Flanders Bros Cycles

The staff at Flanders are tremendous. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Living an hour away from the shop, Adrian was happy to do a repair on my bike while I waited so that I would not have to leave it a whole week before I could return to pick it up. Not a big surprise; I have always been pleased with their great service !!

Awesome experience. I brought my bike in with a flat tire this morning and was taken care of right away. I was told that my flat would be repaired in ten minutes for $ 13.54. They brought my bike back out with realigned brakes, a tightened front wheel, and a few other small fixes all for the original quoted price. My bike rides so much better after that tune up! They managed to turn a little flat tire into a great customer experience. After their generosity and top-​notch service, I’ll definitely be back to Flanders.

The best bike store of all!
For anyone having a keen interest in bicycling, this store is without peer. Their selection of road bikes is terrific and their staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. Many high-​end bike shops catering to elite road bike users treat any non-​racer like an unwanted visitor (there is a shop in St. Paul that comes to mind), whereas Flanders is friendly and welcoming to all. Their bike shop service is next-​to-​none. This is the only place Io\would have my bikes serviced.

I visited Flanders Brother’s when I bought a bike off Craigslist and needed to have the brakes adjusted. Josh, one of the employees, was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Before I left, he insisted on adjusting my wheel at no charge. There was a 2.5 hour wait for the brake adjustment and I ended up being in a hurry that day, so I went somewhere less busy. But there’s clearly a reason for the wait. I definitely would have used Flanders had circumstances been different and I recommend them!

By their own admission the shop is focused on road bikes and fast riders. That said, the guy at the counter took plenty of time to talk with me about what I was looking for and what Flanders could offer before eventually pointing me to another bike shop that had more inventory to meet my needs. Totally impressed with their willingness to point me in the right direction even if it meant visiting another store. Will be back when I need drops and skinny rims.

Knowledgeable, helpful staff who aren’t pushy. I just bought a bike from them after shopping around at several places and I really found myself most comfortable at this shop.
My response to some of the other reviews on here:
As for the reviews who say they are pricey — you get what you pay for. They were actually asking less for the bike I bought as VS another shop I visited.
Also, I am a «weekend cruiser» type and I still found them to be my favorite shop, so I disagree with reviews who say they are only for «serious cyclists.» I would actually argue that they are just a better fit for a mature (not old!) crowd.
Got a great bike at a fair price, and they even threw in a free kickstand to boot! Thanks!

What kind of bike shop person are you? Your answer might predict whether you like this place.
Flander’s is a bike person’s bike shop. That means if someone asks you what kind of bike you ride and you tell them, «One with wheels,» this place might be overkill at best and intimidating at worst. The staff can be a bit aloof. They prize the engineering and performance of the sport. I’m virtually certain none of the staff have ever attended to a symposium on customer service and being a salesman. They let the quality speak for itself.
And they really know bikes. They can repair anything. I even got a wheel built up there in a very timely way that a local chain had seriously compromised. They also have a superb collection of used bikes in addition to their nice collection of new and elegant Bianchi bikes (among others).
Bike shops are like coffee shops. They all have the same basic stuff but the details and the personal taste of patron and proprietor are what make it «your place.» If you love fine things and aren’t intimidated to ask questions, this place is second to none. If you are a weekend cruiser type, there’s probably more novice friendly places out there.

Ok I’m updating because I have yet to get called for my wheel set to be done. I have my claim tag in my wallet and the $ 80 I’m supposed to pay in hand. I’ve contacted 2 other shops that said my repair should take max 4 days. The guy at Flanders that took my wheels said 3. It has been almost 2 weeks. Really? I’m sorry but F that noise. See if I ever come back here again in my life.

Flanders is one of handful of bike shops in the Uptown/​Lynn Lake area. With that said, it can be difficult for a bike shop to «stand out» amongst money… Thankfully, Flanders does so with its knowledgeable staff and outgoing customer service.
If serious cycling is your schtick, this is your shop. They have a fantastic line up of Redline and Bianchi road bikes along with a great selection of cycling swag.
Unfortunately, Flanders is expensive. But the reality is you pay for what you get. Personally, I can’t drop my wallet here often but when I do, I am thankful for the experience.

After riding around for a week on a tube filled with fix-​a-​flat I thought it was about time I get it fixed more permanently. Walking out of the bank to a once again flattened tube also helped me get my bike to a shop. Luckily I was one block from Flanders Brothers. Even though it was over 90 degrees I felt riding my bike was a better option than waiting for the bus and sitting next to who knows what kind of hot sweaty mess. So I wheeled my bike in, and the guy at the counter was just finishing up a transaction. I just said «So, I just walked out of the bank down the road» and he said «uh oh!» just looked at my front tire and said yeah that’ll just take about ten minutes. So I wandered around the store looking at some more gear and it was less than eight minutes before he brought it back out all finished for $ 12.47
Great job and probably easier to get to than some other shops. I’ll go here for repairs. But, they didn’t have pedals that I want so that was the one slight drawback. If your bike needs a tune up or you have a couple flats maybe need a new chain I’d suggest Flanders. But if you’re looking for a bike under $ 500 you should try somewhere else.

I’m not really into their style of bikes (too expensive), but I live right around the corner and they’ve always been fast, cheap, and friendly when it comes to small repairs for my bike (brakes, flats, pedals, etc.).

Really friendly staff, great place to get all your bikes and parts etc. The staff is really knowledgeable and bikes themselves so they know what they’re talking about. It’s a great place if you’re a biker yourself or if you’re new to the hobby and need to learn. They have all kinds of bikes for all kinds of budgets.

I’m getting into biking more seriously and finding myself in need of lots of parts and whatnot. I waltzed into Flanders because it’s right near my house and just started rattling off problems I thought I was having and the people working there were very nice and helpful, totally not the bike snobbery I worried I might get. I’m going back.