The situation is pretty dismal given the number of shops in Atlanta.

Haven't been to Roswell Bikes in ages.

All3Sports is a candy store. I have not used them for repairs but they have been very helpful ordering things like gear bags and bib shorts. Their mechanics work on super high-end bikes and their workshop is like a lab. It is worth a visit just to see the machines.

Performance is hit and miss but one of the mechanics at the Town Center store is my go to guy. Forgot his name, Cory maybe, but he has a full beard. He is excellent - soft spoken, no drama, very experienced.

Don't forget REI either. Some of their mechanics are Shimano certified. The guy near me is Di2 certified and was a great help when I built my gravel bike.

Michel at Free Flite in Buckhead is an old school frame builder and very willing to discuss a problem and help with keeping old bikes on the road. I will order something through his store whenever he helps.

Richard at ProWheelBuilder.com services my wheels. He is all the way in Cumming but I drop the wheels off in a box and he ships the box back for $12.

There are a lot of arrogant mechanics in this town, young guys who think they know everything and very impatient if you want to discuss a repair or ask a question. I realize that they don't have all day to stand around and talk but it seems as if they don't want anything to do with a repair other than a new chain and cassette or something that can be bolted on to a new bike quickly.


-Tim-