We offer free estimates and honest advice concerning repair, maintenance, replacement, and whether or not you need new parts. We also have some of the most affordable bicycle service in the city. What we don't have in stock we can special order, so come by and let us know what you're looking for; we can most likely get it for you.
Gerken's doesn't just fix bikes; if you're in a need of a new ride, we sell good, tough, dependable bikes at affordable prices. Gerken's opened in 2008, and has been constantly growing with the support of the surrounding neighborhood and New Orleans at large. Everyone who works at the shop is an everyday cyclist.
Gerken's doesn't just fix bikes; if you're in a need of a new ride, we sell good, tough, dependable bikes at affordable prices. Gerken's opened in 2008, and has been constantly growing with the support of the surrounding neighborhood and New Orleans at large. Everyone who works at the shop is an everyday cyclist.
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Jennifer C.
Dec 16, 2021
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Jared K.
Jul 20, 2021
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Todd S.
Jan 08, 2021
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Blake R.
Nov 06, 2020
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George B.
Sep 16, 2020
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Dereck T.
Aug 31, 2020
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Will come back when open. I hear great things about this place. Note photo that shows current hours are 11-6 Tuesday to Saturday. Closed on Sunday and Monday!
Update: went back Tuesday 11:30. Waiters a few minutes for earlier customers. (1 inside at a time). Guys were courteous, super helpful and knew what to do. Left bike. Got call within 2hrs that it was fixed and ready to go. Reasonable price. Great service. I'll go back and recommend to others.
Update: went back Tuesday 11:30. Waiters a few minutes for earlier customers. (1 inside at a time). Guys were courteous, super helpful and knew what to do. Left bike. Got call within 2hrs that it was fixed and ready to go. Reasonable price. Great service. I'll go back and recommend to others.
Elizabeth B.
Feb 20, 2019
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Went here to have a bike looked at. The bike we a cheap mountain bike that was several years old. It had some problems and needed new tires.
Prices were fair. Service was knowlegdable and excellent. The guy working with gave us an honest evaluation on our bike.
Based on his overview, he was honest and told us it would be cheaper to just buy a new bike based on the cost and repairs to the current bike.
We were very pleased with this experience and highly reccomend this establishment. I was very impressed with his knowledge.
Unfortunately, we weren't there long enough to take pictures
Prices were fair. Service was knowlegdable and excellent. The guy working with gave us an honest evaluation on our bike.
Based on his overview, he was honest and told us it would be cheaper to just buy a new bike based on the cost and repairs to the current bike.
We were very pleased with this experience and highly reccomend this establishment. I was very impressed with his knowledge.
Unfortunately, we weren't there long enough to take pictures
Wayne B.
Jan 09, 2019
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Dean B.
Jan 27, 2018
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Susanna P.
Aug 26, 2017
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Sanath S.
May 08, 2017
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Zoe H.
Jan 08, 2017
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I went to this shop based on yelp reviews and man oh man. . . I think I've found THE bike shop.
As a girl who has ridden the roads of New Orleans and has beat up a good many bikes, I have gone to a fair amount of bike shops. I went in today dubious, but they were super helpful and kind. I took it in for just a tune-up and ended up getting a new chain, kevlar tires, and a back rack. I went to a coffee shop about half a block away while I waited for just a few hours. I thought it was going to be super pricey since I had decided to treat myself/my bike, but it ended up being super affordable
As a girl who has ridden the roads of New Orleans and has beat up a good many bikes, I have gone to a fair amount of bike shops. I went in today dubious, but they were super helpful and kind. I took it in for just a tune-up and ended up getting a new chain, kevlar tires, and a back rack. I went to a coffee shop about half a block away while I waited for just a few hours. I thought it was going to be super pricey since I had decided to treat myself/my bike, but it ended up being super affordable
Daniel W.
Aug 31, 2016
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Easily the best bike shop in New Orleans if not the country for many reasons... This is why:
1) The owner and the workers will bend over backward to help you. If you need a pump, advice, or just want to talk about bikes they are always willing.
2) They have given me free parts and showed me how to install a headset. I've even been given instructions on how to properly break a chain. This is all far and beyond what they have to provide.
3) I've purchased whole frames from them and decided to the buildup by myself and foolishly I bought parts and other pieces online when if I would
1) The owner and the workers will bend over backward to help you. If you need a pump, advice, or just want to talk about bikes they are always willing.
2) They have given me free parts and showed me how to install a headset. I've even been given instructions on how to properly break a chain. This is all far and beyond what they have to provide.
3) I've purchased whole frames from them and decided to the buildup by myself and foolishly I bought parts and other pieces online when if I would
Laure M.
Jun 05, 2016
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Got a nasty flat and Gerken's was the bike shop between my house and my job. I had to have help getting my bike out of my vehicle, heaven only knows how I managed to wedge it in there to begin with. Hey presto, the helpful young man popped the bike out and inside we went.
It was well organized, I was given a reasonable time estimate, and quoted a ridiculously low price. I grabbed a monster lock and poufy comfy bike seat while I was there because they were so inexpensive. Got a phone call quickly after dropping the bike off, but was at work by then,so I went back the next day.
I am willing
It was well organized, I was given a reasonable time estimate, and quoted a ridiculously low price. I grabbed a monster lock and poufy comfy bike seat while I was there because they were so inexpensive. Got a phone call quickly after dropping the bike off, but was at work by then,so I went back the next day.
I am willing
Anne R.
Oct 04, 2015
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I brought my '74 Schwinn in to have my old freewheel serviced or replaced. As it is an older bike, it was hard to find a bike shop in the city that had the tools required to replace the freewheel. In fact, most other shops near me seemed to be more bike-rental-oriented and weren't necessarily primarily repair shops. I was delighted that Gerken's mechanics had both the tools and the skills to service my bike. I left with a new freewheel and chain installed and it was roughly $30 for the whole thing.
I spent a year as a volunteer bike mechanic in Denver so 1) I usually service my
I spent a year as a volunteer bike mechanic in Denver so 1) I usually service my
Bobby B.
Jan 19, 2014
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I signed up for yelp so I could review this place. Honestly I'd give it 6 stars if I could. I'm a pretty inexperienced bike owner who doesn't know any of the lingo, nor do I have any innate handiness at all.
At Gerkin's I don't have to worry about that. They are very patient in explaining in layman's terms what the deal is with my bike. I also don't have to worry about getting ripped off because the prices are always less than I think possible. Like less than I would expect just the labor to cost at a mechanical store.
The location can be out of the way for
At Gerkin's I don't have to worry about that. They are very patient in explaining in layman's terms what the deal is with my bike. I also don't have to worry about getting ripped off because the prices are always less than I think possible. Like less than I would expect just the labor to cost at a mechanical store.
The location can be out of the way for
