Varsity Bike & Transit in Minneapolis

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  Emma Begalka

  :: 22 September 2017 15:55:57

  Blew a tube on my bike, attendant working (didn't catch his name) was very friendly and said it would be $11 and 10 minutes. 5 minutes later I had paid my $11 and was on my way! Super simple and speedy

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  Cole Feagler

  :: 08 June 2017 01:51:40

  Fair prices, solid yet limited product range, friendly staff. No clothing selection. This is one of the most student-oriented bike shop near campus. (Hat tip to The Hub - East Bank on Washington). While the folks behind the counter will happily special-order you a high-end carbon bike, the shop stocks mostly single-speeds and lower-end hybrid models. On the plus side, the staff are non-commission, so they tend to be pretty relaxed and won't pressure you to buy more bike than you need. Service is quick and offers decent bang for the buck, but some fixes for poor-quality or damaged bikes tend to be done a bit hastily. Awesomely, they'll loan you a wrench if you need to do something minor yourself, but - as with every shop - don't expect to borrow expensive or nice tools. All in all, Varsity is a nice bike shop in a convenient location. Small businesses like these guys keep the local economy strong and the Dinkytown area vibrant, so they're worth the visit. But, if your budget's a bit higher or you need high-precision repairs done, check out the Erik's next door. They offer more & higher-quality bikes in-store, plus clothing and other accessories notably absent at Varsity.

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  John Matta

  :: 19 April 2017 07:20:50

  I have lived in Dinkytown for almost four years now, and have always used Varsity Bike Shop for my repairs. I am pretty inept with respect to bicycle repairs. They always to an excellent job and do so speedily. I have never had them extend a service. In addition to this, whenever I get a flat fixed they oil my chain. They've never mention it but it's a nice touch and I think shows their overall good natured-ness. I recommend you bring your bike to Varsity in order to get good service and support good people.

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  Alex Beck

  :: 18 December 2016 16:46:34

  I took my bike in for a check up and to have them look at a shifting problem I was having. When I received my bike back 2 days later, the bike was in bad shape. The wheels were crooked, the handlebars were crooked, and the shifting problem was now worse. I was shocked that a they would consider that a finished bike when I'm not sure they even did anything. When I brought the bike back the lone employee in the shop acted like it was a hassle to fix the things that should have been done the first time. They lost a customer that day. I'll gladly pay a little more to go to freewheel.

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  Luke B.

  :: 15 September 2016 09:14:21

  This shop really understands daily riders. Keeping my commuter bike running reliably is no easy task and sometimes a little boot-strapping fix is required. I have a great amount of experience with Varsity and consider them a great shop for those of us that consider our bikes transportation.