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Portland Gear Hub
155 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101, United States
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Portland Gear Hub

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Ke
Review №1

I cant recommend Portland Gear Hub enough - they did a complete overhaul of my uncles road bike for me and it came out better than I could have imagined. This was a multi-part project with disassembly and prep for the paint shop (Paragon Powder Coating in S. Portland), upgrading/swapping out parts, and complete re-assembly. I am so impressed with their professionalism, knowledge, and overall enthusiasm for this project every step of the way. Gear Hub will certainly remain my bike shop for all my future bike needs. Thank you to Brian, Ainsley, Digory, and the rest of the gear hub crew!!

Ke
Review №2

An amazing place to support in the local Portland community. Donate your used bicycles, and they will have trained mechanics thoroughly inspect and repair (or recycle the ones that dont make the cut) each one for resale at fair prices. This is a great charitable way to support your community, and simultaneously help to reuse/recycle older bikes that would have normally been considered as waste. Great people doing great things here!

Ch
Review №3

I hadn’t ridden a bike in over 10 years and was a little nervous to start riding again, but the staff at Gear Hub helped me find a great bike, answered all my questions and made me feel safe. Now I’m really enjoying my new bike!

H
Review №4

Super friendly staff. They always help me find a used part if possible. Theyre really informative and let me know whats going on with the bike and what the options are. I feel respected there which I cant say about every bike shop Ive visited.

Al
Review №5

There was a time when you visit a store and you were met with genuine attentive polite staff... remember that? Well this shop is too notch for customer service, knowledge, polite, etc. They care about finding a solution that fits your budget, are so nice and giveback to the community! Great bunch of men and women that are passionate about what they do and enjoy sharing that passion with others.

Da
Review №6

Wonderful place. Good people with a wonderful mission. Was thrilled to donate 4 old bikes and purchase 2 new ones!

Ro
Review №7

Wonderful place. Personally, Id like to be able to go through the bins of used parts without asking to see them (and asking what the price is). Perhaps thats a covid precaution, though? That said, the employees were perfectly happy to help and friendly!

co
Review №8

I love my new bike so much! I hunted forever to find the perfect one and landed on a vintage ll bean cruiser. Thanks to the awesome employee helping me, I didn’t get his name but he built me the perfect bike!

Cu
Review №9

Overpriced garbage. had to essentially rebuild both bikes i purchased on my own. they both fell apart within a week. I could have found and built my own bike for free. Employees acted like they were clueless and couldnt care less, all but one guy who said hello but seemed quite busy. Please dont pay hundreds of dollars for garbage you could build on your own

Ki
Review №10

The crew is super nice and genuine here. Really had a great experience. The staff was not sales pushy at all and just treated us like people. We ended up dropping off a bike here for donation which aligns with their business model. They take bikes in, refurbish them, sell them to the public and the proceeds both run the shop and help a charitable organization. Their selection is not extensive but they do have gems which I was lucky enough to find. Prices are firm but very reasonable.

Ma
Review №11

Very helpful crew and great service. Weve donated and purchased a bike and theyre always helpful if we need help or advice

Ri
Review №12

Got a set of saddlebags is a really really good price over there and the employees were very helpful to the customers

Th
Review №13

Took my bike in to get tuned up. Made an appointment, got an estimate, and they had the bike ready the next day!

Za
Review №14

Had all the parts I needed in stock and employees were super helpful finding them! Everything was priced the same or lower than Amazon and I got it same day. 10/10 would recommend this place! 😊

Jo
Review №15

These folks are rad, do great work, and its for a great cause.

Ni
Review №16

Really excellent place! Extremely helpful and kind staff. Had some oddball stuff I was looking for and they had Newbaums bar wrap, how can one be more satisfied?!!? Defiantly will be supporting such a great part of our community!

Ha
Review №17

Great bike shop, great staff and reasonable prices 👍

An
Review №18

Excellent service, reasonable prices and supporting a good cause.

