After enjoying a coffee and a few tacos at neighboring Bandit Coffee & Tacos, we wandered through…read morethe connecting doors into the biker's paradise known as Motorless Motion. The store is located in the historic Madison Train Depot, which sits at the corner of Washington Ave...and you guessed it, the train tracks! Space is gorgeous and has a lot of the original and historic charm left. The main space is a large sprawling open room with floor to ceiling windows flanked by multiple rows of bicycles. There is a smaller space through a step down that features more bikes lining the walls. In addition to the actual bicycles, they offer a wide variety of accessories, tools, kits, tires, tubes, etc...and even a few other outdoor sports for those who go beyond bikes. Service was super friendly. While we were not after a bicycle that day, the staff was very welcoming, helpful and enjoyed chatting up about bicycles...as we had questions! Overall, solid spot in a beautiful location! My pal, which lives in Madison, has since purchased a bicycle from here, so our trip in was well worth it!

My favorite bike shop in Madison because the staff are so awesome. They are very knowledgeable and…read morealways help you make the best decision for your bike. I've never felt like they will up-charge me or recommend unnecessary work. They also have really wonderful female mechanics and sales staff, I always feel super comfortable when I come to look for help. This time I just took my bike in to get a new handlebar wrap, it was $25, I think they did a great job and offered a few different wrapping options that met my needs . In the past, I've taken my bikes here, just for advice and they didn't charge which I really appreciated. Work is usually done within a few days and they are very communicative about prices / timelines!

I couldn't be happier with the service from Budget Bicycle staff/technicians and my choice of bike,…read morefinally upgrading from an old, good quality road bike that was never quite what I needed, to a new Felt hybrid that is perfect for me. Throughout the experience, the staff where informative and helpful. They steered me to just the bike I needed (and incidentally, not the most expensive one of its type). They took time to help me get the perfect fit (one size up from what I expected ending up perfect for me), and even provided extra advice about how to maximize the use of gear combinations (with this bike having more gears than my old ones). After helping me choose the right accessories, despite my saying there wasn't a rush, they got everything installed on the same afternoon before closing, and I was able to enjoy the bike right away. I definitely recommend Budget Bicycle Center! P.S. I noticed my review says I'm in San Francisco - I'm in Madison. :)

My son Cole is a freshman student at UW Madison and heavily relies on his bike for transportation…read moreto classes etc. My son has needed help with bike issues twice and has worked with Budget Bicycle Center. They diagnosed the issues promptly, explained options and needed work thoroughly, and repaired his bike quickly at a very fair price. As a Mom with a student far from home, I greatly appreciate the way they treated my son and all the expert help they gave him. THANK YOU!

Formerly Freewheel, now called Madison Bicycle Center. I originally learned about the organization…read morewhen they were on South Park and we had a couple rides use it as a staging area. I was reminded of them in an ad just after my bike was stolen and I was in need of a new one. Their selection of actual bikes is really dependent on what recent donations they've gotten, and I happened to get lucky when I was looking. If you don't need a bike, they also have a selection of used parts you can dig through if you want to try something out on your bike or even build one (they also have some new parts). Mechanics are very knowledgeable. Haven't had a chance to do any of their classes. A friend who used to live here really liked them as well, and they have a good mission.

Super affordable friendly and helpful staff. Also great programs for amateur cyclists to learn how…read moreto take care of their own bikes. Love coming here!

So fast! Came in for a issue in gear shifting and it was fixed in 30 min! Perfect price and even…read moreexplained my gears to me a little further so I could understand my bike better!! Yipee!

I've been coming here for a few years now. Mostly for parts and repair. Reasonably priced. Always…read moreeasy. Always helpful. Excellent spot!

I've been a customer for twenty years or more. I've bought all my bikes here and come here for…read moreservicing. Always get treated well. Bikes last and hold together. Repairs are accomplished while consulting and advising me so I get the best equipment I can afford. Also I get informed about what to expect in the near and long term so I can do preventive maintenance. In particular I have to mention Derek, a person in the service department of machinery row bicycles in Madison Wi. A great diagnostician, advisor and technician. The best in the business as far as I'm concerned.

Great bikes and location! $50 each for a two-hour rental is a ripoff! Maybe a half day rate?read more

The absolute worst company I have had the displeasure of dealing with in a long time. Repeated…read morerude, unhelpful, and downright inflammatory. Absolute scam. Their tax exempt status is a joke. Wouldn't be surprised if the fire at their last shop was insurance fraud and or covering up stolen goods. Their last shop has reviews where people said shame the shop burned down but the cycling community is better off for it. Makes sense.

Really a great place. Definitely not for everybody, but if you have ever felt awkward in a bike…read moreshop with hipsters looking down their nose at you, stop in here. They give away bikes to the community, help out those who need a hand and will even let you use their tools ... say whaaaaat? If you need a good used bike or the friendly turn of a wrench, don't miss this place on your search!