Category: | Bicycle Store |
Address: | 141 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA |
Phone: | +1 207-288-3886 |
Site: | barharborbike.com |
Rating: | 4.8 |
Working: | 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM |
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A Private User
Bar Harbor bike shop rocks! These guys are terrific. We were vacationing in Acadia and brought our own bikes and my husband got a flat tire and already had a slow leak and I was having with problems with the gears on mine. We walked in off the street with our bikes and Al and Joe fixed our bikes on the spot and got us up and running so we could get out and enjoy the park. We came back the next day and test rode a number of their new bicycles in the park. When we both selected a bike we liked they worked on our fit with the bike (no guarantee we were even buying) and we took them for a good long test drive. I have never had any bike shop take so much time to make sure that the bike fit us perfectly. I bought a bike from them and it is a sweet ride. My husband didnt and now we are home and he is regretting that he didnt!!! I told him we will be going back. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, really helpful and just bent over backwards to take care of us. I highly recommend them.
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I have not been able to ride for 15 + years due to knee pain after 8 or so miles so bad I couldnt even pedal. I saw an orthopod who offered no solutions. Someone recently suggested I try a crank forward bicycle. Since I was heading up to Bar Harbor on vacation I called ahead and asked if they had one I could rent. I spoke with Joe who said he did and asked why. I told him my tale and he said he didnt think that would help but to ask for him when I got in and he might be able to help. I did and he measured me, examined the angle of my feet with some sort of gizmo, put some orthotics in my sneakers and said to try them. 20 miles later on one of their stock rentals through Acadia later and I can barely feel a twinge in my knee. He told me to keep the "spacers" and would not accept any payment for them. He has my business, give him yours.
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Lina Rigney
We got here at 9am when they should have been opened, but they told several customers that we needed to wait outside while they brought all their bikes out. 10minutes later, only 1 of 4 employees began assisting a group of four women, while several other customers waited in line. When we asked the manager if further assistance could be given to speed up the line, we were told in a snarky way that if we were not happy then we should go down the road to their competition. We then left and walked down the street to Acadia bike rental which was an extremely pleasant experience with prompt customer service. We would NOT recommend Bar Harbor bike rental, though we came here for the high number of positive reviews and a few dollars cheaper.
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A Private User
Similar to the other comments, my wife and I loved working with the group at Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. My wife was biking for the first time and the owner was so helpful and courteous making sure that my wife would have the best first time experience on a road bike possible. We rented for 5 days and I swapped out bikes almost everyday without a problem and very little wait. The bike shop was extremely accommodating. All of the bikes were great quality and the employees were very knowledgeable even connecting me with off the map mountain bike trails. ----All the said, my only complaint is that they do not provide clip in pedals for rentals. Wish I knew that before flying into Maine. But, we still had an amazing time. Will be back next year.
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Susie Meade
These guys totally tried to rip us off. My boyfriend came in with some broken spokes. They told us it was unfixable and tried to sell him a new wheel for $100. He decided against it and they were super lame in returning the correct cartridge and parts of the wheel. He went back 4 times to get the parts and they still failed to return them all to him. He returned to Vermont where his local bike shop fixed it for less than $20. Turns out they didnt return 2 of the spokes. Luckily my guy was savvy. Beware.
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Gregg Gandy
While visiting Acadia Park I wanted to experience the loop road on a road bike. The staff was very helpful and took time while busy to show me what was available in my size. They suggested the most economical way for me to get in an early morning ride. I was even given a free upgrade because they did not have a bike in my size in the less expensive model. I will definitely rent from them again on my next visit.
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Ron Alexander
I dropped in about 30 minutes before closing time needing a new tire and the rim checked because of damage when my bike rack failed and the front tire was dragged on the highway. I was greeted immediately and Will took care of the rim and tire in 15 minutes. He also gave the bike a once over to check for any other mechanical issues. Very good service with no hesitating even though it was close to closing time.
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Chad D. Weathers
After another bike shop in town told me no one would be able to fit my bike for a tag along trailer and I would need to rent a bike and a trailer, these guys set me up with what I needed in 10 minutes. Little more pricey than the other rentals in town but will to pay $2 for a rental if it means good service. In the past when we have rented bikes, the bikes here seem to be of a better quality
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Robert Kelm
Reasonable rates and a good selection of bikes. The one day rate was $25 for the hybrid bikes we chose. You have to return the bikes by closing that day or pay $5 more and return them within 30 minutes of the store opening the next day. All the rates include tax. The shop staff offered helpful advice choosing bike routes and day hikes.
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Frank G
Excellent selection of bikes and knowledgeable staff. The best salespeople let you guide the conversation while they listen and make suggestions based on what you say and seem to need. Bar Harbor bikes does this with excellence. The owner has had the shop 39 years.
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Ginny Loughlin
Great staff. Really knowledgable and helpful. Bikes were great -- just what we needed for traversing the carriage roads in Acadia. They also helped us pick some great hiking trails. A big part of whats made this a great vacation! Well rent again from them.
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Emily Hogan
Phenomenal service, excellent bikes, very reasonable prices! The folks there recommended routes on the carriage paths for us to take and even marked suggested routes on a map for us. Very helpful! I would definitely rent here again!
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Michael Braunstein
We had a problem with our Thule roof rack and the staff was knowledge and really worked and helped us with a bolt that was lost. Cost was more than reasonable. This well stocked bike shop made our vacation very special.
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A Private User
I started patronizing this shop back in the late 70s It doesnt get any better than this! If you want to have fun in Bar Harbor, youll make a visit to this shop and riding around the island part of your visit Paul
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Philip Brandish
I needed to buy a bike rack. Pete helped me out to select the best option (Thule 4 bike hitch mount) and installed it on my car!!! Great service. And reasonable prices too. Very impressed. Thanks!