Mike's Bikes reviews

4.1

78% would recommend to a friend

(109 total reviews)

Matt Adams

92% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Mike's Bikes has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 109 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Mike's Bikes employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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109 reviews
2.0
May 24, 2014

The job is a constant battle.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good people to work with, ditto upper management. Some of my co-workers, however, can bore the paint right off the walls. Ear protection is essential. I enjoy my job, but have had to fight for it repeatedly.

Cons

My crew is treated poorly and receives little effective guidance. We often suffer insult and favoritism. Our standards change from week to week. There is no consideration given to employees who work on their feet forty hours a week. Sometimes the work runs out and everyone is sent home. There is very little advance notice of overtime, which is forced, sixty hours at week. Employees are often fired or laid off, which creates a pervasive fear of termination. New hires are left to flounder unless a co-worker steps in and shows them the ropes. We work most holidays without alternate time off. There is no easily obtained information about vacation or sick pay. Some of the solutions to problems are bizarre, and are often for a problem that simply doesn't exist. The tools provided are barely better than crap and are used to control employees ("hang that tool there, use this tool here); best if you own your own tools and use them to get your work done. Do not expect full time work during the whole year but expect to sell your soul to Mike's before, during and after the twice yearly "Mega Sale." Once you figure out how to avoid the stupid stuff, it's actually an okay place to work.

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Mike's Bikes Response
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We're always looking for ways to improve how we do things. We have an open door policy, and I'd like the chance to discuss these issues directly with you. Shoot me an email or drop by my office and we can chat about your concerns any time. -Ken
4.0
Apr 29, 2014

Great culture. Decent pay.

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Pros

It's a motivating environment with rewards for meeting your sales goals. Commission based without getting harshly competitive. Really great culture that encourages riding and getting customers stoked on riding.

Cons

There are definitely more upscale places to work that will pay you significantly more, but margins aren't as huge on bikes as they are on computers or cars.

2.0
Apr 11, 2014

Bike Builder

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Pros

As a builder you don't have to deal with customers or work on the weekends. Casual dress, casual culture. Mike's bikes has demo bikes you can borrow to ride for free.

Cons

Forced overtime. Your life will disappear into work during their two annual "mega sales." Lots of dissatisfied angry co-workers in their assembly center. Could use higher quality tools. You will probably get laid off in the fall when the rains start.

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