Best Velodrome Grand Rapids Near Me

Michael O'Callaghan: I bought my mountain bike here in 2017. And in the intervening years, I have found Alger Bikes to be a remarkably well-run business with competent and caring staff. I only have positive things to say, nothing negative. The building does not look fancy, but it is definitely a good place to consider buying a bike. It is a superb place to have your bike serviced.

Carol Clark: Thank you Brian and Nathan for sharing your extensive knowledge and experience with us. My new Cannondale CX2 is perfect for gravel or paved trails and we'll be taking it camping with us. We definitely will be recommending Alger to our biking friends.

Amy S: Mike did a bike fitting with me today on my bike that I've had for over a decade. He was SO helpful and my bike fits so much better! He never made me feel stupid for my questions either. Well worth it.

Dave Duggan: I could not be more pleased with my experience today working with Chris at Algers Bike. Chris is a pro in every aspect. I highly recommend this excellent bike shop.

Toni Drawhorn: My first visit was to get my odd sized tire fixed on an electric bike. Both Mike and Chris were super helpful. They went above and beyond my expectations and really looked out for me. Good job guys!

kyle fuller: First time at Alger Bikes and I was very happy with the service. They repaired my flat tire quickly and cheaply. It looked like they had a great selection of bikes and accessories as well. I will be coming back.

Cindy Anne: Bought a new bike recently. Big thanks to Brian (and Mike and Nathan) for help selecting which bike would fit me best and going out of their way to find it. Alger has won my business with their excellent customer service!

James Clark: Great bike shop! They are friendly, knowledgeable, and each good at what they do. Linda and Brian helped me pick a Scott mountain bike I am really happy with. Nathan and Chris are really great and always give me solid advice on service, gear, and parts. I appreciate they give thorough write ups on the service receipts also. They really seem to care about their customers and cycling community. We appreciate this local bike shop.

Bradley Bosscher: The mechanic department is awesome. The guys work well and communicate thoroughly. The sales department is not so collaborative.

Anderson Bearden: I was recently in an accident and referred to Alger Bikes by Orbea for the repairs. From the first time I called, Nathan treated me like an old friend.*He inquired about the accident and whether I was okay.*I had a friend drop off the bike and Nathan called as soon as he'd received it.*He called me as soon as he he got word about the status of my crash warranty and parts availability.*He called the day that the part arrived from Spain and let me know the total cost and when the bike would be ready.*When I picked up the bike we chatted about kids and movies in the park, places that we'd lived in common and more.Nothing against ProsCloset, but if you get a chance to support Nathan and Alger Bikes, you won't be disappointed!

Ebonie Andrews: The first and last time I was here I was met with by a man that immediately came off as not interested in our business with repairing our bike. The approach was so unprofessional and belittling, he should of said I don’t want your business. It’s very unfortunate that one’s marketing on the website is so welcoming, but in person the human actions and greet is distasteful. I’m sure they have the select group they like to do business with, place that on your website.

Carla: My husband and I had a wonderful experience here. We are seniors who are returning to biking after raising a family. The biking world is a lot different now that when we left it. We were met by Chris, who is a bike mechanic but took on the role of salesperson while we were there. He certainly knows bikes. We were amazed at his vast knowledge and his willingness to answer all our questions. He spent as much time as we needed and made us feel completely at ease. We ended up buying my husband his bike, and two weeks later, I went in and bought myself a bike. Very happy with our new bikes and extremely happy with the attention we received at Alger Bikes. Highly recommend this business.

Zack Segur: Was in the market for a new bike, and had a very low pressure guidance to help me purchase a Cannondale in 2019. In May 2020, frame snapped on the bike(no fault of the shop, just defective). With the supply chain issues, said it would be months until I could get an exact replacement frame. They were very kind to offer a slightly downgraded bicycle, and moved over most of my components from my broken bike to the new bicycle at no cost. Still running well, and have had good service from their staff.

Jeremy Sprague: The last time I was here, I was met with an enthusiastic salesman with great knowledge of bikes and the part that I needed. I was also thrilled to learn that the people at Alger are experts on tandem bikes, which present their own unique challenges. Not everyone gets to have this kind of service and expertise close by. We're lucky in GR to have them!

Johanny Rodriguez: Excellent staff......

Peter Rennie: I went in on a whim that I would be able to find a random steering part as i struck out at many other shops in town and even online. I left after talking with Nathan for about a half hour and not only left with a part to get me in the right direction but a better knowledge of what I was trying to tackle. Incredibly impressed with their little shop. Everyone there was friendly and incredibly helpful.

