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Bay Area Bicycles
6020 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, United States
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De
Review №1

I trust these guys with my bike and safety. Always have a smile and answer for my questions and absolutely show their love in the shop on how clean and organize it is.No matter if you are starting off or been there a while, this is the place to go!

Br
Review №2

They don’t know how to remove the rear tire on an electric bike. They’re a bike shop, so I’m a little surprised. But they get points for admitting it quickly, so we didn’t have to spend much time waiting. So, three stars.Hey, saw your response, so cool that you’ve changed your mind and want to try to change the inner tube. But it’s not necessary. Bought an inner tube at Dick’s, watched an 11 minute how-to video on YouTube, and fixed the bike myself.Sorry I missed out on your “special” repair rate though.

St
Review №3

Last second handle bar retaping before ride tomorrow. Awesome job.

Gr
Review №4

Great local business. Go to place. Excellent service. Highly recommend bike fitting

Jo
Review №5

Professional staff and quick service. Repairs or replacement issues, assembly and tune up is available. Told what your wait time and cost upfront. Current Covid-19 sanitation is practiced.

To
Review №6

Terrific. great service. straightforward information. cant go wrong with these guys

La
Review №7

Sweet price and quick labor

da
Review №8

Great Team of bicycle service professionals.At a time when bikes are backed-up in backorders, I was able to get my new 2021 Trek Session Downhill Bike, the ONLY one available nationwide, from Bay Area Bicycles.I gladly give 5 stars for this teams overall sales and mechanic service, and highly recommend that you call them for any of your bike needs. Thanks Eric and the Crew at Bay Area Bicycles.

Fa
Review №9

This store is great. We just bought 2 Townies from Eric. He knows his stuff. Prices are fair and there actually is a small selection in for these covid days.

La
Review №10

I took my bike in to get thr chain replaced. All they did was tell me how many things were wrong. They tried to charge me $30.00 for15 minutes. Then some bald guy try to tell me that my bike had been there for over an hour. BS!. he wasnt even there when I got there, plus he was not wearing a mask when everyone else was. Be aware

Vi
Review №11

So very pleased with this shop!! Were vacationing in the Corpus area and the back brake on my bike wasnt working. Theyre hydrologic brakes, so we couldnt fix it on our own. We found Bay Area Bicycles and took the bike in yesterday. Very friendly staff!! He let me know that my chain could stand to be replaced as well. They said it would be done on Saturday. Well today (Thursday) they texted to let me know it was done. Amazing service!Thank you Bay Area Bicycles for getting my bike back in working order so quickly! I really appreciate it!

Na
Review №12

It was such a great day at Bay area bicycles on Wednesday! Eric was awesome. We brought in 5 bikes and he helped us with all of them. He even helped me get them off of my bike rack! I highly recommend Bay Area and I would definitely say to asked for Eric if you want great service! 😁

A
Review №13

Excellent customer service. Shortage of inventory, thru no fault of theirs. Lots of excellent information for later this spring.

Me
Review №14

My husband and I both recently bought bikes. The staff was attentive and helped us find the bikes to fit our needs. Neither of us had ridden a bike in over 20 years, but they were patient with our questions. The owner even made a visit to our home to make some necessary adjustments after the initial ride. We highly recommend them and will use them for all of our cycling needs.

Ed
Review №15

Jr - Wayne & the whole staff were professional , fast , and know what they are doing- I reccomend them#supportsmallbusiness

RH
Review №16

Great service, great bikes!!!For all levels.

ke
Review №17

I took my step sons bike to have assembled.When Josh was complete with the bike assembly I went to pick it up with the child and all Josh could do was tell us how much the bike was trash. In front of the kid mind you. Rather than be professionalI really feel like all they do is try to sell you there expensive junk. Please find somewhere else to take your bikes.

Da
Review №18

Im from out of town and had a flat on my bicycle. Called the shop and asked them if they could fix the tire and they said come on down and had it fixed within 5 minutes. great staff great store good selection of bikes despite covid.

Fe
Review №19

They know what theyre doing with bicycles. Questions regarding Triathlons, they can answer them.

Re
Review №20

Recently, I was in a pinch and my sons back wheel was suddenly not cycling properly. I have been a customer but what I most appreciated was their willingness to help me out on the spot and get us going again! For them, it was a simple fix, but it sure wasnt for me. Eric and the Bay Area teams expertise is magic! Thanks guys! Ill be back.

