So I was looking for aggressive in line roller blades and passed by the place on the way home. Saw their number and called them. The guy didn't have any but was SOOO helpful. He knew of a place in DTLA, did some research for me and after a few minutes...found their name and address and gave it to me. What a kind gesture. Just for the hospitality, he deserves these 5 stars. read more

Great customer experience! Thank you so much Melvin and Steve. I came to get my handle grips removed and replaced and Melvin and Steve were beyond helpful. They did it all within 5 mins at no charge. I am beyond happy and thankful. I will be recommending my friends and family! read more

Retro Xpress Bicycles - Bike Repair/Maintenance Near Me - Van Nuys, California

I've been meaning to leave a review for this business for a long time. Milton and Melvin are good people. At first when I got our bikes, I took them here. I'm giving them 4 stars rather than five just because I felt a slight feeling if dishonesty coming from one of the two partners (the person who is fuller in physic). I wish I'd addressed how I felt. In the future I will be going back and I'll make sure to clarify so that my review would be fair. read more

Had a stroller tire repaired. It was completed quickly, with a smile and great conversation. I'll be back to look at the bikes, really like this place and I like to support small businesses. read more

Melvin is awesome! Didn't charge me anything for fixing my bike! Plus he gave me good tips on how to take care of my new bike and how to ride it. He's very knowledgeable. And he's got a cool cat named Ashes. read more

It's not easy finding a cool shop that has the parts or wants to work on my 1976 restoration project but these guys were awesome. Not only did they have the colored parts at great prices but they really showed an interest in making this project a success. Thanks guys, the bike looks great. She's not done but she's almost there. read more

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This was such a great place. I went in with a Star Wars shirt and one of the guy started a conversation with me related to that. It made my day. read more

Best selection I could find (Nov-Dec 2020), really good price, and amazing customer service. He even helped me put the bike on a car rack since I'd never used it before. Highly recommend. read more

Brought my bike here after an accident caused the rear gears to keep shifting unintentionally. Melvin did a terrific job getting everything running smoothly again, all in one day. He was also honest that I may need to replace the derailleur eventually, but didn't try to force any expensive work that I didn't need at the moment. Thanks for a job well done! read more

Really cool and useful bicycle shop. Great costumer service. Hands down, one of the best bike shops around the valley area, and there are two locations. Check them out! read more

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I haven't been on my bike in a couple years, nor had I properly maintained it. I have started doing the various bike events where they close off the streets and so brought it in. Nester is very friendly and has a passion for cycling, which I loved. It's always nice to deal with someone who loves what they do. I had the bike fully tuned up, new seat, cables and shifters. I took the bike to the 626 Golden Streets event today and it rode great!! I am so happy to be back riding. The only negative I would say is that the communications is not great on a couple issues. And, apparently, one of the workers had called to let me know that I needed new shifters but didn't leave a message. So, when I came to pick up the bike it was a surprise and it wasn't too ready. My husband said the parts used were very good and the price was good too. Seems like a bit limited selection so you may want to buy things like a seat elsewhere - but I did get a seat there and it is very comfortable. Some people like a bit more choice. I am very happy with the end result. read more

Cool ass bike shop. Never seen one quite like it. Sort of like an outdoor magazine stand but with bikes instead of mags. Great service! read more

Retro Xpress Bicycles - Bike Repair/Maintenance Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Very friendly staff and unbelievable help. I went in with a mess of a bike and they took it apart piece by piece for me so I could paint it. Very cool of read more

Retro Xpress Bicycles - Bike Repair/Maintenance Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Awesome bike shop ... great customer service In and out in No time And "Spike" the shop dog is adorable and rules!!! read more

Nestor is awesome!! I don't go to anyone else!! Great work, great prices, great communication!!

These guys are dope! Everything in regards to your bike. Just take it here. Good guys, great prices. Fast fast service. Tight quarters, but fast service. Cheers! Thom read more

Nestor and his crew have been great. They have dismantled, serviced, and reassembled two unusual bikes for me in the past few weeks, and have done a great job, in a timely manner. They're pricing is VERY fair, and they care about the finished product as much as I do. For bikes and service in the reasonable price range . . . GO HERE. read more

Amazing service , reasonable price , they were very honest and they are bilingual, very welcoming.

