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Santos Bike Shop
8924 US-441, Ocala, FL 34480, United States
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Santos Bike Shop
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Ka
Review №1

Saved my rides several times. Open early and mechanics are always on point to get you back on the trail. They sell the best bikes for what Southeast riding can offer.

Ca
Review №2

I was a little worried at first, since the bike shop was in a shady-looking place, but I had nothing to worry about. They were wonderful. As soon as I walked in, someone asked me how they could help. He was informative and attentive, and had a fantastic attitude. Definitely recommend this place!

St
Review №3

We rented a couple of bikes for our family here. The staff was quick to help us and very friendly. They go out of their way to make sure you have an enjoyable experience.

De
Review №4

These guys are awesome! Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. My bike had a flat and a broken brake. I ended up getting a tuneup which was very reasonable and included these fixes plus an overall check. Service was prompt and they texted me within 48 hours to let me know my bike was done. The team is very friendly and I would definitely return for a new bike purchase or bike repair and highly recommend the shop!

Fr
Review №5

WOW...what a great shop. Needed to rent a bike to ride Santos/Vortex and was able to get a 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower which is what I ride. Dealt with Chris the shop owner and couldnt have had a better experience. Super knowledgeable and shop was stocked! Everyone there was also super nice and helpful. Im definitely going back!!

Lu
Review №6

Thank you to Santos Bike Shop for finding my bike. Chris and Jessie and all the guys at the shop are super professional and friendly. They ordered it and put it together super fast. I’m so happy and I recommend Santos Bike Shop. They’re the best!!!!

ta
Review №7

Ordered a new kids bike from Liv on a Friday, bike was ready the very next day! Picked it up, it was complete and ready to go. I expected some of the usual do you have this or that questions, but all I got were smiles and I hope your daughter loves it. I was told it had lifetime adjustments through the shop and absolutely no BS, got in and out in less than 5 minutes. All the staff I interacted with were very helpful.

Ma
Review №8

Nice shop, very helpful suggestions for riding since I am out of town.

Ch
Review №9

Had the tires for my husbands older bike, were very knowledgeable and helpful with other inquiries we had. Nice place. Staff friendly.

Br
Review №10

Awesome rentals and trails and great staff we will be back again

Ga
Review №11

I would rather give no stars but I cant my wife and I have 2 Catrikes and any one knows anything about them knows they are not cheap and no the price of something dont matter but we went into this place and as we walked in the guy outside said someone will be with you shortly so we waited and we waited and NOONE ask us anything never asked if we needed any help just because we dont look like we have money dont mean anything and as the old saying goes dont judge a book by the cover I will NEVER TELL ANYONE TO GO OUT TO THIS PLACE I WILL SEND THEM TO GREENWAY MUCH BETTER PEOPLE THEIR

Ma
Review №12

Hey this is a great bike shop !! They supported me for over a month while I was visiting for work. Rented a bike 4 times and ride the trail. This is a very good bike path. One of the nicest I have ever riden on. The folks at the shop are very friendly. Family atmosphere. Enjoy. I did

D
Review №13

Called the shop to check on inventory ended up with a sweet ride. When I called the shop, Colleene, AKA The Closer picked the phone. Six minutes in to the conversation I was reaching for my card and prepping the truck for the 8 hr commute. When I got to the shop they did not disappoint. Pro shop full of goodies with easy going staff. The bike was ready on arrival, but The Closer struck again. I walked out with the bike, some funky purple pedals and a matching teal water bottle and gloves.Overall, awesome experience, I recommend the shop but watch out for The Closer!

Er
Review №14

Awesome shop. I rented a bike to ride Santos & Vortex and had a mechanical that I didnt have parts to fix. Brought it back to the shop and they had me back out on the trails on another bike in minutes. Great staff. Cant wait to go rent from them again when I visit next year.

Je
Review №15

I cant give this place enough stars. Great service, prices, selection and knowledgeable people 👏

Do
Review №16

Nice shop. Busy. Looks like they know their stuff. Convenient to be located next to the trail. Sign at the door indicates masks required and all patrons appeared compliant. However did not see ANY staff masked. Whether or not you agree with masks, seems the employees should follow store requirements. Will take my business elsewhere.

