Alternative Bike & Board Shop
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Bicycles-dealers, Skateboards & Equipment, Snowboards-retail, Bicycles-repairingSporting Goods
Customer Reviews (6 reviews)
minneapolitan
on Citysearch Jul 26, 2009The employees charged me twice the amount that they had originally quoted. They were not helpful or friendly. I went here because I had a great experience at their old location on Hennepin, but after my last visit I... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 18, 2007I went to the Alt to find a bike, and the guys there were awesome, they listened to what I was planning on doing with the bike and then made me a few recommendations. Unfortunately, I didn't follow them, but was soon back... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Sep 18, 2006<b>In Short<br></b>This grungy Uptown bike and snowboard institution (open since 1974) screams independence. The Alt carries respectable bikes and snowboards, but there's also clothing, accessories and a... (more)
phifel
on Citysearch Nov 12, 2005This shop has always got someone ready to help me when I walk in. Their prices are reasonable, they have fast repair, and they will always explain things if I ask. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 07, 2005Ill start by saying Ive never been to the Alt, as its known, for bikes, but I do have experience with their snowboard shop. I was a rookie boarder when I found this shop and went there to buy my first. The staff was very... (more)
tsimokush
on Citysearch Dec 22, 2002I've been taking my rides to The Alt for years. Early on, when my bike wasn't very respectable, they still treated it with care, consistent 24 hour turnaround and explained everything they repaired (or why they did... (more)