You definitely forgot the Rad Race shop in Hamburg. Rad Race organises really big Cycling events like the Last man standing fixed gear race that hank did once. Moreover, they make the best coffee and they have great products.
Eden Bicycles, Castro Valley CA: husband and wife owners with an excellent staff and selection of bikes and accessories as well as being experts in repair and maintenance. The store and staff support new and expert cyclists and organize local rides. I appreciate this shop because they treat everyone kindly and with respect in addition to the excellent products and service they provide.
The answer is: "the one in my neighbourhood". Because it's just sooooo important that we keep these bricks and mortar local shops going. Such a GREAT feature that you honour these guys. THANK YOU! (by the way, Racer Sportif here in Toronto does it for me).
I disagree. This sentiment doesn't give bike shops an incentive to stay competitive, improve and lets them get away with gouging their customers. That's why in my country there is only one bike shop that is really thriving and most of their sales are coming in through their very good eshop.
@@ViveSemelBeneVivere they shouldn't gouge people for maintenance either. Every time I needed something done it was either significantly cheaper to buy all the tools and parts necessary to do it myself or for a job that requires expensive tools, like facing or rethreading the bottom bracket they told me they don't have the tools either.
When I walk into a shop, and I ask "can you face the headtube & fork prior to installing a new headset", and they don't look at me like I'm an alien from Mars, then you know it's a good shop. If they have a solid inventory of decent alloy or steel frame sub 2K price point bikes so newer riders can find something they'll love, then it's even better. If I walk in with a broken component from the 80's or 90's, and they rummage through the parts bins to find the exact thing that failed, & run it through the parts washer to degrease it before ringing it up, well then I've found a new home.
Mostly in the UK. Cannot believe no bike shop in cycle country the Netherlands. No coffee in my local store but an old guy that gives you the perfecrtbike saddle based on the aches in your bottom. And another old guy repairinf the bikes and giving info. No coffee , not the latest bikes and clothing. But the best prices and the best knowledge and the best service
These look great if you live in a market with that much money flowing around bikes. But in lots of places the store is much more budget focused with smaller store, less bike inventory and more emphasis on repairs and service
I used to work at 12Gobiking in The Netherlands. Probably the biggest bike shop in size in the world. You could spent a good day there. They even have a cycling track inside for test rides and every type of bike.
The best bike shop is close to where one lives, has honest and friendly staff, who do repairs not just sell stuff, and charge fair prices. That sort of bike shop anywhere in the world is the best bike shop.
In the future, I would like to see it done by country. In my world, two LBS stand out. Kind Human has the absolute best mechanic and La Bicicletta for their product knowledge, and quiver of products and they always seem to have a supply of parts, including Campy. Both are based in Toronto, Canada.
Bike Kings Laguna & Elbi Bisikleta Aksesoris here at my end in Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines. I'm satisfied with the way they fix & take care of my bike even if I'm not around. Honest & smart workers as they are also bikers! 👍👍 They may not be the most advanced bike shops in terms of tools & gadgetry. But certainly, they can find ways to make my bike work. If they know they can't fix my bike given their limitations, they tell me straight away. Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #RideOn #KeepBiking
Late to the party, but a shout out to Maverick Bikes & Cafe in Leesburg, VA, USA. They tick all the boxes, with a great staff, bike & gear selection, cafe, memorabilia (including Super Mario's TT bike from the 1999 TdF), shop rides, sponsoring bigger events, working with local clubs, teams, and charities. Also their own charity that takes donated bikes, fixes them up, and gives them to local school kids.
The answer for me is always the local one. It's not the fanciest, or the largest stock. But when I need something, I know it's there, and I can get there quickly and I know they're going to be reliable.
