Bicycle Shops near Orinda, CA

“I'd been looking for my next road bike for a little while and settled on a Factor Ostro VAM. I'm somewhat familiar with the brand and just needed to find a bike shop to work with for my order. I of course went to the Factor website but wanted to see if I might be able to get a better deal on the bike. Checking the list of shops on Factor's website didn't give me a bike in my size in inventory so I continued looking online. I came across Beyond Aero and started checking out reviews and things. Psychotically, I even used google maps to view the street the store is on - just to make sure things were ok! Fortunately, Andres has a number of great reviews so that put me at ease. I knew I wanted the Ostro VAM and I was keen for Beyond Aero's build using Zipp wheels so I emailed the shop. Andres was quick to respond. He's also very patient as I submitted a tonne of questions about the build, sizing, possible swaps, and all sorts of things. Each time Andres responded promptly and never made me feel like I was wasting his time. Unfortunately, Andres didn't have the integrated handlebar/stem combo I was looking for so we agreed a price reflecting that and we made the deal. Andres has built up the bike as far as he can and it's now winging its way to me. I'm beyond excited (get it?) for the bike to arrive and thank Andres so much for putting up with all of my questions and indecision. I do wish I'd been able to visit the shop to more fully experience the buying process but maybe I'll get out there one day. As it stands, a 56cm white/chrome Ostro Vam with Sram Force AXS, power meter, and Zipp 404s is heading my way right now! Thank you again Andres!5/8 Update. The bike arrived very well packed. I had a bit of building to do since I wanted a different handlebar setup so just got all of that done. My build is:56cm Factor Ostro VAM in pearl white and chromeSram force axs with quark power meterZipp 404 wheelsBlack inc aero integrated stem and handlebarPirelli P zero 28mil tubeless tire setupSella Italia SLRMy bike has the cycliq fly 6 camera on the back - don’t waste your time with that until the battery can last more than 2 hours!I’ve only ridden the bike up and down the street but it feels solid and everything is rolling smoothly. Thank you again, Andres!8/17: Another update! I took advantage of a sale BA was having and got some new bling for my road bike. I originally had the Sram Force AXS groupset but upgraded. You can see from the pics I didn't stretch for the crankset though - I'm not Bill Gates! Anyway, the groupset arrived and was straight forward to install using a few online videos. I needed to buy a cable routing tool - about $15 on Amazon, and you need a brake bleed kit but I dad one so all good there. The kit is chromed on the brake calipers and levers, then mostly blacked out for the rest of the components which suits my white Factor Ostro VAM with Chrome logos quite nicely. Shifting is smooth and quiet except for the chain's noise which you would get with all groupsets. Shifting is intuitive with my setup being the right lever shifts to a higher gear and the left lever shifting to a lower gear - different from the mechanical setup but perhaps more logical. I can't speak to feeling a weight difference - I'm not that much of a weight weenie - but there is a psychological affect to having Sram's top groupset on your bike. Does the upgrade make me faster? Probably not. But does the upgrade make me feel faster? Absolutely! Call it superficial if you want but I like it! All-in-all, I'm very pleased with the purchase and Andres made it super simple to order, as always. Thanks Andres!”

“I like the way i feel here whenever i stop in. The gents provided another solution so I spend more time in the saddle than behind the wheel. Their experience saved me time and money again.”

“They are the real deal helpful honest group of people!!!! They gave me a free diagnostic on my old bike which included a free easy fix which they did 100% free of charge!
We had an honest conversation about my bike and they didn’t try to upsell me but understand where I was at. They gave me an opportunity to fix more that was also reasonably priced but didn’t push it on me. When I picked up my bike, they took the time to put my bike up on display to show me the quick fix to make gear changing issue so I can do it myself in future. This is when I saw a new cap on some fibers that was hurting my leg and Alex said, “Oh yeah, figured that would be helpful to fix”. (He forgot to mention he did that extra effort) Then Alex remember something else that would be good to calibrate and got a tool and did some geometric altering to make sure I’d be in good shape. This was 100% free of charge honest helpful diagnostic service that went above and beyond. It warmed my heart to know that there are companies who put human connection, integrity, and service above making a dollar. I would 100% back them as a bike company and when I’m ready for a new bike, I’m going here! Thank the gods for a small bike company that we can trust! Let’s invest in them!”

“After shopping around online and in local stores, I made my way to Big Dave's Bikes and couldn't be happier. I walked in with a bike in mind and after some questions were answered, I was out the door with a brand new Trek. I haven't had a new bike since I was a child and it felt great walking out of there after some amazing customer service.”

“Walked in with what I thought was a rotor problem. My concern was addressed promptly and professionally. They replaced the back pads and adjusted the front for free. Highly recommend this shop”

“My son just bought a new mountain bike here and we were extremely impressed by our experience with Adam and Scott. They truly know how to treat customers and they were super knowledgeable and patient. Thank you both for exceeding our expectations!”

“New Wheel was great, went to get my e-bike repaired. Customer service was stellar - shout out to Kansas. Cost of the repairs was affordable and efficient. Will definitely go back.”

“The Peddler has no peers when it comes to quick repairs at a reasonable price with no appointments. That's service. The staff is professional and courteous. That's service”

“This local bike shop looks like a biker’s bike shop (because it is) and yet it is so clearly a bike shop for the people - anyone, no matter your biking expertise. They are helpful, accommodating and also care about and give back to community. great stock of bikes, solid repairs and always willing to go the extra mile. Highly recommend.”

