The website . Or AI Google.. asked if they buy inline skates.. said they do.. went all the way to store. They said no they dont buy but if I wanted to donate? Its not ok to give misinformation read more

Sports Junkies - Bikes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Wow! This place has a lot of used sports equipment from hats for hiking to bicycles and racquet sports. They also buy used sports equipment depending on the demand and season. Customer service is a hit and miss as some people know what they are talking about while others don't. Side street parking is metered. It does take time to find where there the equipment is located in the store and to go through finding which you like. Price isn't bad. read more

I have been going to this place since I was a kid to get used gear for many different sports but especially skiing. They have amazing deals and also have rental program which is great if you are looking to try out a new sport but aren't committed to purchasing all the new gear upfront. The staff here are so helpful and kind which make coming to this place even better. Plus, they carry a wide range of high end brands like Patagonia and Helly Hansen. Highly recommend! read more

This place is a joke! The heavy set female with short hair who works upstairs in the buy / sell area is the worst. She is rude, arrogant and clueless. She will offer you next to nothing or flat out refuse to buy. She also has a nasty habit of taking behind customers backs (once they have left) with other staff members on the sales floor -unacceptable. For example - a golf club set she mis-identified as @ladies clubs" $10 If you go to the store manager with the same item, he realizes what it actually is and gives you 100$ read more

Sports Junkies - Bikes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The day started with a flat tire when I arrived at work. I contacted Sport Junkies and arranged to drop it off, have it repaired and pick it up that day, they were extremely helpful as usual! However beyond my control I had great difficulty after work getting there to pick up my bike. Without going into the whole drama of my day...I will just say they saved the day ....I was so happy to just ride home. Everyone working in the Bike Dept. I appreciate and thank you all. Forever thankful. read more

These guys are TREMENDOUS ! In the sports of bikes primarily however do consist of the other recreational sports as well such as ski'ing at this time of the year and have new + used equipment both with AWESOME sales. Mountain bikes & repair are unmatched with the skill they could tell you of "If the time is good for them to talk" please keep that in mind read more

My 20 year old son went to Sports Junkies today to buy his first skis and boots after a few years of renting. He had very little knowledge of what to buy. I had been into the store a few years earlier with my older son and had a great experience with staff. ARA helped us out today. She asked all the right questions and was a fountain of knowledge, tips, choices, budgetary considerations, pros and cons. Just WOW! So impressed with the customer service. He paid a fair price and got much needed advice and service. Highly recommend this store. We'll be back for all sorts of sporting goods (and clothing)! read more

I have bought several things from Sports Junkies over the last 15 years. Are the prices higher than what you'd find in Craigslist or FB Marketplace? Yes. Do they have to pay a staff? Lease a massive two-level space on a busy retail street in one of Canada's most expensive cities? Do they have to buy comprehensive insurance? Yes to all. I still use the set of Tommy Armour irons that I bought in 2012 when an associate made me a full bag of assorted golf stuff for ~$200 so I could play golf for my school. I bought Salomon X Wings in 2010 with boots and poles and the skis are still in the family. When I was ready to upgrade to a better ski in November 2021, they set me up with a pair of former rental Salomon QST 99s with bindings for $400. I also got a brand new pair of Nordica Doberman GP120s for $325 at the same time. I have seen QST 99s, damaged and untuned, on FB Marketplace in 2023 for $375. Those skis have served me well at Whistler, Vail, and Verbier. When I got a bad core shot earlier this season at Whistler (that will lead to the demise of the ski) Larry fixed it up in record time to allow me to get through the rest of the season. If you're a casual sport participant (like I am with skiing and golf), Sport Junkies will set you up with quality, used, stuff. Go look at the reviews for Tommy Armour 845s, Salomon X Wings and QST 99s... they all note that these products are at the upper end of the price/quality index. Shoutout Larry in the shop and the rest of the team. My experience may be unique, but I've been happy and I continue to go back to get a baseline of what the used market looks like -- often times I find myself purchasing there as opposed to going back and forth with online, person-to-person, sellers. read more

