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The Bikesmiths
2865 N Murray Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211, United States
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Ma
Review №1

Where do I start. I dealt with Drew and no one on planet earth could have been more helpful. My son had a bad accident a month ago and finding parts is extremely hard to locate. Drew did not skip a beat when he offer multiple solutions and asked the right questions that lead me in the right direction. After sending Drew a few pictures we were able to determine that the least costly solution worked best for me and my Son. I live in Virginia and The Bikesmiths are in Milwaukee, but I tell you this. If ever the need arises; Drew and The Bikesmiths will be my first call. Happily I have tons of relatives in the area and when I am in town next I will make it a point to meet Drew and his entire staff. IMHO; they provide the best possible service. THANK YOU!

Ra
Review №2

Place is a joke. I’ve had more problems after getting my bike back to be properly fixed, adjusted, and tuned up. A big joke.

St
Review №3

The Panaracer Gravel King is a fast rolling and durable tire. These tires work good for me living in a rural town surrounded by three gravel quarries. All three of my bikes have Gravel KIng tires.

Dw
Review №4

First time customer and Im greatly surprised by the super fast shipping of my order. Also, the customer service is top notch and the team is friendly. The inventory and pricing is great, as well. I was able to find what I needed right away and will be visiting again for my of my bike needs.Thanks for all the help.

J
Review №5

My go to company....Customer Service is Super and very competitive pricing compared to most.

Ma
Review №6

Fast shipping and incredible customer service - got my package way faster than expected, it arrived days before an Amazon 2-day package ordered the same day, and one of the products ordered was missing a piece in the internal packaging, so a manufacturer error, not theirs, but they still shipped me a replacement part right away after the manufacturer told me they didn’t have one in stock and told me to check again in 5 months. Highly recommend.

An
Review №7

I needed an obscure tool to repair a vintage bike, and The Bikesmiths had it in-stock and at a reasonable price. The entire ordering process was top-notch, and I even received it days earlier than expected. Thank you!! I hope to do business with you guys again soon!

Ja
Review №8

Was trying to find unusual tires for my Giant hybrid in Las Vegas not a small town with only one bike shop but nobody could help and most shops did not even answer their phone. To begin with those shops were recommendations as the best from big groups I belong to in Vegas on facebook. So I found bikesmiths and gave them a call and they invested a good twenty minutes in the call searching out tires and directing me to the correct clicks to view the treads and such. We came up with great tires including reflective strip total cost shipped to me in a few days LESS than by going into a shop where they must jack up price to make a profit. (middleman)also I got good bang for the buck with the phone call since I got every conceivable bit of info I asked instead of at counter in a shop with people standing around where they cant really answer anything or they try to hawk something in fast sale they want to get rid of that has highest profit margin. I would go into a shop for innocuous fixes or something but not really to buy anything.Bikesmiths was perfect to do business with I personally would have no reason in the future to jump around randomly searching again.

Na
Review №9

Great experience! Max was very patient and helpful to me as a first time bike buyer.

Ry
Review №10

I found The Bikesmiths online. I asked a couple of questions by email, Tyler from The Bikesmith’s was so fast to respond and take the time to make sure I ordered the correct parts. The customer service was absolutely spectacular from start to finish. An A+ to the max. I’m in sales and customer service is so important and these guys are some of the best around. I will refer anyone I can to The Bikesmith’s. They will not disappoint. Thanks guys!

Ke
Review №11

I ordered a bike online and it came partly assembled. I wasnt confident with the additional assembling I did. Brought to Bike Smith for a tune up. Dropped it off on a Tuesday, picked it up Thursday. It rides REALLY well! So impressed. Highly recommend them.

Da
Review №12

Excellent customer service. I received great advice on replacement tires. Im very happy with the price and performance of the tires I purchased. Ill definitely be a return customer.

Li
Review №13

The Bikesmiths boasts a wealth of knowledge about cycling and service. Their demeanor is what a local shop should be; if they dont know the answer or have a solution, they work hard to find an answer. Tyler and Tyler are a powerhouse duo of knowledge and help. Overall amazing place.

