My local bike shop. They are really good at taking care of your bike needs. They are reasonably priced for both parts and service. Sunny Weekends can be very crowded so you will need to be patient with your newly discovered flat tire repair. Yes, you can buy a bike cheaper on the internet. But if you ride your cheap bike at all you will spend your savings on assembly and maintenance. A decent bike shop will assemble, maintain, fit and make sure you buy a decent bike for your needs. Spin City will maintain your bike for a couple years as part of the purchase price. read more

They have moved from Forest Hils to the Rego Park area... Ive been reading the reviews and Im surprised at how positive they are, whenever I go into this store Im reminded why people dont like biking. This store is incredibly snooty for a bike-shop and are pretty unfriendly overall. Im not sure what the experience is like when you come in and buy bikes as I have many bikes already but mines are pretty negative. In my mind this shops atmosphere and workers remind me of the bike shops in on the West Side which cater to their own bikes that they sell and care less about customer service and helping you. Moreover their prices are not great, from memory I cannot remember but there are places with more competitive pricing. As for myself I would not come back here as there are other bike shops in Queens which I could patron read more

I've been coming to this bike store since 2005 when I made my first bike purchase. I have bought 3 more bikes form them since and have not been disappointed. As many have mentioned, the customer service at this shop is great despite the turnovers these past few years. Jimmy does a good job of training his staff and they seem eager to assist and at the same time, know when they should back off and let you make a decision without crowding you or trying to up-sell whatever it is you came to buy. Marcos the mechanic is simply awesome. I tend to buy accessories online without considering whether they are compatible to my bike. Somehow, I always end up taking it to Marcos just because I know he'll McGuyver something up for me to make it work. Being that there are so few LBS in Queens, it would probably help them stand apart and also improve customer loyalty if they would have bike workshops and teach people simple things such as replacing a flat, checking your brakes, etc. read more

TLDR: They tell you one price then add an install fee when you come back (check other reviews as well). Owner extremely disrespectful & escalates the situation into a physical altercation when asked to put the old part back on. My chain had fallen off on the road & I happened to be right outside the shop so I stopped by. A guy, presumably the owner came outside & gave a quick diagnosis. I was told that it was the derailleur & that it was be "$35 for the derailleur" (keep wording in mind)! I told him ok so I'll leave it here & it'll be $35, he said yes. I also asked him to "check out if there were any other issues" (again keep in mind the wording) I come back & the owner informs me that the wheels are slightly misaligned & that he also did an adjustment on the rear brakes. Until now there are no issues until I get the amount I owed. He told me $35 derailleur + $15 install + $5.99 brake adjustment. I stared questioning about the prices then he dropped the 5.99 brakes but that was not where the main contention was. I explain to him that he said "$35 for the derailleur" & he goes "did I install it or you install it." I was told $35 & left my bike there to get the service done. Had he really thought I just wanted the part he wouldn't have let me leave the bike because what was he going to do with the bike if I am just buying a part. At this point he rudely agrees to uninstall it, he rudely throws my old part outside & goes inside to take off the old one. At this point I have no been aggressive but then I followed him inside (still halfway out the door) & told him to install the old part. At this point I had become aggressive but not physically, I was still around the counter from him & only handing him the part. At this point he goes "fine comes in the store" PULLS ME IN WHERE HE IS FRONT OF THE DOOR & gets in my face like "what are you going to do". I push him away & am keeping him off at this point. Then his mechanic camas & "pins" me to the counter (albeit with horrible form), at this point I pulled out my pocket knife & 100% would've been in the right to stab the man but instead I let the situation deescalate unlike the owner. Had it been the owner trying to pin me down rather than the mechanic then maybe I would've stabbed him in the rib cage. He then tell me to leave & tries to make me seem like the bad guy for having pulled out a knife in his store. I try to talk to him & he refuses to talk like a man, reluctantly throws on the old part & that's where this ends. The owner is highly lucky I wasn't carrying my pepper spray today because if I were he would've gotten a nice taste when he got in my face like "what are you going to do" . read more

I had an "issue" with my new road bike making sounds when I pedaled. The staff was very honest with me and told me what I should be looking up in order to shift properly and said there was probably not an issue with the bike. I will be coming back here when I actually do have any issues! read more

Needed to have a flat tire repaired on my very expensive bike. They were available, competent and reasonably priced. Also friendly and helpful. read more

I came here to get my husband's bicycle tire fixed. The process was 20 minutes and I paid 20 bucks. They accept major credit cards which makes everything easier. The store itself is as pictured small yet not snug. I'm new to the bike life so I just may want to try another place for the heck of it or I just may return. read more

Spin City Cycle - Bikes Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Super helpful and friendly. If they don't have it they'll order it. Really part of the Rego-Forest neighborhood.