Do yourself a favour, stay away. Went to sell some snow sport apparel and other items, based on suggestion from friends. The person that "bought" a piece of my gear is someone like the typical Facebook or Craigslist lowballer. They obviously enjoy talking down the value of anything and everything. It was one of the slimiest experiences I'd ever had with any business in-person. For example, they offered $20 for a ski pants that was in literally mint condition that would easily sell (secondhand) for $160-180, it cost almost $500 new. And to top it off, they "by mistake" didn't return an item that they didn't want to buy. I had to call to ask where it was and why they held on to it, after I'd left the store. They just said "oh I forgot to give it back". I thought it was dishonest and disgusting behaviour. Donate your gear, or even put it in the trash rather than sell to this place. At least that way you won't have to experience the sliminess and disgust. After this experience, I wouldn't recommend any interaction at all with this business. read more

Ski equipment is mostly heavily used rental stuff. Watch for worn rental bindings, and very worn ski bases and edges. Tends to be a hard sell. Staff are not exactly experts on the equipment. Craigslist or Marketplace are better options. They do rentals, which might be a better option while you find some better gear. read more

Woah, this place has a lot of negative reviews! I have had really good experiences with them, so I can only report what we found. I hired skis, ski boots and poles from them for $120 for the whole season. The equipment was not particularly new, but it was perfect for me as a skiing newbie. My husband paid more for slightly posher skis and boots and he was happy too. We went in on an evening after work to avoid the weekend crowds. The staff were super friendly. They helped us both find suitable boots and skis. The process took about 30 minutes. Returning everything at the end of the season was similarly easy and painless. This year, I splashed out and bought my own ski boots which are miiiiles more comfy than the rentals. Still, I would not have known what to look for if I had not rented for a season first! read more

Pulled a rookie move and forgot ID when I went in to sell a few things, took me 2 hours transit to get there and back, had proof of who I was on my phone and could verify items sold previously, was very rudely shunned away using profanity and attitude, zero core values. read more

Sports Junkies is located smack in the middle of where all the other sports stores congregate along Broadway's main drag. The name works two-fold: as a literal reference to the true sports (i.e. those who are truly addicted to sports) and to the junkyard aesthetic going on here. Yeah, it's kind of a sports minefield here: parts are strewn everywhere, spilling onto the sidewalk (okay, that's not entirely true--bikes are set up sidewalk-sale style), seasonal garments like snowboarding jackets dominate the main floor, the second floor is dedicated to showcasing their numerous bicycles and also functions as a working space for the staff while they do tune-ups and what not. As a consignor, some of their stock is a bit more than what you would expect but they're still good value considering how much things are when newly bought. read more

Sports Junkies - From website - Bikes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

They have a lot of stuff, but don't expect the staff to be helpful. In Summer looking for a used bike for my kid, the guy was annoyed to have to unlock the chain so she could try them. We ended up giving up and going elsewhere to buy her bike. In Fall, gave them another try to buy used skates for my kid. One after the other, the staff told me to talk to the lady working near the skates "she's the one to talk to" "she'll help you" I explained that my kid was learning to skate and I had been told to buy used skates. She made a big show of "measuring" and said they didn't have any in her size that were used but sold us a brand new pair. I trusted her, because I'd told her I didn't know how to measure skates. After i got the blades sharpened (more $$), I took my kid to practice and both coaches and another couple parents told me right away that the skates were too big. They showed me how easy it was to tell. So yeah she sold me skates that were too big, so she could sell the brand new ones instead of the used ones that fit. I had to buy another pair of used skates. So yeah... go if you know what you need exactly. Don't go there if you need advice... it will end up costing you double. read more

I came here to pick up few things for my bike. Really amazing service. Thier staff is very helpful. They don't focus on selling you unnecessary items, but more focus on your needs. Sam, gave me many options and also helped me fixing things on my bike. I will come again for my bike needs. read more

Strictly from a hockey point of view, don't expect anything high end, which is kinda surprising, someone has to sell them eventually, lol, as most retail don't accept trade-in's. Mostly the mid-range stuff, and the skates can be quite trashed up. So I usually recommend this to ppl not sure whether to invest in a brand new set, which can cost a thousand or two for players, and double that for goalies. Historic corner location, though I believe they may have moved in the past decade. read more

Took some children's old bicycles to see if they would take them and they did! So I took the money and picked up another bicycle! Perfect! Almost threw those bikes away! And picked up some figure skates for my little one too! Nice and almost brand new... read more