Ri
Review №14

The tires and tubes I ordered were a perfect fit. I hadnt changed a tire in over 40 years so I learned a few tricks this time. My old Raleigh Capri is ready for the road now as soon as spring arrives

Ma
Review №15

I bought a freewheel remover for an ancient schwinn bike repair (12 splined early 70s) from these guys website and didnt even realize they were a bike repair shop.The Bikesmiths and only the bikesmiths had the tool I needed. They had it in stock and at a very reasonable price, shipped and delivered promptly.I will be buying more from these guys in the future.

Jo
Review №16

THE best bike place. I knew nothing about bikes and was looking to learn and do most of the work on refurbishing my old bike. Every single staff member there helped me understand what I needed and how to do it myself, more than would ever be expected, and are so friendly!Their prices are super reasonable too, they definitely have my business from here on out.

St
Review №17

Awesome Store, Bikesmiths Guys Always consider the customers needs first-even to the extent ofShipping on Sunday. I recommend these guys to anyone.Sincerely Steven Maehr

Sc
Review №18

Outstanding inventory of everything needed, fantastic pricing, and almost instantaneous turnaround. Whatever systems they have in place - I love them. An excellent experience that is much more efficient than Amazon.

Ed
Review №19

Great price on a an OnGuard bike lock. Also, Bikesmiths shipped the product only hours after my online purchase, so the package arrived several days ahead of the estimated time frame! Would definitely purchase through Bikesmiths again

Wi
Review №20

Great seller, had the tires i wanted cheaper than anywhere else on the internet...in stock too! Ordered on Thursday night, package was delivered Tuesday! Love it, will shop here again. Thanks!

ha
Review №21

Called the store directly and Mike took the time to get me the parts I wanted at the absolute best price! GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Na
Review №22

I ordered a handlebar mirror from The Bikesmiths. The mirror arrived within a couple of days, for which I was grateful. Their follow-up was much appreciated. I would order from this place again.

ch
Review №23

Was a wonderful online purchase all around. they were extremely communicative throughout the entire process

Ta
Review №24

I enjoy taking my bikes here. The store is consistently clean and well organized, staff are always friendly and knowledgeable also the prices are better than most competitors in the city! Can see why theyve been in business so long.

Ch
Review №25

Im 850 miles from Milwaukee. Ordered Tuesday and Received Friday. Was nervous about the price being too good to be true, but my worry was unfounded. Brand-new product, free shipping AND a $5 coupon. The Bikesmiths will be in my future shopping rotation and will definitely order a jersey or tee to represent! Thanks!!

Jo
Review №26

Ordered pedals from Bikesmiths during the Corona. Not only were they amongst the lowest prices, I received the pedals in 2-3 business days.

Jo
Review №27

Great service, and good people

Se
Review №28

I purchased two tires from their ebay during COVID-19. I was sent the wrong tires, and they worked diligently and immediately to correct my order and see to it that I had received everything I was promised! I really appreciate their integrity and will definitely order from them again in the future!

Pa
Review №29

I have purchased from their website and their eBay account and both places have fast shipping and good prices. My go to shop! A+

Aa
Review №30

Always find what Im looking for with an employee to help out too

Ke
Review №31

We ordered plenty of components from the bikesmiths for my sons bike, cassette, derailer, chain, levers and grips. The grips were the wrong size. I emailed the bikesmiths about the mix up on the grips and the next day they had the right grips in the mail. Service like that is the difference maker along with very competitive prices. from now on they will be my go to bike shop. Thanks again bikesmiths, great company.

Ma
Review №32

Bought a pair of panaracer ribmo tires and they ship quicker than I expected!

Jo
Review №33

Outstanding customer service! Above and beyond my normal expectations of excellent service. It doesnt hurt that their pricing for parts and accessories is among the best both locally and on the internet. Highly recommended!

Ma
Review №34

Correct part and got it early. Great job..

Be
Review №35

Went in ready to buy an economical single speed and was able to do so with confidence and ease because of the stellar service provided by Tyler. He was knowledgeable, friendly and eager to help. Plus, the new bike is a blast to ride.

