The Bikeway Source in Bedford, MA

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Telephone:	+1 339-970-5042
Website:	www.bikewaysource.com
Address:	111 South Rd, Bedford, MA, 01730
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:	190 ftSouth Rd @ Railroad Ave 360 ftLoomis St @ Hartford St 430 ftLoomis St opp Hartford St
Categories:	Bikes Bike Rentals

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Accepts Credit Cards	Yes
Parking	Private Lot
Bike Parking	Yes

Wheelchair Accessible	Yes
Good for Kids	Yes
Dogs Allowed	Yes

Today

Today	10:00 am – 6:00 pm Closed now
Local time (Bedford)	4:39 AM Friday, November 29, 2024

Business hours

Monday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
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 – 6:00 pm
Sunday	12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Specialties

The Bikeway Source takes pride in personalized sales and service of all things bicycles and cross country skis. We carry brands that we believe in and use ourselves. Our bike line up includes Cannondale, Felt, Giant, Litespeed and Raleigh. Our cross country ski line up includes Atomic, Fischer, Salomon, Swix and Toko.

We can help properly fit you to your bicycle or XC skis with various metrics from measuring you with the aid of lasers to finding out what your goals are. So it does not matter if you are the casual bike path user to the racer looking for that extra edge, the staff at the Bikeway Source is there to listen and find the perfect bicycle or set of cross country skis for you.

History

Established in 1997.

The Bikeway Source is so named because it is at the head of the Minuteman Bikeway in Bedford Massachusetts. We are the «Source» because with us, you can get solid advice from people who actively pursue the sports they represent. The staff of the Bikeway Source seeks to educate and inform offering customers our wealth of knowledge and expertise. Our primary goals are to help our community realize the importance of exercise in achieving a healthy life and to help our customers have fun in the process. We are in the business because we love the sports in which we participate and we respect our customers as colleagues and fellow enthusiasts.

Meet the Business Owner

Eric D.

Business Owner

Eric founded the The Bikeway Source in 1997. Prior to owning TBS, he managed Lincoln Guide Service and worked as a cross country ski instructor at Weston Ski Track. He has 30 years experience in the bicycle and XC ski businesses.

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20 reviews of The Bikeway Source

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Ben B.

Place rating: 5
Amherst, MA

Sent an email asking if they had 2 bikes in stock, received a response same day. Went in the following day and both bikes were there, ready to be tested. Spent almost 45 minutes testing a couple bikes, no problems. Sales staff was helpful and friendly, not pushy at all. Decided on the bike and they honored the online sale price of the bike. The mechanic gave the bike a once over and we were on our way after about an hour. Free tune-ups for 1 year is a huge plus as well.

Jack R.

Place rating: 5
Lexington, MA

Bikeway Source is truly a bike shop as good as it gets. Everyone who works here, from Chris and Eric, the owners, to Randall, the head mechanic, to the teenagers, are pleasant and helpful. Customers do not get ignored when they come through the door — they are greeted, then they are assisted. Being at the northern end of the Minuteman Bikeway, they get every kind of customer, from the flat tire to the man or woman looking for a new bike.
Bikeway Source is a Giant dealer, one of very few on the East Coast — it’s way bigger on the Left Coast, perhaps because it’s in Taiwan. Giant is the largest bicycle manufacturer in the entire world, and they make gorgeous bikes. I know, because I bought one from Bicycle Source, a sleek, fast carbon fiber baby which I dearly love to ride.
Somewhat coincidentally, I’ve written a novel that centers on bicycling — it’s called «White Bike» [to be published in spring, 2016] and concerns hit-and-run drivers killing cyclists on city streets [223 in Boston this year]. Every time over the past year or so that I’ve gone into Bicycle Source, one of the guys says, «How’s the novel going?» and we talk about it, and Giant, and bike-touring in Taiwan. This is more than exceptional service. This is a personal relationship that goes beyond just selling me something.
A final note about the comment by P.C. In my experience, there is nothing truthful about it. This is probably spam, because the person comments on the «many bike stores along the minuteman bike trail.» There aren’t «many» — I can only recall three, one in Arlington, one in Lexington, and Bikeway Source in Bedford.

William D.

Place rating: 5
Boston, MA

This is my go to bike shop. They go above and beyond just selling bikes. When I bought my new road bike here I wanted to sell my old Giant OCR. Chris knew of a guy wanting a bike with disk brakes to do some winter commuting. Chris put it together and the buyer and I were both happy.
Late last summer I bought my 4 year old daughter a small cannondale with training wheels that she just wouldnt ride. This summer I returned and ordered a Burley trailer bike, which my daughter loves, and again Bikeway Source came through. They gave me a full credit for the cannondale trainer (it literally had less than an hour of use).
I also have nothing but praise for Randy and the other mechanics. They’re not only excellent mechanics they’re patient and helpfull. They always take care of drop-ins to get folks back on the road/trail whenever possible (assuming no major work is needed).

Ian C.

Place rating: 5
Westford, MA

These guys are fantastic! Chris and Eric really know their stuff and the service team is top-notch. I would highly recommend them for all your bike/XCS needs. Additional bonus: supporting local small business owners.

P C.

Place rating: 1
Bedford, MA

Very poor service … Down right rude and disrespectful. Not worth the hassle considering how many bike stores along the minuteman bike trail.

Jess T.

Place rating: 5
Boston, MA

Had a wonderful experience purchasing a new bike here today! I bought a hybrid commuter bike (which was on sale!) along with some accessories. The sales associate who helped me let me try several bikes and answered all my questions. I would recommend Bikeway Source to anyone who is new to this whole purchasing process like I was!

