Bicycle Revolutions

A wonderful bike shop that is humble and extremely knowledgeable!
At NO point did I feel patronized, pressured, or treated differently, as is possible as per reputations of bike shops in general. Diverse selection. Can’t speak to the prices, but they seemed fine.
Jake helped me the several times I visited the shop and even recognized me with a smile. That’s real service!
Haven’t actually bought a bike and may not from here, which I actually feel badly about because this is the kinda place where you feel deserves your dollars! But would definitely like to come here in the future for services or accessories.
Highly recommend this store.

I found a bike shop for life. I brought the bike I’d recently purchased at Revolutions in for the complimentary 30-​day tune-​up. The work was done in less than a day, and they replaced the sprocket with a better one because there’d been some knocking in the drivetrain. All no charge. From purchasing the bike to bringing it in for this service, I got the impression that this place employs honest people who know how to run a bike shop and a business in general. It’s rare I feel taken care of in a genuine way when frequenting a business; thus my proclamation that I found a bike shop for life.

Bought my beautiful new bike from this shop a few weeks ago then promptly crashed it (curse you, trolley tracks!). I brought it back to the shop this afternoon to see if there was any way they could try to fix the front basket, which was pretty mangled, and to give the bike a once-​over to make sure it was safe to ride. I was expecting to have to leave the bike with them for a few days, but the whole process took less than a half hour. Not only did they fix the basket (not perfect, but pretty damn close), but they also fixed the gear shifter that was a little out of whack… FOR FREE. I couldn’t believe it.
I also want to note that everyone in the shop– from the owners, to the sales people on the floor, to the mechanics, to the dog that greets you at the door– is so friendly and welcoming. I am so happy I found them.

I definitely recommend this place to my friends and to fellow Unilocalers as well! Bicycle Revolutions is an HONEST business with tremendously fair prices. I walked in with the intention of getting a tune up for my bike, and got so much more then that (before even setting up an appointment to have my bike tuned up). The owners and employees are incredibly knowledgeable. This is an honest business with phenomenal employees who are passionate about what they do. When one of my bikes craps out, or I decide to excessively add a third, I know where I’m headed! Not to mention I will continue to head here for all my gear, parts and repairs.

Just bought two bikes and a few accessories from this cool mom & pop bike shop and were very pleased with the experience– my husband and I were treated kindly and our questions were entertained with patience as detailed answers were given. Rob, the sales associate, made us feel comfortable as we were making inquiries about our purchase. The owners of the shop also were very friendly and helped us install a bike rack onto our SUV to ensure we were able to drive off with both bikes fully secured.
The only downside was a limited variety of brands of hybrids from which to choose, however we are very satisfied with the purchase we made based on what they did have in stock.
We will be sure to continue to support this great local bike shop!

This is a great shop with a friendly staff. I purchased a bike here a few months ago and they have been amazing about letting me stop by and adjust/​tune-​up my new ride. I highly recommend this shop!

This is a very good bike shop. I had an initial hiccup with pricing, but the owner called me personally to get it straightened out. I’ll definitely be back.

Had a such a wonderful experience here buying my first bike. I was nervous about dealing with a pretentious sales person, but everyone at Bicycle Revolutions was friendly and warm. This was the perfect place for me to start learning.
Gary was incredibly helpful and patient. As a new biker I had a lot of questions, and Gary made sure I was comfortable and didn’t pressure me to make any quick decisions. I absolutely love my bike and got a fair price. Would recommend this to a fellow newbie or experienced biker.

This place embodies what a great bike store should be: beautiful bikes, lovely space, and really wonderful people. Not to mention great shop pets. Brian runs a top flight bike shop, and it is worth travelling out of your way to do your bici business here.

One of the best bike shops in the city. The folks who work here are friendly and capable. I have used them again and again to buy parts and to ask their advice on work I’ve done on my stable of bikes. They’ve always been up to the challenge.
They also keep a good set of bikes (Surlys, Salsas, some All-​Citys, some fixie/​track bikes). Oh they also sell some Linuses for those smart folks who want an European-​style around-​towner.
Plus they have a ton of clothes for the occasion. I recommend the Levi’s Commuter line. Quality stuff.
All in all, a choice place.

The crew at Bicycle revolutions are awesome! I won’t spend my hard earned money at any other shop in this city, they listen to what you want and tell you all the pros and cons of any certain product so you the customer can make an informed decision based on your specific needs. Thanks bicycle revolutions!

The people seemed friendly enough. I went in for a non quick release seatpost clamp (tired of stuff getting stolen). The guy didn’t know what they had– I needed 34.9mm– and all of the dozen or so they did have were tossed into a tupperware container. The fellow went through them and pulled out a 34.9, no name made in Taiwan and said $ 20.00. Um, no thanks– went to Performance and got their house brand Forte for $ 4.50. You can also pick these up online for about $ 6.00 shipped. Make a profit– sure– but there’s a limit, no?

Always helpful, never pushy. Free check over, $ 60 base tune-​up which is cheaper than Performance. Nice stock and friendly people. I’ve had lots of things fixed here. I always choose them even though Community is closer.