Honest staff.. when you bring a bike in for a service with a new chain and they tell you the chains worn, just to make more money. It’s not a good shop
I’m IN THE NW 3 HRS from Vancouver BC in Olympia Washington, USA. In a college town of 25000, there are four bike shops, but mine is the best-shout out to Jason 1 and Jadon 2 at Old City Cycling. They take special care: Jason 1 said “if we can’t fit you right, you won’t ride.’’ Picked out each part of the bike color, size, weight, length of tube, width of bars, chain, suspension, quick release, seat, seat post adjustability. Then Jason 1 said the price asked it it was in my comfort zone. He said they didn’t want buyers remorse on what Sh/be a great, exciting purchase. Then he said “come back tomorrow, we will have built your bike.’’ I came back, the bike was there. Jason 2 said okay let’s get you on the trainer for 15 minutes to see what adjustments we need yo make.’’ Then at 15 minutes we changed the seat and pedals. Jason 2 said, come back later today and we’ll get you outside to ride in traffic-test how you feel when braking, turning and peddling.’’ I said can’t I just go home with my bike Now?’ Jason 1 and 2 said together ‘this bike is still the property of this shop.’’ Jason 1 added‘’We’ll let you buy it only after we are sure it fits.’’ I groaned but did the ride around three blocks, including rail tracks to see how the suspension felt. I also bought a computer, a small tool kit with individual tools they selected. I had an offer to ride a week, bring back the bike for review/changes and lessons on how to do small repairs. OLD CITY BIKES IS WONDERFUL. BTW don’t drink coffee, don’t do group rides, but love bijes and cycling.
Cycle Store, Zurich? Like all bike shops in Switzerland, horrifically expensive. Lived there for three years and always bought kit back home in the UK top take back.
Cycle Store Zurich is outstanding! I had the chance to visit this year and spent time with the crew having a coffee and then a beer as I had to spend more time there!
Graham Weigh ( Deeside Cycles ). John Atkins, Royal Leamington Spa. Fred Williams, Wolverhampton. J.E.James, East Midlands & South Yorkshire. Harry Hall, Manchester.
Haha, that's me in the Swiss national jersey at Cycle Shop Zurich @ 2.12. This was the group ride before Tour de Suisse. I imagine this will be my one and only appearance on GCN 😉
I‘d be happy with any bike shop that can sell me spare brake pads or a set of cleats but unfortunately all bike shops in my area only sell e-bikes to elderly people - no serious road bikes or MTBs any more. And „I can order that for you“ is not enough, I can do that myself.
What's the best bike shop? The ones with spare parts for bikes they sell. And I mean all of them! Not just tubes nad tires. If not necessarily on site, then at least, in some warehouse nearby.
in my town there are only two shops, where you can't really find much... so I do my shopping online.. so, which is the coolest online bike shop, preferably in Europe?
One of the best I've ever been to is Quay cycles in Drogheda. They have tones of cycling memorabilia it's like being in a bike museum! They even have one of Conors jerseys
In Miami we have Mack Cycle and Fitness. Owned and operated by women, this store has great selection, service, and is second to none in their involvement in the community. Best Buddies and Dolphins Challenge Cancer are major charities in the community and Mack is right at the fundraising and participation forefront. A favorite training stop for Chris Froome and Cam Wurf, among others, w hat could be better?
@@gcn yes Group rides for both road and gravel. They sponsor tris, as well, and were a primary contributor to the start up and maintenance of our local mountain bike trails.
That Velodrom shop does not look appealing at all. Seems like they're more focused on looks & minimalism than actually being a local bike shop. I don't know the vibe just screams high end clothing store and that turns me off.
Cycle Store Zurich?? You have to be joking… there are loads of shops in the Zurich area which are better, far more more customer friendly and much more reasonable price wise. ST Distribution for one, Bike Zone is another. And no I don’t work in a bike shop and I’m not associated with one either
Do you have a bike shop you want to submit? 🤔
ua-cam.com/video/yFEW53hFYyk/v-deo.html this isn't bad!
You definitely forgot the Rad Race shop in Hamburg. Rad Race organises really big Cycling events like the Last man standing fixed gear race that hank did once. Moreover, they make the best coffee and they have great products.
Gravel City Adventure & Supply in Emporia, KS. Sunflower bike shop in Lawrence, KS
Eden Bicycles, Castro Valley CA: husband and wife owners with an excellent staff and selection of bikes and accessories as well as being experts in repair and maintenance. The store and staff support new and expert cyclists and organize local rides. I appreciate this shop because they treat everyone kindly and with respect in addition to the excellent products and service they provide.
