My bike hard a part that needed replacing. The guys at Revolution proved to find out my bike was still under warranty even though I did not buy it from them. They called the manufacturer and got me a free replacement part. These guys went the extra mile. I am quite impressed! read more

Great place to get some great advice on bikes and repair. I brought in a a 'Walmart special' for repair. No judgment... they just took care of me. Awesome place. read more

I needed a quick turnaround derailleur cable replacement and the staff at Rev Bike & Bean were absolutely superb in all ways. They did the repair within 24 hours and the bike rides as smoothly as ever. Thank you so much! I'll remember your excellent service for some time to come. read more

I'm getting an electric bike as a present but wanted to try one first. Mike, at Revolution Bike fixed my husband and I right up with a test ride. He was wonderful and really knew his stuff. I'm going to love this. read more

Very professional! I brought in a bike for assembly, the service man was great. He was friendly and did a great job! I was in and out in no time. Thank you! read more

I really like taking my bike in here for work. There is free parking, no small thing in Bloomington. Staff are always pleasant and helpful. They know their stuff but are not stuffy if you are not one of those "jock riders" who live to bike and are ripped like Neil Armstrong (or Lance Armstrong for that matter). They fit all sorts and are still helpful with advice and service. read more

This is my 2nd review for Bike and Bean- these guys are great! I've taken an old 70's Schwinn, my commuter bike, and my road bike here. They have been consistently fair, fast, and friendly. It's hard to find a non-snobby bike shop and I won't be going anywhere else in town. read more

Was on a cross state bike trip and came to realize this area of Indiana was A LOT of hills, dirt roads, no shoulders on main roads, and loud perilous traffic. Sigh! Stopped by this lovely shop on a whim to see if they could recommend a route to the next town. The owner could not have been more helpful. He chatted with me and then worked up a route and sent it to me on Strava. The route was a dream. Can't recommend such hospitality enough! Thanks Revolution Bike and Bean!!! read more

These guys have done a great job helping me upgrade my bike, eventhough I didn't buy it from them. They are great at matching my components with my skill level and use. They have a great amount of variety from shoes, pedals, etc. I really enjoyed my shopping and service experiences. read more

I'm kind of an intermediate-ish fair weather cyclist. I don't know a whole lot about bikes or gear and I've always been a little intimidated by bike shops. It has been my experience--or at least my perception--that many people who work at bike shops know A LOT about bikes and cycling, but not a whole lot about customer service. Not that they're necessarily rude or anything, but they just seem like they'd rather be twisting a wrench than talking to a person--especially a woman who doesn't speak bicycle. So my experience at Revolution Bike & Bean was a wonderful surprise. I called to ask if they had an item I was looking for and the person who answered the phone was friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, service-oriented ... and they had what I needed! When I stopped in the store (my first time there), both young men working there were attentive and helpful. (And no, I'm not a gorgeous co-ed, I'm an average 53-year-old.) I found the shop to be inviting; I actually wanted to look around instead of feeling overwhelmed. To top it all off, they had a sweet dog named Lila (sp?) who welcomed me, the aroma of fresh coffee was wonderful, and I got a 15% discount because of my Bloomingfoods (local co-op) membership. I'm sorry it took me all these years to wander away from downtown to check out this bike shop. It will always be my first stop in the future! read more

I have been converted to the Bike and Bean. The first time I went in (many years ago) I was looking to buy a bike and remember feeling like I was being talked down to. It took me a few years to return and purchase a bike pump (I was desperate and it was the closest place) -- that time they were SUPER friendly and helpful and I loved the pump I got, so the next time I had trouble and was in the neighborhood, I didn't think twice about popping in even though I knew my problem was probably an absurdly easy fix. They were so nice - took me right in, fixed it on the spot and didn't even charge me for it. These guys made my rainy day! I feel like this place really shines in that they are very quick to help you (so you aren't just wandering around feeling stupid trying to figure out who to talk to) and they are super down to earth and cool. I'll definitely be back. read more

Just stopped in to Revolution Bike and Bean this afternoon for a flat rear tire repair. The sales rep, Tom, was very helpful. I appreciated that he was knowledgable and respectful of my budget. I ended up getting both tires and tubes replaced, and I was in and out in about 30 minutes. Reasonable prices for parts and labor, and the parking lot is an added bonus. Great shop!! read more

Really rude. Been here twice and the experience is the same. The workers treat you like a child.

