Hodson’s Bay

Excellent customer service. I recently came in to purchase a road bike as a surprise for my husband for his birthday. They helped me determine what size bike was appropriate for him, and ordered it for me as they didn’t have that size in the store. I even asked the owner if he would honor a sale I had just missed by a couple of days (having 2 toddlers can make stop-​ins difficult) and he did; every $ helps. The day of my husbands birthday I stopped in and asked if I could leave it out with some cards and a bow and stop in and surprise him and they said no problem — just an added bonus letting me do that. Will definitely be back again.

They carry the major well known bike brands (Trek, Specialized, Giant) Being a larger shop they have both great helpful employees and some that are not so good. If you get to deal with the good ones you will have a great experience. Their service department is always reliable.

HBC has been the stalwart bike shop of Tippecanoe County for the last thirty+ years. Great service department, the top bike lines, and a full commitment to support cycling activities in the area. Road, Mountain, Trail and Triathlon are all here, and prices are competitive for a full-​service retail store. Probably have 200 bikes on stock at any given time. Basic clothing and a good spread of accessories for the sport rider and commuter too. A smattering of camping and climbing gear exists but for these guys the bike comes first last and always.
The thing that sets HBC apart is that it is a serious bike store, not just a bike shop. Yes, it has a great guy running the place, just like the other shops. Yes, they have their quirks and a history that runs deeper than the Marianas Trench. But the great thing about HBC is that you can be a person of just about any ability or aspiration in cycling, and walk out after one visit with pretty much exactly what you needed or wanted at a fair price. That is no mean feat in today’s online-​dominated, razor-​thin margin environment.
Lafayette and Tippco are amazingly well-​served by HBC. It’s a bit like finding a Chevy dealer in a tiny town surrounded by cornfields, that also sells Ferarri and Jaguar.
Virtuous Cycles downtown is a great bike shop too, with a better clothing selection, great people and some great bikes. I visit them too. But I always start at HBC.

These guys are great. I trusted them to take care of my high-​end bikes when I was a student at Purdue and a member of the cycling team. They never did me wrong and always produced quality work. Their prices are comparable with other bike shops I’ve been to so you don’t have to worry about being ripped off here. They carry a good selection of bikes and cycling accessories but they also carry other outdoor adventure items. I found their staff to be knowledgeable about the products and always pleasant to deal with. I also can’t say enough good things about their service department. With my class schedule, I never had time to work on my own bikes but these guys always took care of me and made sure my bikes rode flawlessly. I’ve only talked with the owner a few times but he was also a nice guy. I would highly recommend Hodson’s if you need anything cycling related.

There’s not much you can say about a bike shop but what I can say is that their service department is very good. The guy that took my bike in was really honest and even though I initially told him I wanted a full tune-​up on my Giant he told me I didn’t need it so he just put the order for the tube that needed to be replaced, some lubrication, and checking the gears. The price was very fair and they did a good job. The only complaint that I have is that they never called me to let me know that it was ready as they told me when I took my bike in but not a big deal. Unless I find something better this is going to be my bike shop during my time here.

This store has to be one of the most useful businesses in the Purdue area. With thousands of students riding bicycles, Hodson’s Bay is the best place to go for any repairs or equipment needed. This store sells bicycles and bicycle parts, clothing, repairs damaged bicycles, and has a huge selection of other outdoor goods. Whenever I need something for my bicycles, I don’t hesitate to take it to this company. They are friendly, their prices are great, and they know exactly what they are doing. The owner couldn’t be more friendly. It’s around $ 5 for basic help, i.e., handlebar sizing, tube repair, et cetera, and bicycles ranging from $ 200 to $ 2000. This company has everything that you need for biking – whether it be mountain biking, casual riding, or road cycling. Not to mention at a great location for Purdue students. I highly recommend this store for all of your bicycle wants and needs.

i had gone to another bike shop to get my bike fix and let’s just say they botched what should be a simple fix… i took it here, told them my story, and not only were they friendly and competent, but they priced their services very reasonably. also should mention the shop is clean and spacious; i wasn’t buying a bike but it seemed like they had a massive selection. very satisfied and would definitely recommend!