DD Cycles

Small shop. Looks more like a showroom than anything seeing as the bikes there are topped out with SRAM red 22, Super Record 11s, etc. looks like they invested every penny into 2 or 3 bikes for show that will just sit for the next couple years.
Just wanted to check the place out but the workers there were definitely very rude. Bike prices are overpriced and this isn’t the place to go if you want to buy something to go around the city in.

The store itself is small, with a wide variety of different bikes for all levels, including custom builds. Mike is a knowledgeable and skilled tradesman as well as a walking, talking encyclopedia of bicycle lore. The shop is a veritable museum of vintage bicycles and components, and for that alone, it is worth the visit. Mike has serviced a variety of my bikes, both road and mountain in the most professional manner. His expertise and attention to detail are what give me confidence when I ride my bikes. No hard sell here, in fact, you’ll receive some of the most candid, honest advice you can find in the City. Great shop to talk up vintage bike racing as well!

The man who works here overcharges for valve replacements AND stared at my breasts. Not going back.

I had not been on a bike in decades when I stopped by DD Cycles to buy a bike to ride mostly with my son in Golden Gate Park. While the selection was small, I was convinced by the owner pretty quickly of the best bike for me. He is super knowledgeable, and did not try to sell me something I did not need. Probably the top reason for me buying from DD Cycles is that I like to support local merchants, but even if it were not local, I liked interacting with the owner and trusted him.

That guy is unbelievably rude and condescending. You’d think your local bike shop could be a little more willing to help out instead of charging over 20 bucks to change a tube that broke because of his pump. Go somewhere else that wants to help the community instead of talking down to them.

Sells parts without checking if they fit. Make sure you know everything about your bike before you go in because he will make you feel dumb as a rock if you ask a simple question.
We should all know everything about bikes right? That’s why we go to stores! Wouldn’t go back to this one though. Save your time and money by going to a shop that actually wants your repeat business.

Mike has extensive knowledge of bike repair, and he did an expert job on my bike. He has a great little authentic cycle shop, real close to my place. This was a real find!

Cool little shop, I think. Guy that works there is pretty knowledgeable about bikes, I guess.
However, I don’t know for sure, because he wouldn’t sell me a spoke wrench. Instead of just selling me the wrench he gave me a long explanation about how small the differences are between the sizes. And that it’s really easy to strip the spoke nipple if you aren’t careful. That I should figure out what brand/​type of spoke I have in order to get the exact size wrench I need.
Ok. Great. I’ve used spoke wrenches. You don’t need to know what brand/​type of spoke you’re using, since the spoke wrench isn’t actually used on the spoke, but rather the nipple. And you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to figure out which spoke wrench you need. As a matter of fact you can get a 3-​in-​1 wrench which has the 3 most common sizes (which was all I was looking for).
End of story… he wouldn’t sell me a wrench until I went home, figured out what brand/​type spokes I had on my wheels, and came back.
I ended up going across the park to a much better bike shop and got what I needed.
Sheesh.

I think Mike is knowledgeable, but he over charges. Make sure you ask the price before fixing the problem. I went to him first time with a problem, he charged me little more but didn’t fix the problem. I went again and he charged me double the price. I would not recommend this place.

I really wanted to support a local shop and 3 blocks from my house and went there for 2 headset installations and I was quoted $ 70 to $ 80 total (which is already overpriced compared to other bike stores) but at job done I was asked $ 178! I was explained that he had to sue some expensive tools, took him a long time etc. The mechanic is a nice guy and the headsets were mounted correctly but I’ll never go back because I really felt ripped off…
Another bad bike shop experience…

Mike is very knowledgeable about all kinds of bikes. He is very patient and respectful in regards to service. He sells a lot of vintage bikes but there are new ones as well.

It is with sadness that I need to knock my rating down from 5 stars to 4 stars. It’s especially sad because DD cycles had been my only 5 star rating in San Francisco.
Why the knockdown? Because, while the shop owner is extremely knowledgeable, he hasn’t taken ownership of my recurring problem.
My back tire tube kept popping, and when I asked why this keeps happening, he said «well it happens to all of us in this city, can’t do much about it. All it takes is one good pothole hit.»
I go to another bike shop, and they tell me a different story. Suggest that I get a new tire with a higher pressure rating. More pressure = less chance to pop. Same thing DD told me, but DD didn’t connect it to the problem I was having.
The other bike shop also fixed my bike in 5 minutes, whereas DD cycle puts it into a queue to fix within several hours.
I think it’s natural if a customer comes in 2 or 3 times with same problem, you naturally get curious about how you can fix underlying problem. But that is not the case at DD.
That said, I’m still grateful to DD for all the help and I still think it’s a wonderful shop. I just now think all of the owner’s knowledge may sometimes have led to learned helplessness or arrogance in certain areas.

