Vél'Aube Enr

Friendly and competent staff, professional work and good prices. Any work done is quality controlled and, given the size of the business, very quick. I've only been in the neighborhood for two years, but Vel'aube has quickly become my go-to local bike shop. It has become apparent from my own experience and from witnessing the owner Yves interact with other clients, that he knows his stuff and doesn't beat around the bush. If you want to buy parts or cycling gear, you get all the info you need to make an informed decision, and if you need repairs, you know exactly what those repairs will entail and what price range you can expect. AND he'll never suggest work that doesn't need to be done, so you get exactly what you need and only what you need. They won't try to milk you for cash with extra unnecessary procedures. Chances are you'll even come out of the shop knowing more about your bike than you did before. The same goes for sales: I recently decided to purchase a Garmin cycling computer, and Yves strongly suggested I get a less expensive model than the one I originally wanted, telling me that the extra features weren't worth it. While they don't stock much, being a small shop, they can and will make custom orders at a good price. I couldn't understand how he made profits off the purchase of my Garmin, which had to be ordered and which I purchased, as far as I can tell, at the same price I would have paid buying it directly from Garmin. If you value honesty and can wait a few days for your order to come in, there's no reason you shouldn't be shopping here. This is an exceptional bike shop. It's no wonder it's been alive and well for the past 36 years!

Family business expert in the field. Yves was able to advise me and adapt my bike to my needs. Very meticulous in his approach, he took all his time to position me well. I recommend hands down! Price wise, Vél’Aube is very reasonable.

I went there to buy cables, I got what I wanted, with a rather friendly service. By cons while I was there, I could see the owner rebuff two potential customers who came for repairs on their bikes more humble than mine, which he refused to take charge because their bike not worth it according to him. I find it not terrible as an attitude, and I will not go back.

Very good service. Professional and kind employees. The repair was much faster than expected. No surprise fees or bad evaluation with very good advice. I recommend this place to you. The repairer knows what he is doing and it seems.

I brought two bikes to repair one after the other. The first was ready in 1 day instead of 5 and cost less than expected. On the second, they took the time to watch, devalue and then had the honesty to tell me that it was not worth it. Impeccable service! Thank you!