Southern California - Decent LBS in the Orange County area

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Iamkar33m
07-09-08, 05:30 PM
What are some good LBS in the Orange County area. Let's stay away from chain stores, unless there's one particular store in a chain that just blew your socks off in customer service.

rooftest
07-09-08, 05:34 PM
What are you looking to buy? Unfortunately, there is no one "all around" store. (if there is, I haven't found it.)
voltman
07-09-08, 05:42 PM
aroadbike4u in Irvine. Crappy name, great service.

WhiteCarbonDude
07-09-08, 06:42 PM
Santiago Cycling (http://www.cyclingpros.com/index.htm) but then again I'm bias. Sand Canyon Cyclery (http://www.sandcanyoncyclery.com/)is good too. Switchback Cyclery (http://www.switchbackcyclery.com/)is good for mtn, nice family owned shop. The Path (http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/)is good for mtn too.
sweetparts
07-09-08, 06:58 PM
Surf City Cyclery. (http://www.surfcitycyclery.com)great shop!.huntington beach.
cradduck
07-09-08, 07:45 PM
Surf City Cyclery. (http://www.surfcitycyclery.com)great shop!.huntington beach.

+1
cjbruin
07-09-08, 09:36 PM
Edge Cycle Sports. Laguna Woods.
xcontext
07-10-08, 12:08 AM
I'll second Sand Canyon Cyclery. I would stay away from Edge. It is a bike shop nearest to my house. I have been there twice and regretted I didn't learned my lesson the first time. Not just bad customer service but insulting and arrogant one. Adrenaline in Orange is a good shop too.
cjbruin
07-10-08, 12:18 AM
I'm really sorry to hear that you had a bad experience at Edge. They have been my go-to bike shop since 2004 and I have nothing but the highest opinion of them. The staff would be very disappointed to know that they came across as arrogant. That is not the shop that they want to run.

I will say this, they have a lot of regulars and people like...well...me, often inadvertently tie up the staff while others are waiting and getting impatient.

If you would like to pass along why you feel that way, I will be more than happy to communicate it to them. Just to be clear, I have no affiliation with Edge except for the fact that I am a loyal customer and I want to see them succeed.
Iamkar33m
07-10-08, 09:15 AM
Anyone have any experience with Rock n' Road Cyclery? I know I said no chain stores, however the one I went to treated me fairly well. Also it's not too bustling (busy) so I am usually able to chat with the manager and pick his brain a bit.
voltman
07-10-08, 10:27 AM
Anyone have any experience with Rock n' Road Cyclery? I know I said no chain stores, however the one I went to treated me fairly well. Also it's not too bustling (busy) so I am usually able to chat with the manager and pick his brain a bit.

Nothing but good experiences for me at the Irvine, Mission Viejo, and Laguna Niguel stores.
Indolent58
07-10-08, 10:32 AM
Nothing but good experiences for me at the Irvine, Mission Viejo, and Laguna Niguel stores.

..which means they haven't caught you shoplifting yet.
voltman
07-10-08, 10:33 AM
..which means they haven't caught you shoplifting yet.

Actually, they give me a headstart before calling the cops.
Iamkar33m
07-10-08, 10:33 AM
..which means they haven't caught you shoplifting yet.

oohhhhhh, someone is gonna get BANT! (banned) :p
axelfox
07-10-08, 10:52 AM
fresh bikes, newport beach
beale
07-10-08, 11:49 AM
Bannings Bikes in downtown Fullerton are good guys.
rooftest
07-10-08, 01:26 PM
Anyone have any experience with Rock n' Road Cyclery? I know I said no chain stores, however the one I went to treated me fairly well. Also it's not too bustling (busy) so I am usually able to chat with the manager and pick his brain a bit.

The one in Anaheim Hills is pretty cool, but it's expensive. For that reason, I usually go to Jax in Yorba Linda. The "Anaheim Hills Bike Shop" off of La Palma sucks.
dddave
07-10-08, 02:15 PM
king's in seal beach. small staff, incredibly knowledgeable. don't see much MTB stuff there, but they have a great selection of track and road bikes. mostly bianchi and look.
Pamestique
07-10-08, 02:47 PM
Rock n Road Irvine.

Thing to do is establish a relationhip with staff and then become a loyal customer.
Iamkar33m
07-10-08, 07:12 PM
Rock n Road Irvine.

Thing to do is establish a relationhip with staff and then become a loyal customer.

I feel the same thing with Rock n Road Anaheim Hills. Hopefully I'll develop a good relationship with them. But I am exploring alternatives for now, just to reassure myself that I am comfortable with RnR AH.
Kaneko
07-10-08, 07:33 PM
The Bike Company on Bake in Lake Forest. check this one;

http://bikeshops.mtbr.com/cat/united-states/california/california-la-area/bikeshop/PRD_367702_6222crx.aspx
xcontext
07-11-08, 12:55 AM
CJBruin, I tried to reply in msg and in email but I don't think it went through. Please let me know.
cjbruin
07-11-08, 07:32 AM
Sorry, I didn't receive anything.
CritEastwood
07-11-08, 06:08 PM
The Path in Tustin, especially for mountain bike gear.

King's used to have a few fools there, but seem to have gotten it together recently.

Jerx will always be Jerx, whether in Fullerton or HB. They are the suck.