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Seattle, WA 98105
1.0 of 5 stars.
I would've given this a 0 out of 5, but 1 is the lowest so i'll go with that.Where to start. I have been to recycled cycles 3 times, each time thinking that I would be proven wrong by the previous bad...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Can I cuss on this review? Can I give a -5 stars review? How much bad language can I use to describe my hate for the people that work here? Ok. I think I'll take the PC approach and just replace the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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I have spent a lot of time lately browsing at Recycled Cycles, but I have never been waited on. I just now returned from there looking for an older but common part. Two people at the service counter w...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a relatively new biker (1.5 years consistently), I really appreciate the guidance and advice that I have received at Recycled Cycles!Initially, I went into the store to learn more about biking....
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From my perspective, bike riders fall somewhere on what I will call the Velo Spectrum, with Bikers on one end and Cyclists on the other.Bikers like creating bicycles from spare and secondhand parts....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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When asking for assistance to buy a bike, replies were I am too busy and find a sales person. Fine. Continued to find one wandering and drinking his coffee, and asked again for help. Strange answers ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely love Recycled Cycles. It's definitely my preferred LBS (local bike shop). Why? The used parts bins. You have to go often if you're looking for something specific, but it's great when you've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for parts, trinkets, or bike candy of any sort, this is your Mecca. C and I pedaled up to the U-District to grab some cork wrap for my "new" 1971 Schwinn Varsity. On the way, my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could give them a lower rating.I went there with my friend who was interested in purchasing a used road bike. She had 2 simple criteria:1. It had to fit.2. It had to be priced under $350....
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The price was right, the rental bikes were in good shape, and the staff was friendly... although a little inefficient - It took me about 25 minutes to rent the bike, which seemed pretty ridiculous...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
rental bikes are usually designed to be 1) theft resistant and 2) theft resistant. proper bike-rental theft-proofing logic starts with the obligatory piece-of-shit lock, and adds a bike nobody would...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, you have to wait. Yes, the staff isn't always that attentive and yes, there's no air conditioning! Buuuuuuut, once you are actually able to flag someone down (after standing around shuffling your...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yesterday I was told by my brother to go to a bike store and buy the following:"Side pull calipers and 650cc wheels... Oh, and some tubes b/c the ones that were on the wheels were shot and I'd be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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I went in to buy a road bike and couldn't find a single one under $700. Finally after buying one, when they went to give it the 'out the door' check to make sure everything was working correctly they ...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First, anything you buy from them is only eligible for store credit on return. It is on the receipt but I don't usually read all the fine print on the receipts. Lukily I only got stung for a $40...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
dude! so some one moved and left a half decent bike in my laundry room.I need a bike,it's free,so what if it's got a flat right?off to recycled! $50.00 bucks got my bike PIMPED!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been bike hunting for a while now, and I came into this not knowing very much at all about what I want/need in a bike. I'm very happy I went here first, because I was given a bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite having somewhat spotty retail service, this shop really is very good and here is why:1) They tend to keep a lot of the most useful things in stock, and having a huge selection of used stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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I admit it; my bike sat in the rain all winter. The place I bought it wanted 2 weeks before I could get it in, then another two weeks for a tuneup.I called Recycled Cycles; "bring it on in. Wel...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Recycled Cycles. I have built a single speed using their parts and, at times, knowledge of obscure bicycle technology. I have also taken my $2500 carbon road bike there for service and I have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best flippin' shop in town, bar none. My opinion, anyway.Where can a guy buy a new cycling jacket for $40? Here.Where do the staff just give a discount on a whim? Here.Where are the staff good enough...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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Whether you're in the market to buy a bicycle, need a repair, or are trying to gift on one of your old bikes, Recycled Cycles does it all. If you're lucky, you'll even find antique Schwinn you can decorate and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really nice mechanics, do good work but they are HELLA busy and it's often hard to flag a front counter person down. My advice: don't go near the place on the weekends, try week days.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre bike selection, mediocre service. I went in to find a steel-framed commuter bike in the $500-$1000 price range and found nothing to match my needs. Instead, I found a bunch of entry level...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I remember having a dream when I was a kid that I was invisible. I remember it so vividly because it was so cool to go about my way completely undetected. I am kind of hopeful I will have this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It all depends on who you talk to. Started out with some pretty snooty fellows, but then TJ helped me and my girlfriend for close to two hours, and didn't try to upsell me on anything I wasn't looking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
they have lots of boxes of parts & stuff, but don't seem to have a lot of full on 'recycled cycles'. anyway, i've been in there 2x now and the staff has been pretty helpful and nice. i always seem to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They had a nice space and a lot of nice bikes but it wasn't quite what I had expected. First of all there were very few "recycled" bicycles and since that's what we had gone there for it was a little...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The parts are a little pricier than other used bike stores, like bikeworks, but their selection is a little more vast. BUT, I still prefer to go to bikeworks when I can, because I enjoy bikework's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here after trying about 10 bike shops in the area...I don't know why it took me so long, I guess I just figured they wouldn't have many to choose from in my size because I'm so short. And while...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went there to buy a bike. I told the guy what I wanted and my price range and he begrudgingly showed me a bike. It didn't seem like I was worthy of his attention so I spent my money elsewhere.In...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, a bike shop I like!Seriously, I really, really wish I bought my bike here instead of Gregg's. In addition to their used/recycled bikes, they also have a nice selection of new bikes....
