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United Cycle
Category: Shopping Sporting Goods Bikes Bikes [Edit]
7620 Gateway Boulevard NorthwestEdmonton, AB T6E 4Z8
(780) 433-1181
- Hours:
Mon-Tue 9:30 am - 6 pm
Wed-Fri 9:30 am - 9 pm
Sat 9 am - 5:30 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
13 reviews for United Cycle
13 reviews in English
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Review from Brittany K.
Edmonton, AB
9/14/2011 2 Check-ins Here
United Cycle is a fantastic bike shop along Gateway Boulevard.
I've had my bike for a long time, but it was mostly for recreational riding along the trails. When I moved to the city and was car-less for about a year, I decided it was time for some upgrades.
I added a basket to the front of my bike for about $80, plus around $40 for the service team to add it on (I was definitely clueless about how to attach it myself). It was totally worth it! It made trips to the grocery store on colder days much more efficient!
Come for the bikes and cycling accessories, but stay for all of the extra sports equipment they carry! An awesome local store for the sporty guy or gal.Listed in: Sporting Goods
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Review from Brent M.
Edmonton, AB
United cycle is more than just bikes. If you have ever driven past and thought by it's name that's all they have, you are obviously not shopping at the right sports store then. Once you enter united cycle you are greeted with a plethora of sporting gear. Never have I seen so many sports in one store. They have your every athletic need from running gear, football, soccer, hockey (inline and ice), lacrosse and many many more.
If you are looking for a specific item for your sport united cycle will have it. In all my years going there for goalie and football I've yet to not find an item I needed. One of the best parts of united cycle is how knowledgable the staff is. Everyone is hired for a specific area of the store so if you need goalie equipment you know you will be talking to someone who plays goalie and knows exactly what you need and can answer all your questions.
United cycle even carries a full line of apparel like under armor and various other athletic brands. They also have jerseys and hats and much more fan fare items. Let's also not forget you can take your skates or pretty much any piece of sports equipment that can be fixed to them and they will fix it up for you.
Overall united cycle is a one stop shop for any sporting goods need. It's staff really helps make the process of looking for equipment painless. I've been shopping at united cycle for over 19 years now and have yet to be disappointed. -
Review from Dave C.
5/31/2011 4 Check-ins Here
I've been going to United Cycle for many many years for all my sporting goods purchases. They are a lot more than bikes -- I've bought gear for hockey, soccer and snowboarding but I've never bought a bike there!
Unlike many other sports store chains in the area, United Cycle's staff has generally been very knowledgeable and helpful. If you're picking out new hockey skates or trying to find a good stick for you, someone is always there to give you some advice.
The reason I've been going there lately is because of their skate sharpening. I've had a few really bad sharpenings from other places in town (so bad that I couldn't play) but never a bad experience with United Cycle. They can do it while you wait in 5-10 minutes, which gives you enough time to browse at their jerseys, autographed pictures and other gear. I think sharpenings are about $5 and there is a card you can buy so that it's cheaper, which I will do once hockey season picks up again.
The only downside is they aren't open Sundays, but I can respect that they want to be closed for one day to let their employees have family time. -
Review from Kristin K.
Edmonton, AB
6/16/2011
Our family LOVES United Cycle!
Not only do they have an excellent selection of bike stuff and clip shoes (which I love for spin class) but they carry tons of other fitness and workout gear... We've also bought many an Oilers themed goodies for our toddler there - including the only place we found Oilers Wood Alphabet Blocks... that's right, I said old school wooden alphabet blocks!
I love their big sales, too! A few months back I picked up two pairs of Helly Hansen runners (the mesh kind that are breathable) for $19.99 a piece... originally around $100 a piece! Gosh... I love sales!
If you're a big Oilers fan... it is worth your time to sign up for their e-mail list as they have autograph sessions several times a year!
If it's running shoes, hockey, or bike stuff you're after... United Cycle is your place!
I've always found the staff to be extremely friendly and helpful to boot!
They've even installed my clips on my spin shoes for free!
Their customer service and selection keep us coming back! They are our favorite Sports/Fitness related store in the city by far! -
Review from M B.
Edmonton, AB
5/9/2011
Inconsistent help and difficult to find employees amd when you do
find them they are not always helpful and more interested in talking
to fellow workers. Good guy in hockey stick area. The customer service and cashier was not trained. Left inventory tag on. Customer service rude. -
Review from Jennifer P.
Edmonton, AB
12/5/2008 1 photo
I think I can safely say United Cycle is the largest bike store in the city, although Western Cycle might be close. When I want parts for my old bike United Cycle is where I go. It's also my first choice if I'm looking for a whole new bike. When I bought my racing bike there they sold me a barely used one at a really good price. They were willing to bargain and barter, and threw in a new seat post for $150 and gave me $80 off an $1,100 bike.
My only complaint is their service department is always busy, especially in the spring. If you want to get your bike fixed at that time of year you could end up waiting two weeks or more, so do what I didn't do, and make an appointment in the winter. The prices of repairs here are pretty much competitive with other stores. -
Review from Jason L.
Edmonton, AB
5/19/2010 4 Check-ins Here
This is a sporting goods store for real athletes and players. This is not your shopping mall variety poseurs' sporting goods store. This is not a Sports Chek, which is 80 percent "fashion" and 20 percent sporting goods seconds. This is where people who sweat buy their gear. This is also one heck of bike store; BMX, Mountain and Road.
