Not as expected. When he checked the bike he said he would do breaks, chain, back hub, and tune it up for $175. When I picked it up, he charged $150 for breaks, chain, and tune up. He had not done the back hub. He said it would cost $40 more and would take a few days. I asked what he did for the tune up. He would not say. He does not provide a receipt listing the items to be repaired so there is no documentation of what the understanding was. Bottom line: he did not keep his word and I'm not going back. read more

Mike's a pro. Affordable. Quick turn around. Attentive. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to 'buy local'. read more

Mike helped me by turning my hunk-o-junk into a real bike. He was very kind and most important to me he was honest about the state of the bike and what it needed to be safe to use. Since I am an enthusiast beginner and basically an idiot I was happy to find someone who was both competent and nice enough not to judge me for wanting to do this. His price was also very good compared to what I would have paid at my local shop. read more

Mike's Bike Repair - My bike all spiffed up (and yes Mike I bring it in when it rains, I listened) - Bikes Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

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If you want a professional job go to a professional. Mike is a half ass bike mechanic and house and yard look like a junk yard and he has the worst attitude I have ever seen. Plus he is always right. Just ask him. read more

I had Mike tune up & update by bike a couple of years ago. He did a great job, very professional, very knowledgeable. He even fixed things that had been done wrong by Wheelworks. A great experience with an independent! read more

This is a guy (Mike) who used to work at bike shops, but decided to open his own shop, which he runs out of the basement of his home. Interesting story and has a lot to say about his experience. I just needed a general tune-up which is $50, similarly to most places. However, Mike was so much more thorough. He reviews your bike and tells you everything that needs to be done. The turnaround was about a week during his busy spring season. In his Facebook page, he posts about his interesting bike jobs, like buying a custom bike for a client, and his travels. Definitely follow it, if you're a bike enthusiast. read more

MIKES BIKES! If you are looking for a good honest place to have your bike worked on Mikes Bikes is the place to do it. Take a look at the circa 1974 Raleigh road bike he renovated for me! It is like new! It was one of those child hood stories that I finally had to make good on! My brother Thomas always worked hard and had nice things. My brother John and I used to borrow his bike without asking and it always came back a little worse for the wear! I was always told to return something you borrowed in better conditioned than when you received it. It took over 40 years but it finally happened! Thank you Mike! I appreciate your passion! recommend- You know it! read more

Mike's Bike Repair - CIRCA 1974 RELEIGH ROAD BIKE- LIKE NEW - Bikes Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Mike is personal and professional. He completed the repairs on my bike in a timely fashion. Definitely worth going to

I brought my bike to Mike a while ago for a general tune-up. While he seemed knowledgeable, he inadvertently misplaced a part on my bike, and when he put it back together, it didn't work right. He then tried to convince me that the lost part never existed, and the bike always had the problem. Even though when I brought it to him, it rode fine, if a bit out of tune. We ended up haggling a bit over it, and I paid him a bit more for the 'extra" work, but not what he had asked for. I also did not get the bike back when he promised. I called him a few days after it was due to be completed to get an update, and he told me it was done but that he had lost my number, so obviously couldn't call. I have since found an independent mechanic whose work I prefer. I didn't have a great experience, and I doubt I will use him again. Update: Mike actually read this review, and emailed me, suggesting that I was never there and lying, and threatened to sue me! When I told him the story, and told him I still had the parts, probably with his fingerprints all over them, he went quiet, but he never apologized. I still have the parts in a plastic sealed bag, just in case, but I really don't trust this guy. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Mike and his home based shop. I brought him 3 bikes that had been sitting around my basement for a long time, each with some broken components. He married them together to revive my favorite of the 3 and then bought the remaining 2 from me. He is friendly, courteous and does great work at very reasonable rates. He finishes on or before the day he quoted and then he actually calls you...shocking. I live near Belmont Wheelworks and would use Mike over them anyday. read more

