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2.0 of 5 stars.
I want to support the idea of this community oriented bike store, but like other reviewers have said, this place just ends up being more expensive than their competition. Also, I really really don't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hi everyone,I wanted to alert those you with bikes in need of repair that you should be careful when you visit one of the area's best known bike shops, Broadway Bicycle School. In May 2009 I brought...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BBS is what a bike shop should be like. I recently bought a new bike here, and, while they were not flexible on price, I appreciated the attention they gave and the friendly attitude they have.Now I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with two flats, and left with two new tubes, two new rim ribbons, a straightened chain, almost all the money I came with, and a warm fuzzy feeling inside. The shop is tiny but it's buzzing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great shop. The first time I went in there I was looking for a used bike, and truly, they didn't have anything in my price range. No prob. Fast forward a year later, and I'm in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The guys here know their stuff. They put me into a great road bike, taught me some good things. Definitely worth stopping by.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After getting my dad's old road bike (gotta love hand-me-downs), I brought it into BBS to see what would need fixed. Overall they were pretty helpful, and I came away with a pretty positive...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this bike shop. I'm not sure what some of the other reviewers are talking about but I do not consider this shop to be a hipster shop. It's a great collective full of knowledgeable...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. They are nice, and honest, and friendly. They never talk down. They do sometimes get busy, but I've never felt overlooked or rushed out the door. I learn something new every time I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very competent staff. Honest. They can do the work, or you can do the work yourself (optionally, with their instruction). I like this place quite a bit -- usually go in, use their shop and their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
forgive me while I gush. I went in to have my brakes adjusted, fearing that it might be a drawn-out, expensive endeavor. instead, the woman working there was able to do it for me right on the spot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The selection of products (especially bicycles) is incredibly limited and WAY WAY WAY overpriced. Over $400 for a 3-speed, very heavy and largely rusted old used piece of crap is ridiculous. You are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I can't get over how nice the guy working the desk was. I was looking for a used bike, and the one they had was out of my price range. But the guy took the time to say when they'd have more...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The staff here are marvelous -- friendly, budget-conscious, and knowledgeable. I had to take my bike in recently to address a weird noise, and within ten minutes they'd pinpointed the problem -- it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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This is a small operation, but they are staffed by hard-core cyclist types. Generally very helpful, even on the fly, but they do tend to expect their customers to have a clue about bikes.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow this place sucks!!! Just stop reading here return to the search page and find another bike shop. This place is run by a bunch of uppity hippsters. I would like to pay special thanks to the red...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i recently fell victim to a tire slashing and decided i didnt want to walk my bike all the way over to cambridge bicycle. so i stopped into broadway (much closer to my apt). i was pleasantly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cambridge Bicycle might be only 5 minutes down the street from me, but I'll be going to Broadway Bicycle from now on. I stepped into the store for the first time this afternoon with two wheels from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh thank you so much Broadway Bicycle for finding the bike that spoke to me. After having a terrible bike week (I shudder just thinking about it) I decided it's time to invest in a bike that will...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite bicycle store.I'm very new to bike riding and unfortunately I did not buy my bike from here. They gave me good advice to look around and find the bike that was right for me and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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All I wanted to do was fix a flat. Fine, they sell me a tube, but then want to charge by the 5 minute increment for loaner tools. No, you cannot use the tools outside. You have to use them on the stand, in the...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Broadway Bicycle School,Was it something I said? I thought we had a real nice first date, the start of a summer fling as I got my red beater put together for the hot summer. That gem named Matt...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped in because my bike started making an ominous creaking noise that I couldn't fix on my own. The workers were immediately helpful and quickly diagnosed the issue. They took the time to explain...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the place is okay... every time I go in there I feel like I am not "cool" or "hip" enough for them but no one has ever been rude; just more friendly to others... I have some theoriesokay, so I ride a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had one encounter with Broadway when I was shopping for a bike, and it was rather positive. I ended up buying my bike from somewhere else because Broadway's selection was very limited, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
In theory, this place is a Bike Not Bombs kind of shop. You can take classes, rent a repair stand or staff help, order a new bike, etc. So it seemed like a good idea to go there when I needed a new...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
All I wanted to do was fix a flat. Fine, they sell me a tube, but then want to charge by the 5 minute increment for loaner tools. No, you cannot use the tools outside. You have to use them on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about this place is great! You fix your bike there, using their tools. You can get one of the staff to answer questions. They have bins and bins of used, but good parts. You can take...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Currently enrolled in BBS's basic bike maintenance class and it's great. The instructors know what they are talking about and happily help you diagnose and fix problems on your bike even outside of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this bike shop and refuse to go anywhere else. You can walk in with your bike at anytime and someone will stop what they're doing to take a look and walk through a full evaluation with you....