Sports Junkies - Bikes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

They have a lot of bargains, yes. I'm quite picky with my equipment but I managed to find some brand new items at very reasonable prices. The service is hit and miss. I would get amazing service from one representative then get ignored by another or when they acknowledge my existence they don't seem to care much. They also do not sell/change bindings for skis that are not even that old. That was an unfortunate inconvenience. It's quite crowded and some areas are disorganized but I guess that's what you get for shopping at a second hand shop. Overall, I'd be back but with lowered expectations because really, some of the prices cannot be beat. read more

Wow, the older guy in the bike department sure has a lot of opinions, doesn't he? Too bad none of those opinions involve helping you. I came in with a simple request: "Do you have any Ultegra 11-28 cassettes?". I was greeted with a "You don't need it", and a bunch of snickering with his younger co-worker. I wasn't even asked about my current setup, or the type of riding I wanted to do, however, he pulled out a 12-27 older generation cassette and dropped it on the counter. Then came the jokes between them about how it might be for my grandma, or how I might be trying to pedal down a hill at 80mph. Sure, I'll play along, but if you're interesting in moving stock, shut up and help out. He's arrogant with other customers too. I'm an avid cyclist, I ride several type of bikes. I know my needs, and am pre-armed with information before I get to the counter. FYI: I want the 11 tooth because I don't like a cadence of over 100 when I going 60km/h at the bottom of a hill. I want a 28 because I don't have compact cranks and I currently ride up Cypress Mountain on a 25 tooth and want to save my knees a bit. My only mistake is that I didn't go to a proper bike store in this case. One more thing. I was shopping for helmets earlier this summer and was ushered out of the upstairs area 25 minutes before closing time. read more

Some times they have what you require others times not. Sometimes the staff is helpful other times not. You see where I'm going with this? It's nice to have parking in the back but it can feel like a hassle if you not in the right spot. Some of tge items you would think they are gold by the prices, but they are not. Hit and miss. If it's not urgent and you can shop around this place is ok to take a peek at what they got. Otherwise you's takes your chances. read more

When I were a lad, I were lucky to 'ave just one pair of shoes. Me mum made me keep the box, so I could use it to patch up the holes when I wore them through. I wouldn't get a new pair until the next year. Nowadays, of course, we're all trying to get our kids to do more exercise. Mine are always losing a baseball mitt, wearing through their cleats or ripping their shorts. I can't let them go without - they'd just sit and play on the Wii instead of getting out and about - but I can't just keep buying them new stuff, or they'd never look after it. Sports Junkies offers the perfect answer. Sure, start the season with a smashing new pair of the latest Nike Air whatevers, but if they lose them, they get someone else's cast-offs. The best thing I discovered recently was their stock of used baseball mitts - perfectly broken-in and half the price of new ones. Result! read more

Best place in town for used/new sporting goods! Come here if you want a good deal! Customer service is always top notch! read more

Never Again!!! I don't know why I've given this place my business for so long. The customer service absolutely sucks. They've got a bunch of arrogant, snot nosed, collage girls working in there who stand behind the counter with a stupid look on there face and will never ever help in any way. You'll find good deals here on camping gear and outdoor stuff, but for me, customer service and being treated like a person and not an inconvenience go's a long way and this place doesn't have any of that. And if they ever did, they've lost it and my business as well. read more

My dealing is with the Bicycle Shop. My Konda Dew has been serviced there a few times. They suggest that you make appointment for a Tune Up. You Drop off the Bike one day & pick it up the next day. They have very limited space. Bob the Manger is a honest man. He always seems super busy so if you can get him to pay attention, He's a good person to sell you a bicycle. He the only Salesperson in Vancouver in the less than $1000 sales range that measures both your upper and lower body to fit your body to the Bicycle. They have odd range of bikes at the store so if you don't see what you like ask. They may have hidden away in a corner somewhere. They also buy and sell used bicycles and they paid me a fair price for a commuter bike I sold them that was in very good condition. read more

