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Strauss Skates and Bicycles
  • Sporting Goods Store in Saint Paul
  • Closed
  • 4.6
    (181)
Strauss Skates and Bicycles
About
Strauss Skates and Bicycles is a 5th generation family owned business located in Maplewood, MN. Strauss began in 1887 as a bicycle and skate blade manufacturer and soon became some of the finest blades in the world.. Customers ranged from Olympic Gold Medalists to The Chicago Blackhawks to local St. Paul residents simply wanting to enjoy our beautiful winters. Over the years, Strauss expanded to retail sales of speed skating, hockey, and figure skating equipment. Today, Strauss is a full service retailer of hockey and figure equipment, cycling, as well as team apparel with custom embroidery, sublimation, and screen printing services. Strauss maintains a factory authorized skate and bicycle repair shop as well as expert skate sharpening.
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(651) 770-1344Contact UsDirections
Closed
Monday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday12:00 – 4:00 PM
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot ·
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot ·
Payments
Checks · Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments · American Express · Discover · MasterCard · VISA ·
Location
1751 Cope Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN 55109-2608, United States
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Jim & Sue Smart
6 hours ago
Just purchased my Riedell figure skates and so impressed with the experience at Strauss. Jeremy was very helpful and answered all my questions. They also sharpened my skates so I’m ready to go!
Todd Kruse
a month ago
Always our go-to place and has been for years (all the way back to my playing days many years ago)… Recently took my college son in to get a new pair of custom TRUE skates for the season. Worked with Allen, Ryan and the gang to get the specs for the order handled, fitting done and ultimately the final fitting / adjustment when they arrived (which literally took less than 2 weeks start to finish)! My son could not be happier with the skate and fit! I am always reminded as I leave there, just how great it is to have true customer service and knowledgeable people supporting our purchases. Thanks again to Allen, Ryan, Moose, Bill and all the Strauss Skates gang for all their kindness & support.
Eric
2 weeks ago
Cool hockey shop, but the kid in the back with the long hair needs to lose the attitude. Sorry I didn’t read the small print instructions on how to put the stickers on my skates in the 0.5 second gap between where I printed it out and you were there to grab them.
April Kaiser
a year ago
Great experience both times I've been there. Very friendly and helpful! It feels very comfortable and they make you feel at home. Has a nice family vibe going on. They have a friendly dog that's always there. I just returned skates that my daughter will never wear, and I bought months ago, as an impulse buy, but regretted immediately afterwards, but never got around to returning. I didn't even have the receipt anymore, and they still let me return them! No problem. Even gave me cash. I expected maybe in-store credit or that I would have to have the receipt. Pleasantly surprised. Much appreciated!!
Tim Wilson
a year ago
Visited Saint Paul for a couple days and out of a recommendation from Facebook I visited Strauss. Bill and crew took very good care of me, even shipped my stuff home. (Ps excuse the house I'm remodeling) (you can't unpack bubble wrap without popping a few)
chris zellmer
3 years ago
These folks are awesome! Everytime I have ever needed help with a bike repair, or buying gear, Strauss has always stepped up. The repair department is super fast and very inexpensive. Got me up and running again with a cassette swap on my 24 year old bike. Love these guys!
Stephen Vannelli
5 months ago
Love this shop!! Classic hockey shop with a huge expanded stick shop. Every time we come to town we make a stop.
T F
a year ago
Just moved to the east side, and needed some gear. I always look to buy from local small business if I can. Went to Strauss to get gloves and shin pads. Asked if they had any size 13.5 gloves, guy there said "they don't make them," which I found interesting since I was currently wearing size 13.5 gloves. I walked around looking at gloves for 15 minutes, and no one asked me if I needed help. Mind you, they had like 8-10 people working that week day in the store, but they all seemed too busy talking with other employees and what seemed to be vendors. I finally asked someone for help, he talked to me for 2 minutes and moved on. I had to get gloves that day, so I found them on my own. Started looking at shin pads, couldn't get anyone to help me, so I bought the gloves and left. Looked online later that day and the gloves I bought were priced for less on their website, yet they sold them to me at the higher price in the store. I went to Pure Hockey later that week for the shin guards. A woman there answered all of my questions, walked me around, showed me the options, gave me some perspective. Just went back to Pure Hockey this past week for a new stick, full shield, and some accessories. Once again, the guy there walked me around, answered my questions, showed me options, gave me perspective. The service I expected to get from a local, smaller shop I received at the larger chain store. I can't believe how poor my experience was at Strauss. Whether I'm buying sporting goods, hardware, music gear, whatever, I always start with the local shops to support them and to get what I assume will be better service. Will never go back to Strauss. Shared my experience with guys I skate with, most of them said the same thing about Strauss. What a disappointment.
Blake Upmeyer
10 months ago
Came up from Iowa, and took my 9yo boy in to check out hockey gear. Friendly staff and cool place! The ol’ man of the house checked on us, then pointed out the stick section. Son loved testing out some twigs! Will be back!
Emily Iannazzo
a year ago
Incredible customer service! It's clear that staff and owners really care about the sport and players as a priority, and that they want to be sure you walk away with what works best for your player/athlete. We have been happy customers for years through multiple kids in multiple levels of hockey, plus a mountain biker too. Amazing service and staff are what keeps us coming back!
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