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The Bike Factory
616 Franklin Ave, Edwardsville, IL 62025, United States
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Je
Review №1

Thank you The Bike Factory Edwardsville. My ol trusty bike looks good as new! And, they turned it around within a day. New tires, a new chain, cleaned it up, checked all the gears, new handlebar tape, even a new battery in my cycle computer. #supportlocal #bestservice #readytoride

El
Review №2

I bought my beautiful Milano there after receiving so much help— patient, responsive, knowledgeable help! This became our go-to place at that point. We were impressed with pricing on later repairs of our other bikes, plus some modifications I needed. The pricing was carefully calculated and clearly explained—and it just cost us less than a couple of other shops we were used to working with. So good!! So delighted that Edwardsville has this shop!

Ke
Review №3

I emailed the business about how I have trouble with my bike saddle and how my bottom pays for a 1 hour bike ride for about a week. Went to the store and the guy set me up with a new bike saddle and told me to work my way into it and to allow adjustment time. I have no soreness after a ride now. The guy knew his bikes and equipment. Great service. We also got my boyfriends bike a tune up and back wheel fixed.

IN
Review №4

Great old school vibe at a bike shop ran by great people

Va
Review №5

Fixed broken spoke while I waited. Was quick and was a quality repair. Will do business with again!

Li
Review №6

They got right in and helped me! Awesome!

Ja
Review №7

They really take care of you there

Da
Review №8

If youre looking for a local bike shop that offers excellent service at a reasonable price and is family oriented, look no further. Alek is dedicated to providing the best service possible. Hes a great mechanic and all-around fantastic guy. Hes been helping us maintain our familys bikes for a number of years and we are always very thankful for him taking care of us.

go
Review №9

Took my e-bike tire to get repair and was in and out good experience

Je
Review №10

Great place, fixed up my old fuji. It feels new again

St
Review №11

Absolutely the BEST hometown bike shop. Ever. I am fairly new to the biking world (about 3 months) when I stumbled onto this shop looking for a bike. Not only was Alec and Max very helpful, friendly and welcoming; but they made me feel comfortable and treated me with respect the minute I walked in the door. They spent time getting to know me, listened to my needs and set me up with the perfect bike. I began coming to the weekly shop rides, meeting many new riders, who I would now call my friends. This is a very community based shop! Such a great group of people all around. I cannot express enough how impressed I am with the shop, the great guys, and high level of customer service you will not find anywhere else!! This is your one stop shop! Thank you Alec and Max!

No
Review №12

This has been my go to shop for a number of years. Alec has always been very generous with his time and taught me a lot about not only riding bikes, but maintaining them as well. Service is usually punctual and done very well. I would recommend this shop to anybody looking for a new bike or repairs. Although I will add the disclaimer that they are keeping fewer bikes in stock compared to previous years, however they can order and build just about anything you want.

Va
Review №13

Very knowledgeable and so helpful! No condescending attitudes here! Listens and problem solves with me! A true small town bike shop at its best! Thanks guys!

Do
Review №14

Perhaps, in addition to competence, youd like for kindness and community spirit to characterize your local bike shop. True? Then the Bike Factory is the LBS for you. Watching the respect and care with which the staff work with young cyclists gives smiles and inspiration.

Ke
Review №15

My wife and I were wanting to get into a healthier hobby, but felt a little intimidated going to a bike store for fear of being judged since we arent particularly athletic. Alec did everything he could to make us feel welcome and make us feel special. I cannot stress how wonderful of an experience we had at this shop. Great customer service and coming from Wal-Mart Bikes the bikes we bought are in a league of their own. Consider us customers for life!

Jo
Review №16

Really awesome ppl there helped me out tremendously I really appreciate them

Kr
Review №17

Such helpful and kind employees! My bike was ran over (twice).. the back wheel & frame was completely bent, multiple broken parts. Everything was fixed so promptly it shocked me! And they managed to put all new parts on, and still keep under budget. Will be coming here in the future!

We
Review №18

Excellent customer service, great repair prices, and overall an excellent place to get bikes fixed. I highly recommend.