Da
Review №17

My hubs just purchased a bike from Santos bike shop for my birthday and what a great gift. Great quality and great service. I love going to Santos when renting a bike for my family members as well so we can all go riding together and it is super accessible to the trail.

Mi
Review №18

We booked 3 bikes online four hours before showing :-pThe shop is great, people are friendly. The trails are accessible right from the parking lot and they are really fun. They provide a map to help you wander you way around. We had a great time. Would go again!

Ri
Review №19

Unbelievable customer service. Experts at their trade. I will not go anywhere else and its at least a 45 min. Drive

ED
Review №20

Awesome experience, no over selling, they cant help you enough. Very obvious they love cycling and it shows in their work ethic and customer service, extremely talented service department.

Xp
Review №21

Very helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommend purchasing a bike from here. 👍

ma
Review №22

Saved me big time on a Sunday afternoon flat tire! Thank you! Highly recommend everyone to this shop.

Ke
Review №23

Terrific experience. friendly staff, excellent rental fleet, awesome overall vibe. I love how enthusiastic the owner is about the Santos area trails, and how excited he was for me (a first-timer) to discover them.

Na
Review №24

Staff was very chill and accommodating. Great bikes and amazing trails.

So
Review №25

Well how to start lets talk about living on the edge like the chain on the bike(Giant talon 27.5) that my friend rented from here, not even half a mile into our ride and the chain pops off at an exponentially fast rate. Or the fact that the gears indicator are non existing and broken. Changing the gears felt like grinding metal through sand and constantly popped through gears. The tire was low and. Couldnt air up the pres to valve because it was bent. Was not asked how my ride was they just took the bike and said that he was good to go.

Jo
Review №26

I have used Santos Bike Shop several times now from service, rental, to recently purchasing my dream bike from them. What a great shop! Very helpful and friendly staff. Their service department does great work and always gets it the work done more quickly if it is something that is keeping me off of the bike. Most recently they helped me get my dream bike together and make it a reality. Just a great group of bike enthusiasts. We are really lucky to have such a great local shop!

Je
Review №27

Such great service and so friendly. Getting a new trail bike for my 18 year old soon to be college student and they were so helpful in picking out the right bike and also a 5 day return policy. If you need a new bike, make this your first stop! Avoid the chain grocery stores that happen to sell bikes too!

Ti
Review №28

I bought my full suspension Santa Cruz from them I absolutely love this bike! I’m so glad there’s a Santa Cruz dealer in town! When My wife and I were looking to upgrade I knew I could count on santos bike shop to fit me on a premium bike! From the moment I walked in the door I knew these were my people. There friendly, there fun, they know what there talking about, and they know bikes! I highly suggest anyone new to biking or a seasoned rider to santos bike shop! They have group ride all through out the weeks for any experience rider.

Sc
Review №29

Santos bike shop is extremely helpful, I rented a Santa Cruz 5010 carbon which is a pretty expensive bike my dad and grandfather rented two salsa timberjacks. The shop is right next to a trailhead and you can take the trail to the vortex. I wish I had a bike shop near me that I could buy a new bike and right away hit the trails. The shop had everything you could think of like petals and bike racks. Most the bikes are mountain bikes but they do have e-bikes and roads bikes.

Ap
Review №30

Great service, wonderful selection of gear and apparel and perfect place to park and head out to the trails. Friendly!

Ch
Review №31

Rented a Santa Cruz Tallboy for two days and was pleasantly surprised by reasonable cost, fantastic service and convenience to trail network! Will definitely be a returning costumer in future!

Kr
Review №32

Very nice, knowledgeable and helpful sakes people. They spent a lot of time with me. Store was very well equipped. Easy access from main highway and easy to see.

Se
Review №33

Santos has the best customer service around. It doesnt matter if you spend 8, 000 dollars on a new bike or 10 bucks on some parts. Every customer is treated like#1. Thank you chris for making every experience with you a joy to shop at your store...A+++++

Jo
Review №34

Great bike rental center with full service shop and lots of accessories. But like everywhere, inventory of new bikes is limited due to big demand and tight supply. But they helped find me something that should work! 🤞

Va
Review №35

Rented a bike from there a few days ago, staff was friendly and helpful and I will definitely be going back!

