Bought two brand-new tires and, a chain and had him fix him fix my breaks. All about 3 months ago. Update, one tire is completely flat the other one is half flat. The brake wire snapped. Honestly felt like he took advantage of being the only bike shop in town. YouTube and Amazon are the modern approaches nowadays rather than wasting time and energy at a shop. Drove about a total of 5 miles in 3 months.... read more

Velo City Bicycle Center - This is the damage. - Bikes Near Me - Winters, California

Epic service by a knowledgeable staff. I told the staff the options I was looking at with my bike and the employee told me what I would get with the options given. Once I received my bike back, it had ridden like the day I 1st built it!. Highly recommend over any bike shop in Vacaville. read more

This is has been our bike repair place of choice, for our mountain and road bikes, for the last couple of years. Recently I dropped my wheel off with a broken spoke. Thr owner remembered my name (even though its my husband who normally frequents the shop) and the information about when I had bought the wheel last year. He was also kind enough to tune my gears for me whilst I temporarily use another wheel. When he noticed the bearings were a little loose he tightened them up. It's definitely service above and beyond other places we've gone to. read more

You can take a rusty old bike to James in trust he will figure it out, and charge a fair price. I would trust them with any work related to bicycles. read more

I have dealt with Velo City for years will all kinds of repairs and purchases. They have always fulfilled my expectations and sometimes exceeded them. I recommend Velo City in Winters to everyone without reservation. And I must say that James is a great human being. read more

For such a small town-- they are f-in' lucky to have such a top notch bike store/shop. I went in here after my bike started clicking. push. click. push. click. push. click. I was done "putting up" with the noise. The guy behind the counter was busy fixing something , but asked me a bunch of questions and then gave me an estimate. I have had bad service from bike shops of recent (B & L in Davis has gone waaayyyyy down hill) and they were so frank and honest here. They were able to fix my bike while I ate lunch so I could bike back to Davis. Yay! Warning: There are some serious bikes for sale here. $$$$ I was starting to fall in love with both an Argon 18 and Innerlight-- I was encouraged to take them for a ride. I would not-- I didn't want my own bike to see me cheating on her-- not while she was in that condition . read more

Great little shop. Stopped in with a buddy who needed a fitment and Mike helped him for almost a half hour. Don't know that we'll buy a bike since they don't keep many in stock, but if I'm ever riding through, I'll definitely stop by for any parts or accessories I might need. Great customer service. read more

These guys definitely know what they are doing when it comes to bikes. I'm leaving a star off because the customer interaction is almost like something out of a sitcom. They can be pretty rude. So, go in with tough skin and I guarantee that you'll roll out of there with a bike that works lol. read more

I don't live in Winters. But I do live in nearby Napa. I agree with the first reviewer that they carry high end road equipment (along w/ mid-range gear), but I also wanted to add that their repair & service staff are very friendly, competent & willing to work within timelines (something I found isn't always the case w/ bike shops). One of the attractions for many to road bikes is the "stuff" associated: wheels, frames, high "zoot" items, etc. Winters may be a town of 15k but this shop is worth a stop if you're into road cycling & happen to be in the area. They also carry a collection of time trial & triathlon bikes. Scott is one of their main brands & seeing an integrated seatpost tri-bike actually in a shop to test (I bought one) is rare, indeed. read more

Myke built a set of wheels for me that my previous builder did not do correctly (kept losing tension). Myke did an absolutely AMAZING job. These are the truest, straightest wheels I've ever seen. I live in Sacramento so it's a bit of a drive but well worth it. Next wheelset I'm having Myke build that too. read more

One of the best bike shops in Northern California! Both James and Mike our great bike mechanics. Knowledgeable, friendly, and honest - I highly recommend them! read more

James worked magic with my old custom chromoly bike, giving me a climbing gear while retaining my Campy gear. I'm afraid he may have lost or at least delayed the sale of a new bike. Even if I didn't live in Winters Velo City would always be my first stop. Great friendly service ! read more

