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Upcycles
5516 NE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97211, United States
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El
Review №1

We had issues with our e-bike and the manufacturer was not helpful. After two months, we finally brought the bike to Kai at Upcycles and they repaired the issue immediately, and for a super fair price.Highly recommend this place.

Zo
Review №2

Owner was incredibly kind and helpful. He had great suggestions for options to fix up my commuter. It’s refreshing to be in a bike shop that isn’t pushing the most expensive components/options. Highly recommend.

An
Review №3

Incredibly helpful, informative, and sociable. The hours at this shop fill in gaps for cycle shops in the area, ensuring solutions for dedicated riders - any day of the week. This shop gives you advice, support, and recommendations in addition to straightforward service with a smile. 5/5 would visit again and again.

Sh
Review №4

Kai knows Bikes!!He did a great job assembling my new bike. Kai was friendly, knowledgeable and answered all my questions! I will definitely be using Upcycle to service my Rad power bike!!

au
Review №5

Two bikes: One was a full tune up, the other just new tubes. $260 all together. Both bikes went flat after one ride. Replacing tubes and fixing tires is clearly listed on the website as a service covered under a tube up, so basically we got screwed. Kai is a nice guy so I won’t give this One Star but I’m heated. Go somewhere else

An
Review №6

Great little bike shop in Northeast Portland! The person who sold me a bike was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Their prices are very reasonable, too. Check them out!

Ca
Review №7

This was the only bike shop open last Monday when we needed a tire tube replaced in our our stroller. We came in and they replaced it super quick!

Sa
Review №8

Top notch service! Took my bike in for a tune up and the turnaround was quick and quality. They went above and beyond to help me out. Super helpful with everything. Check em out!

Lu
Review №9

Kai was very helpful and patient with me and getting a bike of mine shipped down the coast, from the other side of the country! Very transparent about costs and the bike arrived a couple days ago in perfect condition.

Al
Review №10

I just had some work done on my old Peugeot that had been sitting outside for a few years. Kai did a great job getting things cleaned up and fixed, and the turnaround was pretty great. Id definitely recommend this shop!

Jo
Review №11

Great little shop, and very friendly and helpful staff. Recommend!!

El
Review №12

I, have known Kai for years. He is a Master of his Kraft.Hes honest and reasonable.

Al
Review №13

An awesome friendly neighborhood bike shop! Kai was super helpful getting my bike dialed in for a tour this summer. He even took the time to show me how to do some of the adjustments myself. Definitely one of the best experiences Ive had with a mechanic. Thank you!

Ma
Review №14

Im so lucky this is my closest bike shop because its the best one Ive been to. Even though its small, they always have everything I need. I mostly do all my own work on my bikes, but they always have the parts and tools Im looking for at great prices. Kai is also a great resource for talking about touring and giving advice on how to build up and improve my bikes. The bikes they fix up and sell are fast, solid, affordable bikes that hold up in an oregon winter. I wouldnt hesitate to buy one for my next bike.

Co
Review №15

Very quick and helpful in helping me switch some components from one wheelset to the other! Highly recomend!

Be
Review №16

Great price, great service, great attitude, timely friendly communicative, all the things you need in a good bike shop. My new go to spot no doubt.

An
Review №17

I owe these guys a lot! I brought my old bike in to have a tune-up. They saw that bike was clearly not the right size for me, and told me how to size up a new bike. They still looked over the old one for free, and gave me some good tips on how to sell the old one to buy a new one. Ive been back since for some smaller stuff, and its always been positive. Im incredibly grateful to have them in the neighborhood.

ti
Review №18

Kai is a nice, earnest guy who helps in a lot of ways, and takes time to educate and inform you. He helped me choose a new bike for my changing riding habits, dial it in with accessories, and fixed up my old touring bike, giving me tips for selling it. A great experience in every way.

Ki
Review №19

Excellent service! My dad and I both shipped our bikes here via BikeFlights and they were able to put them together and give one a full tuneup in less than 2 days. Great to work with and easy to coordinate shipping to!

St
Review №20

Great bike shop! Honest, caring, bike passionate, what more could you ask for? Oh, and I was even offered a tasty cold beverage while Kai tuned my bike up!

T
Review №21

I have been to this shop many times for many different reasons over the years and EVERY time they have taken care of me with top quality service at a fair price.

Ey
Review №22

These guys treat you like a human being. I was happy to discover theyre the same guys I used to know on Dekum. They dont act like theyre smarter than you when it comes to bikes (although they certainly are) and theyre great at somewhat meaningful smalltalk while the fix your bike on the spot at a great rate. Ill definitely be coming back whenever I need some servicing again, which will be soon.

Ja
Review №23

Kai and his crew are not only good at repairing bikes, theyre also good people. They will give you an honest opinion without trying to upsell you. The bike I took in isnt very expensive, they replaced the flat tube and recommended some work, but also said that too much would be excessive on this particular bike.They understand that every cyclist has a budget and they work to stay within that budget without compromising the work.The shop isnt fancy or big, but they get the work done well and for a decent price.

Da
Review №24

A Master Technician & A Cool Fellow.Kai came through...exceptional work! Custom fabrication on difficult fender install and adjustment of a relic break. >.

Ri
Review №25

After my first stolen bike, I purchased an upcycled ride here three years ago and felt like it was priced fairly. They convinced me to get a better lock and I still have my bike today. Good call.

