Karim Cycle

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Overview

+1 510-841-2181
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2800 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
Hours

Monday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Thursday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Friday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Saturday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Sunday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Karim Cycle Introduce

Welcome to Karim Cycle, located at 2800 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705. As a valued member of the "Bicycle Shops Near Me" category, we are dedicated to providing affordable and reliable bicycle services to our local community.

At Karim Cycle, we offer a unique experience with our focus on good used bikes at fair prices and inexpensive repairs. While our shop may not have a fancy appearance, our commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction shines through. As one customer noted, "This place might be disorganised and doesn’t look fancy, but you can get good used bikes to a fair price. The shop also does repairs at a very inexpensive rates and if you want with used parts. The owner is a very knowledgeable and kind person."

Our owner, Karim, is known for his exceptional knowledge and kindness. He provides personalized service and takes the time to educate customers about their bikes. "I don't write reviews but my experience with Karim was so memorable and unique that I want to share how thoughtful, generous and thorough he is in his service. In fact, I am glad I was inconvenienced with a flat tire today so I was able to meet this bike doctor! He provided me the bike education I needed and other hygienic tweaking for my Peugeot gratis. What a sweetheart! I truly felt tended to as a human being," a satisfied customer shared.

Karim's attention to detail and dedication to maintaining the "integrity" of bikes sets him apart. He is intuitive and attentive, ensuring that every customer receives the best possible service. "He is intuitive and attentive, saying that even a quarter of an inch of my bike seat getting lifted would make a slight difference. He also asked me to ride around to notice my leg alignment (I brushed up on all the high school anatomy I'd forgotten). He had all the esoteric parts needed to tweak my bike since my model isn't standard. Karim deeply cares about maintaining the 'integrity' of the bike. As someone who also makes/repairs items and cares about quality, I trust Karim. He is a GOOD person."

We are proud to be a community bike shop that provides reliable and trustworthy services. "Karim really stands out from all the bike servicing I've received in the past. I really enjoyed this experience and am glad I found my community bike doctor. I will definitely have more reasons to stop by," a customer expressed.

For any inquiries or to experience our unique services, please contact us at (510) 841-2181 or +1 510-841-2181. We look forward to serving you at Karim Cycle.

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Reviews

Nov 30, 2024

This place might be disorganised and doesn’t look fancy, but you can get good used bikes to a fair price. The shop also does repairs at a very inexpensive rates and if you want with used parts. The owner is a very knowledgeable and kind person.
Sep 01, 2024

I don't write reviews but my experience with Karim was so memorable and unique that I want to share how thoughtful, generous and thorough he is in his service. In fact, I am glad I was inconvenienced with a flat tire today so I was able to meet this bike doctor! He provided me the bike education I needed and other hygienic tweaking for my Peugeot gratis. What a sweetheart! I truly felt tended to as a human being. He is intuitive and attentive, saying that even a quarter of an inch of my bike seat getting lifted would make a slight difference. He also asked me to ride around to notice my leg alignment (I brushed up on all the high school anatomy I'd forgotten). He had all the esoteric parts needed to tweak my bike since my model isn't standard. Karim deeply cares about maintaining the "integrity" of the bike. As someone who also makes/repairs items and cares about quality, I trust Karim. He is a GOOD person. Karim really stands out from all the bike servicing I've received in the past. I really enjoyed this experience and am glad I found my community bike doctor. I will definitely have more reasons to stop by.
Jan 01, 2024

Ashby BART -> thief’s hands-> Karim -> Buyers who don’t mind being part of the problem Makes me so sad that he’s still in business 15 years after I paid him $25 for my stolen bike back. I’ll never forget him yelling at me that i had ruined it by taking the derailleur off (when converting it to a single speed) as he conceded it was stolen and told me he’d give it back with no argument for $25.
Jan 08, 2023

The owner was at the cafe at the other side when I reached the shop, but was happy to open the shop for selling a bike to me. Since I’ll only be in Berkeley for 2 months, he agreed to buy the bike back for a lower prize two months later. Overall I had a nice experience.
Jan 13, 2017

Karim is interested in one thing, your money. No, no,no... None of this customer service nonsense or local business mentality. He has some valuable bikes and parts (amidst his disorganized heaps of trash and treasure), and you come there to plead a bargain. I feel as if his strategy of a disorganized, closed off space allows him to tailor his selection and prices to the customer presented. Is he rude? Yes. Is it impossible to navigate his stock? Yes. Are there some good deals to be had? Yes. Bought a decent bike there, but not without it coming out originally half assembled. I had to plead and bargain with him to add a seat, pedals, brake pads.... Turned into something good, but not without the equivalent of a triple root canal in displeasure. I needed transportation ASAP, and fate really made me work for it. Take your money elsewhere.