First Choice Bicycles

I’ve been going to this bike shop for over 25 years. When we were kids John used to make us leave because we wanted to look at the bikes and not purchase anything. He didn’t have time for no nonsense and he hasn’t changed a bit.
John has been doing this for a long time. He’s always busy and can’t do his work if your hanging around in the shop he doesn’t have no time to mess around so get to the point. If you get your feelings hurt easy this probably isn’t the bike shop for you. but if you can handle a old man that is a little ruff around the edges he’s a great guy. «there’s no crying in biking»
He has a good selection of reasonably priced bikes, all decent name brands. He’s got Road Bikes, mountain bikes, kids bikes he even has a good selection of lowrider bikes and parts. He can fix just about anything wrong with a bike at a reasonable price. If he fires off at you just fire back he’s not going to get his feelings hurt.

The clerk was so rude! You should close. I’m trying to find a parts and I’m about text my wife then he said no taking pictures go get out.

I’ve never been so disrespected shopping in my life! I walked in wearing my casino uniform with my girlfriend (first grade teacher). A man came from the back and I said «how are you doing sir?» his response «what are you looking for?» I told him a friend referred me to his shop so I was seeing what he had. He repeated «what are you looking for? I told him I was just looking around to see what he had but his response was „but what are you looking for?“ so I asked for a specific tire I wanted for my 71 Schwinn project which he didn’t have. I continued looking around the store since I’ve been looking for a new beach cruiser for my girlfriend and had every intention on spending $ 300-​$ 400 in parts for my Schwinn project like I just had elsewhere for my last project bike. In a very irritated tone the man asked again what I was looking for. I took a look around the back of a display case which parts where stacked behind seemingly on display and he went off yelling at me to stay on my side of the counter and informing me how he had been shot like I was going to Rob him in uniform with my girlfriend. Since I had now observed what he had out I asked for what I did not see which was a springer front end. He quickly snapped at me what size? So I told him 26» bent black exactly what wanted for my Schwinn. Once again he didn’t have it so I asked about a black rim that he did have. He seemed to ignore the question so I leaned on the counter and pointed at the wheel I was referring to. With a disgusted look on his face the man told me not to lean on the counter because supposedly it was clearly already broken. I raised my hand and told the man «you know what sir, I apologize for waisting your time» as I turned around to walk out still with my girlfriend he continued to curse me all the way out about how that was all I was there to do was waist his time. His prices were reasonable but I will gladly pay more anywhere else as opposed ever spending a dollar in this store.

Recently had my bikes stolen (one of which needed a specific repair)
so i called all the local shops to ask if any bikes that were the same make as mine, had been in for that particular repair. All of the shops cooperated and were extremely helpful in assisting me over the phone… All of the shops except for «First Choice» that is. The associate who took my call was extremely rude, uncooperative, and didn’t seem to be very knowledgable at all. When i had explained my request, the associate said «we don’t have any stolen bicycles here» and dismissed me before asking for the make or model of my bike. I’d sooner purchase a Wal-​Mart Bike to avoid ever giving this place my business from here on out.

This is my local repair shop. Yep he is a grouchy old man but his work is excellent and quick. Got a flat? By the time you walk to 7 – 11 and back he will have you on the road.

I’m building a custom bicycle for my Girlfriend. And wanted a chrome old school seat post for her bicycle. I have a nice old school cruiser seat with lots of chrome. This shop does «low riders». When I started asking questions, he got all grumpy. He said he won’t do special orders? Really? Every other bicycle shop on the planet will. Take a deposit. Order the part. I was willing to over pay for the right post. How does this guy stay in business? What a jerk.

The price for a tune-​up is very good. I liked the quick service and price. However, I didn’t notice much difference during my ride, but I am a beginning rider. Best prices in town for all maintenance situations.

