We stopped in Friday the 10th. I was looking for a couple of tubes. After 12 minutes of waiting an employee appeared from the back to greet us. I told him what I wanted, the size, etc. It took him 20 minutes to find these tubes. I told him I wanted shrader valves, he brought up prestas. Another 10 minutes and he comes up the right ones, finally. He then takes another 10 minutes to try and figure out how to ring the tubes. By the time we left it was almost an hour to buy two tubes and rim strips. read more

The purchase . The salesman I worked with was understanding of my needs. I bought 2 bikes. The first bike was a 27.5" Jamis. It was sold to a friend and within a week I was back buying this Highpoint. read more

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Friendly, skilled, inexpensive and fast. I stopped by on a busy spring Saturday with my beat-up winter bike. Cole stepped out, welcomed me and asked what I needed. The chain was completely jammed fast and my carrier needed worked. As other bike shops had at least a one week wait, I was expected to drop it off. Cole said they could fix it while I waited outside and quoted a cost so low I won't reveal it. I only waited about 15 minutes and it was done! While waiting, I'd watched as two other workers assisted customers, one who'd just bought an electric bike. The worker carefully and knowledgeably explained features of the bike and showed the buyer the easiest and safest way to get the bike onto the trailer-hitch-mounted bike rack. The other worker as hepling another customer decide between two Surly's. She explained both the main and subtler differences between the two similar bicycles. Well done, Farmstead! read more

I was super excited to establish a new bike shop. My family brought in our bikes and were assured they would be tuned up as needed. Well... several hundred dollars later, without a conversation regarding added costs, AND two frames were damaged. They then proceeded to belittle me in front of my family. Utterly shocked. Please don't make the same mistake we did. read more

Friendly, helpful, attentive and knowledgeable - my bike is operating the best ever thanks

I found farmstead bike shop because I was looking for a rare kind of bike (Dutch bike with enclosed chain and internally geared hub). The bike they had, the gazelle Tour Populair, is not exactly what I was looking for; it's more fancy and "classic omafiets" styled with a leather seat and what not, where I was really looking for a modern rendition of the dutch bike, like the gazelle Espirt for example. But whatever, I figured I probably wasn't going to find another good quality dutch bike easily, and I didn't feel like waiting around for an unknown amount of time for one to show up on the used market, so I bought it. The staff was very friendly, and Steven, the manager, helped me by fixing a slightly mis-aligned wheel and adjusting the seat before I left. They asked me if I would prefer a paper or emailed receipt, I told them I preferred digital & gave them my email, and Steven told me that I could return the bike within 3 weeks. Then I rode off with the bike, feeling glad I was able to at least find a dutch bike at all, even though it wasn't exactly what I was looking for. Three days later, my housemate (who knew I was searching for a dutch style bike) told me that his partner had found one for sale on Facebook Marketplace. It was a Batavus Delivery bike, much more what I was looking for, and had a decent price. I specifically remember thinking, oh, I'm really glad that Farmstead has a return policy! This is great! But I didn't remember if I was told 3 days or three weeks, so I checked my email and sure enough, right on the receipt it said 3 weeks for returns. I was really happy, I could finally get my dream bike, and I don't have to bother with selling the one I just settled for! The Batavus was priced to sell considering its condition and retail price, not to mention rarity in the United States, so I busted my ass to get over there and pick it up ASAP. Luckily I got it, so I was all good on the bike front, now I just needed to do the return. This is where things started to take a turn. I called farmstead to ask if they were open and if I could come do the return, and they said that they don't do returns on bikes, and I should speak to the owner, and gave me the number for the other shop. I called the other shop and the person answering the phone could not hear me, at first I thought my phone was glitching out, but the same thing happened with my partner's phone. I started having a sinking feeling that this was some sort of prank and they were ignoring me, but it turns out the reality was their phone was broken. Oh well, shit happens, can't blame them for that. After calling back the original store where I got the bike, they asked me who sold it to me -- I didn't get the guy's name, so at the time I didn't know, but i gave a vague physical description and they said the guy would call me back tomorrow. I missed the call but he left a message, his name is Steven and he is the manager of the shop -- he informed me that there's no way I could have heard 3 weeks for returns because he was there the whole time... He's not wrong, he was there the whole time! But he definitely did say I could return it within three weeks. I guess at this point its their word against mine. Normally when you do a retail purchase, you shouldn't have to have a voice recorder rolling... I understand that customers suck and they lie all the time to get their way, I really do understand... I don't think that "the customer is always right" and I don't want to disparage the folks at this shop too much, but I heard what I heard, I know I did, my partner was there, and they heard it too. Also, its printed on the fucking receipt. Maybe if you are a Bike Shop, selling Bikes, don't print "accepts returns up to three weeks after purchase date." on your receipts if your returns policy is "No Returns on Bikes, Period". I understand that returns could really hurt your bottom line, and everybody's hurting because of covid... but I don't think gaslighting your customers is a viable long term business strategy. If they had said "look, I'm sorry  we misspoke, and we are working to fix the misleading print on the receipts, but our official policy is we don't do returns on bikes, period. If you want to you can speak with the owner"   I wouldn't even be that mad. Everybody makes mistakes. But I don't think gaslighting is the right way.. You are just digging a deeper hole for yourself. Better to step out of the hole ASAP. read more

