Category: | Bicycle Store |
Address: | 105 W 106th St, New York, NY 10025, USA |
Phone: | +1 212-678-7130 |
Site: | innovationbikeshop.com |
Rating: | 4.7 |
Working: | 10AM–7PM 10AM–7PM 10AM–7PM 10AM–7PM 10AM–7PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM |
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Lucas Bernard
The problem with most bike shops is "bike shop attitude." When my 40+ bulky frame enters, all I get is snickering, smart remarks like "you want a comfort bike," they show me all these seats with 2 inches of foam, joke about if I want a shopping basket, etc. They dont care that Ive been riding for 25 years; they are more interested in their jokes. I guess their problem is that although they do have jokes, they wont get my cash, which is what business is all about. So, I was delighted to discover Innovation Bike Shop where there is NO such attitude. Leo and Camie are not only both great guys with serious experience, but they sold me the bike I wanted to have. Sure, they made suggestions about which components to have and which not, but they did it respectfully and their ideas were great. The shop carries a great line of products for urban bikers. No matter if you are doing interval training in Central Park (when the boys in blue are not watching) or simply a street rider, you will be happy here. They truly do INNOVATE and came up with some great solutions. They know the city and what is important for NYC riders. They cannot do anything about the police, but they will tune you up to outrun them! I bought a Cannondale Bad Boy with disk brakes because it allows you to swap out wheel sets (700 X 23 mm for the road and 26 X 2" knobbies for the snow or trail). With all that wheel swapping, the disks required a bit of tweaking. The guys at Innovation Bike Shop were happy to do all that and FAST. I also gave them my 15 year-old GT hard-tail to tune up; that bike has been through thick and thin with me, from taxi collisions to 0-degree spills on the ice by the river in January. So, it has a few twists and curves in it that were not part of the original design. Nonetheless, Julio and Camie got that running so well, I almost wondered why I bought the Cannondale on my ride home. Altogether, this is a great bike shop located close by to Central Park, Columbia University, and Riverside Park. Their prices are fine and the work they do is superb. They rent bikes too, so avoid the lines at the tourist-traffic places further downtown.
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Tobi Wright
I grew up on the UWS. The bike shop on 96th street was always where I went for bike needs because its visible. Its on a busy crosstown street and, and it was always crowded. Crowded wasnt ever a plus, it was always mayhem in there, but its what I knew. I cant say I received great service there, the employees were pretty abrupt if not rude. And I recall getting my bike back after having the tires trued, and having the feeling that nothing had been done to my bike. Well, I havent ridden my bike in YEARS. 6 at least but more like 10. My bike had collected dust and lost air in my storage room and, later it would be forgotten in the bike room in my building. Well, a bike need arose and I had to fish it out of the bike room. Covered in more dust, with grips that had decomposed, and tires that were lifeless, I decided to roll it to Innovation Bike shop on 106th. The reviews were great. And frankly, the idea of dealing with the 96th street shop didnt appeal to me at all. My Innovation Bike Shop experience was awesome. I walked in, was helped within 3 minutes, left my bike there on a Tuesday for a tune up, with a Friday pick-up. I was told that Id get a call if something was found during the tune-up that needed fixing. I received a call on Wednesday afternoon ... the bike was ready for pick-up. I almost didnt recognize the bike. There was NO dust on it. Not even on the odometer wires that snaked up the fork. The gears looked new, no dust caked grease anywhere to be found. The rims were shiny. And the grips I had picked out were on the handlebars. I couldnt believe how much care had been put into the tune-up. Innovation Bike shop is my new Bike Shop. And good riddance 96th street :)))))
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Guido R. Lagos
You know how nowadays businesses are all about "building a long lasting relationship"? Well, this guys arent so much into that; theyre more like "get paid here and now". Which isnt necessarily a bad thing, but it could throw you off when dealing with them. Example 1: you live nearby, want to buy a bike and youve liked their prices. Then go ahead, theyll probably treat you well and youll be back. Example 2: youre shopping for a specific part, which you know how to install, and youre on a budget. Then maybe [as it was my case] youll have a not-so-nice experience, since theyll push you into trying to install it themselves and charge you a lot for it.
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Manhattan Paws
They have great costumer service and competitive prices!! Ive bought already two bikes at this shop. Before I bought my first bike, which it is a "Jamis Hybrid", I visited 10 bike shops all over Manhattan until I came across Innovation Bike Shop. Since the very first time I came inside the store, the staff was friendly and answered all my questions. I loved their costumer service, and the fact that do not have an attitude (opposite with other bike shops I went). Their prices are also fair and competitive. Innovation is the best bike shop in Uptown Manhattan!
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Aneudy Reynoso
Highly recommended! Searching for the bike of your liking made much easier... I was referred by a friend to InnovationBikeShop, after quite some research on a few road bikes that caught my attention. After visiting the store(which they make you feel like family), i walked out ready for my exciting cycling journey. Customer services at its best and reasonable prices.. Thank you de corazón, for placing me on the right path not just with the new bike, but for your much appreciated honest help... -Forever Happy customer, A.R.
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A Private User
Brought my bike in with a broken brake cable, which I assumed I would have to leave off. But the friendly owner said he would do it while I wait, which he did in a few minutes, doing a small tune-up as well. Totally agree with the other reviews that the shop knows what theyre doing, are very friendly and have no attitude. Had come in earlier with a small problem with the gears, which was fixed free of charge. Nice people, good shop and appears to be very well equipped with whatever a cyclist might need.
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A Private User
Moved to the neighborhood a year ago and these guys have done all of the work on my familys bikes ever since. When looking for a new bike I examined their selection, rode a couple, etc. When I finally bought elsewhere (a bike they dont carry) and brought it in for work they were enthusiastic. Youll get no bike shop attitude with these guys. Their technician is highly dedicated to his work, loves bikes, and is extremely friendly to boot. Highly recommended to anyone in the neighborhood.
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Gay Holstein
This is a wonderful bike shop for both sales and services, including repairs and tune-ups. They took my 30 year old bike, which had been in storage for the last 10, and made it perfect again. Their prices are reasonable, and they are very fast (my bike was ready the next day). They are nice people, and they dont make you feel defensive about being older than 30 and not a professional cyclist. I love this shop.