Recycled Cycles

I've been biking in the U District area for almost 6 years and Recycled cycles has been there for me throughout the whole Journey. I've bought countless biking accessories, parts, and gotten almost my entire bike fleet serviced there at some point or another. They are an extremely solid bike shop who really cares about cycling and stands behind that. Every person I've interacted with there has been friendly, informative and overall a breeze to work with. Regarding bike service, I have always been extremely happy with the quality of work they have done for me and I've found the pricing to be very reasonable. I've had multiple experiences of popping in for a quick issue or question I've had about my bikes, and have always been well-attended. A few times I've even left without being asked to pay for minor adjustments or mechanical help, thanks to super friendly employees. Today I took in a Surly Bridge Club, hoping to get it tuned up for shifting issues. Upon speaking to Espen, I was given a good explanation of what was causing my issues and a price estimate. What I expected to be a multi-day service was completed in 15 minutes! Service was great and my Surly is now shifting without a problem! I would recommend Recycled Cycles to anyone, and I will continue being a loyal costumer.

I have been to recycled cycles many times but made my first purchase this week and followed up with service for a couple of other bikes. They are all awesome! Service! Sales! Everyone is super cool, helpful and nice. Jake who helped my 8 yo find a new to him bike. A Trek at almost 1/2 the cost of new. And they made sure everything was working before we left. So it was better than new! They even fixed the breaks because they found something that concerned them. 30 day warranty too. Henrietta, helped me today with my 10 yo's broken bike. She fixed all the brakes super fast! I told her if I could have the bike by school pick up he would be ecstatic! He rides his bike to school every single day. So taking it toget fixed worried me and him a little bit. She had it ready in less than an hour! And the cost was reasonable. My bike on the hand is a big job. It's sat around for almost 8 years. They told me exactly what was wrong and even said, your chain is rusty but fine. We can replace it but it's not needed. Then the told me the right lubricant to buy (it's not basic wd-40). They also did this without making me feel stupid, which is nice. They are full of knowledge and they want to help and share. It is costly but not unreasonable - it is a big job. And will take about 3 weeks but it works for me! Henrietta even chatted with me about ways to teach my husband to ride a bike. I don't think I'll visit another bike shop unless I move from Seattle. Also they have not only used bikes but all the accessories too! I got Trek water bottle holders for $3 each. They have everything you can be think of. Oh! Also they run a website you can register your bike in case it gets stolen!

I purchased a new Marin bike years ago at Recycled Cycles and came back today to buy a used kids bike for my daughter. Great shop with great prices on new and used bikes. Support your local bike shop instead of a big box store!

Recycled—as the kids call it—is a true gem of a place. Great people, a huge trove of parts, and generally a good place to just hang for a bit. My favorite thing is the attention to consultation. I can come in with any question about any Bike, and they take the time to figure it out with me. They are true bike nerds!

The BEST cycling and repair shop in Seattle. 1. Excellent product knowledge and great prices 2. Exceptional customer service. Jack, Andy, Jake and Nate bring hands on experience on parts selection, riding, and diverse riding styles to select and choose gear, bikes and products. No upselling and just real ness 3. Seasoned mechanics. I can’t speak highly enough of the service I’ve received. Henrietta, Max, Jules, Conor Aspen and Kirk ALL go above and beyond from tru ing a tire, brakes, to complex issues 4. Selling and trading is easy. I’ve recycled, donated and sold bikes. Both David’s are helpful, knowledgeable and really experienced with everything bike related. 5. Learning. I’ve learned so much at this shop. Everyone is generous with their time and really love cycling I’m long overdue to share a stellar review on google. I ride here twice a week and everyone goes above and beyond and knows me by name. Thank you RC. Your investment in my riding is much appreciated. Bo

Great shop, the used part selection was a major bonus finding miscellaneous parts or extra spare parts on a budget for a build. Staff and mechanics are knowledgeable about compatability bike parts if you have any questions.