Alexander Boley: Friendly, down-to-earth mechanics. Quality service and super accommodating to your needs. Thanks!

Tyler Van Werden: Alger Bikes goes the distance- and then some. There are many west MI shops, but Alger delivers a better experience. I’ve always been treated fairly. They are not pushy. They are friendly and care to understand you AND your cycling needs. Big plus, their mechanics and bike knowledge are tops in the area. Stop by and check them out.

Evan Wilson: Been my go-to for years, great work and great folks!

Joe Tett: I didn't see anything under $1000 😞

Dan Uccello: Best bike shop in GR! Super helpful and patient with someone that doesn’t know much about bikes like myself. Also super helpful & patient helping my kids find their perfect bike! #Supportlocal

Claire Michkovits: Can't say enough good things about this shop, honestly. Coming in as a newbie to cycling and having purchased three different bikes from them. They have always made time for my questions and TLC on my bikes. Appreciate their understanding in time of need AKA race weekend and willingness to find me the best possible products that are within my budget. Very honest, down to earth, and reputable guys!

Brandon Hood: This is the bike shop you go to when you need the job done right. They will tell you like it is. Great selection of ebikes

larry jacobs: These guys delivered again. Went above and beyond…while it was busy too. Very pleased and impressed. Top notch staff.

Erica Armijo: Luv it

Roy Smith: Very helpful an friendly

Mark Edwards: The Staff at Freewheeling bike shop was second to none with information, knowledge, inventory, recommendations and overall follow up as well as set up of my new purchase of an Aventon E bike.

Andrew Hoekstra: Very friendly staff and a good assortment of accessories. They had just what I was looking for- thanks!

Travis Kamps: Very knowledgeable staff

Aa Bb: I bought a $1,200 bicycle from this shop and not a single employee at the shop told me "Thank you".

J W: Helpful staff. Great inventory.

Martin Camp: I have an old-but-still-good bike, but it needed a couple of parts to make it fit me better. I could not get them at my local bike shops, where selling new bikes is obviously their priority - not service. Freewheeler was awesome. The Mechanics were very attentive and helpful, and took the time to ensure proper fit of the new parts. They found the things I needed, and advised me on how to properly install them. The best 25 bucks I've spent in a long time. Very impressive.

Tony Norkus: Best bike shop I have found in Grand Rapids area. Repairs and service are excellent and often at less cost than other shops. Estimates for service are accurate and work is done in a timely manner. Friendly workers and great customer service.

Michelle Zeboor: Friendly with excellent service!

Laurie Seaver: Stopped in with a mechanical question. Mechanic patiently answered my questions and gave me the info and supplies to do the repair myself. Super helpful and customer oriented with all interactions I witnessed in the shop.

A. Dwelle-Olson: Brought my bike in for a full tune-up since it was the only place in town that seemed to have less than a month wait list. Had a weird experience dropping off my bike where the employee I dropped it off with just seemed to space out multiple times with me mid-conversation. It wasn't until I finally said, "What do you need from me?" That he took my name and phone number and explained that they don't do receipts... Ok, I guess. Hope I get my bike back in a couple weeks?Service was done and completed on the day they told me it would be - great. Went in to pick it up, gave the guy my name, he went in the back and just disappeared. Same employee came back out about 5 minutes later and asked, "Hi, is anyone helping you?" Um... I thought you were?!?? Gave him my name again, waited another few minutes, got my bike. I had asked for new pedals to be put on the bike which they did for me quickly. Didn't realize until after I got home that they kept the pedals they took off... I guess it's not a big deal.Take my bike out riding and I honestly don't know what service they actually did other than clean the mechanics. My brakes are now bad and "sticking" (which were fully replaced a year ago and non-problematic before I brought the bike in), the chain is as loose as it was prior to bringing it in (when I specifically asked for it to be tightened). I dunno, if I'm paying $100 for service, I expect a much better ride than I'm currently getting from my bike.

Wayne Meyer: Great service, and expert bicycle repair.

Nick Goulet: Knowledgeable. Friendly. Honest. Patient. Also a much better value than any bike shop I've been to in GR.

John Nawrocki: Great Service & mechanics, money spent well

Shelby Denhof: I bought a used bike here and have brought it in for repairs ever since. The staff is friendly and attentive. It's comfortable to shop here, even as a newbie like myself who doesn't know much about bikes. I will continue to bring my bike here for any work it needs.