I generally hate bike shops. Don't know why, I just find the vibe of most condescending and too focused on racing and not focused enough on practical bicycles. I live near Hoffy Cycles and pop in every now and then for bits and pieces. They always do their best to help me and often have what I need, for a reasonable price. It's nice to have an independent little local bike shop that's been around a long time and caters to a variety of cycling, not just road riding.
Absolutely fantastic local business. The one bicycle shop that can be counted on.Staff go above and beyond for their customers. They are a Sandgate institution. Being around for over 80 years helps. My father used Hoffy Cycles to help him convert his bike into a bike run on petrol years ago. My sister used Hoffy Cycles for all her biking needs when she lived in the area and when I was talking about getting a bike for my daughter and myself she recommended that I "go speak to Maree at the bike shop in Sandgate."So, when I decided to buy my daughter her bicycle so we could ride to Sandgate for school, that is where I went. I tell a lie here as I actually did go to a chain bicycle shop first but staff were not helpful at all. Hoffy Cycles havr a great range of bikes, accessories and services. They even have parts that are hard to find and help novice uses as well as professionals. Amlie had never ridden a bike until I went here in June to get get her one. Before I purchased her bike, I asked for advice from Maree who told me she didn't think that she would need training wheels. Maree talked to us about options, gave extremely helpful information and even gave me tips on how to teach Amlie to ride. She even delivered her bike to my house as she knew that I use public transport and would find it hard to get home! Not only did Hoffy Cycles gave us advive on different types of bikes available but the shop accepted layby which is something not a lot of places continue to do these days (other places would rather you put yourself in debt ). That helped me as if I had to save to buy I'd unwittingly spend the money.I was able to layby my daughter's first bike and then layby my own. Hoffy Cycles have a great range of bikes on display and can also order your bikes in. My bike was ordered and I got advice better than I expected on the additions I wanted for it. I knew I wanted a commuter bike that had a basket. A range of baskets and options were available to me. Without any pressure I was shown options that would be suitable and ended up getting a rack that holds not one but two removable shopping baskets. Maree even explained why baskets at the back and lower to the ground were a better option for balance. I was going to originally buy a trike. And was convinced it would be better for my age and ability (fibromylagia is my curse and arthritis in my knees)... however the advice I was given was thoughtful and constructive. Maree wasn't the only staff member I spoke to. Kurt explained all the different bikes to me. Explained how and why different tyre widths worked and assisted me several times. I am positive that I was a frustrating customer as I went in several times of the course of three weeks asking questions about different options before deciding. Never once while I was in the process of deciding was I pressured to purchase and staff were extremely patient and forthcoming with me and my endless questions. They even helper explain to my teenage son why he should pump his tyres more (as he wasn't listening to me!).As I learn, I've been ensured that they will support me with my biking needs. Maree eveb said she'd explain why, when, and how to maintain my bike. I am extremely happy with the service that Hoffy Cycles have provided me and my family and I would recommend them to everyone and anyone who has bike needs.
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This is a fantastic bike shop offering wonderful local service. They're amazingly friendly and their workshop is absolutely standout for bike servicing, repairs and maintenance. They have a good range of bikes for sale, plus accessories, but if they don't have something in stock they always seem more than happy to source what I'm looking for. I've known the owner of this business for many years now and I can't recommend them enough.
Great place for custom parts- these guys still stock stuff for Dragsters!Amazing product range, helpful, friendly staff.Always a pleasure doing business here.
Hoffy Cycles is an Australian Bicycle Store based in Brisbane, Queensland. Hoffy Cycles is located at 10 Bowser Parade, Sandgate, Brisbane QLD 4017, Australia.
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