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm lazy, so bring my bike here and have them get it ready for spring for me -- reasonable, efficient, fast, super knowledgeable.
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
* Difficult to schedule work within a month of showing up with bike.* Didn't put the correct rim on my bike. I asked for a matching black rim, but they went with chrome. It would have had to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
good example of a local bike shop. does get packed in the spring/summer so good idea to call ahead then. late fall and winter tends to be better. (i ride year round and they also happen to be 2...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Bike Repair class is essential for all cyclists. Very informative and helpful.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took the beginner bike repair class here this spring and it was great. I've always hated changing tire tubes and it ends up taking 40 minutes more than it should, but they showed me how I was doing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my by far my favorite bike shop in the Boston area, and I think I've been to all of them. They have actually talked me out of buying parts because they thought it would be a bad idea. Once I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
just got my lil' nishiki hooked up w/some new tires. it rides like a dream now. they also tuned up my brakes. (plus the cool bike store guy gave lil' nish propers, i thought i was the only one who...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I played the part of the damsel in distress (though I am a fairly handy man) and was treated to great advice and a fair deal on a seat. This is not your macho boy bike shop. This is a polite "power to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Broadway Bicycle School is one of my favorite places to be, period.I do all my own work, and for nine years Broadway has been a home away from home. If I can't do it on a sidewalk with my small...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only bike store in Cambridge where you can take your bike in, say something like "The thingy underneath the turny thing is doing this squeaky annoying thing..." and they won't treat you as if you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really now, if I wanted to review this place less as than perfect I'd be stoned. Luckily, my experience was first rate. I walked in there a bit timid with my little vintage Peugeot, as it's not a cool...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to go for bike repairs. They are speedy and will do the work while you watch and wait and will clearly explain to you exactly what went wrong. I'm looking forward to taking some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe that I haven't written a review of Broadway Bikes yet. I bought my beautiful 925 single speed bike here about a year ago now - and had one of the best bike shop experiences of my life....
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The staff couldn't be any better. They make you feel ok that you don't know anything about bikes, or they help you out if you think you know a lot about them. You can use their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface this review by saying that apart from the obvious (they have two wheels, a seat, etc...), I know absolutely nothing about bicycles. When I told this to the staff at Broadway Bicycle...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I want to be clear about something here, Broadway Bicycle School is a third rate bike store. It has extremely limited selection. I buy brake pads and tubes there. If you want something beyond those...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the greatest bike store on earth: the only one out there that seems to want to help you help yourself. They'll teach you how to fix your bike, rather than fixing it for you, for a few extra...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
biker gods among men. so wonderful, it brings a dewy shimmer to my eye.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
------EDIT---------Ok, so hell froze over or something because I had a bad experience here and I'm dropping my score to 3. After what I wrote before, this is tough.Basically, they are too busy and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am now an official convert from Cambridge Bicycle down the street. The staff was very nice and knowledgeable, and the service was super speedy. They were conservative with their time estimates,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this bike shop for several reasons:1. It's located near Central Square, and I love any excuse to hang out there.2. I noticed a ton of bicyclists in the area and I suspect it's because of this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is all about the staff. Incredibly friendly, helpful and, most importantly, honest. Every time I've had a problem, they've pretty much told me how to fix it and then sold me the necessary...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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If you're a cyclist just starting out, this is a great place to "apprentice" and learn some of the basic points about taking care of or fixing your own bicycle. The people who work here are so helpfu...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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The store also serves as a school for fixing bikes. They offer many used bikes for sale at a pretty hefty price but also with a guarantee that they won't break down, or will be fixed if they do. It's ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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This place is incredible. I can't say enough good things about it. Bring your bike in; someone will assist you immediately. They've got bike stands set up for you to use (plus tools) or they'll fix your bike...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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Broadway Bike School in Cambridge is the best place to get you bike fixed hands down. They will look your bike over for free and give you suggestions on what to do yourself. Alternately they will fix it for...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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Broadway Bicycle School is an awesome unique place to shop for a new or used bike, get your current bike fixed, or take classes on how to fix your own bike! The store is owned collectively and advocates for...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Broadway Bicycle School is an awesome unique place to shop for a new or used bike, get your current bike fixed, or take classes on how to fix your own bike! If you have a small problem with your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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