“Ryan and his team are fantastic. When Trek took over this local shop a couple years ago Ryan and his team somehow managed to make it even more welcoming and personal than it was before. It has a great neighborhood feel and is staffed by super friendly and knowledgeable sales and mechanical staff. I don’t ride a Trek but the staff here are always more than happy to help me with ordering parts and working on my bike when needed. Can’t say enough good things about them.”

“My go-to bike shop where I bought my son's and FIRST bike. The staff is terrific, knowledgeable, kind, and caring. I continue to get service from them as they are Beyond five stars! Love Tip Top Bike Shop.”

“Went there with Alex to purchase two Penny Farthings for his San Jose bike shop. He bought a silver and black one. We loaded it in his beat up green rusty old van. It was a spilritual experience. Greg was humble, fair. Gave us a discount on the black because it was very slightly used and the silver one (I think was made of stainless steel). Alex enlisted me to help him because I had a little experience riding scrappy original Penny Farthings in the Antelope Valley in Lancaster Fair parades and in Rosamond at the Tropico Gold Mine Chili contests.”

“Gr8 shop! They have a great stock of all the hard to find bike parts/components along with an amazing selection of bikes and e-bikes. The staff love bikes and it’s fun to learn and talk about old bike history with them. My go to bike shop. Coffee next door is good, too.”

“I've been using this Shop for five years. I've bought x2 bicycles here and had them regularly serviced. Great service and great, friendly Staff who are very competent. Highly recommend Alameda Cycle.”

“They were quick and attentive in getting my inner tubes replaced, and generally pretty friendly. Unfortunately one of them went flat before I could even ride it and they were unwilling to replace it without cost or even a discount, citing “no shop does warranties on replacements.” Had a different bike shop help out and found the tube they put in was super thin for the tire size and had a hole in it.

I’m sure they’re fine for most jobs and I appreciate their existence for the community, but probably won’t be back.”

“I have had numerious positive experiences here at Stone's Cyclery. John, who manages the shop, has been very knowledgeable
and helpful with his service each and every time (on one experience he even took the time to teach me how to properly change a tire). Overall, I have been very happy using Stone's Cyclery as a goto repair shop.”

“Best bike shop in Berkeley!! (FACTS). I love my bike and the proprietor, Dave,went above and beyond with helping me to find the best Giant *LIV* suited for me.....Great customer service, and great bikes!NamaStoked!??✌?”

“Excellent customer service and honest communication. I don’t come in often, but they make me feel like a long time customer anyway. Thank you Jesse and sorry for the headache;) Highly recommended.”

“Great shop! It’s welcoming, reasonably priced and I get great advice from the staff. They fixed my flat and adjusted my brakes. I have had a few experiences elsewhere with shops refusing to work on my e-bike, so great to know I have a solid option right on my way. I’m a fan.”

“Great local bike shop in our community. Bought a SE BMX bike for my 6 year old at a great price. Tired of junky kids bikes from Walmart or Target then try this shop. Owner mentioned he has had his own bike shop for over 20 years and has been selling bikes for over 30.”

“I recently brought in my ebike because the brakes weren't working properly. The man who worked on it, I think his name was Wakeem, said I needed a new tandem cable, which he didn't have but he ordered one. He tightened up the brakes as best he could and didn't charge me anything. The next week, they told me the tandem brake cable had come in, so I took the bike in. Wakeem (?) looked at it and said I also needed new brake pads. Fortunately, they had ones in the shop he could fit on. He did all that and adjusted the shifter for only $38! I have a great appreciation for the place now.”

“I definitely recommend this place! Scott is the man! I brought my bike to get the rear brake pads replaced. I rolled up right after he opened up and he had me chill in front for about 5mins then came out with tools in hand, even showed and explained to me how to replace my pads for next time. It literally took him about 3mins! On top of that he refused payment, because he's just that type of guy. He would rather educate and help someone out than charge an arm and a leg like most other places tried to do. Even gifted me a free shirt! Sheesh! The service and my experience was second to none! I will definitely be going back when my bike needs some more work. I hope everyone reads this review bc this place is awesome! Thanks Scott!! O by the way those one star reviews were 100% Karen's with a thumb up their u know what!! Haters always gona hate.. Lmao!”

“I've lived in Berkeley for years and have purchased several bikes from Mike's Bikes and gone in there for service help many times. I used to think that the service department was terrible. The service people were unhelpful, everything took too long and cost too much. It was to the point that I started going elsewhere for service for a few years.

Just over the last few months I've had some issues with new parts on my bike (that I installed myself) and I've gone into Mike's Bikes for help. My recent experiences have been completely different, the services staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Great bike mechanics with great, friendly and helpful attitudes. I would now recommend service from Mike's Bike's to anyone.”

“I have been biking a significant amount getting ready for a bike trip. Something didn’t sound right on my front tire/hub. Love this team - found it, fixed it, and quick turnaround!!!”

“Needed mine and my partners bike fixed after not riding for a year or so, so full tune up. Price seemed fair, and bikes were ready to go within a few weeks. We rode, then noticed a few things were off. (Plastic coming off pedal and mental chain rubbing) they were able to fix those two nagging things in a few days. S/o to Vivee and the team! they have a nice selection of bikes to sell as well!”

“Doug converted two comfort bikes for us in 2016. We have almost 4000 miles on both. We have had only very minor problems with the bikes. We now live in Oregon but we still consult Doug whenever we have questions. He has been very good at responding to any questions and giving his advice. We are really happy with his service. We highly recommend him.”

“The biggest in stock selection of Smith sunglasses I found in the area. It was great to be able to try a few different models instead of ordering them online hoping they would fit me.
The staff was very helpful and didn’t rush me through trying them on.
Bought a pair of the Smith Ruckus and love them!”