[kpottkotter]

I'll be in Houston next week on business and am staying near the Galleria. I won't be in town long enough to do any riding, but I'd like to check out any recommended shops in the neighborhood. Suggestions from the locals?

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[bluebottle1]

Are you talking bike shops or just "shop" shops?

[kpottkotter]

bike shops

[scattered73]

There is West End Bicycles not to far from the Galleria and they do rentals according to there website if you change your mind about biking though I never had a need to rent from them but whenever I have shopped there they have been great.

http://www.westendbikes.com/fsweall.html

[bluebottle1]

Also, Bikesport is worth checking out. They're really pricey, but they do tend to know their stuff.

http://bikesport.com/

[kpottkotter]

Thanks - I'll check out both. I may be able to squeeze in a quick ride so the rental information is appreciated.

[scattered73]

West End has a "Taco Ride" on (30 or so miles) Sunday mornings to that I occasionally go on, part way through the ride they stop and lock everybody’s bike together and eat at a little Mexican restaurant. Leisurely paced and good cheap tex-mex food.

[Creakyknees]

Go have some awesome BBQ at Luling City Market, it's on Richmond, just East of 610, North side of the street. My buddy Tom Craig runs the place.

[kpottkotter]

I also remember a really good place for po' boys on Richmond. I'll know it if I see it, but it's been several years. I'll definitely check out Luling City Mkt.

[bjke]

I like West End for the folks and vintage wallhangers. Bikesport is boring, but Daniel Boone Cycles has got to be the coolest bike shop in town, hands down!:p

[kwrides]

+1 for West End. Some nice vintage bikes, interesting single speeds, and everyone there is very friendly and helpful. My 3 yr old daughter even likes to go with me to see Frank the cat.

It's not hard to find with a map, but it's in a really odd location for a business, right in the middle of a neighborhood, so be sure to get turn by turn directions.