Wow!!! What a wonderful place!!! I came with my damaged bike today. Someone was trying to steal it and took off the front wheel in the process. I was not sure what kind of damage was done and some parts were missing. I took my bike to the Recycled Cycles. I didn’t wait more than a minute. A gentleman from the service shop took my bike, assessed the damage and he was able to fix it in 5 min! He also adjusted the gears, brakes and pumped the wheels. When I wanted to pay for the service, he said, no need! He wished me a nice day and I was on my way. I was speechless! In the era of dismal customer service in so many businesses and prices that cause headaches, there is this wonderful bike shop, with fantastic people, human touch and superb customer service!!! Thank you Recycled Cycles!!! TEN stars and I will tell everyone to only service their bikes with you. I am for sure going to be a loyal customer for all my future bike needs.

Everyone I interact with here is so kind and helpful! They will work on e-bikes and help find used parts when possible. Turn around time is quick and the employees are respectful, even if you aren't a bike expert. So refreshing!

I was gifted a Trek 1000 bike that needed some work. No saddle, rusty chain, and missing pedals. Kirk took the time to diagnose the bike and personalized the riding experience for me. I chatted with him while he fixed my bike and all of the prices were transparent with no hidden cost. What I love about recycled cycles is the fact that I can learn as I go and at my own pace. Kirk, like the rest of the staff appear passionate about cycling and the rider. I love knowing that parts that I am using are being given a new life. With the diagnosis, we figured out what we I'll address now to ride the bike and what I will need to up keep and maintain 3 months from now. What a great service and experience. 10 stars.

Always a pleasure visiting this shop! Clean, friendly, and incredibly helpful--every visit leaves me impressed. I stopped in for a quick repair and was met with nothing but smiles and support. They had me back on the road in no time. I highly recommend this shop for any cyclist. That said, be prepared for long wait times on full service or minor repairs--they're that popular because they're that good! I was quoted a month to swap out a derailleur and cassette, so I tackled it myself in about two hours. Still, I'd trust them with my bike any day.

I rented a bike for an afternoon while visiting Seattle. This place had such reasonable prices and a friendly, low-key atmosphere. Exactly what I wanted!

Great service and great deals! I came in and had a new bike all setup in a very short time.

Bought a Kona Dr. Dew here, because they were only shop in area who had range of models and sizes to test ride. When I took the bike into my trusted local shop after riding aound 500 miles because derailur was out of adjustment they found that one of the wheels needed hub service (not typical after 500 miles of riding) and a low quality derailur hander had been used. Maybe this was Kona quality issue, but I expect a full service shop would note and repair these issues when assembling the bike.

Recycled Cycles is my go-to for affordable, quality bikes and repairs. Their used inventory is well-curated, and their mechanics are honest--no upselling, just straight-up good service.

It is one of the best bike shops that I have ever experienced! I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in bikes and needs a bike shop.

The guys at the store were very helpful with my purchase of a new bike and they have been providing quality, affordable and timely service ever since. No question or problem goes unaddressed, the mechanics and salespeople are incredibly friendly, helpful and professional.

Why 5 stars? Because this was my favorite bike rental experience to-date. --- --- --- My friend and I have a tradition of renting bikes and going for a ride when we travel places. I did a lot of research to see where I should rent bikes from and where we should ride, and we ultimately landed on on Recycled Cycles and the Burke-Gilman trail. Both were awesome! The only bummer is that we had some travel issues that got us here later than we anticipated, and we only had about an hour and a half to ride. Fortunately, they gave me a bit of a break on the price, because of that. The bikes were awesome. I am absolutely not a crazy bike aficionado like my friend, but this was my favorite bike that I've ever ridden. It was so light that up-hill climbs were so much easier than any other bike I've been on. And all of the people here were so cool. They gave us a bunch of good recommendations for our ride and for what we could do in the city afterward. It was as if the city of Seattle paid them to ensure we had a good experience on our visit. My only regret is that we didn't have more time to ride!