Really let down by my experience here, with all the 5 star reviews i expected the best service and an amazing bike, what i got was a lemon. First ride, first day after i got it, i was about ten minutes in to my ride and the handlebars began to loosen. Loosened till i was holding the center to even ride home. Lame. Then, a few weeks later, i'm going down in my gears and i hear a pop and a snap and then the back gears pull into my tire and stop the bike cold...almost flew off. Brought it back in, they told me that it was my fault for going down through the gears like that. About a week later the tire pops on the bike path and i had had it. That was it with this bike of death. They gave me about 50% of my money back after we brought it back and waded through their long explanations and circular talk. Every simple question was answered with long and sketchy explanations that lead nowhere. I never felt comfortable with that bike and now I know why. I've ridden bikes my entire life and have never had a bike break like this. Two separate times two separate people tried to tell me it was my doing or that i was riding it to hard...i ride around the neighborhood... nah... read more

Sketchy. Not sure if they got new management or new employees but the reviews do not match my experience. Got a "new bike" that was obviously not new and falling apart only a couple of rides later. Paid way too much for what I actually got. Be careful and really inspect your "new" purchases here. :( :( :( read more

So after collecting dust in our garage, we brought out my bicycle in hopes of a good cleaning and making it functional again.....the wheels were pretty rusted......so the guy who accepted the bag said that "we'll definitely try to clean it." So, a week later my husband returned WITH the appropriate receipt to pick up the bike which they had no idea where it was. They kept him waiting for at least 20 minutes while they looked for it. When they brought it out, it practically looked the same and the rust looked completely untouched!!! Now we know it's tedious work to remove rust but not impossible. My husband came home and in a matter of few minutes removed most of it with vinegar and baking soda. We figured since they're the bike experts it would have been a doable task for them. Overall, we were unhappy with Their services and feel we can't trust them!!!! Will NOT be going back.... read more

This is the best place and the most honest bicycle shop in town. Very knowledgeable  staff, quick repair and the best price in town.. I would like to give them 500 stars instead of 5.  I took my kid's stroller wheels for repair. One of the wheels was beyond repair. One of the staff took his time to show me on his phone how to get a replacement front wheel and what to get. After receiving the front wheel, I went back there this afternoon to have them repair the other 2 wheels. When he was done , I asked him how much I owed. The gentleman behind the counter told me, nothing, don't worry about it.  I was blown away by his kind gesture. After I insisted that he needed to get paid, he just charged me a very minimal fee.   If you need the quick and best service, and if you don't want to get ripped off by the repair shop, this is the place you want to go for repair or buy a bicycle from them.  Thank you Retro Xpress. read more

I was looking for a good beginner hybrid bike, and did not know anything about them. When I came into the store, not only did the owner tell me which bike would work best for me and my purpose, but he also was so genuinely honest and told me that another bike that I saw in another store was actually a better deal and told me to get that one, instead of the bike that I liked in his store. He said- I don't want you to regret it later, I want you to love what you buy. What an amazing person! Just because of that I want to give this guy business. Knowledgeable, nice and honest. 5 star business. read more

Man I so happy I went to this bike shop I just had a awesome experience I want people to know if they need any thing to do with bikes or skate boards this is the place to be. read more

A friend recommended for me to visit this bike shop a while back. The guys here were great, friendly, and very attentive. I just needed new brake pads and to remove the free wheel cassette of my road bike. After buying the brakes, Nestor removed the free wheel cassette free of charge, which surprised me since it was warped on and needed some muscle to remove it. He told me just to tell my friends of his shop. I liked the experience so much that I obliged. Every time someone I know needs some bike work done, I send them to this bike shop. Later I decided to rebuild and switch most of the parts from my road bike. Whenever I would get stuck or required a more professional touch, the good men of Retro Xpress bicycles would help me out with discounted prices at times and great work every time. I never write reviews, but I've enjoyed my experiences with this shop so much that I wanted to make my first review for this bicycle stand. Visit them. You won't regret it. read more

I brought my bike in for a simple tuning of the shifter and it was done fast and efficient. The gentleman even tuned the brakes for me as well as added air in my tires without me having to ask. Well done. Thank you. read more

On my way to another bike shop on Victory Blvd., I happened to drive past Retro Xpress and pulled over to check out if they could help fix the barrings on my bike tire. This place was swarming with bicyclists! (good sign!) Nestor, the owner, greeted me and said he could fix my barrings in no time. I said I actually had some errands to run and he gave me a ticket to pick it up later. Great, friendly service and super affordable! read more

Retro Xpress Bicycles - Bike Repair/Maintenance Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Best service around. Great additude and friendly service help. Honestly glad they are new to the area since there are no shops around panorama city!! Nestor is knowledgeable and friendly! read more