This place is great. I know nothing about bikes, so I just brought mine in and told them something was wrong with the back tire. They took it immediately and found out the problem was the tube. The bike mechanic also said the tire might need to be replaced sometime in the future, which I appreciated because he totally could have lied and said both the tire and the tube needed replacing right now and I wouldn't have known the difference. He replaced the tube, and spent a good 15 minutes pulling thorns out of both of the tires. He also fixed a problem with my seat, but he only charged for the tube. The tube was $8 and the labor was $7. It was cheap, timely and good quality customer service. I highly recommend this shop. read more

I have to echo the previous reviews on here. This is a great bike shop without the snobbery of so many other bike shops in town. The service was always super helpful and I wouldnt suggest another bike store in btown. read more

When I walked in, the guys behind the coffee counter just looked at me and kept talking to each other. I walked to the other side of the store and somebody poked their head out... asked me what I was looking for... I just wanted to have them look at it because I heard a clicking from the back wheel. He took good care of my bike and fixed the problem (I think his name was Pawel?). My complaint is that there were five guys working at the shop, and none of them made any effort to make me feel welcome there. So I give this place an "OK" rating - got the work done, but nothing above and beyond. read more

Shiny clean and very friendly, with good prices on basic services. They've got a lot of fancy gear, but no condescending attitude to those of us who come in with beat-up old bikes. Best of all, there's coffee! read more

Big fan of this place--it feels like your neighborhood bicycle store. Their prices are extremely fair. I'm just a commuter, but I have always felt welcome. I've had work done and bought parts, and always felt satisfied. When I ask questions during repairs, the guys who work there are happy to educate me, and I always feel like I leave knowing more about my bike--they showed me how to grease my chain the last time I was in. A few weeks ago, I was having trouble installing a bike light, and they installed it for me, for free. Other bike places make me feel like they're just trying to scam students with Walmart bikes. It is these little things of educating and caring about the biking community that make Revolution Bike and Bean an important part of Bloomington's culture. They will always have my business. read more

I live and work in California, but I was back in Bloomington and decided to pop in Revolution to see what they had to offer. Firstly, I showed up a couple minutes after closing and found the door locked, but someone came and let me in and told me to take my time and have a look. There was a group ride getting ready to go in the back, and as people were hustling around everyone was really nice. I got a good chance to see the shop: Clean service department, a solid offering of road bikes, some family bikes, and a good selection of accessories. The coffee bar was definitely a nice touch. I bought a shirt, and when I get back to B-Town with my bike I'll definitely be returning. There was not a hint of the condescending feel that you can get in bike shops at times. Everyone was very nice and helpful. read more

After a bad experience with a different bicycle shop in town, I was thrilled to find Revolution a few weeks ago. They've worked on two bicycles of mine, both vintage machines that take a little intuition and creativity, and they've done a fantastic job on both. I found the staff helpful and friendly to a fault. They fixed a number of long-running problems with both bicycles. The parts they needed were odd sizes (26' wheels?) and they found materials that worked. In one case, I had a part failure and they fixed it on the spot and without charge. In another case, the repairman helped me manhandle both back into my car. Work was done quickly and without that sort of weird negotiation over how many weeks it will take. I'm a coop member so I saved 10% on parts (spend it on coffee if you can, theirs really is amazing). I'd recommend Revolution without hesitation for bicycle repair. It is hard to find a good shop when you first move to town; after a year of looking, this is now my go-to. read more

I went to Revolution looking to upgrade from my old Walmart bike. After I told them what I wanted, the measured me to find what size frame I would need, then I test drove three or four different bikes around the price point I wanted. The differences between each bike were clearly explained before the test drive, so I really felt like I was able to make an informed decision, even though I knew very little about bikes before I walked in. They explained what accessories I would need and set me up, made sure everything fit so my new bike feels great to ride. I highly recommend Revolution if you are looking for a new bike in Bloomington. read more

Fantastic shop! I was in town for the Hilly Hundred and needed my rear derailleur adjusted. They did it promptly and it works perfectly now. My friend needed a left crank arm replaced and they did that also for a very reasonable price. read more

We have been using Revolution for the past several years for minor tuneups and buying gear. I decided it was time for an updated fitting so went to Don. OMG! My last fitting was 10 years ago and Don's was much different than what I'd had before. He was very thorough asking about how I ride and what my issues were before starting. I went for a 45 mile ride around Lake Monroe for my first ride after his fitting. I had NONE of my problems and rode better than I have for several years. I have been singing Don's praises all week! read more

Actually, 6 stars. The service group here is wonderful. Very knowledgeable about bikes and willing to tackle something different, too. I brought in a recumbent stationary bike that needed a new tire - a difficult job because of the special construction of the bike. They were able to replace the dead tire and resolve some related issues (PTS Turbo owners take note!) Plus, they were very nice and helpful through the whole process, and explained everything very well. (And there is even parking in back - not so easy to find in Bloomington.) read more