REI - Bloomington

The Bloomington REI store combines outdoor equipment retail with bicycle and e-bike sales and service for Twin Cities shoppers. The bike department handles repairs and maintenance, from same-day mountain-bike work to tire and brake-cable replacement, and customers describe mechanics who give honest repair-versus-replace advice instead of pushing new parts.

Test rides and bike adjustments are part of the sales routine, with staff noted for patient help when shoppers compare models and sizes. Beyond cycling, the store carries camping, hiking, paddling, snow sports, and fitness gear, plus the co-op's used-gear and trade-in programs.

Located near the Mall of America and the I-494 corridor, it draws members and casual shoppers from across the south metro. Practical, unhurried bike service, straightforward mechanical advice, and a sales floor where trying before buying is encouraged.

The American Boulevard location is minutes from the Mall of America and the airport area. The bicycle department is part of a much wider outdoor store that also carries equipment for camping, hiking, paddling and winter sports.