If this was a bike shop anywhere in Manhattan, I'd be much more harsh with my review, but lets face it...we don't have a heck of a lot of great options here in Queens. They have a decent amount of inventory, with a staff that's always been friendly and helpful the few times I've visited. My first experience at Spin City was back when they were in Forest Hills. I took my bike in for a tune up, and sadly was told that it'd take about a week before I could come pick it up. Seems a bit on the lengthy side for just a tune up, but again, my only local option. My second experience was at their current Rego Park location. I was in the market for a new bike and saw one I liked at a bike shop in Manhattan. I called Spin City to see if they had it in their store. The employee told me they didn't have the bike there, but would be able to order it for me if I'd like. They actually ended up giving me a better price than the original bike shop I saw it at, so I was very pleased. They also offer (at least they did at the time - not sure if this is still true) a free tune up if you purchase your bicycle there. read more

Bought my first hybrid bike as shelter-in-place began, and Jimmy was straightforward and patient with all of my newbie questions. I returned almost two months later to have the derailleur adjusted, and even amidst all the chaos and busyness going on (a long line was beginning to form outside the shop), service was still efficient and I was on my way within 30 mins. Thanks so much! read more

Just picked up my first "serious" bike. I've been biking for many years, using mainly big box store mountain bikes. Walked in looking for a commuter bike and picked up a Specialized 2016 Sirrus Elite Disc. The staff were great . It felt like they were genuinely trying find a bike that suited my needs. Before I settled on the Sirrus, they suggested other bikes that were less expensive. Because of this, I wasn't intimidated to look at something more expensive. They didn't try to up-sell me at all. I ended up-selling myself haha. Because I didn't feel pressured to buy stuff, I picked up extras such as a new helmet, lights, kickstand, lock, and bell. To staff of Spin City: Thanks for all the help. I'll definitely come back. read more

Awesome bike store. Staff is super friendly and professional. Nice to finally have a bike shop of value in the neighborhood!

the owner, Jimmy is great, honest, attentive, informative and not pushy to up sell or for a purchase. Great selection of 1 brand and lots of nice toys for your bike. The repair crew, has great manners but try to rack up the repair costs and never get the job done the right way the 1st, 2nd or sometimes the 3rd time. There's a difference between test riding and tweeking and having cables not replaced or tightened, gears not set up or worse than before or the repairs as agreed upon not being completed. No reason why any client should ever have to keep bringing a bike back to complete the original service. HAVE JIMMY CHECK YOUR RIDE BEFORE RIDING OFF....Spin is great for free air for your tires or to purchase a new bike....repairs...not so much read more

I was riding my cruiser on Queens Blvd a few weeks ago when one of the nuts that holds the rear wheel guard on came off (as it had been regularly). Still rideable but it sounded like a nightmare. I had a regular bike guy to do repairs but I decided to stop in to see if they could fix it. Everyone was super helpful. I think the owner even intervened with the person repairing my bike and gave him a tip to make the repair last even longer. It's been great ever since. I love the person I go to for bike repairs, but I'm going here from now on. Thank you, guys!!!! read more

I would give this place ZERO stars. On Saturday 7/25, I decided to visit Spin City bike shop to purchase a bike. I followed the directions on their door stating "Wait Outside," so I waited patiently for someone to assist me. The shop workers were looking at me through their window/door but not acknowledging me. Someone eventually came to the door and ask me "What do you want," in such a terrible manner. I then asked him, "Can I come in" and he literally said "No, What do you want." I felt uncomfortable and disrespected by this encounter so I just walked away. I am very disappointed because I try to support the small businesses in my area and was met with such disrespect. There were 2 Caucasian men inside of the shop being assisted. I was uncomfortable because I believe the lack of customer service & disrespect was due to fact of me being a BLACK man. I am not the type of person to leave reviews but this encounter was unacceptable and felt completely racist. read more

