Gear Up For The Best Rides With These Fabulous San Francisco Bike Shops

By: Kyrie Sismaet By: Kyrie Sismaet | June 16, 2022

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Wherever you are in San Francisco, you are bound to see plenty of vibrant cyclists riding all throughout our bicycle-friendly streets and lush parks. To promise you get in on the exciting two-wheeled action, we have rounded up all the best bicycle shops around the city for you to either find your perfect bike, repair an existing one, or just add fabulous accessories or other fashion.

All of these comprehensive shops are truly top-gear for their kind service and wonderfully expansive selections sure to fit any style and biking level, all for great prices.

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Valencia Cyclery

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1077 Valencia St / Website

Starting with this cute shopfront on Valencia, this is a stylish community anchor that provides an array of electric, mountain, or road bikes for all ages. They pride themselves on only the most "honest, expert advice," and you can expect a truly personalized service as you either pick a bike for yourself, your child, or get your own bike serviced in their repair shop.

They also carry several commuter accessories such as bottle cages, baskets, and more.

Nomad Cyclery

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2555 Irving St / Website

Talk about a trusted local landmark! Nomad Cyclery has been serving their Outer Sunset community since 1969, and is the go-to for repair services and the newest inventory of bikes from local brands like Marin Bikes, Soma Fabrications, and more. Definitely peruse their stellar used bicycles selection, and kindly say hi to owner Roger Cook if you spot him!

Warm Planet Bikes

1098A Market St / Website

Warm Planet Bikes is conveniently located near the Civic Center BART station, in case you decide to spice up your daily routine. They are only open by appointment, which you can also book them for a full-service repair. This is a great shop for plenty of commuter accessories and innovative folding bikes as well.

Spoke Easy SF

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1901 Clement St / Website

Spoke Easy has been a positively vibrant addition to the Richmond neighborhood in 2015, notable for their incredibly intelligent and helpful staff, along with their wide variety of bikes for any level of rider. Definitely stop in to browse or for maintenance, as you are sure to find something you'll love, which you might want to ride over to the nearby Presidio and Land's End that same day!

Mike's Bikes of San Francisco

1233 Howard St / Website

Into the SoMa district, Mike's Bikes is this neighborhood's trusted bike shop, as they hold many bikes that cater to mountain and road cyclists. Not only do they present the most cutting-edge picks of Cannondale, BMC, Electra, and more, but they also have an unmissable event calendar for coordinated group rides around the Bay Area. Find your new bike and some new friends at this amazing shop.

DD Cycles

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4049 Balboa St / Website

DD Cycles is a small shop that is absolutely brimming with the most adorable vintage and retro bikes. Aside from this nostalgia, they also sell individual bike parts, custom frames, and are able to execute detailed restoriations and full service on any bicycle.

The Bike Connection

1090 Folsom St / Website

It doesn't get any more comprehensive than with Bike Connection, in either Palo Alto or San Francisco's SoMa. Their website inventory has anything you could possibly look for, and you are sure to receive specialized and full-coverage assistance. They also offer free shipping on their accessory purchases over $50, and provide insightful guides of different Bay Area trails on their website.

No matter what season, terrain, or destination, San Francisco will keep you equipped with the perfect bike to make sure you soak in all of its can't-miss sights!

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