Really great shop! I bring my Surly Disc Trucker in about once a year for a tune-up and they always do a very good job, which includes going over the bike with me when I arrive and let them know what I think needs doing. Usually, I haven't needed all that I thought I did, and they don't hesitate to let me know this, so they're not only knowledgeable, but trustworthy. Last week was no different, and, in addition to letting me know that only a couple of the things I thought I needed were actually necessary, they were able to finish the work several days earlier than expected. I had a question the next day and brought my bike back; they figured out the little glitch and fixed it. Thanks, Recycled Cycles!

Greatest bike shop this generation. Used parts! Burke Gilman riders, take note! Rubber retreads! Pedal power!

I needed a specific crankset for a bike build and my guy at MTBHQ in Snoqualmie sent me here. I was directed to numerous good options. The experience was awesome, the shop folks were all cool and helpful, I left with an even better crank than what I was looking for. I just wish they had a location a lot closer to me. I used to go here back in the day when I lived in Seattle and always liked it. Thanks guys, worth the drive.

Stopped in yesterday to look for my future bike. I didn't get anything but I definitely wanted to just because of how great the customer service was. I was helped by Andy. Definitely will come back!

Justin was great when I brought my Surly in for a tune-up two or three weeks ago. He took enough time to go over my bike thoroughly, looking at the cables, braking, shifting, tire wear, condition of the cogs and chainring. He told me I didn't really need a tune-up! He did say that my tires, though not in need of immediate replacement, were getting there, and, having noticed that my bar tape was all peeling and worn, asked if I'd like to have that replaced. (Yes, yes!) There was no pressuring, no rushing through the explanations of things I'd been wondering about. Although there have been long periods of time when I've gone to bike shops closer to where I live, my experience with Recycled Cycles has been positive for 10+ years. Thanks, RC.

Staff was knowledgeable, engaging and friendly. Went in for bike parts to rebuild a bike and staff offered suggestions and resources too. Great policy on trying items and return if necessary. Lots of bike and gear to fit any level of fitness.

These guys are so genuine, and masters of their craft! They've helped me out with multiple bike issues, which I couldn't solve myself. No questions asked... bring it in!

Updating my review to reflect some changes particularly around pricing and environment. Before I said they had really good prices on used components. Now I would say they have okay prices. It seems that the cost of inflation on rent and labor has really hit them, which is understandable. However the cost of bike components overall has dropped radically since 2020, meaning that retail prices (even on high end brands that rarely to never go on sale) are currently discounted heavily in many places because of the problems with the supply chain and then subsequent over-ordering. What this means is that for an object that normally costs $60, I can now buy it new for $50 (even in some brick and mortar bike stores - not just online which is a totally different ball game), but Recycled is selling it used for $45. At that rate I'll just buy new. I noticed this across a range of items from rims to stems to brake and drivetrain parts. Presumably as the bike parts industry recovers from the whiplash it's currently experiencing, this weird price distribution will even itself out, but as of early 2023, the prices here just aren't that competitive. Environment is still higher on the bike shop bro end of the spectrum, but not the worst. I'll go in and certain employees will act like I'm a clueless derp until I start explaining that I'm building a bike or whatever and then their demeanor totally changes. So that's a step in the right direction I guess, plus more of the employees recognize me now so that's also helped. Last note is be very careful parking in the free 2 hour parking lot. The lot is heavily policed for parking violations by SPD because of proximity to UW. Most recently, I parked where I've parked dozens of times and got a ticket for impeding traffic even though I was parked in line with 3 other cars and by any rational observation not blocking anyone's entrance/egress. There are no ground paint markings (or if there are, they're always covered with puddles and gravel) so it's totally unclear where you are or are not actually allowed to park. Unless the city installs better marking and/or signage about which areas of the parking lot you can't park in, I'd avoid it and just pay for street parking to save yourself the inevitable ticket.

Jules helped me with my bike and was very kind and patient and knowledgeable. He helped me understand more about bikes and helped me replace a chain that got knotted up. He was able to fix it in just a few minutes and pointed out small other issues with my bike that were wrong. As soon as he pointed them out he also fixed them for me. Thank you Recycled Cycles and Jules! They have a new lifetime customer!

