Bike Slug

I’ve moved away from BK, and I can’t believe I left without writing a review for Alex and Bike Slug.
This bike shop is seriously AMAZING. Customer service like you would not believe, and I’m not just saying that because Alex is really cute and I loved flirting with him every time I stopped by.
Don’t really know how many times I came by here, maybe 5 or 6? Got my flats fixed here, replaced rims, got my crank fixed, had a tune-​up, and even installed a satchel rack. No job too small or big! I think what was most impressive for me was coming after I was hit by a car. I brought my bike in, thinking that my little blue had reached the end of its life, but turns out, Alex could fix it!
Great work, great prices and overall, it’s obvious Alex takes pride in what he does and he’s not about taking your money for BS. The one time he couldn’t help me, he gave me explicit instructions on where to go and how to ask the bike mechanic to fix my bike. I mean, WTF? Who does that? Who gives you advice on how to get your bike fixed elsewhere when he could have just sold me a new bike or not bothered with me. I trust this guy and that’s why I always went back and encourage anyone needing work done, or needing a bike, to hit this place up. You won’t be disappointed.

My new favorite, awesome non pushy staff. They lend you bike tools and the prices are not crazy. I recommend.

Great work. Great sevice. I dug my 21yo Diamondback out of the basement and these guys got her riding like a Cadillac again in no time!

From my first email with Alex to the day I picked up my bike, I found these guys to be extremely knowledgeable, professional and friendly.
I took my grandfather’s racing bike here to get fixed up after the tires and breaks were stolen a few years ago and they made the process really easy. Highly recommended.

Wonderful experience — not only were they able to fix without replacing parts, they also managed to fix my bell free of charge! Thanks Bike Slug!

I only have good things to say about Bike Slug.
Every time I have entered they have been beyond helpful, knowledgeable, kind and (wait for it. wait for it…) un-​hipsterish!
I first went there after I swore off Red Lantern in Fort Greene due to a bad experience… the Bike Slug employee assisted me with installing my special bike seat and the bike shop quickly became my go to bike shop. This is now where spouse and I go to for all things bike related. And we bike often… we try to do 20 – 40 mile rides on spring/​summer weekends… (usually to build up an appetite so I can eat a ton and provide more Unilocal reviews ;-)).
They do not overcharge. They are professional. They are fair.
Did I mention there is no hipster-​vibe?

This is not the closest bike store to my home, but I like it a lot so its worth walking the extra two minutes to get there. Great service, reasonable prices, and it feels very independent and unpretentious. While I was there waiting for a new tube, they lent a tool to a man who just needed to make a quick adjustment on his bike. For all I know the man is a regular, but I have the feeling that the folks at Bike Slug are just good neighbors. In a neighborhood that is very quickly gentrifying, it’s good to see (relative) newcomers treating the old time residents with respect.

My 14yr old son’s daily adventure consisted of a visit to the bike slug. (Disclosure) although I have walked past several times I have never been inside. I plan on going in personally to thank them for the great «free» service they provided my son and his teenage friend. My son who got his bike for Christmas and never rode it. His bike came preassembled from Toys R Us and sat in the hallway for over a year. His buddy next door convinced him to pull out his unwanted bike that I almost donated to goodwill. Thanks to someone in bike slug, my son has been riding his bike all day non stop. They only went for free air but was treated with a full inspection. He got free lubrication, free adjustments, and described loose screws & bolts replaced. He also claims they did a test run and adjustments were made accordingly. WOW! What amazing service from our neighborhood bike shop. I’m so appreciative of the treatment my son received. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Guys are super friendly and helpful even to a noobie such as myself. None of the pretentious bike shop bros you cringe when they tell you hi-​ten bikes are junk etcetc. Definitely coming back here for all my biking needs!

This place is great the service is fantastic. My white wall tire blew out on my cruiser and they were very helpful. They did not have the whitewall in stock but got another tire that fit just fine (just to ride my bike temporarily). Would definitely be back to tune up etc

Awesome place! Loved the costumer service!
Brought them totally demolished and dirty bike! They charged me very reasonable price for fixing it all!
Thumbs up!

Last week or so I walked here to repair a flat tube. They placed a new tube, helped push back my saddle a bit, and oiled my chain for $ 17 and a 10-​min wait-​time.
I also chatted with the guy (who helped me) about options for improving my seating position. The dude seemed very knowledgeable and was kind-​mannered.
In general, I had a very pleasant experience.

THE BEST BIKE SHOP IN BROOKLYN. These guys are local, friendly, professional and they know their shit. Prices are transparent and very reasonable.

Excellent, quick service. Looking forward to having these guys as my local bike shop. Knowledgable and affordable pricing for all your bike needs.

This little shop of cycling is a diamond in the rough. The guys here know the deal and are friendly. The shop is small, but they manage to pack it with high quality bikes (new/​vintage) and components. I used to live a couple blocks away from Bike Slug, now I live 2 miles away and still come here from time to time whenever I’m in the neighborhood. I would recommend Bike Slug to my own Mother, so of course I would recommend it to you too.
Tip: It gets really busy in the Spring, so if you need a tune-​up then plan ahead.

These guys have been super helpful. I brought in my bike because I thought my brakes were shot — which they easily could’ve charged me for a new set. They kindly adjusted the brakes so that they were working again — no charge. I will definitely be going back here for any other bike issues I may have!

The guys here are great and know a lot about bikes, and take the time to talk about them. I bought my bike here not that long ago. It wasn’t fancy because I was worried about having a bike tied up anywhere that someone would want to steal, but it works great, it’s lightweight and it only cost me 300 bucks with tax. Alex and Sean are both awesome. They fixed a friend’s old Schwinn in 30 minutes last Sunday, and we were able to go riding together after. I assumed I’d have to drop it off and pick it up when parts came in, but they had everything in stock to fix it up and it only cost 35 bucks for two tubes and labor. I highly recommend them and I’m glad they are close enough for me to walk to when I need something fixed.

Second trip to bike slug: now I remember why I don’t go here. Yeah they had the chain grease I wanted but it came with a side of attitude, look broseph if you don’t want to fix bikes get another job. Anyway, take the .93 cents change you gave me cuz you couldn’t spot me seven cents and shove it up your ass.

I’m not a hipster, not a transplant, born and raised here in Bed Stuy, when it was gritty and cracked out way before it became sexy and trendy. I hate visiting the local hot spots and feeling out of place, this spot is hip, but it’s not about hipsters it’s all about people who love bikes and great customer service.
I walked in a couple of weeks ago with a flat, these dudes were fast, friendly, and efficient. I dropped off my vintage slightly used Craig List special off and they called me when it was ready. No one gave me that «what-are-you-doing-in-here-you’re-not-a-hipster-look,» it was truly a nice experience within walking distance from my brownstone.
And the cashier gave me the «come back and see us again soon.» (Seriously)
I will definitely be back.

Yup, I love this place.
Almost every other bike shop I’ve been to made me feel like a poser or a weirdo for not loving bikes enough or something?
But not this place. A friend gave me a decent bike that needed some fixing, and Bike Slug made it run like a dream for CHEAP. Now that I’m a «biker» in this city, I’m going to keep going to Bike Slug so I can stay grounded and keep the smug self-​satisfaction at bay… they don’t have that at Bike Slug yo.