Albes BMX Bike & Skateboard Shop in Clawson
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Clawson, Oakland County, Michigan, US
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Site: http://www.albes.com/
- Monday:10AM–7PM
- Tuesday:10AM–7PM
- Wednesday:10AM–7PM
- Thursday:10AM–7PM
- Friday:10AM–7PM
- Saturday:11AM–4PM
- Sunday:Closed
First time ordering from Albes. (I’m in Nor Cal) I got the new Redline 26 square back. Super happy with the shipment, delivery , service and of course the product. When I called in with questions, they were very helpful. I will be using them in the future!! Thank you Albes!
Went there today because of a noise in my rear 29er wheel. They took the bike immediately inside the shop and fix it right away! The crew is super friendly and cool...not to mention what I paid for the repair. Really good deal.They are people who knows their stuff and love biking in general. I had a good conversation about the surrounding Trails and BMX areas.I totally recommend this bike shop...Thanks guys!
Albes what can I say about this shop. Incredible bunch of young men. Well they are not so young anymore. When I met John and his partner years ago they were very young and already on their way to building something very special in the BMX and skateboard world. My son was an avid BMXr. The guys at Albes serviced everything he rode and then custom built a couple of my sons bikes. For last 4 plus years our son has been studying abroad in Europe and has had very little time to ride when he is home in Michigan for short visits. So we have not done any business with the guys at all. Well our son wants to start to ride again ... So out of the Blue I call John at the shop and asked him if it was possible for them to ship our sons Albe Custom made bike to Madrid Spain. (One they built years ago) Without hesitation the answer was yes. They shopped the best rate, and already ship anything to do with BMX and Skateboards all over the world. Sooo owners who understand the customer n guest experience is very rare today! We love these MFAnd would never even consider shopping anywhere else.Thank you guys!
I am very impressed with this bike shop! My son is wanting to get into the BMX scene and we have been researching bikes online for several weeks and with Albes great deals we ended up continually going back to their site. After a recommendation from a friend we decided on a 21” stolen bike and drive to the store to pick it up to save a little on shipping costs. And once there the awesome sales guy questioned the size of my son and explained that this bike was too big for him and he gave us a very thorough understanding of what type of bike he should be riding. He went ABOVE AND BEYOND to find us the perfect bike and even got us a better quality bike for pretty much the same price. They truly care about providing a positive riding experience and customer service is second to none! We will definitely be back and would recommend these guys to anyone! Thanks Albes!!
My first time buying from Albes n experience was two thumbs up from chicago.My bike new first bike ever showed up damaged.... n immediately they sent me another bike! That was super, ithought bc most places would wait till they get the first item back in shop than send the replacement. N unfortunately... second bike also showed up damaged in the exact same spot but not as bad as the first bike. N now im freaking out bc i wasnt sure if theyre gonna believe two bikes r damaged n round trip shipping on these bikes r no joke. Also the 15% restocking fee... :O but wow Albes knows customers feelings” they really made me feel comfortable n sent me two return labels without any problems. Like for real, NONE” n for sure if this was another shop? They would have made me keep the frkn bike... iknow for sure others would have. But Not Albes! They really made me feel the, Customers is the King experience. Hahaha thank u so much Albes. N im so glad ifound Albes! Im now buying bikes for my entire family from Albes only. Iwill not go anywhere else. I found my home!N to end the story, Albes sent me the 2020 sunday bike the same day it came out. :D best price online for sure! N free shipping!Thank u Albes!God Bless~
Dans Comp it is next time! Bought several items for my son totaling 110.00, paid for 1 to 5 day shipping on 11/12. We get a email on the 13th saying they didnt have what we paid for in stock and we could wait till the end of the month or cancel order etc... Called that day and they changed out the parts to a different color. Five business days from the 13th would have been 11/20....two days ago. Called today 11/22 and got a guy on the phone who proceeded to apologize and make excuse for the delay being what time of year it is and that the parts had to come from two different warehouses. He proceeded to get pissed when I asked how my son would be compensated for the delay, he said I was being aggressive when I told him what poor customer service this is and the least they could have done was let us know about the delay, I told him no, not aggressive just honest which you dont seem to like. Asked his name, refused to give it. Bottom line is I paid for a product to be delivered within a certain time frame, and now am being told it wont be here until 11/25, 10 business days from the original order date. Crappy customer service and attitude, never even tried to refund shipping or anything. First and last time ordering, feel completely ripped off.