I'm torn between a 2* and 3*, but I'll round up for good karma. They adjusted my ski bindings in 30 minutes flat for $25 (would have only been $15 if I was willing to give them 48 hours). The guy that helped me was nice, and took the time to explain what they did (which went in one ear and straight out the other). The rest of the staff were less than helpful, however. When I entered I was not acknowledged, and when I finally asked a staff member who was busy listening to her headphones (!!!) where the ski service desk was I got an unfriendly finger pointing me in the right direction. read more

Great service at the W Broadway location. I took my bike in on Oct 30, 2021 to get a pedal and crank arm. The guys at the repair counter were excellent. The young guy found a used pedal and arm for a great price and installed it in about a minute. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for bike repair. They also sell a great selection of new and used bikes and tons of accessories. I will definitely be back when I want to upgrade. Excellent place! read more

This place would have about 1 star on Yelp if they didn't systematically delete unfavorable reviews. The fact that they STILL only manage to eke out a 3 speaks volumes about their customer satisfaction. The people who work here are condescending. The minute you walk in, they judge you, deciding if you're "one of them." They charge you a lot of money for simple things like adjusting the seat. They are extremely unfriendly too. I won't name names, but if you go to ANY other outdoor/sports/bike store in Vancouver, you'll be doing yourself a huge favor. read more

Amazing service from the guys in the tech shop. Super quick and professional. I will definitely be coming back in the future.

This was the worst experience of my live. My Boyfriend and I had a great day in Vancouver. After sightseeing, Shopping and dinner, we went to the sportsJunkies to rent clothings for sking. It was a totally disaster!! The Saleswomen was so unfriendly. We Never experienced something like this before!!! While I had questions, she turned and didnt even listen to me. I have never seen a behavior like this and in my opinion, a saleworker should never deal with customers like this!! read more

You have problems with your bike? Go to this place. The bike repair area is in the back side of the store. The place seemed to be pretty busy and was filled with probably hundreds of bikes - it's pretty awesome! I came in with my old Empire road bike from the 70s with lots of love and care needed (broken freewheel, needed some head adjustment etc). Bob and his colleagues took care of it right away, complimented my bike, and said that it would be a $40 full tune up and it'll be done in 2 days. Good ol' fashioned quick, friendly service. After having the horrible experience of going into Denman Bikes on Main and 10th with their service being completely rude, unprofessional, and overcharging me ($65 for a full tune up and he said that might not solve the many problems my bike has), Bob and his team really made my day. read more

Great place. It's always been my go to place to look for Hockey equipment and ski gear. Sometimes you can find excellent deals here. Always a treasure trove of goodies can be found if it's related to sports equipment and clothing. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and if you know how to search for bargains, I'm sure you'll find something here. Of course, if you happen to be one of those gals from HBICTV Ultra Rich Asian Girls of Vancouver, you need not shop here. Gucci and Prada and Holt's in nowhere near here. All other shoppers need apply. read more

RE Used Bikes: Pretty sad selection of rusty, crappy old bikes that would probably be free at a garage sale, but range in price from 40-140 bucks. Can't say it was worth going all the way here. read more

Cons: cluttered, fairly crowded, iffy service. Pros: (probably) cheap. Sliding scale prices - the longer it is in, the cheaper it gets. Was in the business of getting my 2 kids ski gear. Being a snowboarder, I have no clue about skis, so I was looking for some help. Despite me telling the sales person just that, she pointed me to the general area and took off. I mean, I really had no idea how to size the gear and I was looking to spend money that day - no help given. I went to another store nearby instead. More expensive, but at least they were willing to sit down for 20 minutes and help a bit. Avoid unless you really know what you are getting in the first place. p.s. you can park on top of MEC nearby, which is pretty cheap pay parking. read more

Have been here a handful of times but only found out the last time I went that they have a huge bike department upstairs! They have lots and lots of bikes upstairs. My friend wanted to buy a new bike and you're able to go out the back door and test drive the bikes in the alley. Just gotta give up your drivers license until you're done. My friend test drove one she liked and was going to buy but there were a few scratches on the handlebar and wasn't brand new. The guy in charge wasn't budging on the price or any discount on accessories if we were going to buy. He offered free installation on accessories. My friend was really only interested in a basket and my dog could probably install it with his tail. Another patron was test driving bikes too and she ended up putting back one she was thinking about. My friend tried that one and liked it better than the first, plus it was a better deal! Thank you to the girl who didn't like the awesome bike because we ended up buying it right away. Service was ok. Kind of rushed us but can't blame them too bad as it was a busy Saturday afternoon and had lots of people inquiring about bikes. Would come back as it's a cool place with lots of fun sports stuff. read more

