The 3 Best Local Bike Shops in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is Home to Recreational Bikers, Avid Cycling Enthusiasts, Urban Bicycle Commuters and Excellent Local Bike Shops
Charleston, SC 29401
United States of America
Bicycles are the primary form of transportation for some residents of Charleston, S. C. Home to the College of Charleston; there are roughly 10,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students living in and around downtown Charleston. For many of these students, their bike is their only set of wheels.
Fortunately, there are many first-rate local bike shops to serve everyone. Read on for information about three of our favorites:
Charleston Bicycle Company
Well known for personal service and community involvement, the Charleston Bicycle Company is a local darling. Catering to all types of cyclists, from the uninitiated to the ultra-athlete, the Charleston Bicycle Company welcomes everyone. And this approach works. As other local businesses are downsizing, this bike shop is expanding.
Charleston Bicycle Company positions itself as Charleston's foremost provider of bicycles, equipment, clothing, and shoes for swimming, cycling and running activities. They sell a wide variety of bikes for racing, recreation and commuting and they offer bicycle rentals. With a strong service department, the Charleston Bicycle Company excels at bike repairs. They have a highly regarded custom shoe- and bike-fitting business.
Locations:
West Ashley
1319 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1211
Downtown
334-M East Bay Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 407-0482
Store Hours:
Monday - Friday: 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: Noon - 5 pm
Website: Charleston Bicycle Company
Mike's Bikes and Backwoods
In business since 1987, Mike's Bikes is a funky local bike shop. They offer a full line of commuter bikes, road bikes, BMX bikes, mountain bikes, children's bikes and beach cruisers. This local bike shop has a good bicycle rental, repair and special order business.
Mike's Bikes carries Giant bikes, the largest manufacturer in the world, and they're known to be one of the largest retailers of Electra's on the East coast.
The James Island location has a 5000+ square foot showroom. The Mike's Bikes shop in Mount Pleasant is fully stocked, and carries an eclectic selection of baskets, bike accessories and bags. This is a cool bike shop.
Locations:
James Island
808 Folly Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-3322
Mount Pleasant
709 Coleman Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-5884
Store Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday Noon - 5 pm
Website: Mike's Bikes
The Bicycle Shoppe
The Bicycle Shoppe serves downtown Charleston, Kiawah Island, the Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island and Mount Pleasant from 2 locations. Specializing in sales, rentals and service this family-owned bike shop has been in business in Charleston. S. C. for over twenty years. The Bicycle Shoppe carries one of the largest inventories of any one stop bike shop in the Lowcountry.
This local bike shop has a comprehensive service department and offers one year of free maintenance and the warranties provided by the bicycle manufacturers.
Locations:
Downtown
280 Meeting St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-8168
Mount Pleasant
1539 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-7433
Store Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm
Website: The Bicycle Shoppe
If you are a vacationer, a resident road cyclist, an extreme mountain biker like my brother (read about his Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race across the Sky rides here), an urban transportation rider, or a recreational cyclist like me, these local bike shops can fill your needs.
If you are looking for places to ride in town or the surrounding barrier islands of Charleston, check out these links:
- Rides and cycling routes in Charleston, S.C. - Map My Ride
- Biking Trails, Tours, and Clubs Guide - South Carolina's Information Highway
Happy riding!
Sources:
Personal experience
Charleston Bicycle Company, Mike's Bikes and The Bicycle Shoppe websites
College of Charleston Website
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15 Comments
Post a CommentRiding a bike through forest trails is the best way to exercise,get away from everyday stress,and be one with nature! Don't forget camera!
Very helpful:)
For bicyclists traveling in the region, this resource is wonderful!
This isn't in my area, but it reminds me that I'd like to have my bike tuned up and repaired a bit. I used to ride a lot and should get back into it again. I'd ride from Highland to Crown Point Indiana. It was at least 15 miles each way, and it was effortless. I'd love to be in that kind of shape again! Great info here!
Good resources. Biking is so relaxing. :-)
Good information. Laura Everly
Charleston sounds like the perfect place for active adults.
Cool! I miss the days when I got everywhere by bike. There was a bike shop where I got all my parts and services from (because Guido knew everything there is to know about the bike). Don't know if the place is still operating... I'm getting nostalgic! :o)
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Nice to see biking making a comeback :) cheers!