Came here to fix my bike and the store owner Nestor helped me out so much! Gave me a great deal & I'll be definitely coming again . I recommend for everyone to come here ! Friendly , great customer service , neighborhood friendly . What more could you want ??? (: read more

I remember being in the shop and leaving a positive feedback before but I couldn't find it here, so here we go again! They really take seriously pride on their customer service. Friendly, reliable, great knowledge... on a budget!!! First time I stopped here, I was riding and i run out of brakes. Turned out to be a quick fix - they didn't charge me... I was so impressed... because of this experience I returned for a tune up. I found they charge way less then previous shop I used to go, and they didn't came up with "oh, I'm sorry, but we also need to fix this and that..." and triple the original quote like I had previously. And my bike is running like new. I have not enough words to say how much I appreciate their care. I have no other shop to go! read more

My bike would delay a shift in either direction. Nestor put it on the rack and greased up the cassette, chain, shifting wire, and the shifter itself. Now it works even better than when it was brand new! And with no charge! The best bike shop around! I've been going there for years for bike maintenance and will always trust them to do anything on my bike. read more

I have a Citizen fold up bike that needed the back tires inner tube replaced. I called Retro Xpress Bicycles and was treated great from the start! Nestor was friendly, accommodating, and told me exactly how long it would take and how much it would cost. I drove right over, found metered parking right in front, and received my repair quickly and inexpensively, all while enjoying great conversation and the company of Ashes the friendly cat. I highly recommend this place and will be going back. Loved it. read more

I love RX Bicycles! My bikes been in the sun for 2 years, I took it to Melvin and he told me, step by step how to strip it, sand it and paint it. I brought it back painted and he put my mess back together again. It's beautiful, Thanks Melvin and Retro Express, yous the bomb! read more

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Hands down the best customer service! I come in here to get my wheelchair tires fixed whenever needed and they are always willing to help no matter what the job is. I highly recommend this place if you're a wheelchair user like myself. read more

Customer service really doesn't get better than this! I don't know anything about bikes, but I had just received one from my friend. Something didn't feel right when I gave it a test ride, so I wanted to take it to get checked out. I gave Retro Xpress a call to see if I could get an appointment and they happily told me there was no need and I could just stop by whenever. I brought my bike over right after and was quickly greeted by Nestor who I had spoken to on the phone. He quickly identified the problem and made all of the adjustments in just a few minutes, and now my bike rides perfectly. I was so impressed and thankful! The service was so quick and overall the experience was excellent! read more

Brought my flat tires in, they filled them free of charge!! Super helpful, super quick, definitely coming back with any bike related business I have. read more

Nestor and the other guys who work here are so sweet!! Replaced my tyres and tubes, I bought a new seat and they gave me a nice discount, too. There was a problem with one of the tubes and I returned it and they gave me a new one no questions asked. I'll only ever go to these guys for bicycle repairs from now on. I suggest you do the same. read more

My chain fell off my bike when I was changing gears incorrectly I assume. So I just threw it back on there, and just continued to bike. Went to this shop to have them take a look at the bike and make sure nothing got messed. They just had to tighten a wire and inflate the tires. They did not charge at all! Very helpful and really honest people - this is very rare for business owners. I will return for possibly pink grip tape or if I ever need anything for my bike. read more

This place is legit. I'm not a pro when it comes to bikes or anything, yet these guys treated me pretty well. When I called on the phone, they sounded kind of awkward and rushed. I asked if I could make an appointment and got a weird first come, first served answer. Okay. Couldn't even tell me what it was like there at the moment. Because of the good reviews and how close it is to my apartment, I was really wanting them to be my default shop. I put my faith in them despite the call and was in good hands. I was in and out within maybe 20 minutes and paid less than $20 for my minor fix. My rear valve had broken. The shop is pretty small, so it's awkward waiting for them to fix your bike... and parking is probably a nightmare if you don't go during off hours. All the same- worth it. read more

This family shop is a neighborhood gem! Pleased to have met Melvin and Nestor. Very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. I needed a new wheel, while Melvin worked on my bike I took in the atmosphere--kids stopping in for air and adjustments to their skateboards, and other customers old and new. Everyone was warmly welcomed and given the attention and help they needed--including the adorable kittens these guys rescued from the dumpster! After Melvin finished with the wheel he adjusted my seat and handlebars, he even helped me with my bike rack! Thanks guys! read more