UC San Diego Campus Bike & Skate

"I had an issue with my bike. It was making a strange noise around the gear plate (I also felt a malfunction while pedaling). I decided to get it repaired at this store. I was informed that something was bent and it would be fixed by the next day. So I returned the next day, paid $20, left, and after 5 minutes, I realized the problem was not resolved at all. I went back, and I was told that the pedals needed to be disassembled and cleaned (or something similar, I'm not sure) and it would be fixed by the next day. I returned once again the day after, paid $25. I left, and the problem had improved but was still present. So, I ended up spending $45, and the problem still wasn't solved. In conclusion, the team is really friendly, but the issue lies in the fact that no one took the time (just 5 minutes) to identify the root cause of the problem. They simply took a quick look for 30 to 40 seconds, then told me, 'This is the problem, it will cost you this much, come back tomorrow, and it will be fixed.'"

"The only guy working there at my visit was really nice and professional. Got a good deal and it was a great experience!"

"The gentleman (who I believe is the owner) is of few words, and can come across as rude. I don’t mind this, though. He’s a fine dude. Services have been subpar and tunings don’t seem to last. This is more of a conspiracy theory, but my new tire tube popped a day after getting a tuneup. I was able to get it repaired elsewhere, and it was fine for a month or so. I brought my bike in again to get a tuneup, and my tire tube popped AGAIN a day afterwards. Both times—no tire damage, no contact with harmful debris, and no obvious reasons for the tears. I don’t know if it’s mediocre mechanical work or what, but I won’t be returning here. I can’t keep having tubes pop right after they service my bike."

"Fair service. Reasonable prices. Decent hours. No money saver by any means and some products are a bit dusty, but the moderate servicing is nothing to scoff at in a pinch. During their hours they also allow self-service for simpler fixes should you wish to do it yourself."

"Great campus shop and always a good experience. Usually one day turn around as compared to most shops who won’t get me my bike back for almost a week (especially important since my bike *is* my mode of transport). Also, super reasonable labor rates: better than those at the shops near my house for the same quality repairs."