La
Review №21

I called the shop about the issue with my derailleur. Brought in the bike and had a quick assessment of the simple fix needed. I asked whether there was a need for further adjustments and there was no need for more services.The work was done well before the expected time so I could pick it up early. Found a friendly attitude at the store.

Al
Review №22

Nice people, good products, and very supportive of the community. You always find something fun or interesting here. Get a quality bike here and you wont regret it. My daughters love their toddler helmets that we bought here also.

0
Review №23

Excellent customer service. Great attention to detail......

Ma
Review №24

Excellent customer service first class

Ro
Review №25

Awesome shop top notch service and products.Josh is always upfront and honest mechanic with a great crew to keep the bikes working smoothly.Every one is always professional and willing to help costumers get the bike that’s right for them.Jr. also dose a great job getting riders properly fitted on their trusty steed.This shop is awesome. That’s why I’ve gone there for years.

Ph
Review №26

These guys have been great to me. I am physically challenged and ride a tadpole recumbent trike. They are knowledgeable with recumbents. They are always welcoming and treat me as a person, not just another number. They are open more often than other shops. They are not stingy with their time, knowledge or kindness. I take my trikes there because of the staff, their ability and availability.

Ke
Review №27

First visit, won’t be my last. Answered all my questions, were very helpful. Did the work in a timely manner. Will definitely be a return customer. Highly Recommend!!

Da
Review №28

Great Service & reasonable prices, got my bike back 3 days before said date after tune up & tire & tube replacement.

Ji
Review №29

Knowledgeable and friendly staff showed us all our options without pressure. Quick special order and delivery of exactly what we wanted. Thanks Mike.

Se
Review №30

You all are very friendly and professional. When I ask you about what services I need, you give thorough explanations. I dont feel like youre trying to sell me a car or rip me off, everything Ive had done that was suggested by you has been needed. I feel like I can walk into your store and if I want to browse, I can browse, and if I want someone to walk me through bikes, someone will do that. Youre service department is excellent, weve had to take multiple bikes in and I always recommend you.

YV
Review №31

While shopping around for a bicycle, we went into the shop. Josh was AWESOME at answering questions and knew how to listen to my needs. Being in retail for years, many people will not take the time to listen to understand ones needs, but Josh was a true, honest, knowledgeable, and polite about my questions. I would buy anything from him based on this alone. NEW STORE OWNER IS LUCKY TO HAVE HIM.THANK YOUYVETTE

Ma
Review №32

Bay Area is an amazing shop. They’ve gone out of their way multiple times to help me find what I’m looking for. Josh and the rest of the staff have always been more than accommodating and have a professional attitude with every visit. I’ll keep going back to them for their extensive knowledge and expertise! Can’t wait to get some custom wheels built from them! Highly recommend them!

He
Review №33

Only one customer at a time but 3 employees standing around.. come on

ga
Review №34

Worse place I have done business with sold a bike to me then at the last min let’s me know there not getting any more so I took my money some place else. Only reason I was going to buy from them is to keep money local . No one there knows what the other tells a customer so if I was anyone else I would avoid this place at all cost

Ni
Review №35

Staff was friendly and knowledgeable! Highly recommended! Super fast service as well,

Bi
Review №36

We have purchased 3 bikes from this shop and tons of gear and accessories, we enjoy working with everyone on-site it always a very pleasant experience. Going from the owner all the way through the whole Gang I have nothing but great things to say. Weve had it all there, purchased bikes, shop help, gear, accessories, bike fits and numerous events/ functions along with tons of advice when needed. You guys rock!!! Thanks Bay Area Bicycles!!! The service was excellent, Josh is very knowledgeable and skilled, I always enjoy working with all the guys in this store!!!

Th
Review №37

So I am one of those fools that rides a bicycle to work. I get up in the dark and peddle across town then return home past 4 major school zones taking my life in my hands daily.Not only do I buy my equipment from Bay Area Bicycles but I trust my bike to Josh and Josh alone. I put my life in his hands daily and the maintenance of my bike is the ONLY thing I dont worry about when I am in the saddle.The shop use to have a beautiful dog that would come and cuddle when you called and I miss her dearly but try scratching JR or Josh’s beards almost makes up for her (NOT)

Th
Review №38

Best bike shop in town. I bought a bike form them and they were very knowledgeable and friendly. Josh was very helpful in getting bike setup and explaining how to use gearing etc since it was my first quality bike. Will definitely be continuing my business with them.