I rented a bike from Farmstead Bike Shop while on an off day during an out of State work training in Minneapolis. The staff showed me where the bike lanes were. I rode 23 miles and didn't have a single issue with the bike. Great locations to visit Lyndale Park Rose Garden, Foshay Tower, and Eloise Butler Wild flower and bird sanctuary. Of course great food and coffee along the way. The staff and quality of bike from Farmstead really made this adventure enjoyable. Thank you guys! read more

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Nothing but good things to say about Greg and his team here at Farmstead. I'm only a year in to biking, and just starting my second winter of cycling. The bike I had was done for, and Greg helped set me up with an excellent single-speed option, and then made sure to help me with adjusting the front handle-bar when I started experiencing a slight bit of pain. I'm delighted with the bike they recommended--has made a huge difference with winter cycling. Thoughtful, friendly, and super knowledgeable. I'll definitely be back! read more

So when Amtrak baggage service damaged my bicycle's rear wheel coming up from Chicago on the Empire Builder, the folks at Farmstead went well beyond the call of duty. In fact, they were absolutely amazing. They checked out my frame and determined that it (luckily) had not been damaged. They helped me research my wheel options as the wheel I had is no longer made. They wrote me an estimate I could send to Amtrak explaining that I'd have to get a wheel set because otherwise the wheels wouldn't match. They lent me a wheel that I could use while I was in the Twin Cities on vacation and trying to figure out what to do. Amtrak did reimburse me, and Farmstead got me my replacement. All while being super nice and friendly and hyper-competent. I'd give them 10 stars if I could! As an aside, the baggage claim guys said they'd never seen anything like it before. My bike had been in a bike box, but Amtrak has now instituted a bike rack in baggage car system so it no longer requires that bikes be boxed on the Empire Builder. I'm (perhaps naively) optimistic that I'll be able to get it back to Chicago unscathed. read more

So much to love about this place and the people who work there. Your skill, kindness, and love of bikes is inspiring!

The staff at Farmstead Bike Shop were extremely helpful! I needed a bike rental for 4 weeks and they were the only shop that did rentals that weren't prohibitively expensive. The pick up and drop off were super easy as was the coordination for both. The bike was great, well maintained and easily ridable. read more

One of the best shops around. Honest, straightforward and timely service. Great assortment and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend.

