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Bicycle Habitat

Expert Reviews of Bicycle Habitat

Citysearch | Top-notch bicycle retailer and rental shop

If you are on the hunt for a new bike, head on over to this cycling enthusiast's mecca. This beloved Soho shop carries everything, from the latest models and hydration aids to performance clothing and shoes...
citysearch.com - expert review - 06/10/2004
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User Reviews of Bicycle Habitat

Yelp.com Review - by JD G.

1.0 of 5 stars. I was at Bicycle Habitat on two occasions: First time, Caroline, the salesperson that helped me pick out the bike was great, very helpful and knowledgeable. I had the opportunity to test ride the bike…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jake H.

1.0 of 5 stars. My chain broke on the bowery cycling home from work, and I knew this was the closest bike shop. I showed up at 7:05 the guy looked at my broken chain and my oil covered hands and clothes then said…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael O.

3.0 of 5 stars. On two recent visits, I had very different experiences. I can't really judge the place on either - so here's both of them. On one visit, I was shopping for a helmet and an extremely friendly (yet…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by nara f.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here on the recommendation of an avid cyclist who informed me that, unlike most manhattan bike stores, they would actually give you a deal on the price. He wasn't lying! It was a busy spring…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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BEST Bike Shop For Repairs In NYC!!!

Whether it's SuperCool dred-sportin' Hal or another of the shops repair techs, I've NEVER been dissapointed by the speed and accuracy of the repair crew at Bicycle Habitat. I tried others, (had a pretty bad...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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good stock, selection, vibe, customer service comes with some caveats

Have been looking for a new commuter bike for several weeks, so went into Bicycle Habitat three different times to look at bikes and talk to the salespeople before I bought. Of all the salepeople, Alex was the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dennie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Well, I've dealt with Bicycle Habitats twice and both of those times I had a pretty decent experience so I'm a little surprised at the other's Yelper's negative ratings for this place. I will agree…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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really just disappointed by this place

I also have been disappointed a few times now by the customer service at Bicycle Habitat. I've been in there 4 or 5 times, but after today, I am just giving up on the place. It seems like there are two tiers...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff L.

3.0 of 5 stars. My primary review awarded Bicycle Habitat 1-star, warning customers wary of poor service to stay away; a couple previous experiences with individual reps left A LOT to be desired, and my normally…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Daryll H.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place is a joke. Staffed by pompous, elitist, unhelpful bike snobs. When asking about a particular model, the one salesman actually said that my choice was "total crap" and that they are going…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy P.

3.0 of 5 stars. For repairs, you just have to suck it up. They treat you like a kid at a poker game, ignore you and don't make eye-contact. But actually the mechanics are nice. The tall guy with the big hair knows…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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Committed and Caring Staff

I arrived to the store just as they were closing on a Friday evening. Rather than close the store, one of the sales staff stayed and hour and half extra and fitted me for several bikes. They have a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Fit F.

2.0 of 5 stars. Over the summer, I was looking for a new bike to use to ride around the city and to use in triathlons. Hence, I wanted something sturdier than a road or tri bike. I went there, and once I prompted…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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Worst service!

Don't waste your time with this shop. The first time I went in to buy a pair of shoes, I was ignored by sales staff who were standing around talking to each for 10 minutes, ignoring me and other customers who...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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Terrible customer service

I have been to this store several times and have always walked away unhappy with the pathetic customer service. As if talking to a mere mortal will shatter the staff's oh so cool image. Get over yourselves.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Bicycle Habitat

Great shop, went there to sign up for Bike New York. Found a great selection of clothing and really helpful slaes folk.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2006
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Ask for Charlie or Hal

I first went to this shop more than two decades ago. Charlie owned it, as he does now. Hal was a mechanic there, a role he continues to fulfill. Both have treated me well. Over the years, the quality of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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2 bad experiences here

I've been visiting many of the cities bicylce shops lately as I've gotten into cycling recently. I can say that in my two trips to Bicycle Habitat, I left with bad tastes in my mouth. The first time I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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terrible service

I went in there recently looking for a helmet. i was obviously interested in helments, but no one helped me until i asked....10 minutes later. still bought it though, but i prefer not to go there actually. it...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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Pathetic service

My boyfriend and I went in to buy a bike for each of us. Not one sales person approached us. We asked one of the many staff standing around to assist and he had no idea of the differences in the Trek bikes we...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2004
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I LUV BICYCLE HABITAT

Buying my first pair of clip bike shoes...I was so nervous! Everyone in the shop was so helpful, and they were the only place I found that had shoes specifically for women. I went to 2 other stores before I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2004
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HORRIBLE SERVICE

THE SERVICE IS HORRIBLE NOBODY IS FRIENDLY AND YOU JUST WAIT AND WAIT THERE HOPEING THAT SOMEONE WILL HELP YOU. MY ADVICE IS SPEND YOUR MONEY SOMEWHERE ELSE
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2003
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