Ca
Review №39

Great bicycle shop. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about riding in general. Josh has also provided me with great maintenance service and advice. Junior and Eric are very knowledgeable about their products.

Pa
Review №40

These guys are amazing! I went to the other bike shop, and was told my bike was not repairable after a week in the shop. I brought it to Bay Area Bicycle and they fixed it in 20 minutes. This is the second time they have done the “impossible” for me. There’s only one shop in Corpus to trust! Kudos Guys!

Ni
Review №41

I have been buying bikes since 2013 from Bay area bicycle the guys that work there Are great at what they do Anytime I have an issue with anything Cycling shoes, bike service, Cycling helmets and gloves. I recommend everyone that also is looking into getting into cycling, needing service or just have a question. Is to start with Bay Area Bicycle. A great point of contact would be Josh and Jr .Thanks for the great service in the yearsNick Olvera

Ry
Review №42

These guys are awesome, i went in and immediately felt at home, John helped me find the bike i needed, and was super nice! I had some really tight requirements for the bike i wanted and they were able to help me out, i got what i wanted, it was an absolutely painless process, and after i bought the bike they even installed the accessories that i had purchased for free!

Me
Review №43

Went into Bay Area to look and price a new bike for myself. I was immediately greeted by a salesman (Josh), who was very helpful and informative. He answered all my questions and found a bike that I absolutely love. The price was great and the staff was very helpful.

St
Review №44

I bought my first real bike at this shop after just one test ride and theyve been helpful ever since. The staff is very nice and every time I visit I get useful advice and recommendations and even a couple free samples of nutrition supplements to try out. You can find some products on-line with cheaper prices but you wont get the same customer service that this place offers. The owner is very active with-in the community and Ive joined them a couple times on charity rides and had a good time. Great bike shop!

Su
Review №45

Amazing experience with Josh and the entire team! Very knowledable, thoughtful and took their time helping me select a bike—even before I committed to buying one. They put together a complicated, large Dutch electric assist cargo bike very quickly, and went over all the details to make sure it rode smoothly. Support this local bike shop as they work really hard to provide solid customer service and really care about what their customers want.

Gu
Review №46

Went in not knowing anything about bikes other than riding them as a kid and heavily modifying them into a monster low rider style. But, now that I am older and needing to keep in shape I decided to give bikes a try. Josh and the sales team walked me through everything and helped me make a great decision on what I needed. Thanks Bay Area Bikes, you probably saved my life..

Ca
Review №47

My husband purchased my Trek bicycle from Bay Area for Christmas. They did a great job making sure the bike fit me and that I had all the gear I needed. It was a great experience and I definitely recommend shopping here for your bicycle needs!!

Jo
Review №48

I have had my Trek Madone serviced by Josh many times over the years. Always does excellent work and is always on time. Josh has also made many recommendations to me to make my bike better, which I have always accepted. Hes been right every time.

Be
Review №49

Really good place to buy a bicycle. Extremely knowledgeable staff and great products. Prices are reasonable as well.

Ra
Review №50

Josh, the Service Manager, did a GREAT JOB accommodating my unusual request! He was a life saver! Many thanks, Josh!

Ri
Review №51

I was very pleased and satisfied with the customer service. I brought in a classic vintage Schwinn Road Bike that was damaged from a car accident and they were happy to order the necessary parts to restore it back to its riding condition. The bike rep, Junior, was very helpful with the whole process and had the bike ready within a few days. Overall, I recommend Bay Area over the Pedal.

Ar
Review №52

Great shop. Josh was extremely knowledgeable and help me get the right stuff for my bike. Will definitely come back!!

An
Review №53

Love this place and the guys who work here! Friendly helpful service all the time! They dont have fixed gears here but always help me with mine regardless. I highly recommend this place! Ride or die!!

Be
Review №54

Took my new Fat tire bike in, to have a few upgrade s done....these guys know there stuff. VERY professional...nice guy s to work with, went up and beyond your standard bike shop...if your looking for a shop to take your bike to.....this is the one....ill I be a costumer for life....

Aa
Review №55

Friendly, Helpful and clean. 👍🏻

Na
Review №56

Bay Area Bicycles has very friendly and helpful staff. I purchased a road bike from them, and was extremely impressed with my experience there. A week after I purchased my bike, I took my wife in to get fit for a bike. Eric is very friendly and helpful. I will defiantly return for any future bicycle needs.