_UPDATE_ 08-03-2016I went to the website and decided to give the chat live a try. It was a Godsend. I talked with Flip and he was so informative. He just needed my order number and took it upon himself to research the history and the current status of the order. He even looked and read this review to know more about the situation. He informed me where my bike was and how the shipping process works. He took charge and made changes to the order to make sure that I would get my bike as soon as possible. So, THANK YOU Flip! I will be getting the bike on Friday and cant be more stoked about it! Thank you Albes!!!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Original review:I was going to buy a bike from the website. Before buying it I call to ask if they could keep the bike at the store, so I could go pick it up and not pay for shipping. I was told Sure. Just let us know on the order. Thinking This is awesome. I get to save money, AND I get to ride in LESS time than if I had payed for shipping. I placed the order. Call the next day and I am told they didnt have it in the store and that it would take a couple of days for it to arrive. I again tried to think positive and realized that it would be cool to go to the new store. But I called today and I was told the bike is still on the way to the Michigan warehouse! Not even the store! This is already bad, and unless the bike arrives magically today or tomorrow, it is not going to get better. I traveled without a bike thinking I can get a new one at albes, my REAL local BMX store but they have disappointed me. I even BRAG about living close to the store in Argentina, since I live there most of the year.I have bought from the store before. Last time I had a problem with a crank bolt that had its head rounded. The dude changed it but not before blaming it on me. And now this! I dont know if Ill buy again from albes. I am sure they make more than enough money to not notice, but I think customer satisfaction should be something important always, and not just most of the time. I just want to get what I pay for, the way I was told I could. Thats all.Im not going to give 3 stars because it wasnt earned THIS TIME. And I am not going to give it 1 because the company is not horrible. The products are great, and the website works perfectly.So far this is a bad review about a past experience, and the current ordering and delivery; but I hope I get to write a good one once I get my bike.
Recently made an order (I have heard of these guys but was unsure if they were legit, so I checked them out on a trusted BMX forum), but the bike I ordered was not in stock (ordered lime green). I was asked if I wanted the new model (which actually cost more than the 2018 model), which came in matte black, red or blue. I chose the upgrade and two days later my order was delivered!I have nothing but good to say for this company! They definitely have a new repeat customer
I am really all Chapeaux Bas for these guys. My brothers dream came from overseas and his dream was to go to a BMX shop, i just want to say these guys made this dream come true for him with a very pleasant experience. John helped us and he is very patient and understanding, didnt mind spending over 3 hours explaining and helping to my brother to build his first custom bike. They are generous, down to earth, patient and respectful. The store is awesome and authentic Bmx style, they are good with what they do and will hook you up with any parts you need. I would recommend them to anyone, i drove 2 hours from Ohio to get there and i wouldnt mind driving there again. Thanks John and Albes.
Albe’s is the hook up! If you go to the store they’ll help you with anything and everything! And ordering online is just as good! Ordered some stuff early afternoon, and got it the next day!If you live in Michigan and don’t shop with Albe’s you’re messing up for sure.
Hi...This Grandma knew zero about BMX bikes...but I promised I would find a Sunday Primer 21 BMX for my grandson.COVID put a wrench in finding the exact bike I needed. For 6 weeks I searched local, then state, then regional bike shops with no luck. A Google search found the ONE exact bike I needed, in Michigan. So Albes saved the day. They explained every step of the purchase, the delivery, the set up and home delivery clearly, with patience, and expertise.So I ordered the SUNDAY BMX in Michigan, paid for it in Arizona, and had it delivered to San Diego, all within a week. A flawless experience, that could have been a disaster at any point of the trip.ALBES can be trusted to deliver what they promise!J. Jensen
Took four days for it to leave their warehouse. I ordered on a Monday, called them on a Wednesday and the guy said it shipped but I was gonna get tracking overnight, Thursday comes around and I got no tracking so I called back and a different guy answered the phone and said it had not shipped but It will tonight and I would get the tracking that night. He told the truth. My problem is, that I got lied to and that was very unprofessional and shady. Would not go through this company again, only got two stars because of my bike coming with every part and not damaged.