Ju
Review №36

Very knowledgeable and kind staff

By
Review №37

Got the little ring service and ended up with a bike covered in grease (the wipedown was down with a disgusting rag??) and a chain greased so heavily (why are they putting grease on chains?) that I had to remove it and thoroughly clean it and my entire drive chain. I had them work on another bike to replace a derailleur hanger and they did the shifting so poorly I had to take it to another bike shop after.

Wh
Review №38

My husband bright me here as a surprise to go mt biking for the first time. All the staff were really friendly and knowledgeable. The trails were awesome and fun. Pricing was fantastic to boot!

Sh
Review №39

Service guys are the best! If you have any issues on the trail, go see them! Nice bikes for rent too.

Je
Review №40

Great guys always clean and fun to visit!! My bikes are always needing something. Yet, they guys are nice! LOL

Na
Review №41

Great rental rates, excellent customer service will definitely be back.

jo
Review №42

Im new to mountain biking me and my wife went in with some knowledge from reading what we could online . We told them what we were looking for . They sized us up to what type of frame we needed and helped us find the perfect bike . Would highly recommend checking this place out they will treat you right .

Ja
Review №43

Great place for everything you need. Chris is the best, so professional and helpful. Do yourself a favor and stop in.

Ni
Review №44

They sell bikes at a good price

Ju
Review №45

Very disappointed with this shop. Entered this shop to inquire about dropping my MTB off for a full service and new bars and upon entering noticed there were many people inside not wearing a mask. When I walked inside the workers picked myself and my friend out and told us to leave because we didn’t wear a mask. I do not own a mask. Multiple people, even employees were mask-less and we were singled out. I guess I will buy online.

Je
Review №46

I went to this bike shop for a bike rental. The online booking was very simple. When I arrived on site the staff helped me with setting up the bike and adjusting a few things. Then they gave me a map of the trails. This is a big trail system and I am not from the area so it was very useful. From the shop I rode right to the trails and had a blast on the Santa Cruz Tallboy I rented. This is a $4k bike that I was able to ride for an entire day for only $65! Amazing. When I returned, I asked questions to Kim, one of the many employees there. I told her I was looking to purchase a bike in the near future. She let me try a few bikes, gave me a bunch of information. She was great. Before my experience at Santos Bike shop I wasn’t sold on buying a bike from a local bike shop. My experience visiting bike shop in my area was just okay at best. Now I understand the value of having a bike shop to help you select a bike that fits and support you after the purchase. Just have to find the right bike shop. Santos is one of those. Thank you Kim and Santos Bike Shop!

Br
Review №47

All the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable.

Pe
Review №48

The best personalized service i ever had !...awesome people inside !

Me
Review №49

Excellent customer service, staff was very helpful with information about a finding the right bike for us and our needs. Will be renting from there to find a perfect fit for us to purchase sometime soon!

He
Review №50

The staff is very friendly. Scott in the service department is very knowledgeable and helpful with any questions you may have. I would recommend this shop to any and all of my friends and family.

Ja
Review №51

Havent road a bike in 25 + years and went in to pick up a bike the guys took there time to help me chose the rite bike and equipment thank you jack for the time and service you provided me and now I have a awesome bike that fits me couldnt be any happier

Ke
Review №52

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable mechanics. Solved my hydraulic brake issue lickety split with ease.

Sk
Review №53

Over the past 5 years all I can say is this is the best bike shop. Scottie is the best he knows everything! My husband bought a Giant and they really stand behind their products. My best friends Gina and Doris have brought their bikes there for years! Santos is affordable for any bike repairs. I have full confidence in anything I need from them. It doesnt matter what type of bike either. They do it all! Today I brought my co-worker and her son for his bike to be repaired and they were also pleased with the estimate, knowledge, and expertise! In short if you need a bike, go to Santos. If you need your bike repaired, go to santos. If you want to ride in a group, go to santos. They are the best period. Scottie is my go to but everyone is good.