Cl
Review №19

This is the only bike shop that I will take my Canyon Ultimate road bike for maintenance and repairs. The service to price ratio is just unbeatable. Electronic shifting, bottom bracket and hydraulic brakes are working like brand new again. I put this bike through hell last year, and I am ready to do it again! Thanks, Alec.

Ca
Review №20

Excellent Bike Shop! Great service! Threw my bike right on the rack and started working on it. Alec helped troubleshoot the problem and got me rolling again!

Br
Review №21

Had problems with my seat on a ride from St. Louis to Edwardsville. Stopped by Bike Factory and the guy working fixed my seat in no time and didnt charge me. Great overall experience, I highly recommend!

Iv
Review №22

You can tell that the people who work at the bike factory know what they are doing. Very experienced, quick and friendly service. 5star would recommend to anyone.

Na
Review №23

I bought a mountain bike from them about 2 years ago and it only just recently broke. He told me they’d have to keep it a few days and he saw how devastated I was about not being able to ride and he lent me a loaner. He’s an amazing guy you don’t find people like that a lot in today’s world.

Ro
Review №24

Wonderful place! The owner was so helpful!

Ka
Review №25

Best cycling store in the area. Alec always goes above and beyond to help you. I just purchased a road bike from The Bike Factory and love it! Fair prices on everything from bikes to accessories to service. And they have the best customer service. Alec always treats you right!

Ro
Review №26

Friendly people and very helpful.

Ri
Review №27

Great customer service, I will be returning

Ph
Review №28

Great place I have taken 4 or 5 bikes there.

Ch
Review №29

SUPER nice people!! Put my bike on the rack and fixed it on the spot. I bought a few accessories and $65 total I was out the door back in business, even installed my accessories while I was there. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Ca
Review №30

I’m a relatively new cyclist and have worked with Alec since August 2018 as my cycling coach. He has been patient, understanding and extremely helpful during my training. I have observed him assist many customers and acquaintances with their cycling needs. His expertise, knowledge and passion for the sport of cycling and his excellent customer service make it an absolute pleasure to do business at The Bike Factory. You will not be disappointed!

Ju
Review №31

Came in early on a Sunday to raise the seat on my daughters bike. The owner was super friendly and had a wonderful chat with my daughter and myself. Its hard finding great customer service like this nowadays! This will be our preferred bike place from now on!

Sc
Review №32

Small hometown bike shop that is customer service oriented. Alec gets to know his customers needs and works hard to accommodate. Very personal service and a wide variety of equipment and accessories. Very quick turnaround on repairs.

As
Review №33

We are new to the area and have been in a few times. Once to just have our bikes checked out after we moved and a few times for supplies. Each time they have been very helpful and honest. I would recommend stopping in! Its great to have a local bike shop who looks out for its customers.

Jo
Review №34

Wonderful atmosphere! Alec was a very friendly face and much help as I am clueless when it comes to bike maintenance. I will definitely be making a return and will tell everyone I talk to about it as well for their bike needs. You dont find many locally owned homestyle shops (especially bike shops) such as this!

Sa
Review №35

Excellent customer service! Very helpful and thorough.

Le
Review №36

Went in for what I thought was just a chain repair, but turned out my derailleur was all bent up. Because I had a warranty for the cyclery, (went there first, but they were terribly backlogged on repairs) they fixed that up no charge. Even showed me how to change the chain and how they realigned the derailleur. All in all, a super helpful shop and Id recommend it to anyone.

Eb
Review №37

Excellent customer service, knowledgeable staff.I was given a Fuji bike by a friend. The bike had sat unused for some time. I found the Bike Factory on the manufacturer webite. I called the store and Daniel told me I could bring the bike in and they would look at it. I was concerned they would try to sell me a lot of things but they didnt try to sell me anything. They looked my bike over, and gave it a very affordable tune up. They also added additional accessories that were purchased prior to me owning the bike.I called and showed up, they squeezed me in same day and quickly, in less than hour had it working order. They also explained the bike to me, how it works and different features. I have a few more purchases I need to make for the bike and I will be back. They have a customer for life.

