Skeptical of bike marketing? So were they.

1,406 reviews. 4.9 stars. Real riders.

Every review on our site is from a verified buyer. No paid creators, no curated quotes, no filtering. Just 1,406 people who actually ride a Brooklyn.

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Why most bike reviews are noise

If you can't tell the paid review from the real one, the review is broken.

Bike marketing is full of glossy creators on perfect roads. Here's what's missing.

  • Sponsored YouTube reviews where the host gets to keep the bike.
  • Curated 5-star quotes pulled from positive reviews while 1-stars get hidden.
  • Stock photos of riders who don't own the bike, taken on roads that don't exist.
  • No way to filter for your actual height, your actual commute, your actual concerns.

Real reviews from real buyers don't always say what you want. That's why they matter.

Where our reviews come from

Verified judge.me reviews. Sortable. Honest.

We use judge.me because it auto-verifies that every reviewer actually purchased the bike. Reviews aren't edited or curated for tone. Sort by lowest rating - we don't hide them.

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Verified buyers only

judge.me confirms purchase before allowing a review. No fake accounts, no paid creators, no pre-launch hype.

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Sortable, including by lowest rating

Click any product page and sort by lowest rating. We don't filter or hide low-star reviews. The honest feedback is what tells us where to improve.

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1,406 reviews and counting

14 years of customer feedback, captured automatically post-delivery. The dataset that matters for your decision.

"We don't pay for reviews and we never will. The 4.9-star average is from 1,406 verified buyers. The 1-star reviews are still on the site. They're how we improve."

Ryan Zagata
Founder, Brooklyn Bicycle Co.
Real riders
Three honest reviews

Pulled at random from our 4.9-star verified judge.me database.

"It's not the cheapest bike. But after my $300 Walmart bike died at year 2, the Brooklyn at year 5 still rides like new. Math works out."
Devon T.
Verified buyer, 5 years
"First time bike buyer here. Worried it would be too much bike for me. It wasn't. Riding 4 days a week now."
Aja L.
Verified buyer, 6 months
"Reviews on this site are real. I left a 4-star because the saddle wasn't great for me. Brooklyn responded with a swap, no charge. That's how reviews should work."
Marcus D.
Verified buyer, 2 years
Three highly-reviewed bikes
Browse the lineup with the reviews that built it

Each one $100 off plus a free Commuter Bundle through Sunday.

Roebling
$100 off + free bundle

Roebling

4.92 stars on 119 reviews. The flagship hybrid commuter.

  • 9-speed Shimano Altus
  • Lightweight Chromoly steel frame
  • Alloy linear-pull brakes
  • Sizes 15" through 23"
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Lorimer
$100 off + free bundle

Lorimer

Built for petite riders, 4'10" to 5'5".

  • 9-speed Shimano Altus
  • Lightweight Chromoly steel frame
  • Alloy linear-pull brakes
  • Sizes 14" through 18"
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Driggs 8i Disc
$100 off + free bundle

Driggs 8i Disc

Premium internal-hub commuter. Editorial-reviewed.

  • Shimano Nexus 8-speed internal hub
  • Hydraulic disc brakes
  • Color-matched fenders + chain guard
  • Internal cable routing
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Most bike reviews vs ours

How review systems differ.

Most bike review systems
Brooklyn + judge.me
Curated to look 5-star
Verified, sortable, including 1-star
Paid creators with free bikes
Only buyers who paid for the bike
Editable by the brand
Locked once posted, brand can't edit
Sponsored placements as 'reviews'
Independent customer feedback only
Spring buyer's guide

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Get the Reviewer Highlights PDF: best and worst reviews from 1,406 verified buyers, sorted by use case, plus your $100 off code.

  • Side-by-side spec comparison: 6 Spring lineup bikes
  • Fit chart: which size matches your height
  • Dealer locator: find your local partner shop
  • Your $100 off code, ready to use

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Common questions
Answers before you buy

Yes. Every review is from a verified buyer who completed the purchase. We use judge.me to collect reviews post-delivery, and reviews are not edited or curated for tone. The 4.9-star average is from 1,406 verified buyers.

Yes. Sort reviews on any product page by lowest rating. We don't filter or hide low-rated reviews. The honest feedback is what tells us where to improve.

We don't pay for them. Every review on the site is from a paying customer, not a sponsored creator. That's the whole point: real riders, real conditions, real opinions.

Shipping is included on every Spring order to your local partner bike shop. We don't ship boxes to your door. We ship the bike to a real shop where it gets professionally assembled and tuned.

Yes. Our Buy & Ride model includes free assembly at a partner bike shop near you. No assembly fees, no boxes, no YouTube videos. Just pick up a bike that's ready to ride.

Lifetime original-owner warranty on the frame and fork. If welds fail or the frame structurally defects, we cover it for as long as you own the bike. Wheels and components carry a 1-year warranty.

Yes. Shop Pay Installments lets you split your purchase into 4 interest-free payments or longer monthly plans, available at checkout. Brooklyn Bicycle Co. bikes range from $499.99 to $1,199.99, so monthly plans typically run $50 to $100 on a 12-month plan.

Brooklyn Bicycle Co. offers a 30-day fit exchange. If the size isn't right within 30 days of pickup, reach out and our team will help arrange an exchange. A standard restocking fee applies per our return policy. Discounted bikes purchased during promotional periods may have additional restrictions.

Most Spring orders are at your local shop within 5 to 10 business days. The shop calls or texts you when it's ready for pickup. You can ride out the same day.

If it isn't right
Pickup, fit, and ride - all backed.

Three guarantees that take the risk out of trying a Brooklyn.

Love at First Ride Promise

30 days to fall in love. If something isn't right, reach out and our team will work to make it right. Standard return policy applies.

Lifetime frame & fork warranty

Lifetime original-owner coverage on the frame and fork. Wheels and components 1 year.

Free pro assembly

We don't ship a box. We ship to a partner shop where a real mechanic assembles, tunes, and hands you a bike ready to ride.

Last call
1,406 verified reasons to ride. $100 off through Sunday.
$100 off + Free Commuter Bundle
Through Sunday at 11:59 PM ET. Bundle auto-adds to your cart. $100 off auto-applies at checkout.
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Lifetime frame & fork warranty. Pro-assembled by your local shop. 30-day Love at First Ride Promise.