Two! Outpost & Carytown Bikes in Richmond, Va. group rides, coffee and ones supports the area by being a local market.
The answer is: "the one in my neighbourhood". Because it's just sooooo important that we keep these bricks and mortar local shops going. Such a GREAT feature that you honour these guys. THANK YOU! (by the way, Racer Sportif here in Toronto does it for me).
Let's hear it for those local bike shops 🙌
I disagree. This sentiment doesn't give bike shops an incentive to stay competitive, improve and lets them get away with gouging their customers. That's why in my country there is only one bike shop that is really thriving and most of their sales are coming in through their very good eshop.
@@michaelmechex but there's more to bike shops than sales - there's maintenance and that where local bike shops matter too.
@@ViveSemelBeneVivere they shouldn't gouge people for maintenance either. Every time I needed something done it was either significantly cheaper to buy all the tools and parts necessary to do it myself or for a job that requires expensive tools, like facing or rethreading the bottom bracket they told me they don't have the tools either.
@@michaelmechex Then I think it is better for the mechanic to work in McDonald's
Please make more of these! It's great to see all these shops around the world and their involvement in the cycling community.
We love giving back to the cycling community. Do you want to shout out your favourite bike shop? 👀
The shops that help keep you riding are the best. Having a decent inventory of COMMON replacement parts is critical.
Great point! Local bikes shops are a great support for the cycling community 👀
When I walk into a shop, and I ask "can you face the headtube & fork prior to installing a new headset", and they don't look at me like I'm an alien from Mars, then you know it's a good shop.
If they have a solid inventory of decent alloy or steel frame sub 2K price point bikes so newer riders can find something they'll love, then it's even better.
If I walk in with a broken component from the 80's or 90's, and they rummage through the parts bins to find the exact thing that failed, & run it through the parts washer to degrease it before ringing it up, well then I've found a new home.
Hahahaha all sounds good to us! Some shops are like retro part gold mines
the best bike shops are the ones run by down to earth older guys. too many snobby bike shops around these days that cater for the rapha crowd.
Mostly in the UK. Cannot believe no bike shop in cycle country the Netherlands.
No coffee in my local store but an old guy that gives you the perfecrtbike saddle based on the aches in your bottom. And another old guy repairinf the bikes and giving info. No coffee , not the latest bikes and clothing. But the best prices and the best knowledge and the best service
Very true.
So true experience is job #1.
Rapha crowd lmao😂
Tru Dat✊🏾
These look great if you live in a market with that much money flowing around bikes. But in lots of places the store is much more budget focused with smaller store, less bike inventory and more emphasis on repairs and service
We love those shops too, do you have a favourite? 👀
@@gcn Westerville Bike Shop is where I go
@@ChrisCapoccia Hello fellow central Ohioan!
I used to work at 12Gobiking in The Netherlands. Probably the biggest bike shop in size in the world. You could spent a good day there. They even have a cycling track inside for test rides and every type of bike.
Wow sounds dreamy 🙌
The best bike shop is close to where one lives, has honest and friendly staff, who do repairs not just sell stuff, and charge fair prices. That sort of bike shop anywhere in the world is the best bike shop.
Good to see 'Woods cyclery' getting a nod. Great cafe and spoilt by being in the New forest.
Great spot for a shop, one the the gravel fans 🙌
In the future, I would like to see it done by country. In my world, two LBS stand out. Kind Human has the absolute best mechanic and La Bicicletta for their product knowledge, and quiver of products and they always seem to have a supply of parts, including Campy. Both are based in Toronto, Canada.
Bike Kings Laguna & Elbi Bisikleta Aksesoris here at my end in Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines.
I'm satisfied with the way they fix & take care of my bike even if I'm not around. Honest & smart workers as they are also bikers! 👍👍
They may not be the most advanced bike shops in terms of tools & gadgetry. But certainly, they can find ways to make my bike work. If they know they can't fix my bike given their limitations, they tell me straight away.
Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #RideOn #KeepBiking
Sounds amazing! Always great to buy from those that ride in your area 🙌
Bike Shop Of The Year should be an annual tradition at GCN.
Or, at least, GCN showcases some bikeshops from time to time.