This is my first Unilocal review and I’m only doing it because I like this place so much. It was actually recommended to me by my former favorite bike shop (Paradise Garage) when I lived in Columbus, Ohio.
The staff is knowledgable, polite and attentive. I’m in there at least once a week and I’ve never had trouble getting help, even when I wasn’t a regular. Any work I’ve had done there has been well-​done, quick and cheap. I had a wheel set built by Bryan and they are fantastic. If I ever need another set, I’ll definitely go back.
They lean towards steel bikes and of those, they have a nice selection. There’s also a bit of Aluminum and I believe they have a couple of Carbon road bikes (Foundry/​Masi) as well. There’s a good range of prices and styles to choose from and they should be able to get just about anyone with realistic expectations up and running.
Speaking of realistic expectations, the gear they carry is high quality and reasonably priced stuff. I have a feeling that the people who complain about the prices here are unaware of how much more expensive a lot of this stuff can get elsewhere. The stuff they stock is durable, useful and reasonably priced. If you want a hundred dollar death-​wish bicycle, go to Target. If you want a well-​made and professionally assembled bike that you’ll ride for the rest of your life, consider it an investment and pay them a visit.

Stopped in to get a new ankle strap, also was generally checking out the place. What a great neighborhood bike shop. Easily the best one I’ve been to in Philly thus far. Super selection of gear and very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I know where I’ll be going from here on out when I need bike help.

Pro: Nice staff. When I was shopping for a bike, the young woman that helped me was very knowledgeable and attentive. She got a feel for what I was looking for, and helped me try out several different options in my range.
Pro: The place has a nice selection of steel road bikes. Not saying their other offerings were lacking — I didn’t notice one way or the other because I don’t care. Steel is my thing, and unlike some shops that have a token steel bike or two, Revolutions had options.
Pro: Cool hipster environment. Dug the tunes, the vibe, and the dog.
Mixed bag: Location is too near touristy south street to make it convenient for parking purposes if you need to get there by car.
Possible con: People on here say tey’re pricey. When it comes to new bikes, everyone is basically competitive. I can’t comment on accessories. But they had a Fuji cross bike I was digging on clearance for $ 100 more than the same bike at Performance. That’s hard to justify in the name of supporting the little guy when I, too, am just a little guy.

YIKES! Super overpriced but very cool looking bike shop. Not great service — I was there for at least a half hour and saw a lot of people come in and have to work hard to get someone’s attention. Thankfully, and shop dog and cat make passing the time more bearable, but even they don’t take the sting out of the prices. $ 60 locks I’ve seen elsewhere for half the price or less. $ 40 for a tiny pouch. I am fond of small shops and will overpay in order to support them, but this is taking the mickey.
For a bike shop, they should also have better racks outside for locking up your bike or installing whatever expensive tidbit you just bought.

I had spent the past couple of weeks visiting bike stores in town and reading online trying to figure out what to buy. My last two SE SS bikes were stolen. My favorite, an ’06 or ’07 Lager (can’t remember) was purchased at Bicycle Revolutions at their old location on 4^th St; it was a good experience and I can’t for the life of me figure out why I didn’t make their store my first and only stop this time around.
After already having visited two bike stores in South Philly on the day I finally purchased my Fuji Classic I stopped into Bicycle Revolutions. I was pleased to see they had expanded quite a bit since 2008 when I bought my last bike from them. They now have a full line of clothes, accessories, messenger bags et al to choose from, as well as many more fixie, SS, road bikes, etc.
Last time the owner helped me, today they had considerably more employees. Meghan immediately asked me if I needed help; she was by far the nicest, most sincere and approachable person I’ve ever encountered in a bike store. Every store I had visited before Revolutions, I had told the salesperson I spoke with the same thing: «I like bike X but don’t like the handlebars, I want them replaced with bull-​horn type bars if I buy it.» The reactions ranged from polite nods to blank stares until I got to Meghan. She immediately began to have their repair people set up 2 Fuji’s I had been looking at with the handle bars I wanted so I could take them for a spin; without me even asking! Granted, this was in mid-​February so they weren’t exactly swamped with repairs and assemblies, but it was still an example of customer service above and beyond what I’ve come to expect.
I ended up picking out a Fuji Classic fixie, having some slight modifications made which Meghan and Bryan told me they’d have ready within 2 hours. It was ready an hour later. I love the new bike, and although it only has 10 miles on it as of tonight I’m pretty confident that Bicycle Revolutions will be helpful if I have any issues or questions, as they’ve been in the past.
I visited Performance Bike during my search, and although they were somewhat accommodating and had a larger selection of low-​end bikes, I’m very glad I ended up giving my a money to a local shop that employs good people who treat the customers well. Hopefully Revolutions will continue to set an example of courteous and professional service for other Philly bike stores for many years to come.
Now I just have to get the boy to feel safe riding a bike in the city, once I do I’ll be back there to buy another one. That’s assuming I haven’t blown out my knees or catapulted myself head first into traffic before then. more on that later.

Dope shop. Solid service.
Vinny tuned m’bike up nice.
They’re super friendly an’ they got nice bikes an’ stuff fo’ yo’ bike.
What’s not to like?
(And as a super special bonus, they’ve got cute shop creatures.)
Stop in. Purchase some cycling accoutrements & accessories in time to sit around and watch all those guys ride around France or something. Then go out & ride.
BOMF.

Solid. Great service. Unpretentious.
They’ve gone the extra mile multiple times on everything from fixing a rack that other shops overlooked during routine tune-​ups to cutting every whisker off my tires to completely minimize any rubbing on my fenders. They’ve also patiently walked me through purchases with no pressure to hurry up and buy.
It seems like comments are overwhelming positive about this place. However, in response to the negative reviews — I must say that it is pretty standard policy that shops can’t allow you to do repairs in house (I suspect it is an insurance thing); and this shop is one of the least pretentious I’ve been to in any city. Everyone has different experiences but those are mine.
In short, I highly recommend this shop with no reservations.