Bike repair in South Minneapolis (Richfield)

[carbonel]

In my garage, I have an old Schwinn bike. It was a fine bike once upon a time, even though it's decidedly retro now. But I assume it needs a major overhaul to get it going again.

Any recommendations as to where to take it?

The first thing that came up when I googled was Velofix, which is both near me and comes to your place in their van to do the work. But I suspect that 30-year-old bikes are not their jam, and almost the first word in the video that describes their services was "premium." I'm guessing they would sneer at my poor old bike.

I hear the name Erik's a lot, but I've also heard people warning others off about them. I went there once long ago and got a very hard sell for a type of seat I didn't want. That was just one salesperson, of course, but it does make me a bit wary.

I'd appreciate personal recommendations so I don't have to rely on just a web search.

ETA (6/27): Now on the waiting list at Farmstead Bike Shop, so will probably get a call around mid-July to bring it in. Thanks for all the suggestions!

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[dreamshark]

Oooh ooh, I know this one! I just got my 25 year old bike fixed up at the relatively new Farmstead Bike shop on Bryant and 40th. They are friendly and non-pushy, and perfectly happy to work on old bikes. I had been taking my bikes to Alt Bike and Board (where I bought my "new" bike), but they have gotten kind of surly and snotty and incapable of making the simplest fix on an old and beat up bike, so I'm not going there any more. Nico at Farmstead had no problem adjusting the front shifter that AltBike had declared unfixable, and replaced the wornout back gear set for a ridiculously reasonable price. My old bike now flies like the wind, and shifts into ALL the gears!

The only downside is that they are improbably busy. Which is good for a local business, but you may have to leave your name and get a call back when they have an opening. They are doing curbside dropoff, consultation, and pickup.


Farmstead Bike Shop
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https://www.farmsteadbikeshop.com/
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4001 Bryant Ave. South - Minneapolis, MN 55409
612-824-9300
greg@farmsteadbikeshop.com [I think Greg is the owner, but has several employees]

[carbonel]

I just called Farmstead and got myself on their waiting list. Currently a two- to three-week wait.

The woman I talked to said, "We love old bikes!"

Thanks!