Ti
Review №19

Great place for discount used bikes that have been rebuilt. Nice people to benefit a nonprofit.

Pa
Review №20

Nice staff great prices awesome place

mi
Review №21

Great selection! Service was above par and knowledgeable.

Me
Review №22

Portland Gear Hub is hands down one of my favorite organizations in Portland. I took their bike mechanics class two years ago and it totally transformed my life. I ended up going on a 1500 mile bike tour with my partner, and we were able to handle any problem that came up with our bikes. I now feel confident helping friends with their bikes, and customizing mine to be the perfect fit. Not only is the Gear Hubs bike class INCREDIBLE, but they also have used bike parts, making working on bikes so much more affordable. Thank you Gear Hub!!!

Ch
Review №23

Ive tried portland gear hub multiple times over the past five or six years and have been mislead by the staff every single time. I have a very basic knowledge of of bicycle mechanics and have successfully built several bikes with the help and knowledge of literally every other shop in town. In the past Ive tried working with the folks at gearhub to build and have been sold parts that are either incompatible with my bikes or with the parts bought from the shop themselves. Today I pedaled an hour out of my way because I was led to believe that this establishment had larger (specifically size 11) clipless shoes after a phone call only to discover that there were only a max of 9.5 sized shoes. Ive refrained from leaving a review because I dont want to dirty up the name of a good nonprofit but portland gearhub has only ever proven to me to be very much less than that. Sorry guys.

be
Review №24

They had little selection. It is almost as if everyone wants a bike right now! To be fair. No other bike shops in Portland had stock either. My rider is a growing child and at a transition hight.

Da
Review №25

Incredibly friendly knowledgeable and helpful staff, tons of great used bikes and gear. Good cause too!

ky
Review №26

Great store with friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Keep up the good work!

jo
Review №27

Great place

Ge
Review №28

Awesome, super friendly staff. I picked up a bike, helmet, and lock for 300 bucks, and within 30 days you can go in and theyll fix stuff for free. Go to bike shop in Portland.

Ga
Review №29

Ive only ever had good experiences here. They helped me get my tire replaced in a timely fashion, and once when my chain was screwy on my way to work I popped in and they got it straightened at no cost. Thanks Portland Gear Hub! Keep being awesome!

Be
Review №30

Dropped off my single speed for an overhaul. The service tech was considerate and knowledgeable. Fair pricing and accurate estimates. Will return.

Th
Review №31

This place is Amazing! If you like gear and youd prefer not to spend all your disposable income and then some, you should probably check this place out. Bikes, ski, tele, cross country, ice climb, camping and that was only the stuff I took a look at quickly while visiting.Super kind and friendly crew, thanks for welcoming me by for a visit.

Wh
Review №32

Helpful, friendly & knew exactly what we needed. They were able to meet our needs quickly & efficiently. I HIGHLY recommend going here for your bicycle needs! And, donate a bike, too if you are able! They do an incredible job! Thank you for helping my son get a reliable bike! 😊

Sc
Review №33

Helpful staff and great deals on used bike parts and accessories.

Ca
Review №34

Go for PGH garage to get any outdoor gear for reasonable price!

B.
Review №35

These guys and gals always get my bike fixed quickly for a very reasonable price. Great selection of new and used parts/bikes. Highly recommended

Te
Review №36

Gear Hub is a not for profit bicycle (mostly) shop that does basic repairs for very affordable prices. The knowledgeable and friendly staff are always willing to help with anything you might need. Ive gotten several small repairs done quickly and easily. They sell used bicycles for great prices. I love their new location and had started going there when they were in their old St Johns St location. Always a pleasure stopping by here.

Sc
Review №37

Excellent service, fair prices, accurate estimates. Very pleased with results of work.

Th
Review №38

Top of my list for places to check when I need gear before getting anything new. Great people. Excellent finds. Classes offered. A real community place.