I came into my local bike shop to compare prices vs bikes online. The owner Jimmy, was very friendly and knowledgeable about needs. I have a variety of questions and we ended up with the Specialized Sirrus Sport Version. He told me about the services they provide and the benefits of a hybrid bike which suits my needs. Jimmy also warned me that hybrid user might feel the urge to return the bike for a road. (he was right) I was able to test the bike around the block and it felt great compared to my 15 year old Mongoose mountain bike. I told him that I would return if I wanted the bike. I came back the next day to purchase the bike, although Jimmy wasn't there. They assembled my bike in ~1hr 1/2 and I drove it home. Needless to say I have been riding the bike regularly since, usually ~30 miles a week all around the city. Great service, knowledgeable and great bikes. Will be back in several years for my next specialized bike, most likely a road bike. read more

Came in after doing research online for a Specialized helmet. Found what I wanted, came in, tried it on and got it for a great price (under MSRP - check their site for prices first). The guys there were super friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back. And I'm pretty sure there's a free air hose outside the shop. read more

just got back from having my bike aligned and spiffed up and couldn't be happier! I have a specialty bike and have taken it in to Spin City several times this year for various things and every single time has been awesome. everyone is really helpful, knowledgeable and super friendly. they've done repairs and special orders for me and I've always been very satisfied. support your local businesses so they thrive and stay here - this place is a wonderful resource. so happy to have these guys around! thank you! update - 10/09/2016 can I give more stars? I wish I could give more stars. my bike is a pain in the a** to fix. Jimmy has been going out of his way for the last couple of weeks helping me get it fixed while I order parts and go back and forth, patching me up so it's usable and I can get to work until it can be fixed properly. I really really appreciate all the hard work. such a great place! read more

They are the best! Really great customer service and take care of your bikes. I highly recommend.

I've been here twice and will not return. I'm sure COVID is putting everyone on edge, but there's been too many issues (misquoted pricing, hard sells, take it or leave it attitude for poor service) that I shouldn't be paying for. The "owner?" (older Asian man with long hair) needs to understand that riders have other bike repair options and should be treated as valued customers, not idiots to be milked for money. Both times when I spoke with him, he kept trying to sell me various solutions, but refused to actually identify the problem. It was like he was gauging how much money I was willing to spend. Another time I went to get my brakes adjusted and they weren't fixed--I swear nothing was fixed & I rode my bike home with the brakes screeching all the way. read more

These guys are the REAL DEAL. Yes, they are a store and they exist to make money; but so what. They know what they are talking about and they never FORCE a sale on you regarding any issue. They ALWAYS put their customers first. Been going there for 2 years and they have always bent over backwards (including staying open late) to help me. Don't pinch pennies, get the service you and your bike deserve. Go to Spin City!!! read more

Friendly employees! Wish they had more affordable bikes, but hey, that's why we have a few Targets in Queens. Love the air pump they have outside their store for anyone in need of some fresh air ;-) Keep it up Spin City. Keep making our neighborhood a great one. read more

I went the Spin City today to buy a bike for my husband for Father's Day. The staff was awesome and Jimmy is the absolute best!!! Thanks, guys, for making this a great experience. I'll be back again soon! read more

Great little neighbourhood store with a great staff. They dont have a huge inventory but still great choices to fit all needs and budgets. Went in just wantkng to look at options but left buying a great bike! read more

Wow, it has already been 5 years since I bought my Schwinn and two folding bikes from Spin City! Time has really gone by and Spin City has moved out of Forest Hills and into Rego Park. They're still on Queens Blvd, just on the opposite side. A lot has changed since. The new store looks great. The displays, floor room is a lot spacier than the old store. The owner Jimmy is just as I remembered. He's a really nice guy and great with customers. It was good seeing him today. Update on the bikes I purchased from Spin City 5 years ago. Schwinn Cutter - Still in good shape! I came in today to have my front tire fix. Rode through a puddle yesterday in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The puddle was right by the ramp by one of the bridges over GCP. I just arrived at the park and this happened. It took almost an hour for me to walk home! The frame of the bike is a bit heavy and the original saddle had to go pronto. It's still a fun commuter and joy ride bike. Dahon Folding Bike #1 "Boardwalk" (Single Speed) - Still in excellent condition. The handlebar grips needs to be replaced. They can get a bit uncomfortable. The saddle has been replaced recently. I originally purchased this bike for my grandmother but she passed away from cancer shortly after I got it for her. Hopefully she's up there riding her bike joyfully through the clouds. Dahon Folding Bike #2 (With gears) - Completely busted and rusted. I originally bought this for my mother's birthday but she never rode it. So I took it to college briefly, didn't ride it much myself and decided to loan it to my roommate after I left. My roommate kept it outside, it sat through rain and snow. By the time my roommate returned my bike, it looked completely brown and disgusting. He tried brushing off some of the rust but it'll never look the same again. When I loaned this bike to my roommate, it was in pristine condition. It's now sitting in another friend's garage rotting away. Money well spent..... As for Spin City, they carry a variety of bikes. Mostly Specialized, Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, and a few bmx and children bikes. They sell a variety of bike accessories, clothing, helmets, and shoes. They also have some pretty great specials on their bike repairs/maintenance services. You could also rent bikes from Spin City. Verdict - If you're living in this region of Queens, Forest Hills, Rego Park, and Elmhurst. This is could be your go-to bike shop. The guys at Spin City are very knowledgeable, helpful, and guys like Jimmy are genuinely friendly and not trying to scam or hustle any customers into buying something they don't need. I'd be more than happy to come back to Spin City to purchase another bike in the near future. And another big reason I prefer coming to Spin City over other bike shops in this Queens region is because Spin City is really neighborhood friendly. Customer service is vital and whenever I go into Spokesman Cycles or other bike shops, I always feel neglected. I'm not a cycling fanatic like some of my relatives and friends but come on, a little customer service would be nice. Spin City Cycle offers that and that is a huge reason why if you live in this area, you should make this your designated bike shop for maintenance/repairs, questions or concerns, and purchases. read more

