This review is only for bike rentals, not for the actual shop. This is a great place to rent a bike…read morefor a ride around Forest Park. While they basically only have hybrid bikes (no road bikes), the park is small enough (only about 7 miles around) that you really only need a hybrid bike to see it. They have a selection of different hybrids in various sizes, and my bike worked fine. You also get a lock and helmet with your rental. Pricing is competitive ($10 an hour, with discounts for renting all day), and the checkout process is quick and easy. Staff is knowledgeable and will give you riding advice (getting to the park can be tricky). They are about a 10 minute walk from the subway line or the park entrance.

Nice experience, when there without appt and dropped off the bikes for a tune up, picked them up a…read morefew days later and took the for a ride around Forest park over the weekend. They feel great, appreciate the work they put on them! Totally recommended, might be back for some accessories. Go and check it out, they also sell and rent bikes, in case you have some friends and in town and want to show them the park.

I walked in there with a small problem that was promptly fixed and walked out of there with a giant…read moresmile thank you all.

On my last visit to St. Louis, I wanted to see what mountain biking might exist. After calling a…read morefew local shops, I found Big Shark to offer high-quality hard tail mountain bikes that were new this season. When I got to the shop, Casey made sure that I understood the best of what I could access and what I'm unexpected. Seeing that the website was a little confusing in terms of pricing, he rented me the bike at the lowest price point, at least $25 less than it would've been. When I got to the trails the next day, they were technically interesting and worth the rental. Thank you, Casey and Big Shark.

Go out of their way to help and advise. Excellent and thorough servicing. You can tell how much…read morethey are passionate about their craft.

Knowledgeable, friendly, trustworthy and always entertaining. My go-to for all repairs, upgrades…read moreand new bikes

I definitely forgot to check in but I did go here…read more I had been wanting to get this nano puff Patagonia jacket for awhile now and finally decided to take the plunge when they had a store wide sale. I brought my parka for the day but I feel like it's so big and bulky. I wanted a lighter option that was wind resistant. Beth helped me and just as I was asking ChatGBT how cold it would still keep me warm she asked me in person and she said 30 degrees which was inline with what chat said so whoohoo! It actually warmed up to 30 the day I got it while I wore my better sweater 1/4 zip and wow it made such a difference. No buyer's remorse, no ragrets, not even a letter. :)

Good ski shop and nice selection of clothing. Bike shop, kayaks and hiking. The kirkwood location…read moreis where the ski shop is.

Looking for a bike but don't want to spend too much? Paul at Recycled Cycles might have what you…read moreneed. Buying a bike from Paul was a great experience. He is very knowledgeable but doesn't talk down to you. Nor does he push a hard sell, or try to hype up any of his bikes. He comes across as a honest dude. He buys bikes, fixes them up so they are ready to ride, and resells them. The best part -- he offers a 90-day warranty on any bike he sells. Try getting that on Craigslist... Here's how it works. Go to his website and check out his selection. If you see something you like, call him and arrange a time to check out the bike at his UCity home. If you decide you want the bike, you put down a non-refundable 30% deposit on it. After you do this, Paul will spend a couple days getting the bike all tuned up and ready to ride. Then you go back, pay the remaining amount, and take your new used bike. He is happy to install extras like a water-bottle holder or a kickstand for a small fee. I would recommend checking the site often, because his bikes go QUICK (especially the hybrids). He takes credit cards, but I would recommened paying with a check (w/ local address) to avoid a surcharge. Paul also does repairs, and he says that he often works on bikes that bike shops have refused. I picked up a nice hybrid bike for $280+tax and I'm enjoying it.

I recently got a very nice road bike here. Paul was extremely knowledgeable and honest. He knows…read morebikes! He spent a lot of time educating me on every detail of the bike I bought. I will certainly go back when it's time to add to the collection!

A bit of a different review we were referred to them because they actually sell snowboards (new and…read moreused). They were very helpful picking out a new board for our son and they had the newest very popular step in bindings IN STOCK. (XL is sold out everywhere online.) Happy to buy both from them and support a local business. Thanks again!!!!

I bought my first bike here twenty seven years ago. It was a Schwinn High Plains, great bike still…read morehave it, but I got it before getting married and life comes at you fast, so biking fell by the wayside. I always loved this shop, became anytime I needed a repair, they took care of it right then. Two years ago I got back into cycling. I still go to The Bike Center. The ownership has changed and I think this shop is out to make a name for itself in being the best.

I recently moved to the St. Louis area and needed significant work on my high-end tandem. The Hub…read morewas strongly recommended by local family and neighbors. I was a bit nervous as I wasn't sure of the store's attitude on servicing bicycles they didn't sale or of their experience with tandems. Well, they put my mind at rest immediately. The technician asked me what problems I was experiencing, did a quick look over the bike and gave me his initial thoughts on what was needed. He called me the next day and thoroughly explained what had to be done and what might be postponed. The service was completed promptly, accurately and at an amazingly fair price. I've found my ne bicycle shop!

I recently went in the store to kill some time before a lunch meeting nearby the shop. The shop…read morewas clean and seemed to have a good selection of reasonably priced bikes. Two employees at separate times asked me if I needed assistance. I told them I was just browsing. As I walked by the repair area, there was a man working on a bike. I have an e-bike that I need to bring to a shop to replace the front triangle. I asked the mechanic if I could ask him a question. Initially, he seemed to either ignore me or not hear me. I just stood there not knowing why there was this extended awkward pause. He eventually turned his head and stared at me saying nothing. He was visibly irritated. At this point, I felt like I was not welcome and was bothering the man. I asked if they work on e-bikes. He grudgingly answered the question. I walked out of the store and probably will never comeback. The only reason I did not give a one star rating is because of the two gentlemen who asked me if I needed anything. Some bike shop people forget they have a job because of customers like me who ask questions. I gave him the chance to create a bond and he blew it.