squirrel Hill! I have heard nothing but good things from people…read morewho go here regularly. I had to bring my bike in for some maintenance in April 2020 during the coronavirus/covid shutdown. Biketek still offered fast and reliable service, setting me up with a new bottom bracket in just a couple days, despite being short-staffed due to the pandemic. I really appreciate how accommodating they have continued to be during this time. Outdoor activities are one of the only fun things we can do right now, so I'm very glad to have a working bike! Their prices for parts and maintenance seem in line with what I would expect.

Bought a used bike from Jay. Had to bring it back for an adjustment on the derailleur. He went…read moreabove and beyond what was needed. Great guy to work with.

Dude left two high- end bikes unattended/ unlocked in his driveway, no one answering door or phone…read morewhen I came to pick mine up... When I pointed out it out I got, 'you're in the safest neighborhood in Pittsburgh... and my wife was home." Maybe so, but she didn't answer and wasn't close if someone decided to snag my bike. I even opened the unlocked basement door and yelled. So I guess no bikes ever get stolen in Forest Hills, but I can tell you where to find one. Didn't appreciate the lackadaisical attitude. Got our bikes back to the tune of $500, BFs rear hub was loose, my gears skipped after new drivetrain installed, had to abort first ride after picking it up. Bf ended up tweaking everything rather than taking them back. He didn't bother to call him about the rear hub. BF wanted to try out local bike shop bc they're 5 minutes from my house, but this guy didn't impress me. I'll go back to Kindred.

While working in Beaver County I have passed this sign to Buttermilk Falls countless times, but…read morenever had occasion to stop until yesterday. It was a gorgeous, sunny, unseasonably warm March day & I was the first car in the tiny dirt parking area on the left as soon as you turn in. The Falls is now directly across from the new entrance to the Pennsylvania Turnpike. There is a big stone covered with graffiti on the right. After you park, you just hop out and hit the path and follow the sound of gushing water. it is a short distance to the Falls, but it is uphill and it is steep and rocky and this is not a suitable path for anybody with physical limitations of any sort. It can also be dangerous for young children. It's very beautiful and it is worth the hike up. If you're sturdy footed (muddy & rocky), you can walk right behind the falls and it's quite beautiful. Highly recommended for a sightseeing but I'm sure it gets crowded and warmer weather.

The hiking trail we went on was not to long and had nice scenery. Parking was easy to find. The…read morewaterfall is definitely worth the hike there. You can go under it, go above it, and go behind it! Also lots of smooth rocks to set up towel and sit in the sun.