Ca
Review №36

First Id like to say thank you for the free upgrade. I originally ordered the PCS-10 and when checking on my order realized it was discontinued. At the time I was a little bummed I didnt spend the extra money for the 10.2 but low and behold that is exactly what showed up!! I cant thank you guys enough for taking care of me like that! Package was shipped and recieved within a week, step by step updates were sent out so I had peice of mind and confidence knowing my package wasnt somewhere in Narnia! I will definitely be ordering more from BIKESMITHS specifically and let everyone I rude with, you guys are the go to!

Al
Review №37

Excellent quality merchandise, very reasonable prices, and expeditious deliveries by USPS!

Le
Review №38

Find exactly what I needed very, amazing place. Thank you!

Co
Review №39

A group of great people, I recommend to anyone who needs anything from a flat tire change to getting a new bike. So far its my favorite shop in Milwaukee.

Ji
Review №40

Customer service quick and did not have to wait at all. Came to bike Smiths to pick up bike rack I saw on their company web site.For a really good sales price. They checked to make sure item was still in stock and was a correct fit for my vehicle.Thank you

Br
Review №41

Great prices and great customer service! The guys go outta there way to make sure you have a good experience and get back to riding. Thank you

Sa
Review №42

We had a 35 year old Bridgestone bicycle that had been sitting for years, because we couldnt find the correct size of tire anywhere local. Checking online first brought us to some rather expensive tires (about $60 per, for just the tires). When I came across the Bikesmiths, we found the proper size tires, with tubes and strips, for $46 dollars, including shipping. We ordered it Tuesday night and received it Friday during the day. We got the tires on and now its like when it was new! Thanks to the Bikesmiths for an excellent product at an excellent price.

Ia
Review №43

I ordered a pair of road bike tires from their eBay store. Unfortunately, one of the tires was defective and blew out after about a 1/4 mile. The person that I spoke to at The Bikesmiths was very courteous and offered to send a replacement no questions asked. Very impressive service.

Be
Review №44

I rarely write reviews but the selection, pricing, service and shipping for the bike smiths ( TheBikesmiths.com ) in Milwaukee was superb.I picked up a used Diamondback on craigslist as a spare second bike. it needed some work so it was not expensive. After repairing the broken rear spoke, installing a spoke guard, truing the wheel and replacing the front brake cable it rode reasonably well. the tires were funky, mismatched and not the proper size but OK enough until after a couple of days the rear tire was flat with a delimitation at the Schrader valve stem. I have my trek to ride my 25-30 miles a day so no rush. I wanted Kenda Kwest like on my trek had so what did I do? I went on to Amazon of course. However, I was disappointed. the did not have the greatest selection, unfortunately not the greatest pricing and even with Prime, it was going to be 2 weeks before I got them. Well, I did a search for the tires online. I ended up somehow or other (you know the rabbit hole the internet can be) at thebikesmiths.com and i could not be happierFirst off, they have a great selection. second off, their prices are great. Especially if you are getting two of the same tires where the prices are even better.I got a pair of 700 x 40s with pair of tubes and prices were so good i decided to replace my trek tires and upgraded to a pair of 26 x 1.5 100psi with pair of tubes. I used their standard shipping which I figured would be slow bc it wasnt urgent. I still had a bike to rideWell, I ordered them thursday nightThe bike smiths shipped them Friday, the next day and I had them by Tuesday morning. In between i had some questions for them and they responded almost immediatelyThe shipment was perfect, as were the tires and tubes. four kenda tires, four kenda tubes and shipping came to $88.61!so third off, their service of packing and shipping was spot on and lastly, what great communicators! I had emailed them some questions and they got right back to meI unequivocally endorse this Milwaukee bike shop. Almost to the point of wishing I lived in Milwaukee? well not that much but since they ship, Ill be sure to use them for my future bike needsThanks thebikesmithd.com !

Ad
Review №45

Mike was a great help with getting my new bike sized as well as finding a great pair of pedals. Highly recommended and will be back for my servicing needs!

Th
Review №46

Enjoyable experience. The tech was very helpful and eager to get the supplies I needed, even if I didnt know the proper names of the parts. Prices are great and shipping is perfectly reasonable.

