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December 2023 by Sunil Sachan
Epic ride with Coach Will. Phenomenal views and perfectly planned route. Can’t wait for another ride.
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November 2023 by Dmitry Butko
Outstanding bike shop! Visiting Hawaii, I took up Will’s bike tour (you must know how to clip in to a pedal), it was outstanding! Will repeat when I’m here again!
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November 2023 by Joseph Hawley
Awesome shop with some of the best customer service I have ever encountered. Will knows so much. I am new to cycling and the service offered while fixing my bike and providing a wealth of knowledge about cycling in general was amazing. Go to this shop, you will be treated like family and will leave with an a great experience. I will exclusively shop there for my cycling needs.
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October 2023 by Justin Wiseman
My e bike needed some tweaking on the brakes so this place was the closest place. I was impressed how great the service was and how informative the guy Will was, he not only was able to help but informed me on some other issues my bike was having. I will definitely return again! Definitely check this place out!
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July 2023 by Long Tran
Will is a good guy and really helped me pre-trip and during trip with a great bike rental I had the 11-34 cassette because I needed the extra gear ratios for climbs. Did a few hill climbs during my vacation and I recommend his shop.
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June 2023 by David M
Amazing!!! Will was such a treat to deal with. Provided impeccable service tuning up my bike and also gave me great insight to the triathlon community here in Oahu. I look forward to hopefully getting out for a ride with him and his group.
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May 2023 by Anthony M
Coach Will Mather is the real deal! Just had a bike fit, worked on literally everything from head to toe (too much to list in this review). Not only did he address issues that I had with my bike setup and riding technique, but also gave me the reasons why (in a very understandable way). I have zero knee pain!Do yourself a favor and check the About page on the website. This will give you an idea of Will and his many accomplishments.
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May 2023 by Scott Crawley
Wills tour Exceeded expectations it was, affordable and personalised it was like riding with one of your own friends, his local knowledge of the roads was very reassuring and i felt safe.
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May 2023 by Joe
I recently had the pleasure of booking a rental bike and a cycling tour from Coach Will at Velohana, and I must say, I am thoroughly impressed with his service. From start to finish, the experience was seamless and enjoyable. I came to Hawaii for a work week but decided to take an extra day off to knock out a bucket list ride of mine - the perimeter cycling route around Oahu.Coach Will was incredibly helpful and took the time to understand my interest and skill level, he was then quick to offer up a personalized one on one tour of the Oahu perimeter. The tour itself was simply fantastic! The route was well-planned with breathtaking scenery and challenging terrain. Coach Will provided me an experience that was once in a lifetime, from smoothed paved roads to a bit of gravel and the highlight was the trek through the Ka'ena Point Bird Sanctuary. It was a long day but definitely worth every single second of it!I recommend anyone visiting Oahu that wants to do a bit of cycling, no matter the distance, to contact Coach Will at Velohana Cycling as you'll get top notch service and an unforgettable experience. These pictures barely scratch the surface of the beautiful landscape we visited.Thanks Coach Will for an awesome time!
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April 2023 by Christopher Canning
Excellent cycling tour, Will at Velohana provided a superb bike (Chapter 2 Huru) fitted with pedals. Great local knowledge and history of the island, stunning views and scenery along the route. Awesome company for the ride and a special stop for some local Malasadas to fuel up on the ride ??
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April 2023 by Andrew M.
I reached out to Velohana and Will the owner, mechanic, coach and guide got back to me promptly and was able to put together a ride for me last minute. He set me up with an appropriate bike based on my needs. Garmin mount and choice of pedals supplied. Will only does private small group tours and gets to know the cyclists and their abilities prior to heading out. We rode out and did a fantastic climb based on my time constraints and it was absolutely amazing. Will also included a little historical but significant history as part of the tour and ended with a nice beer at the end. Highly recommend a visit to Velohana. Thank you.
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January 2023 by Maxwell Riley
As someone who is trying to get into bicycle touring and long distance riding, I was struggling with issues like knee pain, numbness in the hands and groin, and overall form. Do yourself a favor and don't go buying random gear that won't work for you. Go to Velohana and get yourself a bike fit!! Will has done nothing but steer me in the right direction with gear, fit, and form. I've never felt so good on a bike, and where I once had worries of not being able to do multi-month rides I am now just excited to get the journey started with the right tools and fit! If you are serious about biking, please please please do yourself the favor and let Will help you. His bike fit will get you to exactly where you want on the bike for the most comfort and power! 5 stars isn't enough for how much I've learned and improved everything with my bike fit, and I cannot stress enough how much you will enjoy getting one done at Velohana!
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January 2023 by Lisa Marquis
This bicycle shop is a gem! Will, the owner, is very knowledgeable, friendly, and service-oriented. I rented one of his beautiful, personally assembled Argon road bikes for a week and was very pleased. He adjusted it to fit me, given an old bike fit document that I supplied. He even noticed an inconsistency and adjusted appropriately. I highly recommend this shop for your cycling needs!
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January 2023 by Shannon B.
Will was super helpful with my electric bike! Able to fix my tire very quickly, less than an hour! Showed me how the problem happened and how to take better care of my bike so it doesn't happen again. Very cheap repair prices for the quality of care and knowledge
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January 2023 by Steve A.
Fairly new to Honolulu so I needed to find a good shop with a good mechanic. Velohana came highly recommended after I posted something on a Facebook Cycling group.On the last ride of 2022, my left crank arm completely fell off my bike. I did the DIY fix on my own but wanted to have a professional look over my work and re-index my gears. Didn't want to be on another ride and have a complete breakdown like that again...Sent Will a note on Yelp & received a prompt response. The shop is not too far from where I work so I dropped my bike off at lunch on a Monday and it was ready the next day. Will explained that a big part of my issue was a cheap bottom bracket that came with my Canyon which I also agreed with cuz I noticed my old one had come loose and forced the crank out. And that the safety clip thingie that had broken when my crank came off needed to be replaced. He suggested replacing it a Shimano one which was a little more reliable. He also said he had a Kogel one for like $200+ but didn't recommend it for my uses. So no attempt to oversell anything which I appreciated. Will texted me pictures of his work and problematic areas which was cool..He charges a fair hourly rate for his time/labor. The hours are a little atypical -- I think he opens at noon or something. So make sure you check before dropping by. If you're in Honolulu and find yourself needing a bike mechanic or new bike, I'd give Velohana a shot. Turn around times are very quick at this smaller shop and Will seems like an honest dude.
