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Bicycle Chain - Chapel Hill
210 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, United States
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Bicycle Chain - Chapel Hill

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Di
Review №1

Had a issue with putting air into my my bike tire so I took my bike into the store & they happily took care of my issue! Turns out the tube/pipe where the air goes into was broken & needed a new one. Took less than 20mins to get a new one in & taken care of. Super helpful & friendly staff. Will return for all bike needs in the future

Za
Review №2

These guys are really knowledgeable and patient in explaining bicycle issues to laymen. They dont take advantage of ya and generally have a great attitude about them. Ive been going to them for years and every experience is a good one. I bought a bike from them right when I moved to chapel hill and have been visiting them roughly every 6 months, for reference.Highly recommend.

Li
Review №3

Carson and Brian came to the rescue for my cycling emergency! Carson was able to quickly diagnose the problem and search far and wide for a suitable replacement part, despite dwindling parts supplies. Brian did a great job of installing the part and ensuring that it stayed installed. The rest of the staff were friendly and courteous. Will definitely visit these folks again. Thank you!

Mi
Review №4

Super helpful in helping me buy my first bike. Staff was very personable and knowledgeable and didn’t try to push me into buying a more expensive bike. Good trade-in value also for whenever I want to upgrade! Seriously so friendly and helpful.

Ma
Review №5

Howie and the staff at The Bicycle Chain in Chapel Hill are amazing to work with!! Their passion for riding is evident and their dedication to ensuring you find the right bike is unparalleled. My wife and I stopped in to look at some BMX bikes and were encouraged to ride as many bikes as we wanted and to take as much time as we needed to find the right fit and feel. Howies knowledge, direction and helpful nature was abundant throughout the process and he was readily available to answer any questions we had!! If youre considering purchasing a bike of your own, go see Howie and the staff at The Bicycle Chain in Chapel Hill!! Theyre the BEST!!

Em
Review №6

Craig is the best! He fixed my bike up like new *and* told me what he was doing so I could keep it going better myself. Thank you!

No
Review №7

Came in for a small tune up, they were super helpful even though it was around closing time and they didn’t even charge me for it! Will absolutely come back here if I have more issues with my bike.

L.
Review №8

Big shout out to Patrick for getting Jackie Brown back to riding like a dream. We are out of town customers and needed our bikes bottom bracket re-hauled, Patrick and the team did an outstanding job working us into their schedule and got us back to riding. We will be back next season and this will be our shop if we have any bike needs! GREAT JOB GUYS!!! Thanks again!

So
Review №9

Clean Machine staff was very patient with my questions as to progress on bikes availability during Covid drought. Also patient and thorough with quick service my bike required from my immediate mechanical error.

Jo
Review №10

Nice shop with really nice employees. Very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. They had a 24 bike we were looking for in stock when everyone else is out until July. If you are looking for a hard to find bike call them on Wednesdays when they get new bikes in. They go quick though!

Ed
Review №11

Went to 2 other bikes shops that did not have the parts we needed to repair my sons bike. This place not only had what we needed but made the repairs super fast at a great price! Jacob is the man!! Thank you for hooking up the Redline, you’re a pro and a gentleman!

Da
Review №12

Bought a bike for my son there. Got extended warranty. After a month had problems with two parts. They covered one under warranty and not the other. Bigger issue is they had bike for 6 weeks before trying to fix and never let us know one of the parts was backordered 2-3 MONTHS!! If we hadnt called to check on the status of the bike we would have never found out.

Sc
Review №13

Awesome experience. The staff got my bike set up and ready to ride in just a few minutes. Glad that I got my bike here for sure!

Gr
Review №14

Friendly, knowledgeable staff and an all-around good buying experience. I especially appreciate the high-value extended warranty services.

Co
Review №15

Had a terrific experience here. Brought in a bike that stood practically no chance of being capable of repair, and the staff was extremely considerate and thoughtfully explained why it was the bike couldnt be operated on. Everyone was super helpful and kind; I would definitely come back in the future.

Mi
Review №16

Over priced, simple bike repairs lasted less than 24 hrs narcissistic staff love to be condescending and mouth off to customers. Never have I wanted to open slap someone in public so hard

To
Review №17

Rude employee (older guy probably the owner or manager), I went to return a helmet, was hoping to exchange it, but from the start the employee was impatient and quick to assume that money was an issue, because when I asked about a certain helmet, he said thats not even in your price range. After that I had no desire to be in that store other than to get my refund back. Wont be back.

Li
Review №18

Patrick and Jacob were awesome and got my new bike ready to ride very quickly for me. Thanks guys!