I ordered my son the bike he wanted for Christmas, when the product came the packing was damaged and was missing parts(pedals and brake hardware). So I called them with still a few days before Christmas so they could of helped but instead was told I could go buy parts at Walmart that will work. he also told me to make sure I put them on right as to not damage the tread on the bolts. No concerns that I Did not get the box with the pedals or the parts to install the rear brake, or that my sons Christmas present was not complete
Its been 5 days now and my order still has not left for shipment. I even paid $30 extra for 1-5 business days shipping. Absolutely horrible service. I ordered on a Sunday and they called me Tuesday because they needed to replace a part and told me it would be shipped that day. Its now Friday and it has not been shipped. On top of that, I ordered different parts from DansComp and it was shipped not even 12 hours later. I am so unsatisfied with this service.
Everything here is great, I went to get my bike fixed and it turned out I built it all wrong, the guy helping me basically had to rebuild my whole bike and he only charged 10 dollars! The service here is great as well, if youre just looking around, they will come to you and ask if you need any help. I definitely recommend that you come here for ALL your bmx needs.
Amazing service BEST Bike shop so far, workers there are amazing and will help you with any problems with your bike. Fixed my chain and they even told me that I needed a bigger rim for my back rear which is why my chain broke. I would choose Albes over any other BMX shop by far!
Just Pursched The 2019 Sunday Ex Chris Childs Signature. Great Bike The Staff Was Tentitve And Fast. The Day After I Bought The Bike It Was Ready To Pick Up. If your Looking For A High End Bike Shop Then This Is The Place To Go. Great Selection Of Bmx Bikes As Well As Parts And Gear. Highly Recommend This Place.
If you need anything BMX - THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO!!!!! They have everything you need if you want to build your own BMX bike and they also have a wide selection of great bikes to choose from! Very convenient location in the heart of Clawson and super easy to find. John was a huge help in choosing the bikes parts that were needed and he was very straightforward and honest about every selection that was asked about - he really knew his stuff! My boyfriend and I drove a long way to go and it was waaaaaaaay worth it!
What can I say that hasnt already been said?!Albes are insanely awesome.With some of the best products in stock, Greatest customer service & Fast express international shipping!My order took roughly 5-7 days to ship from MI, USA to my house in Perth, Australia.10/10.Thanks once again Albes!
BMX, while a small piece to the cycling industry, is super fortunate to have shops like Albes. Flip and his team have been at it for, well, a while... Back when you needed a King axle for a peregrine hub, or dunno, some rougue Anarchic Adjustment shirt...Glad theyre still here, doing what they always have done: awesome service and selection.
I bought a complete from there and this is the first place I would go to get anything needed for my BMX needs. The service is amazing and the workers were there to help me find exactly what I was looking for and I love it. I will for sure be coming back. I love this shop and it deserves a 5 star!!!!!
Great Selection, great prices and always willing to help get you the parts that you need! Albes is full of historic BMX knowledge dating back 30 + years and still going strong. They are BMX Riders that live and breath BMX, and they know their stuff!In the 1980s it was Rad to go see the pros in the magazines ride in the parking lot at Albes >>>>fast forward to 2015 >>>and these guys are still throwing shows!
Best BMX shop Ive ever been too well worth the 30 minute drive but not when you go to buy a 300 dollar bike that the first day of just riding no tricks or anything just getting the feel the front tire starts to click so we go the next day and they tighten the bearings go home the same day it clicks even more and louder so my mom takes it up there after work and they give me a brand new front rim and tire and everything SAME DAY starts to click AGAIN and this is a gt bike dont k ow if its the rim bearing or what it is but a 30 minute drive there and back is too much to ask a mom when your 15 and saved up for a month to get a brand new bike that sounds like you wheel is gonna just fall off
I used to come here for BMX and Skate board needs when I was in highschool. about 6 years after that I walk in looking for a simple saddle for my bike. They only had one in stock. Not one type or one brand, one saddle period. I was in used condition and the general atmoshere when I initially walked in was that I was interupting them and that I was a disturbance. It seems just like a hang out spot for friends of the employees now.
Very unhelpful. Was looking for a new bmx and was going to drop some cash. They didnt seem to care about making a sale as per their attitude. Do yourself a favor and spend your money on a store who wants to work for your purchase. They obviously dont care about making money.
