Reviews of Angle Lake Cyclery. (Bicycle Store) in Seattle (Washington).

Angle Lake Cyclery

105 Reviews

78 Comments

Bicycle store

9421 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106, United States

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Information of Angle Lake Cyclery, Bicycle store in Seattle (Washington)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Open hours of Angle Lake Cyclery

Sunday

Closed

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

10 am–6 pm

Wednesday

10 am–6 pm

Thursday

10 am–6 pm

Friday

10 am–6 pm

Saturday

10 am–6 pm

Reviews of Angle Lake Cyclery

Vanessa Owens

Angle Lake Cyclery is the best in the North West! I have been taking my bikes to Dale for years. He will repair your bike like it's his own bike! His expertise, excellent customer service and fast service is an A+. Organization not so much but that's not what you are paying for. I highly recommend his shop for all your biking needs. He is in the business because he loves what he does. Who could ask for a better reason!

Dan Condie

A.L.C. was a lifesaver to me and my son, who had shipped our bikes to a different, nearby bike shop to only have that shop close the day and day after we were supposed to pick up our bikes. So, as we were now homeless for a couple days, Dale let us hang out with him. When we finally got our bikes out of the other shop, Dale got them fixed and adjusted correctly, made adjustments to my son's handlebar angles, etc. that TREMENDOUSLY improved his comfort when riding on our tour. Dale is an absolute stud, cares for his community, and knows bikes up and down, in and out. It was a pleasure talking with him, and I can't say enough about the care he took for us and our bikes. If I'm ever needing anything bike-related in the Seattle area again, there's no question where I'm going. Thanks, Dale, and we made it to California!!

Emily M

Some of the best and kindest customer service I’ve ever had. I’m used to bike shop owners making me feel stupid for not knowing something about bikes, but the owner was so kind and gave me lots of amazing tips with extreme respect for me. I’ll definitely be back!

Lemur124

Really good customer service, went in for a bearing replacement, came back a few weeks later and remembered me really nice guy. Very fast and efficient

Steve Smutka

Just picked up my bike. I needed a new tube and some minor adjustments and lubrication after taking my bike out of storage. Super helpful and friendly. I live in Burien and am so glad to have found A.L.C.

Sara Wagoner

Dale was so kind and professional. He provided excellent recommendations to addressing two used bike that I brought in and had them fixed and tuned up the next day. I can't say enough great things about my experience with this business. Thank you and it is so wonderful to have this service and bike retails so close to White Center.

the_mountains_ our_calling

Haven't been to Angle Lake Cyclery since it closer to Angle Lake. Great customer service, not sure what was going on with all the stuff inside, hopefully everything is ok

Kevin Snively

Dale is awesome. Set up our new Tricycles today, helped a ton of good people as he was doing it. I'd send family and friends to him without hesitation.

Andy Woods

Spend some quality time with the owner Dale. He is very knowledgeable and very helpful and patient and explaining the differences between recumbent bikes and regular bikes. I intend to purchase from his store. I assume there will be a similarly high level of service.

Diane D

Update. Still 5 stars.I'd give him 6 if I could. We needed accessibility parts for an old Catrike and he had them in stock and shipped them out the same day. I can't say enough good things about him! He is better than Amazon. Bought a recumbent trike from Dale 10 years ago at his Angle Lake location, then bought a recumbent E-trike a couple of weeks ago at his new White Center location. He still does a lot of work on his sidewalk and his new shop still looks like disaster area but that's part of his cachet! We highly recommend him for anything recumbent because of his outstanding customer focus and expertise.

Rose Thorne

The guy who runs the store, is amazing. If you need help with 'bike' in the area they're in, they're worth quite a bit of a trip. The bike frame selection is quite wide and varied! Don't be put off by any 'mess'; any bike shop that packed is done so out of love and care for bikes.

John Wagner

Great customer service. The owner let me test ride one of his electric "Elby" bikes and then said ask me questions about it when your done. No pressure to buy.

Miranda Taylor

I bought a gravel bike from ALC a few weeks ago. Technically it might be a touring bike but I'm gonna take it 440 miles around the Olympic Range on gravel etc. Dale set me up with wider tires, back & front racks so I can take all my stuff. I happened to stop by with my roadbike which has been super uncomfortable and he got right away how uncomfortable and could see what needed to be done about that and now my roadbike is very comfortable - yeah!