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great great great shop. I've spent quite a bit of money here, and I've always found that I get my money's worth. The people that work here know what they're talking about and they treat me like a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They were knowledgeable about their bikes but you have to ask lots of questions as they will not give up any information without a little prodding (especially for a newbie like me who hasn't bought a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are in the mood for cycling-based tattoos and other symptoms of bicycle addiction, this is the shop for you.Further, if you like rummaging around bins of used bike components, you'll love it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesomeness!!!I love to cycle and went in here just to check it out. I fell in love instantly (no, not the pretty girl behind the counter, but she was easy on the eyes).They are just what the name...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
God, where do I start.I went in to purchase a bike for my husband, who was looking for a cheap, used, no frills bike. I did want him to get a good bike (since his last bike was also a cheap, used, no...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I fell in love with the place from the moment I stepped in. Maybe it was the greased up, hot bike boys talking shop or maybe it was the boxes of loose pieces of gear lying about, but it was enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 miles away from home, already running late to take the pooch out for his evening walk, I get an effin' flat. I just replaced both tubes all of a week ago. REALLY?? I mean really of all the days. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They did a great job building up a new bike for me. I got a custom build that actually cost me less than the stock setup!There's no substitute for this place as far as I'm concerned. You may...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good for students and those on a budget. Their used parts are UBER cheap, and tons to select from. If I lived on the AVE, I would be going there everyday to see whats new in the bins....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good place to go when you need a cheap deraileur for that beater project or need to unload some parts and don't want to deal with the hassle of the whole e-Bay/Craigslist thing. Not too many shops...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
and a half. Yeah halfs are kinda bs but had to go there. I'm really torn to be honest. This place really does fall right in the middle from my recent experience. Literally half the people I dealt...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been a loyal patron for going on 6 years. I have never been treated badly, although I have had to wait multiple times for service, but c'mon, good things are worth waiting for. The staff has...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great shop for bikes, parts and all the accessories.. new and used!Trusted bike mechanics that know their stuff!My hubby was given a more than a 'fair trade' while buying a bike while also trading his...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I'm a little biased because the boyfriend knows a lot of people who work here....However, I bought my first bike since my Huffy in 6th grade here recently. The people were friendly and helpful....
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Recycled.. now home to Stranger's Sexiest bike shop employee!!!Congrats AK! This place is great and worth stopping by. It will speak the the inner person who longs for garage sale type shopping and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
recycled cycles is kind of everything thats right about riding a bike i ride everyday and love it. these guys have great deals on all matter of used bikes, parts and labor. the used gear selection is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ever been pulled over for a speeding ticket? I had the pleasure of receiving my first from a Massachusetts State Trooper. Sure, I deserved it, but there's nothing quite like the experience of being...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My main gripe with them is that they seem to be MIS-representing themselves as a source of used bikes and parts. That laudable approach is hardly their main focus, which seems to be selling new, cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine took me here the first day I moved to Seattle to pick up some parts for a single speed he was working on. Judging by the line of customers to the shop area, and by the speed the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bike shop of choice, as every time I've been down there with a problem, it's been taken care of for me in short order. Granted, there are still issues with my bike - but, like they say in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why great: used parts for sale, right of the Burke-Gilman, always plenty of friendly staff, diversity of knowledge, repair and maintenance focused.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's plenty of things to like about this shop, but at least one serious downer.First the good: They have an amazing selection of used parts, most of which are priced to sell. There really isn't a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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After a somewhat impersonal experience at Gregg's Cycles, my boyfriend and I headed to Recycled Cycles, where Perry took excellent care of us. He spent approximately two hours helping us -- me with my mountain...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Unless you are a serious cyclist and look the part you won't get any help. This is one of the snobbiest stores in Seattle. Recycled Cycles rarely has used bikes anymore and its rarer that you'll find...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The last review was a little shakey, but after pricing around a basic check up on my bike, I decided to go to Recycled Cycle. Their basic tune up is $50 parts, which in my case included a new rear...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is something different about this bike store.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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I just bought a used bike off Craigslist that appeared to be in shoddy condition. I feared it would need at least $150 worth of attention... I also feared that due to my lack of bicycle knowledge, I might not...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"That pump has a lot of plastic, so when it breaks bring it back for a refund." Not a stunning endorsement of your products. But a good return policy I guess?