Ma
Review №39

Very busy right now but very helpful and so much knowledge there. Vembs.com uses them for rare parts.

Ju
Review №40

Great cause

Jo
Review №41

Excellent array of gently used components, wheels, odds and sods. Staff is genuinely into what theyre doing and are very attentive. Incredible selection of ready-to-ride used bikes at equally incredible prices. This is what Portland needs!

Sh
Review №42

Its the good will of bikes. You try out so much bike gear trying to find the right fit, function and then the stuff that needs to move on had no place to go. Now it does! Absolutely thrilled!

Je
Review №43

They have a really good thing goin on... spread the joy to the people who dont have the luxury of owning a bicycle. God bless these folks at gear hub !!

Mi
Review №44

Knowledgeable and personable employees who not only teach and help with bike maintenance, but have also created an inclusive community that supports Portland. Great spot!

Sh
Review №45

Great used gear options at a fair prices. The shop dog is beyond sweet, perfect bonus to your visit!

Je
Review №46

Great place to find used gear. Very helpful staff.

Ed
Review №47

Very friendly and about half the price for repairs. I have a Marin Hybrid road bike that’s been in my family for 20 + years, and I took it to one shop saying that I should consider buying a new bike due to the potential cost of the repairs. I took my bike over to the gear hub, and they quoted me at $145, regardless of how extensive the repairs were

da
Review №48

The folks here are down to earth friendly, and very helpful in honesty. I was looking for a used bike, and even though the bike I pick out was more expensive, the gear head on duty showed me a better fitting bike for my hight, it was also less expensive. And he was right I really enjoy this bike and the ride it gives.

Mi
Review №49

Decent prices

Er
Review №50

This place rocks! An ever changing selection of bikes from an eclectic and diverse source means you may find real gems for fair prices that were recently restored by a team of devoted bike-people. While there, a saw an ice cream cart and a Reynolds 853 single speed mountain bike with disc brakes: they were both several hundred less than a site like Craigslist might be asking.

Ad
Review №51

Awesome staff, doing great work to benefit the community. Any bad review obviously doesn’t get what they are doing here. Support this place.

Je
Review №52

Very friendly and great prices. Defiantly prefer over a couple other shops I’ve been to in town who look past people cause they don’t look like they know bikes.

Do
Review №53

Such nice staff, good prices better atmosphere.

Jo
Review №54

Excellent place to get your bike serviced. They also have a great selection of gently used bikes and all manner of outdoor gear at incredibly low prices.

Em
Review №55

Super knowledgeable staff. Great gear with great prices.

Ha
Review №56

Absolutely the best bike/ski shop that I never have enough time to spend in. They run cool community events, too!

Be
Review №57

Great mechanics, classes and general bicycle education!!!

Ro
Review №58

Awesome sevice! Home of some serious bike whispers! 😎

Je
Review №59

What a great resource for our community!!

Th
Review №60

Its a great bike shop!

Ja
Review №61

Way over priced used bike, staff looked down at us, very poor customer service

Sa
Review №62

If anyone gives this shop less than 5 stars, theyre not balanced people, or were not initially looking for bicycle related culture, assistance, or products.If you need a bike, this is the spot.

Na
Review №63

Love the gear hub.

Je
Review №64

Buy an awesome custom bike at Gear Hub

Le
Review №65

Bad sales over priced bad work on bikes

An
Review №66

Awesome people and service!

De
Review №67

Great AND affordable!

Je
Review №68

Great

Ly
Review №69

Went to the farmers market

Mi
Review №70

Customer service is 👎

An
Review №71

Very Friendly!

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4.8 Rating
  • Address:155 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101, United States
  • Site:http://portlandgearhub.org/
  • Phone:+1 207-761-7632
Categories
  • Non-profit organization
  • Outdoor sports store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Planning
  • Transgender safe space:Yes
  • LGBTQ-friendly:Yes
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