We love giving back to the cycling community! We can look to do more of this in the future 🙌
Love the idea of checking shops in major cities
Awesome to see In Gear on here!
The best bike shop for me was the one that allowed me to borrow a work stand space and tools and learn from them how to service my own bike
Sounds amazing, great to hear you got to pick up some tips 🙌
Late to the party, but a shout out to Maverick Bikes & Cafe in Leesburg, VA, USA.
They tick all the boxes, with a great staff, bike & gear selection, cafe, memorabilia (including Super Mario's TT bike from the 1999 TdF), shop rides, sponsoring bigger events, working with local clubs, teams, and charities. Also their own charity that takes donated bikes, fixes them up, and gives them to local school kids.
The answer for me is always the local one. It's not the fanciest, or the largest stock. But when I need something, I know it's there, and I can get there quickly and I know they're going to be reliable.
Honest staff.. when you bring a bike in for a service with a new chain and they tell you the chains worn, just to make more money. It’s not a good shop
Ah, in the name of high sales! I concur with you.
Honesty is key, mosts shops are there to help the cycling community 🙌
In Oakville, Ontario, Canada we have Cyclepath :)
Agree, the guys at cyclepath are top notch
Nothing beat Y’s road Japan. Superb cycling store in the world except no coffee. Is like a cycling supermarket.
Y's road is cool, but I love Blue Lug in Tokyo, favourite shop on the planet.
Sounds great! 🙌
I’m IN THE NW 3 HRS from Vancouver BC in Olympia Washington, USA. In a college town of 25000, there are four bike shops, but mine is the best-shout out to Jason 1 and Jadon 2 at Old City Cycling. They take special care: Jason 1 said “if we can’t fit you right, you won’t ride.’’ Picked out each part of the bike color, size, weight, length of tube, width of bars, chain, suspension, quick release, seat, seat post adjustability. Then Jason 1 said the price asked it it was in my comfort zone. He said they didn’t want buyers remorse on what Sh/be a great, exciting purchase. Then he said “come back tomorrow, we will have built your bike.’’
I came back, the bike was there. Jason 2 said okay let’s get you on the trainer for 15 minutes to see what adjustments we need yo make.’’ Then at 15 minutes we changed the seat and pedals. Jason 2 said, come back later today and we’ll get you outside to ride in traffic-test how you feel when braking, turning and peddling.’’
I said can’t I just go home with my bike Now?’
Jason 1 and 2 said together ‘this bike is still the property of this shop.’’ Jason 1 added‘’We’ll let you buy it only after we are sure it fits.’’ I groaned but did the ride around three blocks, including rail tracks to see how the suspension felt.
I also bought a computer, a small tool kit with individual tools they selected. I had an offer to ride a week, bring back the bike for review/changes and lessons on how to do small repairs.
OLD CITY BIKES IS WONDERFUL. BTW don’t drink coffee, don’t do group rides, but love bijes and cycling.
Cycle Store, Zurich? Like all bike shops in Switzerland, horrifically expensive. Lived there for three years and always bought kit back home in the UK top take back.
Cycle Store Zurich is outstanding! I had the chance to visit this year and spent time with the crew having a coffee and then a beer as I had to spend more time there!
Sounds like a great trip 🙌
Jan's fietsreparatie te assen.
Legendary wednesday grouprides! With coffee and bokkepootjes
Graham Weigh ( Deeside Cycles ).
John Atkins, Royal Leamington Spa.
Fred Williams, Wolverhampton.
J.E.James, East Midlands & South Yorkshire.
Harry Hall, Manchester.
Gravelo in Asheville, NC.
The Irish one seems the only one that I could afford.
Do you have a local shop that you love? 👀
Psst, Conor...it's Quito [KEE' to], Ecuador. :)
Haha, that's me in the Swiss national jersey at Cycle Shop Zurich @ 2.12. This was the group ride before Tour de Suisse. I imagine this will be my one and only appearance on GCN 😉
York Cycleworks, great team, great service, great products!
What more could you want 🙌
I'm o fortunate to have 5 great shops, all different but really great within a 20 mile radius of my house here is SoCal, USA
Lucky guy! Each with their own disciplines ?
An ambitious product. You should definitely look towards the States and other countries.