Na
Review №54

What a great bike shop! Chris, Mike, Scott, and Jerry were all extremely friendly and helpful. Great guys! They worked with me on some bike rentals to help figure out my next bike purchase. I could tell they really wanted to help me gather information and were not just trying to sell a bike.They have great brands (Santa Cruz, Scott, Giant) for sale and for rent. If you are looking for a place to try out some of the best bikes on the market, this is the place. You literally ride right onto the Santos trails from their parking lot.Because they were so helpful and made everything so easy, they have earned a loyal customer.

Ca
Review №55

They fixed up my bike in 10 minutes! That’s amazing anywhere, but considering the volume of traffic they have, it’s astounding. Great, helpful, friendly staff. Both service and sales helped me. Another happy camper here! Thanks everyone!

No
Review №56

I found the people working here to be absolutely fabulous to deal with. I have been around the country on business trips where I have rented bikes, and the crew here was both professional and friendly, and I felt really comfortable walking in and getting my rental. Quality of the bike was solid. Everything was top notch and I would certainly return.

Te
Review №57

Awesome shop. Out of town needed bike repair they came through!

Ji
Review №58

Stopped by today after a ride during which I noticed a couple missing frame bolts. I took my bike inside and they fixed it on the spot. Very nice bike shop by an awesome bike trail. Highly recommend this place.

Ja
Review №59

I pulled in about fifteen minutes before they closed, and they quickly fixed me for $10! They were extremely friendly and obviously loved their jobs, talking with us well after they closed.Ive had poor experiences with other bike shops, but these fellows were very experienced and knew what they were doing! I highly recommend them!

Lu
Review №60

This place is amazing! The bike mechanics know what they are talking about, do good work, and have very reasonable pricing. I would definitely recommend bringing your bike here if you need anything done.

Dr
Review №61

Absolutely the best bike shop around! Extremely satisfied with my new bike, the service I received, and with the pure knowledge they have here! Am excited to continue to come for many years!

Ka
Review №62

Excellent service from the crew at Santos! Knowledgeable, answered all questions, provided an awesome shopping experience. Thank you so much! We will definitely recommend to friends!!

ST
Review №63

My husband had a flat tire on his mountain bike and we were just passing through with only 1 day to ride, and the folks here were awesome and fixed the tire and checked the other and got us out within 15 minutes! Great place!

Jo
Review №64

Awesome bike shop!

Ni
Review №65

Rented to 2 bikes on a recent trip for my 2 kids. I called the shop and they helped me identify the correct size for the bike and provided excellent suggestions. My kids loved the bikes and they fit perfect. They gave us excellent suggestions of which trails were best suited for my kids and they loved them.The location is perfect and it connects right onto the Pine tree loop. The shop has a changing room. I liked the bikes they have for rentals better than Greenway. My son rode a Giant Brand Bike and my daughter rode a Salsa Timber Jack. The prices are very fair. I wont hesitate to rent from here again. Great place. Thanks

al
Review №66

The customer service is out of this world. They genuinely care about helping your bike needs no matter what it is and will go above and beyond to make you happy.

Mi
Review №67

Great LBS who provide excellent service every time Ive been in. I visit once a year to ride trails and make a point to stop at the shop to see what is new and maybe grab some gear. Chris remembered me from my last trip which is impressive with the number of people who come through. He and his crew were helpful this trip getting me set up in new Five Ten shoes & answering questions about dropper posts. Great place to rent a mountain bike for trails or to test a bike for purchase. Highly recommended!

Er
Review №68

Great bike shop! Weve rented bikes from them twice while there on vacation and Id be happy to again. The bikes were in great shape and really worked well on the fun trails nearby. The easy connector trail right from the shop makes it so easy to enjoy the riding. The staff were friendly and helpful with making sure the bikes were set up well for us, and with trail advice.