Thanks for helping me get a new bike! This was easy and the person who helped me was patient and informative. I was able to try a few bikes till I found the right fit.

In 18 years in Seattle, this is the only bike shop I've ever been a return customer to. The staff are not just knowledgeable, but care about the unique needs of every customer without pressuring you into anything that you don't want or need; you don't have to be a hard-core cyclist to feel welcome here. Not only that the work they do is high-quality but at reasonable prices.

Thanks for making my beloved venerable Raleigh bike functional again! We've been travel buddies since 2004, and I wasn't ready to say good bye. Biking up hills yesterday was SO much better with both derailers working. And thanks for fixing it faster than you said you would. Recommend!

I love getting and donating bicycle parts here to keep my bike in decent shape. The staff is always friendly, helpful, but not pushy to make a sale. I have had service done once and it was quick despite there being a queue- I was told several hours, and they called me back within one. They have a good return policy, and when I had a part that didn't work out I got to just switch it for a different one in shop. I make a point of waiting so I can go to this shop over others.

I can't say enough about the folks at Recycled Cycles. I went in not expecting to find a bike - I'd heard that they were hard to come by during the pandemic. Not only did I get a bike, but I got a ton of personalized help! I'm a total n00b when it comes to bikes and was really unsure of what I needed. I also didn't want to spend a ton of money. Jack spent so much time with me listening to my thoughts and concerns and was able to take all that information and find me the perfect bike in my price range. The shop let me leave the bike there for a week until I could take it home. Thank you for everything!

Used Recycled Cycles twice for repairs. Today it was for a failing rear rim. They were fast, reasonable pricing and total masters of their craft. The folks there are personable and professional. Great work and thanks.

OUTSTANDING SERVICE! Kind and knowledgeable staff who truly want to match you with the bicycle for your needs and budget. All questions respectfully answered without making you feel silly. Their used/buy back program allows them to put together the pieces and package you NEED at whatever your budget. Excellent variety including all styles, merchandise, and accessories. Calm and friendly atmosphere despite a very busy sales and service business. Gorgeous location to bike to. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

They're my local bikeshop so I went there primarily out of convenience (and they have a great location overall - right off the Burke Gilman!), but I've gone back a few times because they've been friendly and helpful without some of the pretentiousness that other bike shops can have. They've also given me some good free advice on my bike (without upselling me) which I appreciate when I've popped in with quick questions about maintenance and how my bike is performing. They also do rentals that are cheaper than some of the other rental options!

Popped in to see about some recycled parts for a different handlebar I'm hoping to switch to on my road bike. The guy that helped me was quick and smart as a whip. He found everything I needed and gave me several options to choose from! Can't wait to put all my recycled pieces together! Prices were reasonable and they have a 30 day exchange policy in case the parts don't work out.

I was in the market for an upgrade and went to Recycled Cycles as I was open to both used and new bikes. I was helped immediately by a friendly person named Scotty. I tried out 3 bikes (1 new and 2 used) in my size. It was a rainy day. For my test rides Scotty adjusted the seats to my height and also attached a fender to the back of the bikes for me. Unfortunately the bikes weren't exactly what I was looking for as my parameters were extremely specific. Scotty was patient the whole time and really helped us out with the test rides. Excellent service. I didn't end up finding The One here but I can certainly see myself coming back for service, parts, or gear. Thank you to Scotty.

We ordered rental bikes using the online system. The bikes were ready for us when we arrived. Great customer service & well-maintained bikes, each with lock, water-bottle cage, bell, tools, air pump, extra tube, kickstand, rear rack with bungee cord, and nice helmet included in rental. Took the Burke-Gilman Trail and loved it! Thank you Recycled Cycles!

This was my first time at Recycled Cycles. I was super happy I came here to rent two bicycles for the day. A guy named Skip helped us and he was awesome. Skip was knowledgeable, friendly, and provided great customer service. He also helped us with our bike route for the day. This place provides high quality bikes and has the best customer service out of any bike rental shop in Seattle hands down.