Ta
Review №47

My bike needed the rear wheel straightened and the tire replaced. Based on labor, I actually paid $10 less than the original estimate and they even a capped a few nuisance wires free of charge! They held their doors open until I could get there at about 6 oclock and when I pedaled off on my bike, it rode like a dream. Customer service was excellent, being friendly, prompt, and honest. I would recommend this bike shop to anyone who needs repairs.

Ad
Review №48

First time ever buying parts for a bike, parts came in earlier then expected. Super satisfied

Co
Review №49

I went here to fix a tire and became a life long customer, between the low prices, friendly knowledgeable staff, great products, from going to this shop I went from being a weekend rider to an everyday rider! How could I not when I have a bike shop that has mechanics that are as loyal to their customers as their customers are to them! If you have a bike and are around the area Id recommend giving these guys a look!

Wi
Review №50

Stopped in a few days ago expecting to drop off my bike and pick it up in a day or two. Nope. They had the parts in stock and replaced them on the spot. Incredible service, quality and speed. My go to bike shop. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Je
Review №51

Great products and prices. Speedy delivery too.

Ch
Review №52

Mike provided extraordinary customer service. The bikesmiths have prices that cant be beat and have high quality products. I will definitely be shopping with them again pretty soon.

S
Review №53

These guys are wonderful. Ive only needed to go a few times, as Ive just begun to use a bike more often. Theyre knowledgeable and quick about what they do. Best of all, theyre very kind, helpful, and didnt charge me for some of the smaller things I needed help with (i.e. lifting the seat on my bike--I dont own the correct wrenches to make that happen myself). Ill definitely continue to visit them for my bike needs.

Be
Review №54

The assistant who helped me out was very knowledgeable and helpful. Even though I came in close to closing time he was kind and attentive. The shop has all assortments of bicycles, parts, and anything else you may find necessary for your cycling needs.

Pa
Review №55

Kyle is very knowledgeable, reliable and honest. I took my bike in for a gear problem and came away with many other updates and enhancements. Kyle explained in detail what he was replacing and why. Just took it for a spin; its practically a new bike! My family has been doing business with the Bikesmiths for years and will continue to refer others. Very happy with the service!

R
Review №56

This shop is amazing and has been my go-to for repairs and advice for over a year now. The staff is awesome, knowledgeable, and super friendly. They are great people to learn from if youre new to cycling.

Br
Review №57

Exceptional customer service provided by Tyler - replaced 2 tires.

ri
Review №58

Amazing customer service! Needed to convert a spare set of wheels with MTB to Road tires. Employee gave me several options and suggestions to fit my wheels and my budget. Very happy with the recommendation of the Panaracer Gravel King 27.5 190 Road Tires. Had no problems replacing without tools and they are very nice looking. I live in Virginia and the Milwaukee Bikesmiths had me checked out in a few minutes and my tires were delivered within 48hrs. First impressions mean a lot and I WILL be using them again! Strongly recommend!

Ma
Review №59

Great communication and quick shipping to me in Colorado, thanks for offering the Sram Eagle for us shimano hub bikes too!

Gl
Review №60

Great Prices, Super Service.When I needed some bicycle supplies, this time, instead of going directly to Amazon, I did a Google search. The items I needed were not only on The Bikesmiths, but they were less expensive than on Amazon. With the standard free shipping, the purchase became a no brainer.We then had an issue with a bike bag going to a wrong address in a zipcode that did not match the address. Good going USPS.The Bikesmiths graciously another bike bag to the correct address.I will be using them again.

Pa
Review №61

Ordered a headlight and taillight on Friday, received them on Monday! And they were on sale at a better price than even Amazon. Will for sure keep them on top of the list next time I need something.

Mi
Review №62

Ordered 2 panniers for a great price. Great service. Items came 2 days after the order with zero problems. Great experience.

Ga
Review №63

9/25/2019ORDERED TAKE A LOOK REARVIEW BIKE MIRRORS ON9/16/2019. have not received them. According to USPS, they havent even shipped them . POOR SERVICE

Wi
Review №64

Nice selection of bikes and good customer service, as they are willing to help you build a bike off a frame or get you parts from their large eBay store. Glad to see this shop doing well.