Jo
Review №69

The staff at Santos is caring, Knowledgeable and Professional. Some friends and I were in Ocala for a few days to ride vertex and the Santos trail system. I stripped the threads on my cranks the first afternoon- I thought my trip was ruined! I called five local bike shops out of desperation and Santos was the only shop that could help me. Everybody else told me that they would need to order a new crank. Santo’s was the only shop that said they could repair my crank. I Rushed my bike to them at 4:00 on Saturday afternoon. Hector and the crew jumped on it right away and had it fixed by 5:00 (closing time). They were amazing and they saved my trip. Thank you Hector and the staff at Santos. You saved our trip and allows me to enjoy Ocala amazing trails system!!!

D
Review №70

Very friendly and efficient, not only provided great bikes with helmets but gave us invaluable information on trails and navigation of the park. Definitely will return.

Da
Review №71

I’ve taken my bike to other bike shops many times stop my ghost shifting and creaking noises. This bike shop got the job done right at a great fair price!! I’ll be back.

Ji
Review №72

Came in from out of town to ride with friends and needed to rent a bicycle. Ryan at Santos helped me by phone and had a bike setup for me to pickup the next morning. The bicycle was so nice! Everyone at the shop was genuinely interested in how I liked the bicycle and made sure that it was suited for what I needed. I only review when the service is exceptional and this was one of those times. Thank you so much.

Pa
Review №73

I bought a GNT Compel M/L Arx Green Helmet,2 waters,1 Gatorade Glacier Freeze,and a (Little Ring)Bicycle Tune up!I like the service,and their products are outstanding!(I suggest coming here!)

No
Review №74

Very friendly, gave great customer service, josh fixed my bike very fast end efficient. Definitely would recommend to a friend or anyone trying to get involved with biking 🚴‍♀️

Ra
Review №75

There service department has always gone above and beyond!! Especially if you need to wait for it.... they really try get you back on the trial!

Br
Review №76

Nice and helpful guys, repair rentals and shop all in one. $30 bike rental for the day, and right a head to the santos trail

Lo
Review №77

I purchased a used bike from a private owner and discovered a problem almost immediately. I stopped in to the shop and was immediately greeted by Chris. He quickly assisted me and corrected the problem. I was in and out within minutes and when I offered to pay for the trouble was told that it was free. You can bet that any issues that we have will be taken here for service. Knowledgeable and friendly people who treat the customer fairly should always be rewarded.Thank you Chris and Santos Bike Shop.

St
Review №78

Ryan was awesome. He spent quite a bit of time answering my husbands million questions. They encourage testing the bikes out and are no pressure. Good selection and they have rentals available as well (they will even use the cost of the rental towards the purchase of a bike) . Super friendly and knowledgeable, I highly recommend. THANKS RYAN!

Ma
Review №79

Very personal and knowledgeable staff.

Ke
Review №80

Pleasant staff, great selection and fair prices.I am visiting from Pennsylvania and I came to mountain bike so I came here for a rental. Mike really helped me out with my rental when I had a small issue with it. Mike also helped my brother put with a repair to his personal bike.Next time Im riding down here, Ill be back at this bike shop again for a rental.Five stars all day.

Br
Review №81

Visiting the area from up north I stopped by to check out Santos bike shop for some accessories and riding clothes. Ryan was very knowledgeable, all the guys were helpful, and the prices were fair. I talked with Scottie about a hub issue and a remedy for it. Ended up on a group ride later that night and got a great tour of the trails. If I were local this would be my shop. Highly recommended!

Jo
Review №82

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff helped me find just the right bike for me and they took the time to adjust it for my height/weight. I like their web site too- very easy to rent bikes for friends or family in from out of town. Their location, so close to the paved and unpaved trails, is a huge bonus.

Be
Review №83

Amazing work from the Mechanics and was quick for what I needed! Also very friendly!! I suggest them!

Ev
Review №84

I have been to a few bike shops and find that bike shop employees are generally friendly and informative. I think their love for riding has a lot to do with that. Santos employees are no different. I have been there several times before deciding on my Giant Talon 4. I spoke to different people each time and they were all great. Love the fact the shop has access to Santos Trail Head. Took my first ride today and loved it. Why did I wait so long to buy?