Went to this guy because I have an uncle who uses him regularly, he also says he does an awesome job and knows his stuff. My experience with his shop was ok, The guy doesn’t care one bit about customer service and your feelings. I called him on a Wednesday afternoon and asked what his business hours were and he told me 9−6pm on weekdays, I said ok great, I’ll be there tomorrow after work. I show up at 1:10 with my bike and I overhear him tell another customer to tell me that they are closed. I let him know that I spoke to him yesterday and he told me otherwise. He told me «Sorry, but I just can’t take anymore bikes in today». I accept that and I let him know I will be his first customer Saturday morning since he is open from 9−4pm. I asked him what he charges for a hub overhaul, brake and dérailleur adjustment, chain cleaning and lubing, and he says a «tuneup» will cover all that and it’s $ 42.00. Being that his price is now 75% cheaper than the cheapest place I had previously found I quickly accepted his «honery old man» attitude and brought my bike in for what it needed. My bike is not an expensive top of the line model, so it made more sense to me to bring it to him instead of the other places charging $ 120+. Once I arrived Saturday with my bike, he asked me to pick up my bike Wednesday after 12 noon. I said, Ok, no problem. I left somewhat satisfied and excited that my bike would soon be running up to par.
The shop’s appearance is a little cluttered, as it is lined with bikes from front to back. He sells top of the line bicycles, low-​rider bikes, and beach cruisers. Behind the glass counter is a little cluttered as he quite literally scoots himself over his inventory and has to reach for different items, I almost volunteered to help him clean up the place.
All in all, I picked up my bike on the Wednesday like he promised and it’s as good as it’s going to get. My gears are still kinda slapping and takes a little time to shift, but it’s to the point where I can fine tune it myself. For $ 42 bucks it’s hard to argue with the guy and I’ll add that when I went to pick it up, the price DROPPED to $ 34.53 after taxes, again I didn’t argue. I hope you can find this read helpful.

This place is god awful. Just search the Google reviews, they are all true. Here is a small sampling of what I experienced with this horrible shop.
This place is small and dirty. Major stains all over the rugs. The bikes are all chained together so you’re not to touch them we were told by the owner. He was very rude, asked us if we were going to buy or not because he was busy in the back. This is after just a few minutes and we didn’t ask for any help… just wanted to look at his limited quantity of what turned out to be over priced bikes… I wouldn’t trust buying a bike from here. It’s a shady shady place.
stay away at all cost.

Over all the store’s quality is very good. There is, however, the problem with the owner being VERY argumentative. I originally asked for my bike to be ready a week from when my wife dropped it off. When I called about it, he told me that wasn’t what I had said. He said it would be ready a week later.
When I went to pick it up today I noticed that he hadn’t finished the work I’d asked for. I had asked for a new set if brake handles to be placed near the handlebars. He insisted that my wife hadn’t asked for those despite her having read the text message with a list of the repairs (all of which, except for that he got.) When i asked if he wanted to see the text message I had sent with the list he said, «you didn’t send me a text message.». WTF
A fair bet that I will never be back. I encourage you to avoid this place too.

This place is literally just down the street from me, and basically next door to one of my go-​to ‘hood liquor stores. I can’t believe I never knew about it until now! (I guess, not having a bike, why would I need to?) Anyway! I got a tune up done for my BF’s bike. The service was cheap, fast, and friendly. What’s not to love? They also sell bikes, including used and new vintage style cruisers.

Love this place and love the crochety old shopkeeper. He may not «love» you, but his prices are more than fair and he fixed my bike so fast i was disappointed. he didnt give me enough time to browse and to listen to his stories of being in the neighborhood for 25 years. I’ll be back Old Man.

So the location isn’t great, but the service I got was outstanding. My bike’s gears and brake lines were damaged in a move and it had a flat. This guy fixed it up for me and it rides even better than when it was new! And the price will definitely keep me going back-​awesome «mom n pop shop» :)

I’ve been going to this guy for years now… always has been very helpful, courteous, and fast turn around when I’ve needed one of my son’s bikes repaired!
Great if small selection of bmx and mountain bikes… he’ll take layaway/​payment plans… he’ll even negotiate/​haggle on the price a bit if he likes you… he’s been trying to sell the shop for a few years now, wants to enjoy retirement while he still can he says, but can’t offload the inventory or the shop, so there he’s been for at least 10 years now!
Honest, reliable, down home take care of business type of bike shop… fair deals, great service, and a few laughs keep us coming back to him for mid-​range bike needs… he helped my Dad out with his specialized bike he was using in a local triathalon and he needed a repair on the rim right away. Took the bike in and a few hours later had the bike back good as new… Dad was pretty impressed, and has been going back to this shop since!