Excellent shop and quality work done. Prices are very reasonable. I drive there from Vacaville to get all my bikes worked on. We have road bikes and top of the line Mountain bikes. They do it all. James is awesome. read more

I was on a 200km Randonneuring Brevet on Saturday October 19th and broke a spoke on my front wheel when in the Crocket area. I decided to continue to ride to Winters (our Lunch stop) in hopes that a bicycle shop could repair my wheel. I managed to safely get to Winters and after asking a couple of locals I found the Velo City Bicycle Center. James was working on a bicycle and said he could replace the spoke. I was very impressed by the quality of his work. He even had a Phil Wood spoke cutter! He took great care to ensure the replacement spoke was the correct size and in truing the wheel. He provided excellent support to other customers while I waited. I was confident the wheel would hold through any of the downhills back to Rodeo and encountered no further issues! A very fortunate find and highly recommend this shop. read more

I'm giving Velo City Bicycles a 5 star rating mainly because the owners are so amazingly nice. I've recently gained much interest in biking (before....go out mountain biking once in a blue moon, and it was my way of getting places, but....), so I've started building up endurance. I decided to go on a nice 30 mile ride, and lo and behold-- I got a flat. Being fairly inexperienced, I wasn't carrying around a tube or tools. Luckily, I noticed the thorn in my tire when I got to Winters. Unlike many cycling stores (and this was more geared toward road biking-- even worse!), there was no pretentiousness. A nice couple owned it and seemed to love helping me-- they showed me how to do it myself, gave me a map of Yolo County bike trails, gave me tips for getting started with serious cycling, and were just extremely friendly. I figured I may as well support them, since I liked them so much, and got a really cute (believe me...I hate cycling clothes normally) half zip women's jersey for 40% off! Plus, Winters is really really cute, in that old narrow streets brick buildings small charming town with an intact 1906 railroad bridge sort of way. Stop by some time! read more

I love this bike shop. They gave one of my bikes the best tune up ever. I've also stopped in with minor bike issues while I've been out riding and they always helped me out - whether it be fixing a flat, making a minor adjustment or two. They've never overcharged or taken advantage, and sometimes they didn't charge for a minor adjustment - and that minor adjustment made a huge difference in the comfort and safety of my ride. I highly recommend. read more

Shop owner is top notch and an asset to the Winters business community. I've been a customer for a few years now and drive to his shop from Davis because of the great service and product selection. read more

While I live out of the area, I visit Winters often for family reasons. I have been taking my road bike to Velo City for several years (2007). Myke and James are THE BEST mechanics around this area (by far). Anyone who walks in can feel completely confident that they will treat you fairly, honestly, and respectfully, no matter what. Never any pressure to buy something or buy up a level from what you're considering. My wife and I purchased two Scott bikes from Velo Cty and they have been A+ in every respect. We are indeed lucky to have Velo City - and Myke and James - taking care of us on all things cycling! read more

Velo City Bike Center Rocks! This is a great bike store in Winters, esp. the owner. He made an emergency repair for me on Saturday pm. I was riding with a group from Orinda to Davis (90 mi) on a COLD, FOGGY day, and broke a spoke on the rear wheel about 5 miles from Winters. The wheel went way out of true (low spoke wheel) and I was able to nurse the bike into Winters. We located the bike shop and I asked the owner if he could help me out. "Yep" was his reply, he took my bike to the back, broke down the rear wheel, replaced the spoke, put the thing back together and I was on my way in about 25 minutes! And for a very reasonable price. A big THANK YOU for Velo City Bike Center for turning my problem into a minor inconvenience. -Steve B. read more

Mike and James are the best! They are fair, honest, knowledgeable, professional, nice, and they make me and my dog feel welcome every time we enter Velocity, whether it be for advice, service or product. They are very patient, too. Mike and James have always made me feel important and welcome regardless of the fact that I am an entry level rider sometimes with pretty basic questions. Bottom line: I can't recommend these guys highly enough! They're the best. read more