Pe
Review №57

Bay Area Bikes does so much to take care of their customers. Cant recommend them enough.

je
Review №58

Quick, courteous, professional, excellent service, Eric and others

Re
Review №59

Only place I go for my bicycle needs! Josh is extremely knowledgeable and always helps me find what I need. He always takes his time with my questions and guides me to what my budget is. Hands down best guy in the biz!

Ch
Review №60

The product selection, staff and service is always excellent!!! There is no better place in the coastal bend to shop for your cycling needs.

TK
Review №61

Great customer service and very knowledgable with their products. Would definitely recommend stopping by whether being a beginner or experienced rider.

ni
Review №62

I’m an avid Cyclist/Triathlete and i’ve been a customer of Bay Area Bicycles for several years. Bay Area’s staff is knowledgeable and offer accurate guidance when it comes to purchasing and maintaining my bicycles. From my sophisticated racebike to my daughters 20 inch Trek, their mechanics are the only ones I’ve trusted to perform maintenance. My experience with this business has always been positive and I will continue to return for future purchases and maintenance needs.

Ma
Review №63

I moved to Corpus Christi in the spring of 2011 and I am a proud owner of a Street Strider.It is a unique vehicle that is great to ride and can be a small challenge to work on. Prior to moving to CC I did all the upkeep including assembling it at initial purchase. Not only do they do a GREAT job keeping it in tune for me they are glad to see me when I bring my Street Strider in for repairs or tune ups. The tires are very hard to source and they have helped me upgrade to a tire that is very difficult to puncture and provides a very good feel. As long as they exist I will be a customer!Mark R. Steck Street Strider Rider !

Na
Review №64

I had a good experience here for a bike repair. I was helped by Yuki

St
Review №65

These guys are great. Thanks for your help, Josh.

Vi
Review №66

Honest service and knowledgeable. Quality and attractive products. I will be A returning customer for sure

Le
Review №67

Friendly, courteous and professional staff. I always feel welcomed when I visit the store.

Ma
Review №68

Great shop! Knowledgeable staff, great customer service and great selection!

Jo
Review №69

Ive never had a question that went unanswered. I always see Josh when I go. He helps me with anything and everything I need. The entire staff is curtious and very professional. This is the only place I bring my bike and I will continue to do so.

Is
Review №70

Biked around Corpus Christi for the Memorial Day weekend. Was having some shifting issues, and stopped by to get this serviced. Staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and fixed my shifting issue (cable tension).

J
Review №71

Great bike place. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. There was no high pressure to buy anything, and I was able to get a free measurement for my next bike.

Be
Review №72

Extremely friendly staff that knows their stuff and doesnt talk down to, or try to upsell, a novice cyclist like myself. Stellar service and people.

Ch
Review №73

Solid shop, solid service, solid knowledge, solid help, solid mechanics. I bought a solid hardtail and have spent the better part of the year swapping out everything to my specs from tires, bars, pedals, drive train, and all the mechanics and Josh has been a big help with guidance as I get ready to start mtb racing. By far the best dudes around to even just talk to about stuff.

Ch
Review №74

Great little local bike shop. Purchased a nice Trek and had it professionally fitted by Aaron, who really knows his stuff about bikes and the mechanics of a proper fitment and adjustment. Learned a ton about body positions and how to get the most out of the bike. My girlfriend loved it so much she purchased the female version of the bike soon after, with similar good service. As someone opined on Yelp, yes they do load the bike up with accessories (lights, bottle cage, pouch, etc, common sales tactic I think), so if you just want the bare bike (some of us have collected those accessories from one bike or another), you just have to ask them to remove it all. Some of their accessory prices are competitive, and some you can get for cheaper on Amazon. As for the bike and large components, theyre very competitive, buying local helps. They also offer 10% off accessories for military, cant beat that. Oh yeah, Bell the weimaraner is a nice welcome if you catch her on one of her workdays.