If you're actually playing hockey, lacrosse, soccer, badminton, curling, baseball or into cycling, this is your candy store. They have the City's best selection of quality gear for people who play. It's all serious stuff, so this isn't a discount or bargain outlet. Expect to pay fair prices for quality goods.
There is also a good selection of technical clothing for players. I understand you can equip your team head to toe with gear, footwear and customized uniforms as well.
They have everything, and by this I mean everything: base-layers, socks, footwear, cleats, skates, uniforms or training clothes, pads, guards, balls, gloves, pucks, bats, brooms, helmets, sticks, rackets, stick-em, wax, oil and bikes (Commuter, BMX, Mountain, Road). All of it, competition quality.
The icing on the cake? The friendly staff actually know about and probably play the sports they sell gear for. A skate fitting can take an hour and be sure to get advice on how to get them custom sharpened.
I get the same feeling walking through there as I do at Disneyland. -
Review from Jack G.
Edmonton, AB
11/18/2009 1 photo
Don't be fooled by the name because the store isn't just about bikes. They have a huge selection of hockey equipment (Nets, skates, sticks, etc).
What I really like about this store is how helpful the staff is when you are looking for skates. They help find the perfect ones for you, whether it's for playing or just regular skating, and they make sure they fit you perfectly. Once you pick out the skates you need, they put them in an oven type contraption, heat them up, and give them back to you to put on. This is a process I haven't seen at any other store. While the skates cool down they pretty much mold to the basic shape of your foot, so they are always fitted just for you.
It's not my first choice for equipment but since I haven't seen so much care put into getting the perfect fitting skates anywhere else this would be my first stop. -
Review from Nicole B.
Edmonton, AB
11/27/2009
United Cycle has a seemingly large selection of sporting goods. I say that because looks can often be deceiving and I think, in this case, they are a bit.
If you are looking for BMX parts - this is the place you should be going to. They are the best of the best when it comes to that.
Something that a lot of people don't know about United Cycle is that you can order team jerseys there and get them printed. They send them out from there but you can order them and pick them up all from United Cycle. It's pretty convenient!
The staff at United Cycle are very knowledgeable. they obviously love their job and are very avid sports enthusiasts.
They have some pretty decent used bikes for sale in the summer but I haven't been in looking for bikes in the winter. I live in Alberta - winter and bikes don't mix. But in the summer, check out the used bikes if that's what you are in the market for. -
Review from Paula K.
4/7/2010
United Cycle has a lot of history in the sporting goods business in Edmonton. I thought the place was only about bicycles, but I was wrong. United Cycle sells equipment and clothing for all kinds of sports like hockey and lacrosse, as well as sports memorabilia. The walls are lined with historic photos and there are autographed hockey jerseys hanging from the ceiling.
What led me to United Cycle was a desire to get a second bicycle. I told the salesperson that I wanted a low-priced, reasonably light bike. He led me right to the perfect bike. I managed to pick up an extra helmet, gloves, and lock without going too over my budget.
The service area is also huge - and busy. As other writers here have suggested, make an appointment to bring your bike in during the winter, or far enough in advance so that you aren't without your wheels for too long. -
Review from Francesca K.
Edmonton, AB
4/23/2010 1 photo
This place is the king of bikes!!
We went here yesterday in search of a bike and the place was really well laid out. All the prices were visible and the bikes were placed so you could take a good look at it.
We went outside to try out some of the bikes too. They had bikes lined up and you were allowed to take any bike and try it out in a fenced area. They made it clear that you had to wear a helmet though, and they provided helmets for you to wear while trying out a bike.
There was not many bikes in our cheapo price range, but we did find a used one for $40.00 I was convinced there was something wrong with it, but the salesperson said they would never sell a bike if there was something wrong with it. After riding it around a bit, my boyfriend said we would probably have to tighten the brakes and maybe get new wheels and I wasn't in the mood for getting a fixer upper.
All in all, this store is a great one. There is a ton of selection and the staff are helpful. The only thing I have to say against it is that they didn't have enough staff on. The place was packed, and they only had two associates available to help out with bikes. Yikes! -
Review from Mo H.
Edmonton, AB
4/17/2010 1 photo
From the early days to today, United Cycle has the most comprehensive selection of, yes bikes, and sports gear and wear in the city.
I remember the first time I went into United Cycle, ahem, many moons ago, and was very impressed, if not overwhelmed, with the selection available. You name it, they got it: hockey, soccer, skating, curling, racket sports, snowboarding, volleyball, rugby, ringette, etc. But let us not forget bikes as that's where they started.
You'll get high end, high quality equipment along with experienced and knowledgeable sales people who are obviously involved with sports to assist you. With this you'll get the high end price. However, you will get what you pay for.
Part of the experience is the atmosphere of the building knowing the original part of the store was old building material from a local church. United Cycle is also a good corporate citizen as it gives back to the community in various ways - like promoting healthful living and sponsoring kids sports. Makes me feel better about buying gear here. -
Review from Jeremy B.
Edmonton, AB
1/15/2010
Best selection of hockey equipment and most knowledgeable hockey staff in Alberta - bar none! They spend SO much time fitting you for skates here, you know you're getting the best match for your foot, your style of play and the level you play at. They never force an up-sell and in many cases I've seen them encourage people to purchase a less expensive pair of skates because they would be a better match to their foot and style and level of play and actually break in properly. Kudos to management for putting the customer before the buck!!!