I just got my beautiful road bike back with the aerobars and front hydration system, as well as a full tune up and I wish I could give this place TEN STARS. Seriously, if you want some personal attention, someone who directs you to the BEST option and not the most EXPENSIVE, go to Myke at Velo. Myke is the kinda guy who would (very patiently...) stand with me and explain my bike top to bottom if I needed him to and then he would spend hours on research to find me the answers I need, but somehow couldn't find on my own. I feel so lucky to have these guys in my corner...to fix my bike, to guide my choices, to make me feel as if I'll be the most kick a** cyclist out on the course (especially when I know I'm not ;). Love these guys! read more

I fixed my third flat of the day on a Saturday about three miles from Winters, so I back tracked to Velo City. Hot and tired, they guys there got me going again quickly by changing my tire and resupplying my tubes and CO2. They didn't have the tires I would have preferred, but the one they sold me was comparable (researched after I got home.) Service was friendly, efficient and I felt comfortable with them handling my Cervelo P5. I'm only giving it 4 stars because my experience was limited. I would definitely go back. read more

I totally agree with Julie R that Mike and James are great. Their helpfulness, knowledge, mechanical skills, professionalism, and general awesomeness should be every small business owner/employee's goal. They work on all types of bikes from the super high end to the around-town beaters and stock parts for all. Don't be fooled by high-end bikes on display you can bring in your clunker to get it worked on by experts. read more

Seriously, these guys are great. I'm pretty sure I sound like an idiot most of the time, as I usually come in with a request like, "My bike is acting funny. Help me please!" and Mike or James is always, always happy to help. Prices on gear/repairs is very reasonable, and they do an absolutely excellent job. I feel very lucky to have such an amazing bike shop so close! read more

the owner of Velo City, "Mike" is about the best bike mechanic I have found. If you're looking to solve a problem concerning a squeak, rattle or other noise, he's the "bike exorcist". He also built my Cervelo (purchased as a frameset from another shop) from scratch, recommending various components over others. Knowledgeable, friendly, great prices and helpful service, that's Velo City. If you're in Winters, stop in for some friendly chat and good vibes. read more

Been a while since anybody had reviewed-- thought I'd leave my 2 cents here. I consider myself quite nit-picky when it comes to bicycle work. I've been to Davis Wheelworks and Freewheeler Bicycle Center for wheel truing and derailleur adjustments. For both shops, I've taken the bike back and asked for it to be redone. I decided to drive an extra half hour to visit this store, and I was not disappointed. James took care of me both times-- he went out of his way to explain what he noticed about my wheel when truing it. The second time, I had a crankset replaced and front derailleur adjusted. I had tried adjusting the FD with some success, but he had it completely dialed in. The crankset preload was perfect, and I've had no problems with either part since. The highest compliment I can give to a mechanic is that he treats your bike as his own-- and James certainly does. If you're trying to decide between this versus other bike shops, I highly recommend visiting Velo City first. The turnaround time for my job was 1 day (may vary based on season), and the pricing was $10 less than what Wheelworks and Freewheeler quoted. (Story about Freewheeler and Wheelworks: When I first started road biking, I turned to Wheelworks to adjust my rear derailleur and true my rear wheel. Paid $45, and I couldn't tell any improvement in shifting. Wheel was well done. Took it back after a day, and the mechanic (who was talking to his friends) turned the inline adjusters a few times, rapidly shifted up and down the cassette, and told me it was fine. I went home, spent 30 minutes on YouTube following tutorials, and had it dialed in much better. They are under new management now, so hopefully things are better. At Freewheeler, I took my front wheel to get trued-- I got it back with two of its bladed spokes rotated almost 90 degrees. I was told this was "normal" and "just how aero spokes are when trued". It took another hour of waiting and two more people working on it before the spokes were oriented correctly and the wheel trued). read more

I have a quality all carbon rroad bike and live in Sacramento. I've had 4 bad experiences at 4 different shops in Sac town. A friend referred me to Velo City Biycle Center in Winters and I always have excellent service from their top notch mechanic James. I won't go anywhere else. Straight forward and customer oriented service is what brings me back every time. Thanks James for all your hard work and friendly smile =) read more