Leucadia Cyclery

I sold my bike on eBay (not bought at leucadia cyclery) and after calling around they had the most affordable rate to box my by bike up so that is was ready to ship! He was so kind and gave me some great tips on who to ship it with! Thanks again!

Small shop but fair selection of bikes. Manager is friendly and is in heart of leucadia. They have road bikes and mountain bikes. Limited kids bikes. They have a good selection of gear. Owners great with answering questions you might have

Was riding our beater bikes with my 8year old daughter. Got a flat and stopped at this shop. He charged $ 20 to fix the flat. We rode about a block but the gears were now messed after the flat was fixed. The chain was not aligned right so it came off and jammed. I had to drag the bike back to the shop asked him to fix it as it had not been put back together properly after the flat fix. He would not fix his mistake without another $ 20. Not only was he going to charge us to fix his mistake he also said I would not ride this brand of bike. He was very insulting in front of my daughter so we drug the bike out the door and called for a. ride home.
My daughter and I were very insulted by his comments about our cheap bikes and his saying to my daughter «your dad will not be able to fix it» .
That is no way to treat anyone. I will never go there again.

Ended up here when my boyfriend’s brakes snapped. We had driven up to just cycle around the beach and brought our beater bikes so we wouldn’t worry about them getting stolen. It just needed a new cable. We hobbled in and asked real nice if the guy could fix. He was talking a lot with someone and rather rudely snarled that the bike was not worth fixing, but he’d be glad to lend us a tool to take off the brake assembly. Ok so better to send us off on foot far from the car with failing brakes? Really? Um, dangerous and snooty. How disappointing. Our day was kind of ruined and what a nasty encounter. My boyfriend had to waddle most of the way back to the car using his feet on the road as brakes. Super dangerous crossing the 101. Eeeeek. Just because it’s a beater bike doesn’t mean it’s not worth fixing. Safety anyone?

Fred and his team take very good care of both me and my bike. It’s great to have experts who can break-​down my Campagnola stuff and often fix it onsite, helping me get back onto the road faster.

When I first moved here I took my bike in for what I thought was going to be a tune up. They owner, who was very nice, told me it was going to cost me about $ 600.00 to get my bike up and running again which is more than what I paid for the bike.
It seemed like a good idea just to buy a new bike but everything he suggested was very expensive.
You can’t even get a cruiser here for less than $ 500.00 bucks.
I want to support this local business but they are WAY out of my price range. It’s a shame too because all the Walmart and Target bikes are out of stock. Someone around here must sell bikes to the lower class, no?

this shop is fantastic, I have a manual wheelchair with bike tires and got a flat… in/​out and I was mobile again. I called Pacific bike shop first and when I told them it was for a wheelchair, they «refused» to help me… didn’t even offer to try to help or ask questions.

Best bike shop in North County. Fred has rehabbed, upgraded, and fixed my bike many times. Never tries to upsell me to some exotic expensive component I don’t need, just tells me the options and his advice based on my riding style and level.
There are several shops closer to me way up here in Oside, but I always go to Leucadia. Just a straight up honest local bike shop. Doesn’t get any better than this place.

Leucadia Cyclery has been open for as long as I can remember. When I was a wee one, my dad always took our bikes to Fred. And when I became of age, I too only took my bike to Fred. It’s a great local shop. Personal service. Fred is always there when I go in, along with his son, or his lady. When I was a youngin’ and didn’t drive, I would always go over there to fill up my bike tires. Because he has free air on the side of his shop, and he would always let me use the extender piece for the air nozzle. Recently I got my bike tire changed and my bike started having problems after, so I called, slightly displeased, and asked if he would fix the problem. I went over there and he oiled my bike and sent me back on my way. And didn’t charge me. Long live Leucadia Cyclery!

I used to surf in all of my free time, but since becoming a mom that is really hard to do. Looking for a new outdoor activity, I decided to try biking with my toddler in a baby seat. I know VERY little about bikes and Fred was so patient and worked with me to ensure the proper bike, baby seat, helmet, etc etc. Unfortunately, he ordered a bike for me that on paper seemed like a good fit for what I wanted, but when it arrived and I took it for a test ride, it was definitely not what I was looking for. Fred was so understanding and it was obvious that he truly wanted me to be happy, and not just sell me a bike. We emailed and called back and forth (shopping in a bike store with a toddler is almost impossible) and finally found another bike that turned out to be the perfect bike. Fred set up everything for me just right and it was ready for me to pickup the next day. He loaded it into my car for me, but when I got home, I couldn’t figure out how to put the tire back on (I really am a bike amateur!!) and so I called him and he patiently walked me through step by step how to do everything over the phone. I’ll be back to Leucadia Cyclery in a few weeks for my free bike tune-​up… Thank you for everything Fred! To top it off, Fred let me use a six year old gift certificate to pay for part of my bike even though they normally don’t accept such old gift certificates.

So far, so good. Changed breaks 40.00 (all front and back), change tire $ 15.00. Friendly and easy going.

Fred was cool. I like that he runs his own shop – really says something about quality and customer service when you deal with an owner that has a passion for what he does, not just a money collector.
Tuned up my Specialized FSR that I had not rode in (brace yourself) 9+ years. A crime, I know!
He got everything all in check and even took the time to discuss with me some things about how to store my bike should I not ride it for quite some time and other recommendations.
Had a great experience and I would recommend the shop for bike tune-​ups.
Since the bike tune up, I went back with my boyfriend to get him a new seat for his bike. Fred was very helpful and helped get my guy the correct seat for his bike.