Thanks to Emily and Greg for amazing service at Farmstead! I'm an anxious weekend biker and Emily patiently helped me find a new bike that I felt stable and comfortable on. They attached water bottle holder and lights while I took a short walk around the neighborhood. I already feel more confident biking and look forward to the free monthly adjustments. Love my new Jamis! read more

They are the best! We live in the neighborhood and show up at their front door with various bike adjustment needs all the time. They help us with smiles and useful advice. Very lucky to have them in our neighborhood. read more

Threw a spoke on my back tire - brought it in at 5:30, was on my way by 6. Good folks, great work, great price, independently owned and operated. Highly recommend! read more

I bike for an hour 5 out of 7 days of the week, and everyday my ride felt just as difficult as the day I started. It always seemed like my back tire was flat, my basket was missing screws, there was rust on the front and back tire rims, and my gears didn't switch when I changed them, and some piece of metal kept hitting another, so my bike was super noisy. These were problems I knew about and talked to Greg about fixing. He fixed these issues and made me aware of others I didn't know about. All of this was included in a tune up for $75. Riding my bike after, was like riding a brand new bike! It was so quiet, so clean, and so much easier to ride! The gears worked perfectly, and I wasn't afraid my bike would fall apart on me every time I changed gears or went over a bump. I brought my bike in on Saturday, and Greg had it done for me on Monday. He said they make an effort to get bikes back fast when it's your main mode of transportation. I was recommended this shop by a family member and I would definitely recommend them to others. Greg was super friendly and made me feel welcomed and not stupid for not knowing what was up with my bike. I don't think i'll ever take my bike to get fixed anywhere else. read more

I went to Farmstead because of a recommendation of a friend. I wanted to buy a very specific type of bike. The people who worked there had many suggestions for me and worked with me for over an hour. They had several bikes for me to try and they took the time to fully understand what it is that I was looking for. At the end they suggested I try a smaller frame and they offered to build the bike and modify the handle bars to meet my specific needs. To say they go above and beyond is an understatement. I would highly recommend them to anyone. You cannot beat this type of customer service. read more

I like to support small business and not the big box chains. I could not be happier with my experience at Farmstead Bike Shop. The staff listened to the type of biking I do and recommended a bike for my needs that was right within my budget for a new bike. I was able to test ride and discuss all my questions. The shop is in my neighborhood and staff told me to stop in for any adjustments or concerns I have with my new bike. I highly recommend Farmstead Bike Shop. read more

Just brought my daughter's bike in for a tune up. These guys were amazing. They fixed her chain while I waited brought me a chair to sit outside in the sunshine and handed me a La Croix. Great customer service!! Come here bike for all your bike needs!! read more

We have had our bikes serviced here a few times and have been very happy with the punctual and quality work. The staff are very welcoming and cheerful, always patient in answering questions. We will be happy to come back the next time we are in the market for a new bike. read more

I posted a review on their Google page but I'd also like to express the huge disappointment with this establishment. I brought two bikes in paid cash and tipped the employees, how many people tip their mechanic. One of the bikes had a flat tire, left the shop after getting the tune up getting a new sprocket put on paying them in cash $120 including the tip well when I got on it after riding it downtown it was flat again. Missed a friend's mother's memorial service because I was stuck downtown due to the flat tire. Brought it back the next day and the smug owner looked at me like what's up what's the problem, he finally said they'd take a look at it. Got a call from Nico an employee who was cool told me that they were sorry but they found a sliver of metal that caused the tube to go flat a second time. Oh well things happen, got on bike again rode downtown rode it home this time but this morning it was flat once again. Brought it back and the pompous owner Greg with his little Lance Armstrong cap on told me I was lucky he didn't charge me for fixing it the second time after he couldn't fix the flat the first time. I conveyed to him that he was lucky he wasn't picking his yellow teeth off the pavement. Lastly I suggest that Greg the owner find another line of work because he is not a people person oh yeah and if you're going to act like a hard-ass you better be ready for the consequences you never know in this life what kind of tale of the bull you are pulling. Keep in touch with yourself Greg but don't get any on ya. read more