The BikeSmith

Good little bike shop with very friendly owners and staff. They did a nice job educating me on local trails and places to go. They were knowledgeable of all the trails from beginner to high level experience trails. I rented a felt Edict and they did a good job setting the bike up for me and getting me ready to ride.

These guys are great. All I’ve rented was a buggy for my toddler but I’ve brought my bikes here for service multiple times over the last three years. They do an amazing job and are more accommodating than larger stores which employ more mechanics. I live a few hours from Albuquerque and only come in about once a month. A week before my next trip to ABQ, I called the mega store where I bought my road bike (rhymes with ‘port mist-​ems’) and asked if they could do a tuneup on a specific day. They said ‘first come-​first served’, declined to make me an appointment, and expressed doubt that it could be done in a day regardless of when I brought it in. BikeSmith made me an appointment and got my tuneup done the same day.

I rented both a mountain bike and a hybrid bike and was very pleased with both. Good equipment, well maintained and good directions. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Fantastic bike store. My wife and I visited, thinking of buying new bicycles. We rented bicycles similar to the ones we wanted. The rental bikes and equipment were really well maintained, and the store’s proximity to nice trails was great.
After our ride, we ordered bikes and they were assembled and ready for us when promised. I would absolutely buy from them again. If you’re looking to buy or rent a bike, check out the bikesmith.

Great service and location to Bosque bike trail. Rented a Fuji road bike that was well taken care of and having never been in ABQ the staff were very helpful getting me pointed in the right direction. Very happy with the experience overall.

Excellent service and friendly staff. I’ve purchased and rented from BikeSmith and highly recommend them. Definitely check out a fatbike for the weekend — super fun!

Love this place! Cannot give enough praise. We rented a couple of road bikes to go on some longish rides. Ian helped us… Above and beyond… With detailed map instructions, suggestion for awesome ride. Everyone there was so helpful, patient and just plain nice. So much better than some other bike rental places

These folks are ON IT! Brought my bike in for service and from the second they swung open the door for me to the moment I left they were top notch. Within 30 seconds of my arrival Ian had my bike up on the stand, and explained why I was dropping gears. He gave several options for parts, explaining the pricing for each, and didn’t talk down to me despite it being obvious I know next to nothing about bike parts.
The owners breezed through the shop on the way for a coffee run and asked not only their bike mechanics if they wanted anything, but asked me as well! Everyone at the shop was super friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful.
After a negative experience at the BC in Nob Hill, I am confident that my bike and I have found our «forever home» for bike service and repairs. As a final bonus, their prices are extremely reasonable and my bike will be ready in 24 hours so that I can ride this weekend. HIGHLY recommended!

My husband and I were in Albuquerque in mid-​September of 2015. Our daughter and son-​in-​law live in old town, and have been to this bike shop. They took us there to rent bikes so we could ride on the nearby trails. The service was excellent. My husband is tall, I am average. They took the time to carefully fit the seat heights for us, explain the flat resistant tires, and adjust the helmet fit. Best bike rental experience we have ever had!

What can I say? Outstanding, personalized service in Old Town right next to the bosque bike path. If you’re from out of town and wish to rent a bike, then this is your place. I took my bike in for a tune-​up and it was one of the most thorough check-​ups I’ve ever received. The bike is working beautifully.

We decided to explore Albuquerque by bike today. We were in the heights when we noticed I had a flat tire. We bike leisurely and have not learned how to fix a flat tire yet. We called every bike store in the NE to fix my bike and no one could fix it in less than four hours. I came across the Bike Smith while searching the Internet. They would fix my flat in less than 30 minutes. We drive across the city to get there but it was totally worth it! It was such blessing to come across this shop. They shared their knowledge of the trails and educated us about tires and fixing a flat tire. Ron gave us a bike map and gave us tips on all the trails. He informed us about a farm around the corner that has a farmers market every weekend. Bikers stop there as a resting point. The shop is located close to the Bosque trail so we started our ride from there. We will be back for bike maintenance, lessons and anything else we need. Great folks and great service.