Sports junkies is a great place to grab some golf clubs at a cheap price. When I started up again, I just bought brands I remembered from my younger days. Now that I have become obsessed with this game, I am back down to hunt for particular gap wedges, drivers etc. I have found the staff to be very helpful. One fellow Dave is a pro and he knows his stuff for sure. I have sold some equipment through the store too. No hassles at all. read more

I bought a hybrid bike from this store in August 2012. It's been almost a year since then, and today was the last time I went into this store. This is my first review on Yelp! I got that frustrated, yes. For all the fairness they sell cheap and that is the only reason why you can shop here. If you need any service go somewhere else. Here is my experiences from this store in the last year. + I got my bike with accessories for cheap. Aug 2012 + Got a free complimentary tune up after 40+ hours of riding. Aug 2012 + Got my girlfriend few accessories for her bike for cheap. July 2013 - An idiot crashed into me on the seawall and bent my back wheel. I took my bike there even though there were many bike shops on the way. I'm a loyal customer. Keep me happy and I won't shop anywhere else. I dropped the bike off on Friday. I was told the bike was gonna be ready on the weekend. Got a call from them on Saturday half an hour before they close down. I was only able to pick it up today, Tuesday. I was told $50 for the back tire $10 for safety check + labour. Told on the phone that it was $77+ tax. Today after picking it up I noticed wobbling going down the hill. Took the bike back. Told them there is wobbling and got a reply asking me what I had paid for?! The old guy looked at the receipt and said it wasn't a tune up but it was only safety check. So basically they charge $10 just to turn your wheels and say it's safe to ride! I was told that had I paid $40 then he would take everything apart and make it perfect! Here is what the receipt says! NORCO OCT./01/12 FOR 2013 WHEEL $39.99 BICYCLE SPECIAL TUNE UP $37.99 TOTAL with tax $84.68 So I got crap for being charged $2.00 less, which is not my problem. For $85.00 got a new back wheel and they took a look at the rest and decided it was safe to ride! Don't go here for any service. Just buy stuff for cheap and get the service from an actual bike store, read more

A pretty great selection of sports gear, both new and not-so-new. I came here looking for a bicycle and the selection did not disappoint. They have quite a few bikes in various price ranges. Although they can get VERY busy on weekends, the staff are always helpful. When I finally settled on a bike, they turned it around in under 24 hours, and Bob worked his magic in making sure it was properly fitted for me. Tip: If you're looking for a second hand bike, they have a handful of trade ins/older models that go down in price every few weeks. Snooze and you lose! read more

I've been here a few times, in the winter to get my skis mounted, and in the summer to get my bike fixed, and both times they did a good job. A few other shops I went to to get my skis mounted said it was a week long wait before I'd be able to pick them up, but I told them that I needed them in 2 days for a race, and Sport Junkies had them ready for me the next day. Can't beat that. This summer I needed to get my bike worked on. They told me I wouldn't be able to get anything done that day but that I should make an appointment, (just like a car dealership!) and when I could expect to pick it up. So I dropped it off, and again, I had it back early. Seems like this place gets really busy so it's a good idea to get an appointment. And they have all sorts of random clothing on the main level. Some really good deals. Almost like a thrift store, except that the clothing is new, and you can be fairly sure that nobody died wearing it before it went on the shelf.. read more

Not only the the staff wear masks, and prioritize safety, but they also were helpful both on the phone, and in real life when I took my bike in to have the tires looked at. They later gave me great advice, tips when buying a pump (I'll be spending my money there, if I buy a bigger pump) and pumped my bike tires for free. I literally hope I can give a tip (is there a tipping jar?) for the free labour they gave me. There was also no line up, and no appointment necessary. read more

It can be hit and miss for the consignment items. I used to do better when the kids were little and didn't really care what they looked like in their winter garb. I did manage to find decent snowboard boots for my son last year. This year he needed new pants and a jacket. We got new ones and they were a bit less expensive than some of the boarding stores on 4th Ave. read more