Went in for a used bike rack and water bottle holder, nothing fancy. I don't know much about bikes and was just there for some basics. But everyone there was super helpful and nice. They gave us deals on the already good deals and installed my purchases on my bike within 10 minutes even though they were super busy. Definitely recommend :)

After having a not so great experience at another used bike shop, I wasn't going to get my hopes up here. Before I went into the shop, I had looked at their FB page to see what their inventory on used bikes were. Per their website, they say they post pics of their used bikes inventory on FB, so that was helpful. I knew going in, I probably wasn't going to find a used bike here even though, that was my end goal, to buy a bike. (Also, my budget to buy a bike was $200-300, which I thought was a good price point for a used bike, apparently you can't find anything in that price range unless you shop at target/Walmart/Fred Myer...) I also know nothing about bikes, so I don't feel comfortable shopping on craigslist for one. Anyways, back to Recycled Cycles. I am pretty sure the guy who helped us was named Chad. Or at least he looked like a Chad? He first approached us and asked if we needed help, I told him, "I am looking for a bike in the $200-300 range, commuter bike I can use to ride to work,", of course I was told they didn't have anything for me but true reasoning behind this 5 star review is that, he was helpful and informative, even though he knew I wasn't buying a bike there. He sized me up, said I was around 5'4 right off the bat (ding ding), and I would normally be a 16 in frame. He also recommended 2 bike brands to me, Diamondback and Raleigh, and to check them out online, and they were having a great sale right now. If I ordered from them online, it's free shipping, tax free, and also free bike assembly at a pro shop (Recycled Cycle is on their list of pro shops to get assembled at!), and also they had bikes in my price range, and that they are good bikes! OMG very helpful! Coming from someone who knows nothing about bikes, him telling me all this was very informative! I found a bike on Raleigh for $299 (no tax either! Ya'll know Seattle's sales tax is ridic)! So overall, thank you Recycled Cycles for pointing me in the right direction!

Rented a bike for biking in the afternoon. Staff there are super helpful and friendly. I also asked for trail recommendation, they recommend Burke Gilman trail, which I like so much! Will definitely come back.

Can't say enough good things about these guys! I reserved one bike to ride the Burke-Gilman trail on a busy Saturday but my sister decided to join me at the last minute. The staff had no bikes available (did I mention this was STP weekend!) but worked hard to find a used bike to loan at a cheaper price. Then, when an early rental came back during our checkout they gave us that bike at the same reduced price! It's clear the staff love biking and are passionate about their jobs. They are a great resource for the N Seattle/UW bike community. Five stars!

This bike shop is really awesome. My first experience with them was before I lived in Seattle, and I would visit friends and rent road bikes from this place to go on rides. Good quality rentals, very knowledgeable shop, and super friendly. Now that I live here, I come back to this shop for them to work on my personal bike. They are reasonably priced and have fast turn around times. Highly recommended!

Could not recommend a bike shop more highly. Trustworthy, genuine, fair prices, incredibly caring about their costumers and passionate about their work. These guys listened thoughtfully to my needs in a bike, then helped me consider and test out several options accordingly (checking out the used/cheapest ones first!). I'm so happy with the bike I got, and even more so with their service afterwards! I've stopped by a few times for adjustments, accessories, or just biking advice and they always deliver! When I last popped in to get new fenders for winter, they went out of their way to help me get them on and to tinker with the placement of all the lights, mirrors, etc so everything would fit perfectly. I'm so thankful to have this shop in our neighborhood!

I've taken a couple bikes over the years to Recycled Cycles and they're always on point.

I'm always building a bike of some kind. This place is the mecca for cheap used parts. The staff are knowledgeable. It's a convenient location.

I recently rented a Kona Blast mountain bike from these awesome guys for the weekend. Their website made it super easy to reserve a bike online, but when my flight was cancelled and I had to change my reservation, they were more than understanding and were able to change my reservation day of.

Very knowledgeable, very helpful, and all very nice people working there. I bought my bike along with several other accessories from here and I am very happy with my purchases and the service.