Hidden Gem!
If your looking for a shop with passion, history, and an encyclopedia of information you should come here!
If you ask a question your gonna get a history lesson.
Mikes a great guy, eccentric, and passionate about bikes. With passion comes what the uninformed will call arrogance… once your allow yourself to by pass that youll be glad you came here.
This place is for the true enthuses for ultra high end real race bikes both road and track.
This is the shop if you have vintage race bikes too. He knowes his stuff.

Got a flat, stopped by. Bought a tube. Mike let me repair it myself outside borrowing his tire lever and pump.
Great guy, stop by, say hi.

Stopped in because I needed some tubes. The guy found what I needed, rung me up pretty quickly, and I was on my way. Bummer the shop is closed on Sundays and apparently Mondays though. They take credit cards, but not Discover.

I wholeheartedly second C. P’s assessment! I haven’t reviewed for fear that this gem might get even more packed, but time to let the cat out of the bag!
I’ve been a customer for years and Mike has been my go-​to guy from my beat up starter to my current decked out Bianchi. I always feel great supporting these independent establishments and Mike is the kind of guy who busts his hump to make sure you get exactly what you want and need at a reasonable price. You won’t find anyone who knows more about cycling.
Don’t be fooled by the diminutive shop size. He can get/​build you the bike of your dreams and all of the work is done in house by Mike himself. The best part is that you know he stands behind his work and the quality of his products unlike big box chain stores that sell you this pricey cycle and promptly tells you to pound sand if you need any tweaking past 30 days.
He’s part of a now dwindling group of the knowledgeable and friendly neighborhood business owners. Head to DD Cycles and support local businesses!
**To address those haters who’ve commented about the lack of customer service — Mike is not some high pressure sales guy who wants to hawk his wares on any willing victim. He allows you to come into the store, take an undisturbed look around with no one breathing down your neck. If he’s talking to another customer, he will eventually acknowledge you — they were there first after all… but, if you are in a hurry to get attention because you are a needy individual, just flap your gums and he’ll be more than happy to answer your questions. Don’t mistake his casual approach for rudeness or lack of customer service. Mike’s clients are have become friends and devotees because he is a great guy and his level of quality and attention to detail is bar none. He doesn’t need to hump your leg and blow sunshine up your ass to make a sale.

The best bike shop in the Bay Area.
Run by Mike, an industry veteran who knows more about cycling than anyone I’ve ever met.
Decades of experience, expertise, deep knowledge and wisdom.
He knows the brands, the equipment, the racers, the history, the physics and the geometry of bikes, frames, components and gear.
Most bike shops I’ve tried in SF are staffed by 20 something hipsters with modest product and industry knowledge at best.
Mike knows the companies behind the bikes, the owners and their history.
He can tell you which country made your bike frame and each component on it was made in as well as the quality history.
95% of the bike world moved to Taiwan and China years ago.
Despite many claims of domestic and European manufacture, many of these companies source lower quality, mass produced Asian frames and components and slap stickers on them declaring authentic heritage.
Mike can help you navigate these murky waters and source quality, reliable bikes and components at attractive prices.
Service?
Nobody has more experience and skill than DD Cycles.
You get expert advice and reasonable prices.
This shop offers new and used bikes that meet any budget; entry level to Tour de France.
The shop is also a museum of rare and exceptional bikes from the last hundred years to today.
There is a review or two that have complained about not being treated like royalty.
When you walked into DaVinci’s studio, did he throw down his apron and run over with greetings and sweet nothings? Of course not.
We’re lucky to have this shop, it deserves respect and admiration for preserving a bygone era of dedication, authenticity and quality.

I went out of my way the other day to visit this shop and I was greeted with an overweight grumpy old man that treated me like crap when I asked a simple question. I didn’t argue or bring myself down to his level but as I turned and started to walk out I hear him sit back down and crack a joke behind my back to the guy in a cycling get up and laugh about it. Absolutely horrible customer service. I would never send my worst enemy to this shop. Don’t waste another min even considering this place!

Cruising on the Great Highway I suddenly hear hubby say oh oh. I turned back to see him with a flat tire. We just reached the south side of Golden Gate Park. Now what? We’re several miles from home. Options — walk our bikes home? Take the bus home? Call a friend for a ride home? Or check Unilocal for the nearest bike shop?
Fortunately DD is about a mile away and it’s opened for business. We walk our bikes over. Mike at DD greets us immediately. He changes the flat tire in a flash. Meanwhile we notice several regular customers coming in and out with bike servicing requests.
We ask Mike if we can lock our bikes in front of his store as we want to grab a bite to eat across the street. He says no problem. Before long we come back for our bikes. And yes, our friend nearby is home. We do get a ride home after all. Bikes in tow.

It was love at first sight when I came across DD Cycles.
DD Cycles offers a range of new and old bikes to buy. There’s something for everyone, from top-​end racers to standard city push bikes. The shop has a strong environmental ethic of reusing and recycling bike parts. Cyclists can custom build their bikes from new or used parts.
A reliable, friendly, independent bike shop. I cannot help myself for recommending this shop.