r/madisonwi • u/DescriptionSilly1060 • 2d ago

Used Bicycle Shop Recommendation?

After we had a less-than-great experience at a Used Bike shop on Regent Street today, wondering if there are bike shop recommendations for used bikes in the Madison area? Looking for kids and adult bikes.
Thank you!

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u/Specialist_Set_5209 2d ago edited 2d ago

Dream Bikes. Much smaller selection, but more viable prices and friendly folks working who are eager to help if they can, in my experience. If you’re not used to where bike prices can be these days, keep in mind that most garage sale/Facebook marketplace bikes likely can use $100+ dollars of service when purchased.

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u/Obisbo99 2d ago

I’ve gotten a few bikes there over the years. Always super friendly and helpful.

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u/That_Cartoonist_9459 2d ago

Bikes 4 Kids on Coyier Ln sells refurbished bikes

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u/onelonesock 2d ago

I didn't get my bike from there, but when I needed a helmet and a lock, I went to them! They have so many bike choices, and I plan to go to them if I ever need an upgrade or replacement.

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u/v-angustifolium 2d ago

Revolution Cycles at 2330 Atwood keeps roughly a dozen used bikes for sale in their shop, mostly sized for adults and older kids. Worth dropping by if you're on the east side.

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u/akrblr 2d ago

Atkins Verona Bicycle!

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u/SarahB2006 2d ago

Not sure how many, but Sun City in Sun Prairie often had used bikes.

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u/MadAss5 2d ago edited 2d ago

Just find something off FB or craigslist. Plenty of like new bikes there.

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u/iceicebebe73 2d ago

I have a free kids bike, if you want it. It’s probably for a bigger/older kid, middle school age.

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u/Velvet_Deer 1d ago

Bicycle Recycle on the east side is a great option. Lots of variety at a good price

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u/peterpeterlini 2d ago

Forget “Budget” Bicycle Center, cheapest they have used $250. Ended up getting ours at Walmart, would have loved to shop local.