Union Cycle Center

This place is somewhat small but they have a pretty good selection and know what they’re talking about.

very overpriced (3 times than in Amazon) on products they sells and still charge for installment fee.
don’t go even for emergency.

The friendliest, most knowledgable and great service. Every time I have gotten something serviced here, it feels a million times better to ride than when I go elsewhere.

Great selection, great service, great prices. What more can you ask?! I truly enjoyed my experience in getting a bike for my girlfriend.

I went in to ask about their services. Being an avid cyclist, I was excited to learn a shop was so close to where I live. Unfortunately I found the shopkeeper to be rude and disinterested in my visit. He sprayed Windex right in front of me as I looked into a case.
He was much more interested in cleaning the glass tops over greeting me and asking if I needed help. Perhaps he thought I didn’t speak English?
The store looked decent with lots of bikes on display and a variety of accessories and gear.
As luck would have it… I needed a tube replaced on my mountain bike. Instead of a 3 block walk, I drove 5 miles to Grove Street Bicycles in Jersey City.

Bikes ARE WAY TOO HIGH END, especially for that area. Its a shame because they could do a great business if they carried a few brands under 500. (or even 1000.) I mean really. You can get a great bike in Jersey city, Hoboken OR NYC for far less money.

Fun, knowledgable duo, George and Karim (sp?) attend to the neighborhood bike shop. I brought my 15 year old Cannondale to the shop for a tuneup since, unlike the shop in Hoboken, these guys could do it same day and for a little less. I wanted a bike for commuting to work and ended up leaving with a new Schwinn commuter bike for not significantly more than what would have cost to fix up my old bike. They have a good selection and walked me through the different features and options. They also gave me discounts and let me trade in my old mountain bike (which was hard to part with). Then George prepped my new bike for me and told me the first year’s maintenance is covered and to come back in after ‘breaking in’ the bike for adjustments.
I love riding my new bike which is designed for commuting — wheel fenders, chain guard, bell, sitting position, rack, etc… I got from the shop a bright front light that beats out bad halogens and a roomy bag for the rack so I don’t have to use a backpack (and minimize sweat). This bag straddles the rack with two big compartments and can handle a laptop and my lock and much more. I bike along the water to Exchange Place in JC — cutting through the Hoboken station. I love my ride and it takes almost the same amount of time as driving and the views are great plus it’s better for the environment and my health.