Pacific Northwest - Eugene Bike Shops

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I'm going to be in Eugene for most of the summer. I was wondering if anyone had advice on bike shops.
First, which shops are the most vintage friendly i.e. they are familiar with working on vintage bikes (road bikes specifically).
Secondly, which shop(s) are generally the cheapest if I need some tubes, or tires, a chain, some chain lube, cables, etc...
I think that Hutch's bike shop is your best bet for service. Hutch's is located downtown on Charnelton Street. They are very fair on service and accessories. With you vintage bike talk to Len, he's the go to guy with tons of experience.
The owner of Wheel Works bike shop is a Campy expert, has a stock of obscure campy parts.
As far as tubes, lubes and things go, there is an REI store in Eugene, I buy lots of this kind of thing there, good price and selection.
I'd suggest staying away from Revolution bike shop, some shady things going on there. There is a thread in this forum about them.
Bike theft is terrible in Eugene, be VERY careful with your bikes.
Second Hutch's. Collin's and Pauls's are also good.
Thanks for your suggestions, I checked out hutch's a week ago, it was pretty good.
Also thanks for the suggestion about the theft here. It does seem really crazy. The only bike I've locked up outside any place is a really terrible beater MTB. If someone takes it i'd probably be happy it was gone.
choteau
08-19-09, 05:35 PM
Blue Heron near the U of O Campus
restwhenyoudie
08-21-09, 01:15 AM
I'm going to have to disagree on Blue Heron, I've always gotten poor service there and they managed to entirely destroy my friends RD.
I enjoy Pauls for odds and ends, if I remember correctly they sell gatorskins for $38!