Cosmic Wheel in Ridgefield Park, NJ.

To me it seems the owner, John, is more interested in making cyclists happy than he is in making money, and he achieves it through his shop. It shows in the details.

When I got back into cycling as an adult, I tried between eight and ten different shops before I first walked into Cosmic Wheel, and it stuck out as the only place I wanted to return to. For a few years now it's the only place I go in any non-emergency.

I've sent at least three other customers into his shop by word-of-mouth, and I know at least two bought bikes, (friends of mine). Sure, bikes aren't much in terms of income for his shop, but it's support.

With everything I hear about the bike business -- wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy.

Joe