St
Review №85

This is an excellent bike shop. They have great service, incredibly knowledgeable about bikes. The rental bikes are top notch. There is a trail from the shop to the Santos trail head. The next time Im in Florida I will be renting a bike from Santos bike shop. Thanks for the awesome weekend of riding.

St
Review №86

Local bike shops are the best. Got a set of backup tires to put on the backup wheels for the gravel bike when all I really needed was shift cables. Good selection of tires and other bike accessories.

Is
Review №87

A very good bike shop indeed! I bought a road Mountain bike here and later on, I upgraded to a entry level road bike. I had it in to get some tweaks done on the shifting components and they didnt even charge me! I wouldnt have minded paying either... I am currently in the market for better clip in pedals and riding clothes. This will be the place to get it all! Oh, and by the way, the owner is very honest and helpful to say the least (including all the staff) They have upgraded to a bigger store but it is still in the same convient location.

Ke
Review №88

We will never rent anything here again! What was supposed to be a fun family outing (newbie mountain bikers) turned out to be a headache. The lady (I can only assume shes either the manager or part owner) was rude since the beginning. Well one of the guys from our group got hurt on the trails and it took us a long time to find them and make our way back to the store - mind you, we had to go back to the car to get a phone. Well, instead of being understanding of the situation, we got charged late fees and got more attitude from that lady.Needless, to say, Ive had a much better experience from the bike shop across the street from the trailhead and theyre cheaper.

Sc
Review №89

Took my bike to two other shops with the same problem and no results. These guys fixed it the first time. Excellent.

Ma
Review №90

Santos bike shop. Chris Fernandez its the owner. Kymm, Scottie, Ryan and crew are done if the most dedicated individuals who are into all cycling not just mountain biking. Fast dependable services and quality products. Group rides and events for everyone!

Bo
Review №91

Very helpful in answering questions about ebikes.

Cr
Review №92

Fantastic service, amazing rentals, and easy access to arguably to the best mountainbiking in Florida. 5 Stars.

Al
Review №93

Santos we super helpful! I called before coming in with some questions about changing a 70s moped tire. The repairs department was helpful and quickly fixed my tire when I came in. I brought a few other bikes and the technician showed me which ones needed fixing and which ones were simple fixes at home. They even showed me how to replace a chain and walked me through the repair free-of-charge. My experience with Santos was very enjoyable with their clarity, promptness, and honesty.

Fa
Review №94

Great staff, amazing deals......

C.
Review №95

Wow....Ill say it again..... Wow. What a great bike shop, only thing wrong with this place, its not closer to my house... Great Peeps, Gerry is awesome, he let me look at everything, this is one of the only bike shops Ive been to that have had Fat Bikes (Surly) In stock. Stellar amount of inventory, if you want a Mountain Bike, this is the place. They also rent bikes, if you need too.

Ji
Review №96

Great place to do business. Took my 22 year old bike in for new tires and a tuneup. Quoted a price and the work they would be doing. When I picked the bike up they actually performed all the work needed plus some extra things at no extra charge. Ive not purchased a new bike but bought accessories from Santos Bike Shop and Im completely satisfied. You wont be disappointed with their quality of service.

Al
Review №97

The best bike shop around Santos. The staff are the friendliest you will meet and are very knowledgable about almost everything about bikes and trials/clubs around Santos. Bought are bikes there and they helped us pick out a awesome bike. They have group rides you can look up on their website that ride the trails of Santos and road bike. Great place to meet people and the bike shop has a trail that connects with the main trails

Ma
Review №98

Very happy about the service when renting a mtb to explore the local trails.

FR
Review №99

Always a great store. Very friendly staff

La
Review №100

The staff at Santos Trailhead Bike Shop are so helpful. They take time and care to make sure you get exactly what you need!

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4.8 Rating
  • Address:8924 US-441, Ocala, FL 34480, United States
  • Site:http://santosbikeshop.com/
  • Phone:+1 352-307-2453
Categories
  • Bicycle repair shop
  • Bicycle rental service
  • Bicycle Shop
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:12–5PM
  • Thursday:9AM–6PM
  • Friday:9AM–6PM
  • Saturday:9AM–6PM
  • Sunday:9AM–6PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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