Dave’s Bike Dump

The paramount shop for student/​low budget/​vintage bike owners. I needed an extremely specific part (165mm aluminum left crank arm, square taper) and they had one in their stock, used of course, but like-​new condition. The technician was happy to install it for me for no extra charge, and the part cost a very small fraction of what a new part would cost at any other shop in the city.
If you’re looking to fix up a bike with out-​of-​production parts, they probably have what you’re looking for. They also carry an array of rebuilt bikes for sale, for what I hear are reasonable prices.
The only thing to note here is that they only take cash as payment.
I intend to go back here for any cycling needs I anticipate in the coming years.

Nice to have used bike stores, and a place like Unilocal to review them.
Yoo bad that it seems like Unilocal filters and buries the bad reviews; the truth hurts.
Make sure you read the filtered reviews of Mikes Bike Dump, where the real reviews have been dumped.

Great Bike Used Bike shop.
I bought a road bike from a sports store, and only discovered that it had a presta valve when it needed air in the middle of a ride. I brought it to Dave’s Bike Dump and they filled my tires, adjusted my brakes and wouldn’t take any money.
I then entered a triathlon (the reason I bought the bike) and I again went to Dave’s and asked for a water bottle holder — they gave me one, that matched the colour of my bike, and told me it was free, and wished me luck in the race. Again, they wouldn’t take any money.
Finally I took my mountain bike there to get a tune up. The price was very reasonable and the bike works better than ever.
I think the poster next to me = Michael R. is probbably «a difficult person» I didn’t read his entire rant. seriously, its too long and he lost me at «Trek mountain bike worth $ 1200 bahahahaha. . I just came across this Unilocal posting as I am reccommending Dave’s to a friend and was looking up the address to send to her.
John O.

Shopping at the Bike Dump is like any thrift store shopping. Don’t go in expecting to find your dream item without any work. The bikes are used and refurbished and prices vary greatly depending on just how used and refurbished. There is usually a variety of types, but availability reflects sourcing and demand. Right now it is hard to find vintage and cruiser bikes due to popularity, but I predict a surplus of fixed-​gear bikes to appear. Expect to have to dig around and maybe come back later.
You can get a road-​tested bike for $ 50 – 150 depending on condition. There are discounts for students and the owners are willing to haggle. Keep your receipt. If you ever want to sell your bike back they will pay better if you can prove that the bike you’re selling isn’t stolen.