Be
Review №75

Some of these guys are kinda jerks, but they stock and order Electea bikes, since Trek bought Electra and all. If you like Townies Id reccomend ordering the EQ model, they only stock Ds.Additionally, when I custom ordered a bike they took it upon themselves to stick their company logo onto the frame when they charge restocking fees.. ask next time before you deface somes bike. When asked about the restocking(prior to ordering, I love the bike). Was told its your bike, not our bike.Keep you logos of bikes that arnt yours.

au
Review №76

Excellent selection of bikes and accessories with an excellent staff to match!👏🏽👏🏽

Jo
Review №77

First time here and it was just an OK experience. I usually go out of my way to support local bike shops so I may still come back here but only because its one of only two LBS in Corpus. i.e. Ill probably check their competitor first, since I had a better experience over there.So.... I was pleased with the initial warm welcome and with the product I purchased. Not a lot of interaction required since I knew specifically what, a 9 speed chain, didnt care what brand. Incidentally, KMCs the only brand they carry but luckily for me, thats the brand of chain I prefer if given a choice. If one is looking for a higher end brand, best shop at the other place in town. The other things I like is that this place serves more than just the road and MTB crowd; theyve got a good selection of comfort bikes, commuter bikes, bike path bikes, and kids bikes and that they support the local cycling community.What I was not pleased with was the staffs less than helpful response (immediately after checkout) when I asked if they had any tips or advice specific to installing/removing the master link if I dont have the master link tool. The cashiers response was Your best bet is to check YouTube which pretty much made me regret ever stepping in there. Seriously?..... one of the reasons one goes to a LBS is to receive personal service and, for us aspiring home wrenchers, some friendly tips and advice. Sure I can Google and YouTube, I have and I will, but if I make the effort to spend my money at a local shop and then in turn get brushed off like that, Im better off order everything from Amazon.Anyway.... rant over. I wish the best of luck to you, Bay Area Bicycles.

Do
Review №78

Could not be more pleased. Tom and his crew are great to work with and are eager to please. I recommend Bay Area for whatever range to bike you need.

Da
Review №79

Great help with sizing, understanding bike manufacturers options and pricing. Easy to work with!

Ed
Review №80

Great service and selection. Thanks Mike C for your help

Ga
Review №81

Great bike shop in Corpus, Airline Road @ SPIDFast service.

Ja
Review №82

Excellent bike shop. All the staff are really nice and helpful. Highly recommend!

Ev
Review №83

I called Bay Area Bicycles to see if they would sell a high end exercise on consignment that I have and the person I talked with laughed at my question, said No and hung up on me It was a very unprofessional response. This is the reason why I do no patron local businesses in Corpus Christi. I order from Amazon or I make the drive to San Antonio.

Pe
Review №84

Very dissappointed. I was ready to look at products and make a purchase and was never greeted by anyone in the store. I walked around for a few minutes and was never approached by an employee. The store was not that busy. I left the store after walking around for over five minutes unnoticed. I still dont think they noticed me leave either. I immediately left this store and went straight to another bike shop to make my purchaces. Good location, I assume the products are good, bad customer service.

Jo
Review №85

All the guys at this shop are awesome! They helped me pick out the perfect mountain bike!

Ra
Review №86

Great bike shop. Everyone is very nice and easy to deal with. Highly recommend!!!

Do
Review №87

Great place to get your bicycle fixed or a new one

Jo
Review №88

One of the best bike shops I have been around in a very long time.

Jo
Review №89

RUN, dont walk AWAY! Very rude. And, not at all knowledgeable about bicycles!

Ri
Review №90

Great custom service and quick turnaround on work.

Ke
Review №91

Maintenance was done professionally and bike was delivered on time. However, the technician tried to convince me that I needed to replace my crankset because the teeth were worn. Fortunately, I have experience working in a bike store (and on my own car) and I was able to point out that the teeth were in excellent shape. Really, really dislike when someone tries to upsell me a service that I dont need bc they think Im a dumb blonde. Shame on them... and caveat emptor.

Ph
Review №92

Always helpful, and hey, its a bike shop, full of bike stuff, and bikes.

Jo
Review №93

Very courteous, prompt and very fast

En
Review №94

Cool bikes and great guys!

MA
Review №95

Awesome bike shop!Really helped me find the right bike, and gave me a student discount!

Ki
Review №96

Wow, best bike shop in Texas! Friendly, helpful and encouraging.

Ja
Review №97

Great shop and the guys are the best

Ma
Review №98

Great service!

Ja
Review №99

It was good

Ro
Review №100

Very helpful

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  • Address:6020 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, United States
  • Site:http://www.bayareabicyclescctx.com/
  • Phone:+1 361-993-7000
Categories
  • Bicycle repair shop
  • Bicycle Shop
  • Sportswear store
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:10AM–7PM
  • Thursday:10AM–7PM
  • Friday:10AM–7PM
  • Saturday:10AM–7PM
  • Sunday:10AM–7PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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