Ha
Review №26

These guys are great! Kai was very nice, honest, and quick. I walked in to ask a question about some knocking in my crank and he took a look over the entire bike and gave me a really honest estimate. He had the bike finished within two hours. There are a lot of bike shops in Portland, many of which are run by super trendy young folks who only give you bad services and disdainful glances....not these guys! They are expanding soon and my hope is that they can serve even more bicyclists with their honest opinions, excellent expertise, and good prices.

Ph
Review №27

I have been to many bike shops in Portland over the years. These guys are the best. They turn things around quickly and engage in actual dialogue with customers, make little tweaks based on feedback etc.

Pe
Review №28

Did a great job on my bike! Stayed a little late so I could pick it up. Very reasonable job and great workmanship.

Da
Review №29

They are super friendly and nice guys as well as they just expanded their space to provide more offerings. I highly recommend Upcycle. Good work guys!

Me
Review №30

I cant speak highly enough of my experience at UPCYCLES.....Kai is so knowledgeable and passionate about all things biking and wants to share all his knowledge a passion with the community. He fixed my bike and got me riding away happy as can be that same afternoon. I learned a ton about the mechanics of my bike and proper maintenance, he definitely went above and beyond just fixing my bike and I will be happy to bring my bike and business there in the future!

Na
Review №31

Cool guys. I got a used bike and had it tuned up here. Will definitely go back

Pe
Review №32

Kai is awesome and friendly. We purchased a couple bikes there. He knows his stuff. We will also use him for our maintenance.

Ne
Review №33

Kai is the greatest human in the world. Totally accommodating and kind beyond words. 5/5 would break my bike again just to return

Be
Review №34

Popped a spoke and Emiliano was able to fix within an hour or two on a Sunday — friendly, super competent and easy to deal with. Great location just around the corner from pizza, thai & beer options if youve got an hour to kill while they work on your whip.

He
Review №35

Fixed my bike before I was done explaining the problem. amazing.

Ja
Review №36

Helped me solve a challenging shifter problem and fixed a couple minor things I hadn’t noticed. Awesome service and was a quick turn around.

Em
Review №37

Kai is great and super knowledgeable and quick, able to assess my bike and gave it a full tune up with new peddles for a really fair price.

T.
Review №38

Spending the majority of a day looking for a cycle appropriate for longer rides and feeling disappointed, I dropped by UpCycles as last stop on the way home (my first time checking the place out). I looked around the shop and spotted a nice, appropriately sized cycle built on a Trek 1220 aluminum frame. For a very fair price, Kai offered to re-outfit the frame with a combination of new and gently used parts suitable for bicycle touring. Further, he was able/willing to accommodate the somewhat small timeframe I had available (as a decent length over-night ride out of town was planned for the following weekend). Kai got to work on it Monday, and I was able to pick up the finished project Friday evening. The cycle felt comfortable and solid- I had an enjoyable, problem-free time riding that weekend (which, happily, continues to be the case).

Ke
Review №39

Kai took my street bike, gave it new tires, tubes, chain, and a tuneup and made it a Ferrari. Awesome bike shop. Been going for years.

Wi
Review №40

Uh, just the best is better than good enough.

Ge
Review №41

Kai is an awesome professional with a good christian heart. Gave us a lot of good advices about our tandem

An
Review №42

Best little bike shop I have ever been too. They have worked on a few of my bikes over the years and I have always been impressed with the work they have done.

Ph
Review №43

These guys are very friendly, but incompetent. The replacement tire they used for my tune-up was too large to fit under my fender without rubbing, which is fine, but they didnt just tell me that and find a proper solution. Instead, the bike was given to me with the tire deflated to 40 psi, ensuring that in a couple weeks when I noticed and filled it properly, I would notice the issue. The front fender was also only tightened to finger tight, which I could fix myself, but both my disc brakes rubbed as well, which I couldnt.I brought the bike back exactly THREE times to have the brakes fixed, but they were unable to do it. I finally gave up and brought it to a shop Ive trusted for years, but thats a 45-minute bus ride away. They solved the issue same day and the bike has been amazing since. They also told me that the rear wheel, like my fender, was also on finger tight, which is a bit scary.

As
Review №44

These guys are awesome and always helpful. They care about what they do and know it well!

Mi
Review №45

I just moved in down the street (from out of state) with no vehicle to get around and these guys hooked me up quickly and easily for a great price.

Al
Review №46

Service was legit! Took in a jammed shimano tiagra that was deemed hopeless by others and the dudes got it loose.....AND going smoother than before it stuck. Support these humble yet otherworldly bike nerds! All hail local bike mechanics!

ze
Review №47

Great service, friendly staff and fair prices. What else could you want in a bike shop?

Ri
Review №48

Mark and Kai are very skilled, honest, fair and all-around good guys

AJ
Review №49

Great local repair shop. Good prices on tune ups.

Ow
Review №50

So I moved awayNow I miss teh upcyclesWoe is me so sadA haiku for Kai and MarkLove Owen (manly love of course)

Tr
Review №51

They do a good job. I could do without the attitude of the clerk.

Em
Review №52

Awesome neighborhood bike shop with patient, knowledgeable staff.

Ky
Review №53

The website says there are bike rentals and we planned our day around being able to rent bikes froms here and were told by worker that they do not have rentals??? Huh

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  • Address:5516 NE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97211, United States
  • Site:https://upcyclespdx.com/
  • Phone:+1 503-388-0305
Categories
  • Bicycle repair shop
  • Bicycle Shop
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–7PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:11AM–7PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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