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite local shops in seattle and I still go out of my way to head over there once in a while. The thing is, this place seems to be trying to be two stores. One for brand spanking...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ride my bike to and from work, and the gym, five days a week, rain or shine.Yes, I do think this makes me a better person than you when I breeze past you, stuck in traffic, picking your nose, on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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I tried to buy a bike there with some customization. They are good at promises, I paid in advance, but a week passed - job is not done (as it was promised) and in addition they tried to charge extra f...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Selection of well-priced used parts is great (I'm building a "Frankenstein-Heinz 57" road bike aka a "rat bike") and the shop is well-stocked with new parts too and help that provides an amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First place to go when looking for anything bike related. Why? Because they probably have it used for cheap, and if they don't have it used they probably have it new. I wanted to buy a used road bike...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This bike shop is necessary. Think about it. That's all.
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I really wanted to be treated badly, I'd go hang out in a Belltown bar on a Saturday night and allow myself to get chatted up by a frustrated financial professional. Or maybe I'd peruse a list of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The large bins of used parts would be enough to recommend Recycled Cycles, but the great staff and decent new and used bike selection put it over the top. If there is any work or parts I need for my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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I like this store and will do business with them again because of the down-home feel and treatment I've received. In shopping for a new bike for the family we went to a bunch of stores around Seattle. All had...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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This bike shop is far and away the best placet to look at and shop for a good quality or nearly new used bike. It also carries parts, new and used that might be difficult to find
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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I bought my bike there and the salesgirl was great, she even took care of my baby while I took a few bikes out for test rides on a rainy day. They also have good prices and do their best to hook you ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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This is a really big bike shop, just south of the University of Washington. I think this is an excellent shop for lower-end bikes--the prices can be expensive, but the selection is great, and the business is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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My experience there was WONDERFUL! I went in for a broken spoke and when the wrench said the hub/rim combo, no fewer than three responses were shouted from areas of the shop for correct spoke length(all...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2006
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Truly disappointed by services rendered. I had my bike tuned up and a few parts replaced. I was given an estimate of $150. When I show up, twelve days later because of the seasonal delays, the bill was $235....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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They are great 4 fixing problems w/ your bike, selling new and used(mostly), having equipment, and usefull biking information. There prices also are not that bad seeing as how they just recycle bike...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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I've had good luck going into Recycled cycles and getting minor bike repairs made, and I would certainly trust them with more serious work too.The shop consists of one room of new seeming, gear (i...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Recycled cycles used to be the place to buy that random used bike part for your junker. Now they sell new bikes as well as bikes assembled using recycled parts. It's not as inexpensive as it used to b...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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With their knowledgable staff and good service, Recycled Cycles is my go-to place for bike repair. The shop is a bike mechanic's dream, with bins of bike parts of every kind, and frames and wheels ha...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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I've been going to Recycled Cycles for years. You never know just what you'll find there—lately I've been looking for the bicycle that was stolen from me last year. They have a wide selection of new a...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great bike shop for used bikes, new bikes, repairs, old parts, anything-- great service from really knowledgable people. Very hip. Bins and bins full of old salvaged parts (priced reasonably!) are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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I love the location of this shop.It's right off the Burke-Gilman trail and right on the water under the University bridge.When I visited they didn't have many used bicycles for sale.They told me to check back...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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Recycled Cycled in the University District has a diverse selection of new and used bikes and gear. Prices are okay. The mechanics are good too. I prefer this shop to any others that carry used bicycle...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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Recycled cycles is an awesome way to purchase cheap Seattle Transportation. You can buy a refurbished bike or take yours in for repair. Seattle has a ton of bike paths so there is really no excuse f...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/01/2005
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As a life-long cyclist, I love how bike-friendly Seattle is. Not only are there great trails and bike paths all over the place (hooray for the recent East Lake Sammamish trail victory) -- there are al...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/24/2005
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This shop is really a great source of cheap used parts for your bike when you need something! Or if you're looking for a whole new bike (or used, i mean), this is a good place to try. they have a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2005
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