Kensington W.

Place rating: 1
Malden, MA

I was there today looking for my first road bike and found one I am very interested in. Ask an associate about it, was friendly and helpful and talked about the price and sizes. Then i was passed onto another associate that held onto my license while I went out to test drive the bike. Everything was smooth and excited so far.
When I was done with the test drive I went back inside. I said I love this bike and I will buy it. Rang it up in the cash register and ask if I also want any accessories, I said not today. Then they told me the price is WRONG! They told me it should be $ 2,000 MORE! Yes! $ 2,000 More! Are you kidding me!
Waste of my time! How would the price be wrong and the first associate never tell me about it and he even went on the computer to check sizes for me and he even said the price that was on the pricetag to me that it was the price! «I would never never never go back and would never never never recommend them to my families and friends. I would rather pay $ 2000 at another shop just for their honesty to their customers.

Erik D.

Place rating: 5
Somerville, MA

This isn’t my main bike shop, as I don’t live nearby, but my experience has been positive.
I bought a set of panniers there that had a manufacturing defect. The mounting system used a bungee that was tied off too close to the end. When the knot popped (while crossing Mass. Ave) it threw the pannier into my rear wheel.
They replaced my wheel with a used one they had and trued up mine for free! Way to take responsibility, even when it’s not your fault.

Sarah G.

Place rating: 5
Concord, MA

THE place in Boston metrowest for Nordic ski equipment. Racers – buy here! Chris Li knows his stuff. Thank goodness we have this place in the Boston area

Peter R.

Place rating: 5
Arlington Heights, Boston, MA

Very helpful. I seemed to be having a problem with my dérailleur while I was pedaling on the Minuteman Bike Path yesterday. When I reached the end of the bike path in Bedford, I brought my bike into The Bikeway Source to see if they could check it for me. I wheeled my bike to the back and the mechanic (owner?) immediately took it and thoroughly checked out the shifting mechanism. He said that it looked fine to him. Then he gave me some tips on shifting so that I could avoid the problem that brought me in. When I asked him what I owed him he said, «Nothing.» This was in spite of the fact that he had been working on another bike when he stopped to look at mine. Expert knowledge and great customer service. What a combination!
Note: I had taken the same bike to Quad Cycles in Arlington the day before. They did not check the shifting mechanism but they did tell me that my bike needed at least $ 65 worth of work. When I questioned the mechanics about the specifics of this work the owner told me to please take my business elsewhere. This experience left a very bad taste in my mouth.

Patti T.

Place rating: 2
Hollis, NH

We called them on Weds evening to find out if they’d be open on July 4. When a live person, not a recording, said yes we loaded our bikes and brought our out of town guests down to rent bikes. After driving from Nashua, The shop was closed. So rude — we would’ve rented at the fab Gooddale’s bike shop, in Nashua had we known.
We’ve rented bikes from Bikeway before and the service is very basic. Not particularly friendly or helpful. But, hey, it’s the only place to rent… so they take advantage of their customers.

Nathaniel P.

Place rating: 1
Concord, MA

Hi this bike shop is horrible i was in there looking for a new bike he kept on walking away from me. We left and went to peddle power in acton and got the best service.

Glenna C.

Place rating: 5
Cambridge, MA

Very helpful bikeshop. Went in with an exploding innertube problem. The staff helped overlook my tire changing skills and we found a hole in the tire causing the innertube explosions.
Also, 3 innertubes for $ 5/ea ($ 7/ea normally) is quite a deal!

Molly Y.

Place rating: 3
Medford, MA

Nice location, surprisingly large inventory, no idea of the selection (I just walked through to see the bike apparel, didn’t really look at he bikes). The prices are no better than other places, though, and the staff weren’t friendly. Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I feel like the customer shouldn’t have to be the one to say hello first, and where no, I didn’t need any help, it would’ve been nice if they’d asked if they could help me.
Good to know there’s a place up here to get a tube or something if I have a flat on a weekend ride, though.

Simon L.

Place rating: 2
Somerville, MA

The most unfriendly biker store ever. Unless you are buying a bike, and even then, go somewhere else. Totally unfriendly to bikers, WTF.

G C.

Place rating: 5
Woburn, MA

Great bike shop. Helpful staff. A lot of bike shops give off a bad vibe when you walk through the door, like if you aren’t a sponsored racer they don’t want your business.
Not this place. Very helpful on every level. My wife bought her first road bike here and I just picked up my first serious road bike.
The bike path is right behind the building which makes for super easy test rides.

Maria R.

Place rating: 5
Newton, MA

Great place for cross country skis/boots/poles. Chris is very attentive and knowledgeable. Prices are reasonable too.

Tricia C.

Place rating: 5
Lexington, MA

I had a problem with a tricycle and couldn’t fix it myself. Friends said I was crazy to bring it to a bike shop, that the mechanics would laugh me out of the place.
The guys at the Bikeway Source listened to the problem, fixed it right away and never made me feel foolish or like I was wasting their time. I’ll be back the next time I need work done on MY bike.

Mark A.

Place rating: 2
San Francisco, CA

Rental selection is not amazing (frankenstein combinations of unwanted parts or models). Definitely call a head to make sure they have bikes in stock. But, beware. they don’t take reservations so it’s possible they will be gone by the time you get there. If you’re in a group of more than two, one of you is likely to get a clunker. However, you’re options for renting in this area are pretty limited.

J D.