Spin City Cycle - Bikes Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Stopped by spin city to purchase a road bike. Good selection but the customer service was non existing. I was quoted a price for $1500 for a Cannondale Synapse. Got the same bike at belittle for $1150. Zero customer service with outrages prices. 1 star for the selection of bicycles. That's all!!! read more

Went to spin city to repair a broke stem. Guy told me had to order new one. More expensive. And needed new handle bars. Left there like WTF?! Long story short and 280.00 dollars more the friggin bike rides like a damn Cadillac! It rides better than when I got it. I swear. Great place. They actually know what they are doing read more

Just bought two bikes here. Mickey and Zachary were awesome!!! Very knowledgeable and not pushy. Didn't try to upsell us at all. Highly recommend this store to anyone who is ready to ride! read more

Overall, I agree with Kandisse, and I wonder if the Rego Park location is now under new management. I've bought three bikes from Spin City Cycle: one for me, one for my wife, and one for my daughter. I've always had tune-ups here and gotten ancillary equipment here. It used to be the staff seemed like enthusiastic cyclists who were glad that people in town could share their appreciation, if not enthusiasm, for cycling on a nice day. The first sign that things were different was when I walked in with my bicycle and the only staff member in the showroom said hello to me and walked to the backroom, leaving me to my own devices for about a minute, wondering what the heck was going on. (A minute is a long time to stand in a store alone--especially when you know the staff is aware of your presence!) Eventually, a different person came out and, like Kandisse said, there was no smile, no friendliness. The tune-up was a bit overpriced, in my opinion, and I will surely shop around for a better deal. The second sign was when I came back to get my bicycle and was waiting for the one staff member to finish with his customer. The other staff member (the one who previously said hello and walked away) came out and stood there like an idiot. When other customers walked into the store, he walked up and began helping them. They still do good work and were able to turn around my bicycle quickly. Plus, I don't mind paying a bit more to a local guy out of loyalty. But, that feeling of loyalty is supposed to be a two-way street. These particular staff members had never met or seen me before; the only thing they could have known about me was that I was a long-time and loyal customer (after looking up my phone number on their computer). But, hey, if my business is run-of-the-mill, or in anyway an interruption to the staff, I'm more than happy to shop around for another bicycle shop. read more

I had my bike brought in yesterday for a tune up at Spin City Cycle, it took them most of the afternoon to get the thing working the way it should be, after replacing the back wheel, the chain, and the crack bracket, the bike kept skipping gears when I would put any real effort into it, and the chain would come off while switching. They guy tells me I need a new rear derailleur (7 or 8 speed long chain), of which he has none in stock. So I call Cigi bike shop and they claim they had one, I pop down there to get it, and the only ones they have in stock are the 9 speed. So Back to Spin I go, and they said they were going to order it. After tinkering with it for like an hour (back and forth testing) Jimmy (owner) finally got it working properly until the new derailleur came in (he said it would be in today), I took the bike out this morning for an early morning ride (7 miles) and put it through its paces. I noticed that the low gear (1st) would cause the chain to slip when I would put effort into it, going up a steep incline. I brought it back when they opened asking for Jimmy (since he is the one that fixed it), unfortunately he wasn't in, and I had to deal with the lackeys of the company, who didn't seem to understand basic physics. I told the guy the bike was slipping in that gear and his response was, "You shouldn't be in that gear, the bike wasn't made for it." To which I replied, if the bike wasn't made for it then why is that gear on there? After going back and forth several times, (he still didn't grasp the concept) he told me that I should be using a different gear which will get me the same results. He refused to listen, (he was busy stuffing his face with a hot dog). I tried to explain to him that if he had a car that it was like saying Oh you shouldn't use drive, the car was never meant for it. The gears exist for a reason, each sprocket is a different size to get you the different combinations of the gears (3 on one side 7 on the other) no two gears are the same and thus will not give you the same power and speed. Bottom line is this kid didn't know what he was talking about, and the bike was not fixed properly. It didn't slip in that gear before the "adjustments" and it shouldn't be doing so now. read more