Tom Hammack

Dale who I believe is the owner operates this shop like you would hope every business owner would. He has figured out what was wrong with my whacky rear derailleur two different times and repaired a broken spoke problem with ease. I'd go 10x as far to work with Angle Lake any day.

Z E

Dale is the encyclopedia of bikes and in particular trikes. I love him. He sold me my really nice ride 9 years ago. Taught me everything about it. Let me ride it for 3 days before buying it. He is an angle. I love his very authentic and nerdy shop. Wish you all the best Dale. My beautiful HPVelo is still as great as the time you sold it to me. Yours truly, Zack

Nathaniel Roberts

I love this guy. Dale was the only bike shop within hours of Seattle who was willing (able?) to rent a recumbent trike. My mom flew out from the east coast to visit. At 76, she was afraid to ride a regular bicycle after a fall 4 years ago. We did a ride together that gave her a feeling of freedom she thought she'd lost for good. Can't thank Dale enough. The dude is super knowledgeable and his pricing was practically a gift. That may have been his way to forge a new customer, but the guy knows how to get loyal business. Favorite bike shop ever, I think.

Lonnie Raven

So, I read a lot of the reviews on Google before i went here and I'm going to have to disagree with a lot of the negative ones. I came here to purchase a recumbent bike, i was looking for a long wheel base 2 wheel below bar steering. I had ridden a friends and loved it. Turns out that is a rare style and isn't easy to come by, but it was a long drive so i figured i would ride a few other styles. Dale was incredibly helpful, even though his shop looks like a bomb went off after a hurricane and and earthquake hit, he will bring out any bike to ride, he carried out quite a few bikes for me that day. He gave me honest opinions and asked what i wanted to do with the bike and gave me some suggestions. But nothing was high pressure and he wasn't being pushy about anything in particular. Finally i found a trike i loved, the catrike 700, i rode it around and it was exactly what i wanted! I had an old recumbent that i didn't like so i wanted to trade it in, i was working with a limited budget and we came to a very good deal. I said i would need to think about it and he told me no problem take my time. So a week later i returned and said i would like to do the deal, he did not try to change the deal or milk me for any more money, he even left on some very expensive parts (hundreds of dollars) that he didn't notice were on the bike at the time of our original agreement, but because we made the deal he honored it! If nothing else, Dale is a man of his word! And he is not rude, he's honest and blunt, if your personality can't handle that then grow a spine. I support and recommend this business to anyone.

Richard Encinas

Good first experience. Less than 20 dollars with labor to replace an inner tube on my mountain bike. Good place for repairs, or if you are seeking a new bike. Wide variety of bikes to choose from. If the shop is not busy the owner is able to make the repair on the spot. But note that he can be busy at times and you may have to drop off your repair and pick up at a later time. I would recommend this shop and will return with any of my bike needs.

mickeyandlucy

Yes, the shop appears chaotic when first encountered and yes there is an amazing amount of stuff strewn all over the floor. But, the important thing is Dale, the owner, knows his stuff and knows his inventory and knows where to find whatever it is you want. He is busy and a visit there takes time, but it is worth taking it just to explore the myriad unusual bikes and trikes he has tucked into every nook and cranny of the shop. I bought an Ice Sprint and enjoyed the process of buying it and have been delighted with the result.

Gwen Manchion

Im not sure who I was dealing with there, forgot to ask his name, but such a nice guy! Helped me out with my old bike, made it a super simple drop off and pick up and was so quick and friendly! Highly recommend.

Dragos Dumitriu

Dale has a unique blend of brilliance, knowledge, passion and humanity way above and beyond the person you expect to meet when you go to a bicycle store. When I have a chance to got to his shop I am looking forward to the conversations and stories that accompany the experience of getting bicycles or service. I enthusiastically recommend his store and services.