Da
Review №65

I had a very good experience with Kyle there at Bikesmiths. He is a senior mechanic and seemed intent on reversing any negativity brought upon them from unfortunate hires in the past, as he described it. I took my vintage machine in there with a problem in the bottom bracket caused by another major shop here in Milwaukee that was neglecting to remedy it. Kyle took it under his care, so to speak… determined to find what the problem was. He spend much of his own time beyond the shops to diagnose and describe to me several times in detail what was causing the issue. He even took it apart and showed me the troubled spots, and when he was unable to go any further with it in its present form, he sent me out the door with zero charges to me at all. He even left a cable interrupter on my frame to make the rerouting of shifter cables a bit easier for this other shop, who thankfully FINALLY fixed it properly after much repetitive visits. These guys care and they have the knowledge and experience. I cant say about anyone elses experiences here but mine were great… the shop itself is well equipped and has a good stock of bikes and commuter bags and gear. They also have an eBay shop which if you see an item on there can pick it up locally at the store. Convenient to me! I would recommend giving them your business, they seem determined to do in the customer service areas where they may have lacked in the past. Shops and people can turn around, and that seems to be the direction theyre heading.

Gi
Review №66

I was hating taking my bike because it was so hard to pedal that my knees would hurt. I took my bike to the bikesmith and it was returned it to me as new. The person doing the repair called at home, explain to me what was wrong (in very technical terms which I did not understand so he took his time to explain them to me) and how much it would cost. Then, he asked permission to proceed, instead of doing the work and then giving me the bill. I really appreciated it.

Ri
Review №67

So I see an add on eBay for a pair of tires from the bikesmiths. So I call to see if I can get the same price if I come into store. Im told YES. After a 40 minute drive to get there Im told(by the same kid I talked to on phone, he remembered me)they dont have them. I got not all of our locations have everything. As far as I now this is a single local shop. Not only that the eBay add says ships from Milwaukee WI. He then tried to sell me tires that were 4x the price. From $39.90 a pair to $67.90 a piece. Needless to say I walked out rather angry and got a snide have a nice day sir. I then checked eBay again and amazing...still 14 left. Not only will I never even think of spending one penny at this place, I will advise any and everyone to shop elsewhere.

Bi
Review №68

Repaired my inner tube for 9.00 while I waited...Carlos is a very nice person, just one note of caution call before you go to make sure he is there.

Da
Review №69

A great place for service work. I dont go anywhere else...that says it all.

Da
Review №70

Outstanding Customer Service - Fantastic Shipping. Definitely a repeat customer for future purchases!

La
Review №71

Horrible place to do business, customer service is horrible, dont dare questions anything they do or so called manager is very rude & didnt care one bit, hes rite & your wrong !!!

Ch
Review №72

Extraordinarily nice and helpful staff. They have often offered suggestions that actually resulted in my paying less than the solution I went in requesting. This is the only bike shop I plan on doing business with.

Ju
Review №73

The bikesmiths have kept me mobile for 8 years and more, when my bike was stored outside all year, when my brakes froze, and my chain rusted out. They are skillful and caring folks and I think the world of them!

Ly
Review №74

Every time I come in here theyre rude and act like Im not worth their time. Ended up buying a bike instead from Cory the Bike Fixer just a few blocks down and havent looked back (theyre super friendly and helpful). I wont ever spend money here at The Bikesmiths again. ALSO their online prices via eBay are much less than whats in store, what the heck is that?UPDATE: After being forced to come back out of emergency necessity for parts, theyve definitely changed their attitude. They BY FAR have the best prices on tires and tubes compared to anyone else, even the web, literally 50% off of what I could buy a tire for down the road. They are mostly helpful, and willing to find a solution. Theyre starting to grow on me, though I still spread my business out between them and another shop for now. Lots of improvement.

ar
Review №75

When I was there the employees were nice and helpful and they did a good job tuning up my bike.