What about vintage steel bikes. They have to have one of the best shops. I think gcn did a video in them at some point
I‘d be happy with any bike shop that can sell me spare brake pads or a set of cleats but unfortunately all bike shops in my area only sell e-bikes to elderly people - no serious road bikes or MTBs any more. And „I can order that for you“ is not enough, I can do that myself.
What's the best bike shop?
The ones with spare parts for bikes they sell. And I mean all of them! Not just tubes nad tires. If not necessarily on site, then at least, in some warehouse nearby.
A shop who's team really cares about their customers and community. With that, everything else will fall into place
l ll have to give both bike shops credit for service etc DUTCH CYCLE & WESTERN CYCLE ,REGINA SASK CANADA
Check out 2 Wheels Only in Tamworth. You will not be disappointed.
Great to see Velodrom on there. The team in Girona are exceptional and really helped me out when over there earlier in the year.
Amazed Sigma Sports isn't mentioned. It's a cycling Mecca in London.
B-Cycling, in Bavikhove Belgium.
Belmont Wheelworks, Belmont Massachusetts, celebrating 45 years.
Great mile stone 🙌 Welldone, don't get that far without doing something right!
in my town there are only two shops, where you can't really find much... so I do my shopping online.. so, which is the coolest online bike shop, preferably in Europe?
I wish lotus looking carbon frames were more common for sale
Connor is the best!!!!
Blue Lug
Shops that focus on road is different from ones that focus on mountain biking and is different from ones that focus on everyday riders like commuters
Very true, and we love all bike shops 🙌 It's great to buy from those that are riding the bikes and style that you are looking for.
One of the best I've ever been to is Quay cycles in Drogheda. They have tones of cycling memorabilia it's like being in a bike museum! They even have one of Conors jerseys
Surly bikes on gcn, who would've thought
None of the shops on my area are as nice as any of those shown. Still, none in North America or Australasia?
Surprised to see no shops from Italy.. no place else in the world you get a better cappuccino after a ride.
The world’s best bike shop? The Woods Cyclery in Lyndhurst In the New Forest.
Made our list for a reason 🙌Great looking shop with an amazing community!
@@gcn yep. And I have two bikes so far plus another frame will be on pre order when it gets released 😆 I may have to get a bigger workshop!
Good staff
Makes the world of difference 🙌
In Miami we have Mack Cycle and Fitness. Owned and operated by women, this store has great selection, service, and is second to none in their involvement in the community. Best Buddies and Dolphins Challenge Cancer are major charities in the community and Mack is right at the fundraising and participation forefront. A favorite training stop for Chris Froome and Cam Wurf, among others, w
hat could be better?
Sounds like an amazing local shop... we'll look it up. Do they run group rides?
👀
@@gcn yes Group rides for both road and gravel. They sponsor tris, as well, and were a primary contributor to the start up and maintenance of our local mountain bike trails.
I love Fillarikorjaamo49 here in Karkkila, Finland❤
Где Бирота?
Katow...what?
In Vienna they are all very snobby
and I'll still buy all my bikes and gear etc directly from China/Taiwan - why? cause I'm not stoopid!!
“This GCN video brought to you by Canyon.”
That Velodrom shop does not look appealing at all. Seems like they're more focused on looks & minimalism than actually being a local bike shop. I don't know the vibe just screams high end clothing store and that turns me off.
You have to go there, and maybe Velodrom surprises you.
Cycle Store Zurich?? You have to be joking… there are loads of shops in the Zurich area which are better, far more more customer friendly and much more reasonable price wise. ST Distribution for one, Bike Zone is another. And no I don’t work in a bike shop and I’m not associated with one either
"Jigsaw" or "puzzle?" 🤔
Halfords
i love gcn... but that was just so random..
Nice profile on big bikes businesses. Now, how about a post on real small bike shops were business is not a purpose but a consequence
Spa Cycles.
Come on...all Europe?
Im surprised Mellow Johnny's didnt get a mention
aliexpress
Lol
R.E.I.
Or the Andy Schleck store in Luxembourge.
First like and comment😇😇😇
Well done 🙌 What's your favourite bike shop?
i posted a youtube video my channel is based on self improvement.