Be
Review №19

Brought in my e scooter unsure as to whether they would be able to fix my flat tire. Not only did Carson fix my tire quickly and efficiently, but I was also charged an exceptionally reasonable price. Great technicians

As
Review №20

First off let me say Im a noob cyclist. I bike to get to work and that is it. Every time Ive needed anything done to my bike I always go to the bicycle chain store in Chapel Hill. They have great customer service and they are fun to talk with. Patrick is a real one. Hes helped me by replacing a flat tire right before closing and hes helped me unmangle my back after a crash. Hes just been the best. Even when hes busy he makes time to help me out and Im so appreciative for that. Oh yeah and ya know...theyre a bike store and sell bikes so like. Go buy a bike. Save the planet. Thanks for coming to my Ted talk.

Br
Review №21

Excellent shop and tremendous customer service, especially if youre serious about bikes and dont mind spending a bit more than the cheapest thing online.The employees are friendly and their passion with bikes is contagious. Theyve helped me get fitted with my road bike which has made it much more comfortable and enjoyable.

Di
Review №22

Great Service

Ar
Review №23

I really enjoyed the service provided by the staff at bicycle chain especially Howie who helped me with choosing the perfect accessories for my bike. I would definitely visit the place again .

Ka
Review №24

Had my bike serviced on 2/17/20. Quick and efficient.

Le
Review №25

If you are looking for a bike light or a helmet, than you will probably leave a good review.But DONT BUY A BIKE HERE! We did. The bike was all messed up and they told me that I was just riding hard. We found out that they hadnt assembled it probably after a half year of them saying that it was our fault that the bike was broken. They also said the we needed to buy a new chain when the bike was only 2 weeks old. All they care about is making money.

ni
Review №26

$12 for a bicycle lock at Lowes, over $30 for the exact same lock at this store. This place is all quality with no value, even the stores as close as Carrboro have far more reasonable prices and labor rates along with a much less snobby attitude.I know several motorcycle repair shops with lower labor rates than these guys.

Fr
Review №27

They took their time explaining the differences in the Hybrid Bicycle category and pointed me in the right direction. As I am over 60 and getting back into cycling, their help and knowledge was pivotal.

Ch
Review №28

I cant speak to what they offer to people who bike casually or only want a cheap beater bike, but their maintenance on higher end bikes is fantastic. Very reasonable prices and every time Ive needed something fixed theyve thrown in a lot of tune-up work at no charge - great guys.

Ku
Review №29

They tried to do more than what’s necessary to my bike. It’s a bike.... don’t even try to deceive your customers.... it’s not worth it...

Ka
Review №30

This is an awesome bike shop! They have been super helpful to me and my wife, and have proven to be really reliable and reasonable with their prices.The shop manager, Jackson, has gone out of his way so many times for me. When I brought my bike in for a creaky bottom bracket, Jackson identified a defective part on my 6 year old frame. He called the manufacturer and had my frame warrantied. He was able to get me a brand new frame, and I didnt even buy the bike from Bicycle Chain.Also, my wife had a great experience with Des at the Durham location. Des did an awesome job fitting Maria to her new Amira and her old triathlon bike, has been more than willing to readjust the fit months later.Both shops are great and I highly recommend them to any cyclist (except to the person that wrote a negative review about a $250 bike being too expensive. Thats equivalent to going into a BMW dealership and asking for a car that is in the price range of a Kia. Go to Walmart if youre looking for $50 bike).

Gu
Review №31

Cheapest bike they had: a $250 used bike.Ok, fair enough, they are fancy.I bought a bike on Amazon for $85.It came unassembled, but I could mostly assemble it myself, except for seat, handlebars and brakes.They wanted $100 to tighten my seat/handlebars and assemble the brakes.Absolutely abusive.

Th
Review №32

Friendly staff and willing to help you with all of your bike deals. They even randomly gave me a discount for a large purchase

Im
Review №33

Friendly service!

G
Review №34

Main line Cannondale. Didnt open on time. Not especially friendly. My bike was making a noise and they wouldnt check it out for me even though there was no one else in the shop. $80+ for tube/tire

Mi
Review №35

Great service for kids bikes.

El
Review №36

They really care about bikes and theyre as friendly as can be.

Ma
Review №37

Knowledgeabme staff.

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  • Address:210 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, United States
  • Site:http://www.thebicyclechain.com/
  • Phone:+1 919-929-0213
Categories
  • Bicycle repair shop
  • Bicycle rental service
  • Bicycle Shop
  • Used bicycle shop
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:12–5PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–7PM
  • Thursday:10AM–7PM
  • Friday:10AM–7PM
  • Saturday:10AM–7PM
  • Sunday:10AM–7PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Activities
  • Bicycle rental:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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