The Bike Lab is a family-owned bike shop run by father and son Ian and Jim. It sells bikes, e-bikes, apparel and accessories, and it also handles bike service, repairs, custom builds, mobile service and bike rentals. The shop carries brands such as Giant, Liv, Salsa, Surly, Santa Cruz, Yeti, Aventon, Orbea, Ibis and Fox Racing, among others. Some of the bikes listed on the website include the Giant Talon 2 at $800, the Liv Tempt 4 at $650, and the Aventon Pace 5 REC Step-Through e-bike at $1,799.99. For accessories, you can find BiKASE bags from $39.99 and WTB Byway tires at $76.95.
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For service, the shop offers several tune-up packages. The Mini Tune-Up costs $69.99 and covers brake and shifter adjustments, chain lubrication and a safety check. The TLC Tune-Up, the most popular option, costs $159.99 and adds minor wheel truing, headset, hub and bottom bracket adjustments, full bike cleaning and a wear check. A Safety Check is $49.99, and the 10 Minute Fix is a walk-in repair for brief jobs at $25.00. The shop also provides suspension service for major brands including SRAM, RockShox and Fox. For custom builds, you can request a free, no-obligation estimate by contacting Jim at (412) 704-4367 or info@thebikelabpittsburgh.com. The staff are described as knowledgeable and dedicated.
The main shop is in Plum, at 345 Unity Trestle Rd, Plum, PA 15239. The company also runs a second location in Kittanning, at 140 North Grant Ave, Kittanning, PA 16201, phone (724) 919-0308. The Kittanning store is by appointment only, and it is open Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays, so it is closed today. I don't have the opening hours for the Plum shop, so it is best to call ahead at (412) 704-4367. On Google Maps, the business has a 5.0 rating from 103 reviews, with 94 reviews for Plum and 5 for Kittanning. I don't have the text of those reviews, so I can't quote what customers say.
The shop is also active in the local cycling community. It hosts monthly rides for mountain biking, gravel and city riding, along with group rides and events such as Bikes & Brews rides. It supports the Plum Mustang MTB team, a NICA high school team for grades 6 to 12. The team practiced twice a week at Boyce Park from July to October. There is also a grassroots racing team for mountain bikers and gravel racers of all ages and skill levels. Battles to Bikes is a non-profit, designated in October 2022, that provides bikes to veterans in western Pennsylvania. It has delivered more than 12 bikes so far. Those interested can write to battlestobikes@gmail.com.
Published Date
20 October 2026
