Retro-Rides.ca

Was having problems with my wife's front brakes and stopped in Sunday morning for assistance. The mechanic, Donald, stopped what he was doing to take a look and ended up spending 45 minutes identifying and repairing the problem which required a couple new parts. He then checked the back brakes and did a slight adjustment. I was super impressed with his dedication to his craft and with the price charged. Great company!

Found the most wonderful 1930s bike at Retro Rides. I was allowed to take it out for a spin up the street, which was really great. Staff was friendly and professional, as well as knowledgeable. I also like that this business shares the space with 2 other businesses on Sparks Street. I love a well-thought out mixed used space.

The place to go for anything bike related. They are very knowledgeable and their customer service is amazing. Got my bike tuned up by Alex and it rides like new. He also took the time to make sure my seat is at a good height for me. They also have a full cafe with food. Matcha latte was delicious. In the summer they have a really chill outdoor patio.

Jason and his team know vintage bikes. They took a genuine interest in my DIY bike restoration project. They provided great service at reasonable prices and had the rare parts I needed to spruce up my ride. I couldn't be happier with Retro-Rides and strongly recommend them.

Retro Rides is the #1 bike shop in Ottawa in my view. The staff are not only incredibly knowledgeable and skilled, they are super welcoming, helpful, kind and non-judgemental and will go above and beyond to help you in a pinch. In addition to the owner Jason, who is awesome, the main mechanics have been the same for the past several years I have been a customer, which I think speaks to the integrity of the business. Retro Rides has repaired and maintained all of my various types of bikes, including building me a wheel and specialty work on my omafiets Dutch bike (which I bought at Retro Rides). I'm convinced they can do anything bike-related, including rebuild and restore bikes old and new. Retro Rides also hosts workshops on things like winter cycling and now with the cafe (along with the co-located Escape Bike Tours and Rentals, it serves as a hub for the cycling community in Ottawa. You will not be disappointed with your experience at Retro Rides.