Fred is the man! Great service and Fred knows his stuff! Thanks for all of your help man! I highly recommend this bike shop to all my track bike riders and to everyone else also.

I have known Fred for over 20 years and have found him to be knowledgable, honest and caring. He will never sell or charge you for something that is not absolutely necessary! Also, he does quiet a bit of rework on what other bike shops have screwed up. This is the only place I take my bikes for service. He is very good about answering his emails which makes the whole process so much easier. I hope you enjoy your experience at this family owned and operated bike shop as much as we have :)

Hello Unilocalers ,
I have spent much of my life in & around bicycles which may be a subject at a later time — I wandered into Leucadia Cyclery yesterday — Jam packed with bikes — every square inch of the place is full of «stuff» much like a old NYC or SF bicycle store. They do many custom builds from the frame up and sell basically three brands Bianchi, Marin & Time along with some great deals on Klein frames … But my review is on FRED
Fred is extremely knowledgable in all aspects of cycling, a mature veteran of owning a customer service retail establishment for a long time.
No college age bike racer here that judges you by your age /​appearance.
Fred seems to want each individual with his/​her specific needs. With Fred he is a A-​Z type of shop owner, I have seen him doing repairs and that is important in understanding the finished product. Reading his reviews here his labor is about as professional as his general knowledge and sales. If in Leucadia area and in need of a new bicycle or repair Fred is
a serious consideration and should be at the top of your list .
The Time Racing Road bikes are serious machines, be prepared to spend $ 6,000 — $ 10,000 this is a unique ride. I am not a huge fan of Bianchi today personally yet they do make a good value bicycle and depending on your budget give them a look also –

Fred is THE MAN. Just a great no bs guy which i found really refreshing in a bike shop let alone any type of store. He is super knowledgeable and will take care of your cycling needs and if he cant do it, he will tell you who can.
Many of the other bike shops in north county could do well to figure out how Fred stays in biz for over 20 years!

It’s great that cycling is really big out in San Diego because there are little bike shops such as Leucadia Cyclery peppered all around the county. There to service your every need when it comes to tuning up your bike, purchase parts and even save your butt if you ever run into issues while out on the road. Unfortunately today, Leucadia Cyclery did the later for me.
I set out for a long ride this morning along the coast and was feeling really strong considering I haven’t been on the bike much after my back injury in January. I pushed myself hard and really felt like I might be able to do a 50 miler today. 35 miles into my ride… my hopes were deflated, in more ways then one. BOTH of my tires were flat and there were little stickers all over them. darn it! I pulled off the side of the road and took inventory of what I had in my little pouch under my seat; 2 tubes and 2 Co2 cartridges. Yikes! I couldn’t afford to make a mistake. It’s been awhile since I’ve changed a tire so I wasn’t as confident in my tire changing skills. Sure enough, the tubes were swapped out successfully but I got a little trigger happy with the Co2 and wasted an entire cartridge. = (
I filled up the other tire with the remaining Co2 and knew Leucadia Cyclery was about about a mile away so I set out on foot. I finally arrived and the owner Fred was on hand to lend me his hand pump. In a few minutes, I was pumped and ready to hit the road again. It set me back about 40 minutes but I would’ve been SOL if Fred wasn’t there to save me.
We’ve also used Fred numerous times in getting our bikes serviced and picking up the usual gear from time to time. He’s always a pleasure to work with and there to assist you with your every need. I’d highly recommend Fred and his team if you’re ever in need.
Thanks for the air, Fred!

Leucadia Bike Shop is an experience. The owner/​manager, Fred, is a very focused guy. Over the years, I have bought 2 bikes there, both were «high end» bikes. This is the deal: Fred is the best bike wrench there is. In addition, his knowledge is over the top in what parts work with what.
His shop is narrowly focused compared to some. This is not a low end retailer. If you want something that is unique, that you want to keep for a long time, this may be your place. If you have a problem with your ride, and you want it fixed, bring it in, spend some cash, and expect a good result. I would just go in anyway, visit Fred, gawk at some «Time» bicycles, and enjoy a slice of Leucadia.
I had to edit the review and knock Fred down a star. (No, not a stair, that would hurt!) Fred caters to a lot of roadies, and his packaged eats are limited. See you on the road bro!

«Hi, I’d like to rent a bike for the next ten days.»
«Uh, … road bike or mountain bike?»
«Either.»
“Ok, that’ll be $ 500. And then I’ll buy it back for $ 400.”
«No, no. I don’t want to buy a bike and return it in 10 days at a deep discount. I want to RENT a bike. How about I give you $ 100 in advance, and some extra or my credit card number for a deposit? I want to RENT a bike.»
«Well, we don’t really do that.»
Apparently not.

My experience was great. Went in needing a very specific, not so common (as a loose item) part. Asked, was promptly helped and paid a reasonable price. Sweet.
They have some very high end stuff in there, as well as everything you need. It’s not as neat and tidy as B&L or Nytro, but it definitely has a small bike shop charm that’s really cool.
I can’t comment on the other two reviews, but I guess the thing to realize is that higher-​end bike stores tend to have a subtle protocol. If you don’t know what you’re talking about, you’re probably destined to leave disenchanted. Sometimes this even extends to looking the part. I’m sure they get a lot of johnny-​come-​lately fixie hipsters thinking they know everything, etc. so that would probably get annoying.
Anyhow, I’ll definitely go back.