John Roberts

We stopped in to inquire about a recumbent trike. He asked what specific things we wanted in the trike. He then had my wife (the trike is for her) test ride a trike he thought would be close to what she wanted. She liked it. He then brought out a new one still in the shipping box. He took it out to show her the color and explained the minor differences to the one she road. She liked it. He assembled it and we picked it up the next day. She now rides a TerraTrike Rambler.

D Speck

The owner is very nice and knowledgeable but he seriously needs an intervention about the state of his shop. When I stopped in there was such a mess I couldn’t get to the front door. He said he was remodeling and brought me a bike to demo. I liked the bike but wanted a higher spec of the same model, he said to look at the manufacturers website and come back in a few days. I returned a week later to order the bike and nothing had changed. The store was still too cluttered to enter and there were boxes, tubes, spokes and other various garbage littering the sidewalk to the entrance. I decided to source the bike elsewhere.

Chandra M

Guy was super nice and helped me get what I wanted. Even helped give my boyfriend a few ideas on what he might want/need out of a bike. The store was messy though and hard to navigate though. I'm not sure we'll be back but if you need something quick like a pump or tube then you're in a good spot.

Wpkirk

Went looking for a used recumbent trike. I talked with Dale for about an hour... we figured out what I needed, i paid him a deposit for it. He will deliver it when I sent him the rest of the money No worries, beautiful transaction and lots of good stories you all are missing a lot of knowledge. You are missing out on a great source of information if you don't go meet with Dale. I absolutely had a great time talking with.

DirtBikeMC80 -

Really nice staff member. But... We went there 2 days ago, and we wanted to order a part for my bike, He said to come pick it up late Monday afternoon, so we did... And when we got there A sign was posted on the door, that said "we will be closed for 2 days until this day" so I was bummed, that we have to wait now, I could've just ordered the part online, but the owner seems very trust worthy and the part was priced well, so i will wait the 2 days.

Uzzle fddsafdsafa

It's true the store does look like a hurricane swept through; it always looks like that. However the owner is friendly, knowledgeable and has great deals on the many, many bikes he sells. He also services all types of bicycles and has a great variety of recumbents and some regular bikes for sale.

Robert Archer

This is by far the most interesting bicycle shop I've ever been to. The owner (dale ) seems to love his work and very knowledgeable. If you are in a hurry, you'll need to take a deep breath as its a one man shop usually, and he's busy. The variety of bikes is amazing. I love just walking around and exploring. Its worth a visit. I recommend it.

Jerry Mitchell

I've done business with the owner for over a decade. He is very professional, has awesome customer service, always available and very quick to repair anything including wheelchair wheels/tires/etc. Also fixed a hand cycle of mine, very impressive. I will always go to this shop.

Becca Wood

Took my bike in to get checked out after sitting in my garage for way too long. Dale had it ready in 24 hours, all checked out and ready to go. The prices are definitely competitive. Thanks, Dale! Great service.

David Gray

Michael B. , Google "Einstein desk photo" I first visited Angle Lake Cyclery a year ago, let the owner know I was not buying a new bike, but was looking for advice. He went out of his way to go over the many options I had when looking for a used bike. He earned my business, and now takes care of all my maintenance needs.

Randy Oakley

The guy who runs the shop is super helpful -- I arrived near closing time with a wierd problem on my old Vision recumbent. He helped out right away and figured out a fix -- using a part scavenged from the huge, disorderly pile of all sorts of bikes he has in his shop. When I first approached the shop -- I couldn't figure out where to get in -- the entrance looked blocked -- but I tried the door and it opened -- I had to walk on piles of old tires on the floor. The shop would be a good canidate for the TV show "hoarders" -- he had sever very cool recombent bikes being assembled -- in the parking spaces in from of the shop -- because there was no room in the shop!!! I don't know how he manages to stay in business with the clutter in the shop -- or how he keeps all the bikes parked outside the shop from being stolen -- maybe he lives in the shop? The guy must simply be someone that just loves working on bikes.

Kathy Engum

Honest business. Hard working professional owner takes special interest in each person he helps. Charges very reasonably. I will go here for all my biking needs and will remember this Cyclery for any purchase. Thank you for the great experience and excellent repairs.

James Annis

Great. My mountain bike had me riding in the Superman pose. They put on a new adjustable stem that makes the bike way more comfortable too ride.