This guy is amazing. He is super flexible, reasonablly priced and will assess the bike and tell you why he recommends a repair. He will also tell you stuff that you can do yourself to save you money. He's worked on at least 5 of our bikes, from kids to adult sized. He's my go-to man for any bike issues. read more

Mike knows his stuff. I found him through CL and am overjoyed to have had him work on my bike. I visited his low-over head location. Dropped off my bike in the morning and a few hours later it was ready. I left him with the instructions to do everything he could to make my bike better. More comfortable, more efficient and a better ride. He changed the brakes, greased the internal workings of my drive-shaft. It's a chainless bike. Although he had never worked on one before - He jumped right in. Greased the internal gear system. Found flaws in the breaking apparatus which he repaired. Made comfort suggests and is ordering parts to be installed on a return visit. He found flaws in the direction of the front tire and corrected it. He changed both the front and rear tubes in my tires and corrected some handle bar issues I had complained about. All of the above cost me less then $100. Elsewhere I would have walked in and gotten -- See me in a week. And it'll cost you $200+. Mike's a pro. He's seen it all and is in my humble opinion a rare bred of bike engineer. Zero attitude. Fairly priced. Great suggestions. Thoroughly approachable. Call ahead because he's good he seems to have lots of bikers who trust him and rely on his expertise. read more

WATCH YOUR HEAD, the back of Mike's shirt reads. His shop is in the basement of his home! Street parking is slightly tricky. Mike is a great, friendly, years long at it bike fixer upper! He put my broken into pieces bike together quickly all while answering a blizzard of questions from my son and me. His prices are reasonable, turn around reasonable (did I mention he took me in at a moments notice because I was terribly fretful over the state of my bike which just traveled across country in a moving pod?)! GO! read more

Went to Mike after finding information here at Yelp. I took my daughters bike (a few year's old Target Schwinn 15 speed quasi mountain bike), as I put on a new rear derailleur but did not know how to adjust it properly, plus I had never had anyone go over the bike. Of course he was able to adjust the derailleur right away, and then gave me an estimate for the balance of the job that I am assuming was reasonable compared to the formal bike shops. He called me back to say that the chain needed replacing and did so at a very fair rate. Since then, I tested it out and its been ridden a couple times, and its working great. Overall, I find Mike to be a great alternative to the big shops...he is personable and professional. read more

Very professional and friendly gentleman He knows what he is doing He fixed a flat for me last year and tuned up my bike read more

Just got back from my first time visit to Mike's Bikes. The guy looked at my bike, made 2 adjustments and wouldn't take a dime!!! The whole visit lasted 5 minutes!!! He was bummed out that he couldn't repair it to exact specs but this bike is working better than the day I rolled it out of the store. Mike you truly are amazing and I will refuse to go anywhere else. Cycle loft WHO???. Stay great Mike, see you in the future. read more

Ok been here a few times / it's a backyard with a guy who fixes bikes. He seems like a decent dude but the lack of organization is something you have to deal with. He's going to fix the bike well- but there is no set pricing or sense of urgency. Bike should be ready in 2/3 days - it's now 7 and no call type of thing. Quote is 15 bux - he charges 20- or whatever. Net net he knows how to fix bikes but the feeling is not great coming or leaving this place read more

I took my stroller here with fingers crossed, hoping Mike could fix it. In two days, he fixed the brakes, pumped up the tires, and fixed the folding mechanism that was jammed. His rate was SUPER reasonable and he was quick. I will definitely come back again and would refer any of my friends and family. read more

