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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterCycle Gear employees are -44% more likely to recommend Cycle Gear as a great place to work
| 21% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 65% | Detractors |
Working at Cycle Gear is rated below average by 67 employees, across various culture dimensions. Cycle Gear employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Cycle Gear’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Cycle Gear was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Cycle Gear is rated D-
Last updated 2 months ago
Cycle Gear ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 40 Cycle Gear employee reviews, 74% were positive. The remaining 26% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Cycle Gear improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 74% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 26% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?We all have similar interests. Everyone is easy to get along with.
What makes you most happy at work?What makes me happy at work, is the fact that I get to discuss and talk about my hobby and way of life with others who share the same interest and get paid for it not to mention the discount.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Communication skills are clear and thorough. .
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Caring about their employees. I was involved in a minor accident with my motorcycle and my manger was not being understanding in the slightest when i told him i was going into the er the following day
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Giving feedback, better communication, consistency
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Open communication, experience. Quality leadership, managment skills. Effective training
Cycle Gear is the #1 motorcycle apparel retailer in America, with over 140 stores nationwide and growing.
Our mission is to provide a diverse assortment of gear and knowledge to help like-minded riders every step of the way.
| Headquarter | 4705 Industrial Way Benicia, CA 94510-1040 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cyclegear.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1974 |
| Tel | 7077475053 |
| Company Status | Private |
Cycle Gear competitors include RevZilla. Cycle Gear ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Cycle Gear compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.





67 employees at Cycle Gear have reviewed Cycle Gear across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 67 Cycle Gear employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Cycle Gear are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Cycle Gear, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Cycle Gear are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 67 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Cycle Gear are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Cycle Gear believe the environment at Cycle Gear is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Cycle Gear is moderate. About 67% of the employees at Cycle Gear work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Cycle Gear are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Cycle Gear employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Cycle Gear employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Cycle Gear's KPIs and OKRs.
Cycle Gear’s CEO Dan Nelson started in this role in 2015. Dan’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Dan in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Dan Nelson’s employees rank Cycle Gear in the Bottom 20% for Environment, in the Bottom 15% for Outlook, and in the Bottom 10% for Executive Team. Nelson is generally unpopular with Cycle Gear employees, but ranks especially low with Caucasian employees. However, employees in the Sales department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Cycle Gear’s competitors, Dan Nelson ranks below RevZilla CEO Nic Vu.
The Cycle Gear Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Dan Nelson, VP Retail Operations Rodger OKeefe, and SVP, Information Technology Greg Alexander
Dan Nelson CEO / President
Dan Nelson serves as the CEO / President of Cycle Gear.
Rodger OKeefe VP Retail Operations
Rodger OKeefe serves as the VP Retail Operations of Cycle Gear. Rodger started at Cycle Gear in Feb of 2016. Rodger... read more
Greg Alexander SVP, Information Technology
Greg Alexander serves as the SVP, Information Technology of Cycle Gear. Greg started at Cycle Gear in Oct of 2010. Greg... read more
Brian King SVP Marketing
Brian King serves as the SVP Marketing of Cycle Gear. Brian started at Cycle Gear in Apr of 2015. Brian currently... read more
Bill Beers Chief Merchandising Officer
Bill Beers serves as the Vice President of Merchandising of Cycle Gear. Bill started at Cycle Gear in Jun of 1995. Bill... read more
Robert Morris Sr. VP of Global Logistics
Robert Morris serves as the Sr. VP of Global Logistics of Cycle Gear. Robert currently resides in the San Francisco Bay... read more
Tracy Wan Chief Operating Officer
Tracy Wan serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Cycle Gear. Tracy currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Neil Goodman VP Operations
Neil Goodman serves as the VP Operations of Cycle Gear. Neil currently resides in the Duluth, Minnesota Area.
How much do people at Cycle Gear get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Cycle Gear is $140,142, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $140,766, or $67 per hour.
At Cycle Gear, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $245,808 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $52,401 annually. Average Cycle Gear salaries by department include: IT at $114,897, Marketing at $117,435, Product at $177,190, and Sales at $162,370. Half of Cycle Gear salaries are above $140,766.
28 employees at Cycle Gear rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 91 ratings) while 28 employees at Cycle Gear rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $81k | $81k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $110k | $110k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $140k | $140k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $186k | $186k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $228k | $228k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $279k | $279k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Cycle Gear score the company 44/100 across various culture categories, placing Cycle Gear in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Cycle Gear across various culture dimensions.
Cycle Gear's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year.

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What is Cycle Gear address?
Cycle Gear location is at 4705 Industrial Way
Who is the CEO of Cycle Gear?
Cycle Gear CEO is Dan Nelson, their score by employees is 57
What is Cycle Gear eNPS?
The eNPS for Cycle Gear is -44
What is the salary for Web/Visual Designer in Cycle Gear?
Web/Visual Designer average salary in the US is 77k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Cycle Gear?
The average salaries for Marketing in Cycle Gear is 117k