Laura Elmore

I just bought a beautiful Bacchetta Bellandare here and I am just thrilled with it-- and was very pleased with the service I received. Much has been said about the apparent disorder around the shop, but, c'mon, there's just one guy and people drop in constantly and he manages to take care of them all. I did the standard loop-around-the-parking-lot test ride and really liked the bike, but knew I needed to see if I could handle it on hills. He was happy to direct me to a rather impressive one just around the corner which was just rugged enough to reveal that an adjustment to the RD was in order. He took care of it on the spot and tweaked until I was 110% happy with that drivetrain. All of the accessories were installed while I waited which is unusual at a bike shop this close to the STP. I drove away very happy with my beautiful new bike.

Eric Comeau

I love bikes, they are my life, so to the people who say this "feels like a real bike shop" well I can see some of your point. But I am also a neat freak that worked in a bike shop before. This place almost gave me a seizure. It is the most messy business I have ever walked into to. Yes they had what I needed. But I would not make the drive to go there again.

Dave McElmurry

I love this store. Yeah...it looks like someone opened all the parts boxes and dumped them on the floor following the biggest earthquake eveh, and it can be challenging to get the proprietors time, but once you do.... He's an honest and helpful person with a world of practical experience (esp recumbents and trikes). Prices are competitive for what he sells (i.e. recumbents generally cost more). I don't feel like I'm going to the store there...it's more like visiting your buddy in his garage where the place is overflowing with unique finds and knowledge...it's always fun...just tread carefully down the isles. Yep...that's my store.

Rich Olson

Yes - the place is a mess. But Dale has an outstanding inventory of new and used recumbent bikes (at good prices). If you're considering a recumbent bike - go here first.

Violet Rage

Ok, first off, yes - the store is an absolute mess. But don't let that put you off, the owner is incredibly knowledgeable and fair in his pricing, though you should be prepared for some mild eccentricity. This is an honest establishment and absolutely worthy of your business, highly recommended.

Edward Galore

Fantastic customer service. I was helped immediately even though they were technically closed. It is a large, well stocked retailer specializing in Trek and calls itself "recumbent central". Bonus: it's the closest shop to the Angle Lake light-rail station.

Timothy Phelps

Get store walked up owner talked with me as he fixed my bike it was cheaper then I thought. Even offered some good life advice. The shop is a little messy but as long as I can get the service needed which I did who cares

Tom Bristow

If you are even slightly ocd stay away, otherwise you couldn’t find a better place to learn about, locate, and purchase a recumbent bike/trike. Wonderful owner who is knowledgeable, interesting, and fair.

George Goins

I have been going to Angle Lake Cyclery for too year's and l was always well taken care of. He took good care of my bike. Good people, and good work.. Thank You.

Kara Braich

They are very helpful and knowledgeable about what your bike needs (or doesn't need!).

Cypress Van Horn

Very friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. Answered all my questions, let me try out some trikes in the large parking lot. No hard sales pressure. Very positive experience. I wish they were closer to where I live.

Tim Allen

Yes the place looks like a tornado went through it but you can move around with a fantastic selection of bicycles and parts. I would recommend buying from them.

Dennis Hollinger-Lant

We stopped to look at recumbent bikes and received a great overview of things to consider. We will return at another time to do some test riding.

John Bramble (JB)

They go many steps further to make sure that they did their very best. I purchased a rans XP and am very happy with the bike.

James Worobe

Dale is a wizard with trikes. Like most geniuses, he is a little frazzled, but he knows where he left his tools. I have asked for his help twice and both times my trik was back on the road in record time.

Walt D

It's a one man show and he's incredible. Great place for bicycle repairs, tune ups or purchase!

Stephen S

This bike shop is no longer located on Pac Highway in DesMoines. It's on 16thSW in White Center

Mike Keiser

If you have an older or newer trike, this guy knows all about it. He is very knowledgeable and his pricing is fair.

Anthony Grasher

Prices are crazy competitive. He gave me an expensive helmet for a low price. He has my business for life.

josiah volkmann

The employees there are very helpful and have a positive attitude. The only thing that I dislike is the cluttered floor. This review is based on a visit during the month of June.