I found Mike's little basement bike shop by searching online. After getting quotes from several other repair shops that were very high-priced and with long wait time (2-3 weeks) Mike quoted me a far more reasonable price, AND got it done in less than a week. Mike's professionalism and knowledge of bikes is exemplary, and he's just a very friendly guy. The 2-star review below from 2010 seems very strange to me, because it is not at all consistent with the Mike that I dealt with this week. I will definitely be back for any other bike repairs that I may need. read more

i originally found mike through craigslist. although I was first hesitant to bring my bike someplace other than a consumer bike shop to be fixed, I got a good recommendation from a buddy and brought my bike to mikes. Mike was very knowledgable, he let me know exactly what parts were failing on my old 80s mtn bike and let me know what my options were to fix the problems. I got my bike back on time and it rides like a dream. I would recommend this business to anyone looking to get their bike worked on and not pay pro bike shop fees. read more

Very nice and honest neighborhood bike shop with a wide selection of road and mountain bikes. Just bought a nice economical road bike and got a 30-day warranty on it. read more

I have used Mike's Bike Repair before for a tune-up, but this time I ordered a new cargo bike and he put it together for me. He was very responsive and the bike arrived a day late AND he put it together for me TWO DAYS EARLY, because he knew I was super excited. Price was very reasonable and he didn't waste time (or my money) installing things that I could easily do myself (ie. handlebar tape, flag). It looks great and I've already enjoyed riding it! read more

Mike is a true bike enthusiast. Grassroots business at sensible prices. He did a great job fixing my bike and I would strongly recommend.

Mike is very knowledgeable. He could fix anything. His workshop is well equipped better than any bike repair shop i have been too. i had been complaining about the wobbly wheels and crank sets, and the breaks that stick to the wheels making moises, and many small details that's been bothering me. A friend of mine recommended Mike. Watching him replace the bottom bracket of my old Trek Road Series with easy convinced me that he is the mechanic i have been looking for. I asked me to true the front wheel. Adjust the breaks. Adjust this and that... He made everything look so easy. Before i left his shop he said my bike should run faster. He was right. I feel like riding a brand new bike now. All ready for a few more century rides before snow fall thanks to him. Oh yes! The price was very reasonable. read more

We were in Woburn visiting family and my son needed a bike to ride with the gang of neighborhood kids. Mike fixed us up pronto and for a very reasonable amount. We are super happy with the bike and it was so quick and easy. I highly recommend Mike when you need to get rolling right away! read more

I just used Mike for the first time to do a tune up on my bike. He was very communicative, was nice, and did the work fast so I did not miss a commuting day. I will definitely use him again. read more

I just bought a bike from Mike, and it was a great experience all around. He's a very knowledgeable and personable guy, and he made a few alterations and tweaks to the bike based on my needs (like installing a locking bike seat, because I live in an area known for bike theft). Overall a very positive experience, would buy from him again. read more

Mike is fantastic! I found him on craigslist after having been to Bikes Not Bombs ($220 estimate) and Landry's in Burlington ($260 estimate). He quoted me $88 for the exact same scope of work on a Cannondale F500 mountain bike that I had bought on craigslist. He has a nice little shop in his basement and a very nice guy. Savings of more than 60% from the local bike shop and super work and turnaround time. The best! read more

Mike is excellent. Most recentIy I took a badly damaged bike following an accident to Mike for repair. He found good component replacements and at a reasonable price, and expertly made the repairs. I'll take all my bikes to him moving forward. read more

I will never look further @ Mikes ,we have found our family bike shop,I am a foster parent and need costant attention with all types of repairs.He has been great and i would highly recomend his shop . read more

Best service ever, and at a very very fair price. Also very courteus and friendly. I definitly recommend him.

Hidden gem. If you bring your bike to Mike you will be happy with his service and the price. Why pay so much more money for less personal service? I brought my bike to mike and he had it like new within a few days. This was a bike that really needed a lot of repairs. read more

Mike helped my situation tremendously. I use my bike to get to and from work. One night my whole rear gear assymbly literally disintegrated. A person stopped as he noticed me examining the damage and picking up parts. The stranger was a bike enthusist and gave me a lift home. He also recomended Mike's repair shop. When I called Mike he was happy to take on the assighment. His repairs were superb, more than I expected. Riding now is a joy. Thanks Mike! read more