Great shop. Took my bike in for a tune-​up and they actually talked to me about what it needed. They also had a GREAT recommendation for a new cassette-​which changed the gearing enough to give me the ability to spin more and to have a couple of NICE low settings for hill climbing.
The prices were great (frankly I think they are underpricing themselves). Couldn’t be happier! VERY pleased with these folks.
Updating to add: Today I was out riding and the cable for my shifter went out. Managed to get the bike from the Bosque trail to the shop-​and they fixed it for me in about 30 minutes (and I STILL think they aren’t charging enough… it was under 12 bucks-​I would have paid more for an immediate repair LOL) FINE place for bike maintenance AND repair. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

These folks are great, we were coming in to town for 4 days of sightseeing and wanted to ride one day. We made reservations in advance and the staff was very helpful the day we went to pick up our bikes they were getting ready to close but were kind enough to wait for us and get our bikes ready. The following morning there was flash flood warnings for the area and Gator was kind enough to call us to warn us the trail we were planning on riding was not a good idea. We decided with the warnings not to ride and we ended up returning the bikes which they were kind enough to give us a full refund. I look forward to going back and getting to ride next time and definitely will use The Bikesmith! Great people!

Bicycling is one of my passions in life. I’ve lived in the Albuquerque area for 16 years and I’ve been to a lot of bike shops in the area. The Bike Smith has a

The BikeSmith provided exactly what we were looking for — a good bike with a good fit at a reasonable price for an afternoon ride. We were in and out and on the bike path quickly, and we didn’t run into any problems at all with our bikes, which is definitely the exception and not the rule when renting. I would definitely go back, and I know my family in ABQ does regularly. Thanks BikeSmith!

My husband and I were visiting our 3 year old grandson in Albuquerque and wanted to try the Bosque Trail. The folks at The Bike Smith set us up with a bike for my very tall husband, a comfy bike for me, and a carrier for our grandson. They took the time to insure the bikes and helmets were fitted well for all. They gave us maps and some tips and off we went. We rode to the Alameda crossing and had a picnic at the nice park on the river.
This was a great experience in large part due to the great service and equipment provided by the folks at The BikeSmith. We will definitely rent from them again!

We have bought our 2^nd bike here and couldn’t be happier with the service, quality and the prices. Gator and his staff are knowledgeable and so ready to help and answered my silly questions. If you want a good deal on a good bike then I would highly recommend coming here first.

I came in from the east coast for Christmas week with family and rented a pre-​arranged Fuji Roubaix Ultegra road bike, which they had waiting for me. The bike was clean with good treads and brakes and perfectly tuned, and BikeSmith set me up with compatible pedals, spare tube, CO2 and a pump, helmet, maps, and adjusted the seat height. I gave the bike a good workout over the week and it performed perfectly (bonus — no flats!).
5 stars despite a mix-​up on returning the rental bike (nobody there to open the shop at the arranged time), but they made good on their error it by hauling up to the Heights to pick up the bike on their own time. I expect to be back next time I’m in ABQ!

Fantastic Bike Rental place.
I rented a Fuji 1.1 (Shimano 105) road bike for the weekend from BikeSmith. It was a great experience from start to end. They sent me up with road pedals specific for my shoes, did a rough fit on the bike, and made sure the rental helmet was properly tightened. The bike came with two water bottle cages, a road pump (which I used when the front went soft at the end of my second ride), two spare tubes, 2 CO2s (and chuck) and a basic multi-​tool. The tubes on the bike were filled with sealant (which probably saved a flat and a tire change.)
I took the bike around the river trail for a test ride, and then up to Sandia Crest (34×30 came in handy at elevation). All in all a great bike for a rental.

While I can only address the quality of the repair/​tune-​up I received here, which was exceptionally thorough, I’m buzzing about the concept and potential. The tune-​up took about three days to complete, which is average for a smallish shop, and I loved the follow-​up. Like any solid mechanic, they walked me through a point-​by-​point overview of what they found while working on my old workhorse, and what I could expect to replace come the fall. Once I got the bike back on the trail I immediately noticed the difference; my gears caught beautifully and wheels were clearly realigned. I was moving again.
The concept, what they offer and how, is what sets this shop apart from your average inner-​city seller. First, they rent some great bikes and kiddo trailers at fair prices (I think $ 35 was the base cost for a day rental), so it’s great for visitors, as well as family or friends who casually ride. But the best part is the location. This shop sits adjacent to a bike/​pedestrian path that leads straight to the Bosque. You can park in their lot and start your adventure from here, and on weekends you’re just minutes from Bike In Coffee, a great farm and outdoor café. They open early, which is ideal for us transplant Midwesterners who turn into pudgy, sweaty globs of burnt skin in the hot New Mexican sun — we like those cool mornings.