Giant has a vast, sprawling network of franchises in Shanghai, and they vary wildly in size and quality of service, but they all stock Giant bikes. This one, near Zhongshan Park, is the best one we know about. They stock bikes in all shapes, sizes and configurations,... Read more
Little bustling bike shop on Julu Lu with shiny customized bikes and bike accessories. Store owner Danny and his dad are there every day, willing to show you around or offer up a quick bike repair. Customized bikes start at 1,680rmb (sizes from 44-61cm) and repairs... Read more
Top-range road bike outlet that exclusively stocks their own brand of ultra-modern, ultra-expensive rides. The cheapest bikes start around 5k, with the most expensive ones that you could probably lift with your pinky breaking 90k+. A standard puncture repair will set... Read more
Electra, bicycle company to the stars, specializes in bikes that look really good and ride really smooth. The bikes are beautiful, like worthy of being hung above Giorgio Armani's bed beautiful. As of 2018, this is the only store in China that carries some of their... Read more
Rideal’s most popular bikes are pricy custom-jobs, but they also stock Tokyobike, an independent Japanese brand now based in downtown LA. These models cost between 4-5k at Rideal, while custom bikes can cost up to 15k. Most repair jobs are available here – a standard... Read more
Brompton is a brand of these super nifty British bikes that fold up into something about the size of, say, five Homeslice pizza boxes. Their whole bit is how compact, convenient and healthy they are for city commuters. This shop exclusively stocks Bromptons for... Read more
This highly...er...specialized store rolled its goods all the way from California to Jianguo Xi Lu banking on the biker enthusiasts in China. Contained within is every conceivable bikery gadget and gismo you could imagine not to mention mountain bikes, kids' bikes,... Read more
Taiwanese bike company Giant has stores sprinkled liberally across Shanghai and are one of the most popular bike shops. They sell mid-range bikes in various permutations - commuters, folders, mountain - and some accessories. The franchising of the stores means the... Read more
Multi-brand lifestyle boutique opened by Dutch-owned designer brand Kate Wood. They mainly sell handmade bamboo bikes and wooden watches and sunglasses, but they also stock clothing and bags made by local designers. Read more
Higher-end bike store, with a few basic models in the 2,000rmb range. Their real bread-and-butter is in top-end mountain bikes. Good range of accessories. Read more
Speedcat is a grimy, gearhead bike shop who have recently come to specialize in fixed-gear bikes. They still have a good selection of mountain bikes to customize, and are good for fast, cheap tune-ups, but if you're looking for an off-the-rack bike to cruise around... Read more
An e-bike store selling Lu Yuan brand and others near Changping station. Read more
Online bike retailer that stocks mostly futuristic-looking brands of hoverboards, ebikes, scooters, and foldable bikes, though they also sell regular bikes, and a stock of toy electric cars big enough for children to ride in. Their website is entirely in Chinese and... Read more
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