Does Rhythm Bikes offer repair estimates before work begins?

Yes. When a bike is brought in for maintenance or repair, the shop's professionally trained technicians will assess the bike's needs and provide a free, no-obligation estimate before proceeding with any work.

What types of bikes does Rhythm Bikes stock beyond mountain bikes?

In addition to mountain bikes, the shop carries custom road bikes, commuter bikes for general transportation, kids bikes, and electric bikes with lightweight rechargeable batteries and pedal-assist motors.

Can customers order online and pick up in store at Rhythm Bikes?

Yes. The shop offers online shopping with in-store pickup as an option.

What is the backstory behind Rhythm Bikes?

Rhythm Bikes was founded in 2015 by Chad French, a lifelong Oakland area resident who grew up riding trails in Joaquin Miller Park and working at local bike shops. After gaining experience at both independent shops and corporate chains throughout California, French opened Rhythm Bikes to fulfill the East Bay's need for a reliable, professional, and neighborly bike shop.

What is Rhythm Bikes' philosophy toward the cycling community?

The shop is built on the belief that cycling changes lives for the better and celebrates the cycling community as full of quirky, brilliant, and unorthodox people. The founders ride and wrench on all kinds of bikes and take pride in serving all cycling needs and riders, from commuters to mountain bikers to kids.