CK Cycles

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+1 518-459-3272
www.ckcycles.com
1370 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205, USA
Hours

Monday Closed

Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday Closed

CK Cycles Introduce

CK Cycles is located at 1370 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205, USA. You can contact them at (518) 459-3272 or +1 518-459-3272.

Customer reviews consistently praise CK Cycles for its passionate and expert bike service. One customer shared a detailed experience of bringing in a 1984 Hutch Chrome BMX bike for restoration. They were immediately impressed by the staff's enthusiasm and knowledge, particularly the owner's genuine interest in the vintage bike. The owner's attention to detail, respect for the bike's originality, and commitment to quality were evident throughout the process. The customer was thrilled with the restoration, noting the bike looked nearly new and appreciated the owner's personal involvement and pride in his work. They strongly recommended the shop, highlighting their positive experiences over the years.

Another customer shared a positive experience with a quick tire tube replacement on their son's SE bike. They appreciated the prompt service, fair pricing, and overall fabulous experience, expressing their intention to return for future bike needs.

These reviews suggest that CK Cycles is a highly recommended bike shop that prioritizes customer satisfaction and provides expert service. The shop's passionate and knowledgeable staff, particularly the owner, coupled with their dedication to quality workmanship, makes it a valuable resource for cyclists in Albany.

As a "Bicycle Shops Near Me" option, CK Cycles offers bike repairs, restoration, and related services. It is recommended to contact them directly for specific inquiries regarding their services and inventory.

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Jun 27, 2024

I brought a 1984 Hutch Chrome BMX bike into the shop to be overhauled. I was in the store for virtually less than a minute and two people commented on the bike. Then the owner came over and he also commented on it and had a big smile on his face while talking about it. He asked if it was “new” to me and said it looked to be in great shape and asked what I wanted to do with it. I explained I have owned the bike since I was a kid and wanted to restore it keeping as much of the bike as original as possible but that I did want modern tires on it. He asked if I meant modern BMX comp iii tires or a modern tread style. I said modern tread style. He went to his computer and showed me a few different brands and settled on a pair of Odyssey tires. I also told them if the brake levers and calipers needed to be replaced to put nice ones on. The owner was looking closely at everything and said “oh no these are great I can work with these.” I could tell from this conversation that I had with him that he was passionate about his craft. I felt I had made the right choice bringing the bike hear as the owner clearly understood I wanted to keep it as original as I could. He was very respectful and asked if it was ok if he removed the front reflector when he was goi g to replace the cables. I said sure and the back one as well if he wanted. He told me everything would take about 10 days. True to his word, the work was done in a timely fashion and I was called and informed it was completed. The caller stated that bike sure is real nice chrome. We have some guys that really like BMX bikes and they really got into it. I went to pick it up and the owner thanked me for bringing it in and letting him work on it. He said he had a lot of fun working on it. That “fun” translated into the bike looking about as new as I think it possibly could short of finding unused old factory original parts. It looks great. I’ve bought a four bikes here over the years and will continue to do so as well as bring them back for service. It’s always been a good experience but this last time really felt special. They took the time to truly take interest in an old bike that wasn’t purchased at their store. I could tell he took parts off and cleaned them because everything looked squeaky clean and SHINY. The owner worked on this bike himself and I can he took pride in his job. He spent a good amount of time talking to me when I dropped it off as well as when I picked it up. He also gave me a box containing the original parts (brake pads and cables) that had been replaced as well as the reflectors that I told him could be removed. I highly recommend this shop.
Jan 03, 2025

My son's SE bike needed a new inner tube, not something, this mom does. I googled local bike shops, this place was close. They took us as soon as we walked in, job was priced very fairly, and done in less than 10 minutes! This place was fabulous. We will definitely be back for any bike needs in the future!
Apr 12, 2024

I’ve bought 6 bikes from Jeff and the wonderful crew at CK cycles - 2 Cannondales, 2 Felts, a JangoBike and a kid’s bike for my child. I trust this shop completely to be honest, knowledgeable and customer-friendly. I highly recommend CK Cycles for any cycling needs - family-friendly, and able to cater to anyone from a novice cyclist to a mile-gobbling pro.
Jun 25, 2024

I bought a new bicycle from here on April 30. I've been riding it a lot since then. On a windy day I had my bike on a hill using the kick stand and it fell to the ground and bent the derailleur. I brought it in to get fixed thinking I'd be missing my 🚲 for a long time due to how busy they were during the summer. Nope. Had my bike back the next day and wasn't even charged for labor. That made my weekend.
Aug 19, 2024

Most excellent! I mean REALLY most excellent! A little background: I have been riding religiously since 1968. Over 400K miles and counting. I have raced for 40 years, commuted in NYC same amount, ridden trans USA/Canada. The Alps. Have owned over 2 dozen bikes. I worked as a mechanic, salesman, and manager of some of New York City’s busiest bike shops. So I have had my bikes worked on at more shops than you can imagine. I went to Ck at the recommendation of a friend and man am I glad I did! Dan put together a very unique and somewhat complicated drive train for me on my super fine custom Titanium gravel bike. The entire process was an absolute breeze from my first phone call to the shop and through out. Incredibly knowledgeable, efficient, friendly, great communication, very fair service fee for a special job. I rode the bike up one of the wickedest climbs in the Northeast today. First big shakedown test. Topping out at 22%.The bike is dialed in to a T. Thanks Dan and the whole crew at Ck!