Did I find my dream bike? Not yet. Do I fell better equipped to find said bike? Omg, yas. Am I glad I stopped in to Recycled Cycles? Hell yeah! I dropped by this shop yesterday (Sunday) afternoon on my quest for my next bike. Darrian (Darius?) came up to me and asked if I needed any help. I had some idea of what I wanted- a road or touring bike that can be built out for bike camping or commuting- and he showed me a few options based on what I wanted. He was clear that given the time of day, time of the week, and time of the year, they were a bit limited on both new and used options that were in stock. This was especially true for the frame size that I needed (46cm). But this didn't stop him from showing me a few bikes, helping me try some out, and spending time looking up other models online that came in my size. He let me know that the shop can also offer trade in credit for my current hybrid. He was clear about the trade conditions- Store credit for currently stocked items or items made by brands they carry and he declined to provide a ballpark estimate of my current bike, which was still at home, without looking at all the components of it. I appreciated that he didn't want to give me an inaccurate estimate. He gave me the names of a few bikes that could work for me based on our online search, let me know that they would build them in-store, and encouraged me to continue to check back mid-week for used bikes. Thanks Darrian (Darius?)!! PRO-TIPS: -try shopping for used bikes mid-week -know that Sunday's in summer might leave you with smaller stock (alliteration! Awesome.) -as with other used gear places, check back for the specific things you are looking for often. They might not have it today but the right piece might be in later that same week. -enjoy the community. Solid people who really love bikes.

Such an awesome shop, and the people are amazing! Today I found a used brake that fits my needs perfectly, and got some very helpful advice from several different staff members. When I got home I realized that the mounting adapter I had at home was the wrong size - I came back and they traded parts with me for one that fit! Everyone was super helpful and friendly. I will definitely be back.

My friend and I were riding my scooter past Recycled Cycles when I got a flat tire. I recalled how helpful and friendly the guys in the shop had been to me in the past, so I bothered them for some air to fill my tire. Max went above and beyond! Instead of having me fill up the tire with a bike tire pump, Max grab the air compressor and stretched it as far outside their shop as possible and got on the ground and filled up the tire for me! He even went ahead and checked my front tire as well. I am and was so grateful for his help, we would have been miserable attempting to fill up the tire on our own and probably would have been unsuccessful. So long story short, we weren't even customers and they gave us A+ service. Thanks again, Max!!! You're rad af! Kara and Katelyn

A unique resource for cyclists. Great for bike projects & everyday bike needs. Perennial supporters of the local racing scene too.

Unbelievable walked in with my very old Apex Diamond Back needing obscure brake parts in last hour they were open. Guys there are all first class but Skip was available and somehow traced down in the 'museum' the exact parts. He did not insist on installing them but let me do it. They go way beyond customer service they put you on cloud 9

Excellent place to find frame sets or specific parts for your current or vintage bike build!

Great store and customer service. Rented a bike here when visiting from out of town. Rented a road bike which was in decent condition for a rental. They adjusted the bike to fit me. Provided helmet, lock and gear bag with tire and a pump which was awesome. Also provided me with a map showing local bike trails. Love the concept of recycled gear. We have something similar but it's based online and out of the person's house so not easily accessible. Enjoyed renting And would def do it again if and when I visit Seattle.

The one shop in Seattle that I can recommend with all my heart; backed up by 50 plus years of cycling in this town. If you need basic transportation, or a part for your beloved but outdated 6-8 or 9 speed and you don't want to be treated like an idiot or have a sales person try to sell you an 8 thousand dollar bike or size you up and decide you aren't worth their time then this is the place for you! Quality used bicycles, and parts bins full of stuff to keep a smile on your face and your old machine in running condition. Cheerful people who love bicycles and bicyclists - what else could you possibly want from a bike shop?

I went in for a quick repair and was completely ignored while I waited for 20 minutes back at service area.Despite it being a slow day, maybe 3-4 customers or so, employees made no eye contact, talked to each other, but didn't asked me if I needed anything, etc. I finally just left and went to another bike shop that helped me the minute I walked in. Too many great bike shops in Seattle to go back there.