O ordered aqua blue Brian foster p1 tires they came in dark blue when they do not have that color on there site for that kind of tire only aqua blue black and purple no dark blue very very not happy update called the guy who was did not seem in a good mood who told me that it was my fault that I ordered the wrong shade of blue how am I suppose to know there was more than that color of blue on the site when it did not show that navy blue on there only aqua blue so I said ok whatever I asked if I can get the right color and wich he said no we are out of stock wich now I am going crazy I needed those tires for a event by Tuesday so I said whatever again and asked if I can return them and get a different set in that color he said ok and told me I had to pay for shipping wich is unbelievably stupid it was a mistake on there part not mine so I am now losing 14 dallars minimum if they give us the refund like they said evan ig they do I am out 14 dallars this is the worst bmx online site to order from do not order from albes I will change this review if they do they can get me someone that can help me or just do the right thing
Great shop I have been coming here for years and never had an issue they have always had what I wanted in stock they have always hooked me up with stickers shirts all kinds of stuff everyone who works there knows what they are talking about because they all ride bmx and absolutely enjoy it too I work at a bike shop and I will still support albes for most of my bmx needs
Very rude came in for a frame warranty buckled tubing and bent forks kept fast talking and kept telling my son he smashed into a wall 130 lbs he weighs also told me to tell my son not to smash into a wall very bad customer service before we bought it he told us it was Indestructible
It sucked told me it would be thirty dollars.Week later told me it needed new parts and it would take a week to get . Another week goes by .Then its to old to get parts for.but they have a rim for a hundred dollars . Like I believe them.I didnt give them nothing I tried to give them negative stars B.B.B noes about them
Total reviews rating 4.5
128 Reviews for Albes BMX Bike & Skateboard Shop 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-14I ordered my gt pro performer 29 yesterday and it arrived today. Got it a couple hundred cheaper than anywhere else too. You guys are awesome! Cant wait to start riding. Thank you Albes! This was my first time buying from here but it wont be my last. 5 stars all day!
Review №2
2022-01-20Usually I don’t write reviews, I’ll take the time to write this one thoughIf you want to be attended like they are doing you a favor for spending your money here definitely come to Albe’s. You can’t walk in to compare the stuff you really want so, what’s the point to drive here if they will show you just a couple of options (when they have more) just bc a punk is moody?Nah, Go to Amazon pick your options and if they aren’t what you’re looking for just return them, WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR HOME🤷🏾♂️
Review №3
2022-04-28Ordered online. Super fast and free shipping. Will definitely purchase from again. Thank you.
Review №4
2021-06-23Ordered a pair of tires and tubes on sunday was at my door in Burton on tuesday! Put them on after work and was out riding with the kids same day!
Review №5
2021-10-29Like most 49 year old kids that grew up with freestyle, Ive been bitten by the BMX bug again. Albes NEVER disappoints- huge selection, quality shipments, and FAST delivery (ordered some seats and brake pads on Thursday, BOOM theyre at my doorstep 2 states away on Friday). Great job, someday Ill visit in person!
Review №6
2018-08-15Great business. Usually have all the parts and safety gear Im looking for and shipping is always quick. Prices are usually better than other sites, as well.Thanks for helping me build my beautiful Subrosa Wild Child!
Review №7
2021-08-31Albe’s is hands down my favorite bmx parts supplier to order from, Every time I call albe’s, I’m politely greeted, usually by a rider. The customer service is excellent, and they always seem more then happy to answer questions, or look up and discuss part specs with you. It honestly felt like they were happy to have my business, which means the most. Thanks albe’s and thanks to Craig over at albe’s🤙
Review №8
2020-05-29My son inherited a BMX bike from his cousin. Needed some maintenance and repairs. The owner took on the task of servicing the bike himself. Not only did he do the repairs needed. He went threw the entire bike adjusting and fixing things that we had no idea were messed up. He did a phenomenal job on my sons bike restoring it to basically new condition. Couldnt believe all the attention to detail he took considering how busy they were. Made us feel like we were just as important and someone coming in to buy a brand new bike. I highly recommend Albes for anything anyone might need for the existing bike or for new purchases. They genuinely value each and every customer that walks threw their doors. Thank you very much Albes! Customers for life
Review №9
2021-10-10One of the best shops around. Great customer experience and they are willing to answer any questions you might have when you call. I’m comparison to danscomp or any other bmx site I’ve gone through albes is definitely at the top of the list
Review №10
2022-01-07Very good customer service, killer products and most all, the coolest bikes on the market😅🖤