Ma
Review №76

They fixed a tire for me and replaced the inside hub liner so it doesnt happen like that again. Under $20. Like!!

Je
Review №77

Mike really helped us out. THE BIKESMITHS is great

Th
Review №78

Last year during the ride for the arts my left pedal stripped out of the aluminum crank arm. Not knowing too much about bikes I assumed it would be a very expensive fix. After speaking with a Bikesmith employee and getting it fixed I wish I would have fixed my bike months ago.I spoke with several members of the Bikesmith staff and they were all very helpful and kind. I would recommend this shop to anyone.

Mi
Review №79

First time there. Ill definitely go back.

Mi
Review №80

Just before 1:00 pm I brought Bikesmiths my wifes commuter bicycle with a flat back tire. I was told it was a fifteen minute job and would cost $15.00. I had things to do and left the bicycle there, promising to return between 2:00 and 2:30. When I returned the work was not done. There was a problem putting the wheel back. Well after 3:00 the bicycle was returned, but the back wheel now rubbed the frame. Returned and that problem was corrected. Then, on the way home the shifter did not work. These people do not know what they are doing. I will have to take this bike to another shop to correct the problem Bikesmiths created. This is a commuter bike, used daily. The only problem it had going in was a flat tire. I will never use this shop again.

Ta
Review №81

Great family owned shop!

Ro
Review №82

Bought a used bike and stopped by to have them take a look to see if anything needed to be changed or replaced. Even though no one was in the store the staff acted like spending a minute talking to me was a total waste of their time. Completely unhelpful. I would have stuck around to shop a bit, but they made me feel so uncomfortable that leaving seemed like a much better option. I dont know much about bikes, but this is some of the worst retail customer service Ive ever experienced. Taking my bike to get looked at by someone else. Dont bother with this bike shop.

Ba
Review №83

Great

Bo
Review №84

Best shop in town. Hands down. Nothing else even comes close.

Ma
Review №85

Dont go here, Cory the Biker Fixer and Milwaukee Bicycle Co are infinitely better shops.When I first bought my bike, the owner said that if I could a u lock for my bike he would lower the price to $21, and then charged me $30 anyways so I had to come back for a refund.Their adjustment policy was made completely unclear to me. After I got my first (And apparently my last) adjustment, I took my bike back several weeks later to get my brakes adjusted. They held my bike for 6 days before they called me back and said they wouldnt do it because I had already got my 1 tuneup and the brakes were not the original ones the bike came with.I know for a fact that adjusting mechanical disc brakes only takes 20 minutes tops, and I was very surprised that they wouldnt even do that one last service for me because of the misunderstanding.Sorry guys, Ill take my business elsewhere, as should anyone reading this review.

ky
Review №86

Wow, very happy with the purchase and fast delivery. Thanks!

Ch
Review №87

Great local bike shop in every way

no
Review №88

Amazing service and the employees are great to work with. If youre looking for a new bike this is the place to go they have almost anything you could be looking for.

La
Review №89

Theyre great. Ive used them for more than 20 years.

Ge
Review №90

Very honest. Steered me in the right direction and got my bike modded right

bi
Review №91

Wonderful service and support. I come in from Bay View to let them care for my bikes.

Sa
Review №92

Great service.

Na
Review №93

Very knowledgeable and friendly staff

Pa
Review №94

Awesome online experience

No
Review №95

Fast, friendly service.

Er
Review №96

These people are very rude and do an awful job. Dont buy from them.

Fe
Review №97

I bought a pair of pedals in March 2020 on ebay and after a few months looking at the trackin information I found out that it never left the United States due to an error in the loaded address. It has been 6 months since I made the purchase and I did not receive the product or information about where it is. Logically the tracking number is obsolete and I have no way to contact the seller or ebay to get the money back. I got scammed. In my country, the price of the product represents a great effort for me. I feel very disappointed

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:2865 N Murray Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211, United States
  • Site:http://thebikesmiths.com/
  • Phone:+1 414-332-1330
Categories
  • Bicycle repair shop
  • Bicycle Shop
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:12–6PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:12–6PM
  • Sunday:12–6PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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