Hollywood Bicycle Center

Some dude gave them a one star review because they were closed when he got there. C’mon, people. Have a little heart. Actually check the place out before you jeopardize a man’s business for such a stupid reason. The hours posted on their website are current and accurate; they have little control over what some other website (s) publishes. I have updated Unilocal’s page with the correct hours, hopefully will be changed soon.
Beau is always working when I stop in for one thing or another, and he’s helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Also, he’s pretty good at managing multiple customers at once. And Joey insists on loading up my bike for me. Have never had bad customer service in here.
I recently dropped off my bike for service because I’m lazy and I like going into bike shops. $ 60 for all the usual bike tune-​up stuff: drivetrain, breaks, wheels, headset, degreased, re-​greased, other good stuff. The best part — I brought it in late afternoon and picked up the next day early afternoon and the bike looked like NEW — so shiny and clean. Other places I’ve been to charge as much, don’t do as much and take longer.
I’m stingy with my 5’s but these guys earned an extra star from me due to their activities with the community: Things like volunteering their time to give bike safety and maintenance lessons at the local schools. One of their employees is a former BMX racer so the kids get to ride with him on a BMX track. The last time I stopped in I got to hear about a little girl who has a permanent disability, and courtesy of the guys at Hollywood Bike, had her walker customized with a special bike seat so now she can continue using a walker and not have to use a wheelchair. 5 stars.
If you’re looking for a new bike, Hollywood is located in a convenient location on Santa Barbara, not far from Veteran’s, and behind the building is a nice quiet neighborhood for test drives. The store has a lot of accessories and helmets. Check them out!
HOURS
Summer Hours (starting May 1):
Tuesday — Friday: 9:30 — 6:00
Saturday: 9:00−5:00
Closed Sun and Mon
I think sometime in September (call or check their website) they go to 6 days, so Monday — Saturday.
November — April they go to 7 days.

I’m putting one star here for being closed today Sunday when the Web days you are open 11 – 4 on Sundays on multiple sites. Please update your hours. Had a blow out and drove over to find store closed. :(
Thank you.

Local joint with nothing too impressive of note. I only decided to type up this review because I went in the other day just to pick up a dérailleur cable. Cables should cost about $ 3, but I was charged $ 7. This was without housing. I’m pretty sure the REI $ 10 cable kit is the way I’d go next time instead of giving my business to these folks. Maybe I’m a cheapo. There are lots of other bike shops around…