Ti
Review №38

Alec is very friendly and helpful. Prices on new and used equipment and service are very fair. Alec can fix any problem with your bike and his turnaround time is the fastest around.

jl
Review №39

Very friendly and helpful staff and this is a very clean establishment.There is a wide selection of all types of bikes to choose from and the repair service is outstanding.These are the hours of operation here.Friday- 11AM–7PMSaturday- 9AM–5PMSunday-11AM–3PMMonday-11AM–7PMTuesday-10AM–6PMWednesday-11AM–7PMThursday-10AM–6PMThe hours may change due to holidays.

Sa
Review №40

Very friendly and very helpful. Thank you for great service!

De
Review №41

I was having a big issue with shifting on my giant and chain popping off, within about 10 minutes alec got it fixed with a new free wheel and for a great price!

Sc
Review №42

I heard of The Bike Factory thru word of mouth and bought my first bike 2 years ago. I have been extremely happy with the after sale service and continue to return for all my biking needs. Whether its a new bike, a tune up, or a full restoration project, Alec at The Bike Factory can get you taken care of!

Mi
Review №43

My wife and I have been a regular customer for quite some time here.I usually dont write any reviews, but I had a bad experience. I came in Sunday and bought a bike seat for my wife took it home and found out it was too big.came back Monday to Exchange it the guy behind the counter told me that there is a restocking fee OK even though it was never opened. But the new one cost less than the old one so I should have received a refund the guy said to me lets call it an even .I said no I need you to refund my money he said its coming out of his lunch money. They just lost a good customer.

Je
Review №44

Awesome locally owned and operated family friendly bike shop! This guy will go the extra mile for you!

Ma
Review №45

Always great service

Je
Review №46

Had a good experience before, so went to buy a bike today. Sadly, out of business, apparently.---------------------------------Just learned that they MOVED. Must have been looking at an old cached page. All good!

Da
Review №47

Extremely fast, affordable, and friendly service

He
Review №48

I bought a couple of bikes here and have been very pleased with the product as well as the service when in the store.

pa
Review №49

The bike factory is the place you want to go if you are looking for the best riding equiptment. I have purchased different items including bikes from the bike factory and have always recieved the proper information on these items as well as information and techniques to enhance my riding experience. I will continue to use the bike factory as my preffered store

Ch
Review №50

I was having trouble finding the correct tire size for my 5 yr sons bike. I called and spoke to Alec. He was a very kind man and gave me a solution to my problem, over the phone!!!THANK YOU ALEC!

Mi
Review №51

Great store, great service. Alec can diagnose and fix any mechanical problems you have and will walk you through what the problem is and the solution.

Sh
Review №52

I was was trying to take my little brother to get new grips for his bike and he looked up the times,which said the store was open till 7:00 on Saturdays. So I rushed him down there before I had to be somewhere and we got there at 6:50 and the lights were off and they were closed. So,either they need to stay open till the times posted or if their hours changed they need to update there times online.my little brother was heartbroken because he couldn’t get the new grips because he had a big meet up the nex day.

al
Review №53

Great/quick service! Thank you!

SH
Review №54

Did a great job on fixing my bike and did so quickly and on short notice. Thank you.

Da
Review №55

When its time to have your bike serviced, repaired, or upgraded there is no better wrench in Edwardsville than Alec at the Bike Factory.

St
Review №56

Best bike shop in Madison County.Alec is a very knowledgable mechanic!!!

gi
Review №57

Upstanding service and staff knowledgeable.

Je
Review №58

Very reluctant to take returns. Bought a bike tube, took it home and it leaked. Went bake to the store and they said it was sold as is. It was new. I was very disappointed.

da
Review №59

Great service!

Br
Review №60

Fantastic service!

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  • Address:616 Franklin Ave, Edwardsville, IL 62025, United States
  • Site:http://www.thebikefactory.com/
  • Phone:+1 618-659-8706
Categories
  • Bicycle rental service
  • Bicycle store
  • Bicycle repair shop
Working hours
  • Monday:9am–7pm
  • Tuesday:10am–5pm
  • Wednesday:10am–8pm
  • Thursday:10am–8pm
  • Friday:10am–8pm
  • Saturday:10am–8pm
  • Sunday:10am–8pm
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pick-up:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Cheques:Yes
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