Short and sweet. Went for a tune up, paid 90$. I'm the type to pay attention to details and my conclusion is I got robbed. If you do not know about bikes and bike maintenance, avoid this place. read more

Excellent bike shop with pretty good inventory. The people that work here are very knowledgeable, nice, and not pushy at all. Have purchased bike parts as well as had work done at this shop. Would consider making a future bike purchase here as well. read more

They are awesome! I went to get a bike a while ago and just tried out several different ones. I wanted to think about the investment and asked if I could come back. They were more than accommodating and patient; they listened to me carefully and made sound recommendations about which bike I should choose. I came back months later and tried out the items again--I went through 5 or 6 test runs, which took over an hour. I purchased a beginner bike with 3 years of maintenance already included. The guys seem friendly, honest, and genuinely interested in helping people. Great bike shop--highly recommend! read more

I bought a bike here like a month ago, is actually my second bike ( I bought a folding bike in a nearby store) unfortunately I didnt know spin city was closer to me, otherwise I would've go there before. Anyway, great service, every single guy try to help you (not push you to buy) they give you all the choices, friendly enviroment, all the time i go there i want to ask lots of questions (im new in this biking thing) and for some reason I'm sure I'll get right answers, I love the customer service (CS is what make me come back to a place) I'm def going back there for few other things I need for my bike. I highly recommend this place to everybody who's looking for a bike store in queens (and beyond). read more

This place is incredible. I will never go to another bicycle store in Queens after my latest experience at Spin. I came in for routine maintenance following a bad bicycle accident and a blown inner tube. One of the people working at Spin (it may have been the owner and if it was, I apologize for not knowing his name or recognizing him as such), noticed my abnormal height (6'5"). I purchase a Trek some time ago and had to special order the bike because of my height and weight. The Spin employee/boss noticed that my handle bars were too low for my height. I have suffered neck and back problems for quite some time, especially following the previous accident. I was told that the handle bars were too low and the person recommended higher handle bars. He didn't push a product on me. He merely suggested it and told me if I was interested, he would gladly help me by putting the new handle bars on and raise them to the correct level. Metro in the UES never made the suggestion in the four years that I was taking my bicycle to them for service. I took his advice and asked him to put the handle bars on while doing the routine maintenance. In addition, when I returned for the maintenance check up, he told me that there were a few issues with my frame, likely stemming from the accident. Again, he didn't pressure me to get the additional work done. Throughout my entire experience he was courteous and super chill. I received the bike back and have been on several 20+ mile commuter rides and have immediately felt the difference in my neck, shoulders, and back. The price was fair and the work was done well. I will, for as long as I remain in Queens, spend every bicycle related dollar at Spin. Thank you for the outstanding service and for dramatically helping me have a more productive and less painful ride. I HIGHLY recommend Spin to any bikers out there. read more

Got my first road bike here and I would like to thank Jimmy for introducing me to the world of cycling. The staff is alway super friendly and very helpful. read more

I had a baby stroller that needed a new wheel. They replaced it and fixed everything with in five minutes. Great service... Highly recommend

Love this store! They staff is always attentive, ready to answer questions and needs. Andrew is a the best thing since sliced bread! I'm looking forward to purchasing a road bike soon. #lovemylocalbikeshop read more

This guys are great! The really know what they doing. I bought my bike online, came partially assembled. I put together the rest of the bike. But still need some fine tuning of brake and derailment system. The guy fixed on the spot. I am new to biking, so he explained me about gears and how to properly use them. Very satisfied with their service. Also the different varieties of bikes and accessories. I will definitely come back if I need anything else. read more

I've been doing business with this shop for quite a while now. I did not get my bike there, but they take care of it and me as though I did. The service is top notch, I'm always more than satisfied with the work done. read more