San Francisco

They’ve been in business for over 20 years, so they must know what they’re doing. This bicycle store has sold more bicycles than any other place in San Francisco and has won more the Guardian’s Best of the Bay polls than anyone else, too. They have the knowledge, they have the expertise, and they have the customer service that we all appreciate. When you get a full tune-up, the mechanics at the repair shop will take your bike apart, put new cables on, soak the components in a solvents bath, and it will come out shiny, sparkly, and ride like new. Your bike will be very happy with you. The shop’s size allows it to carry many different brands at competitive prices, and offer discounts for various promotions. The mechanics are friendly and will explain to you what your bike will benefit from without copping an attitude, and all work is guaranteed. Those of us who bike know how important it is to have a bike shop that you trust – and Valencia is right up there.

Photo:  Ksenya Gusak