Hello! There is a place in Ann Arbor called 2 Wheel Tango. They have a good supply of racks. I bought an Old Man Mountain front rack for my commuter there. No one else carries Old Man Mountain. It's good stuff.

There are two REI's in town. The best one is the one in Northville....nearest to where you'll be. They were having a sale on bags just a few days ago....25% off. I don't know if it still going on.

There are three more bike stores in the Northville area, here is a listing.....
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Continental Bike Shop (Not really by Northville, but worth the stop if your into Road Bikes. They've got one of the best reputations in town.)
Work: (248) 545-1225
24436 John R Rd
Hazel Park, MI 48030

Note:
M 10-7
T-W 10-6
Th-F 10-7
Sat 10-5
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D & D Bicycles (Run of the mill Trekkerized Cookie Cutter Bike Store)
Work Address:
121 Center St.
Northville, MI

Note:
Mon-Fri 10-8
Sat 9-6
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Town & Country (Run of the Mill....Specialized, Cannondale...etc)
Work: 248-349-7140

Work Address:
148 N Center St.
Northville, Mi 48167
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Trails Edge (More into Mountain Biking......Smallish Store, but great since I bought my Nokian Studded Winter Tires for Commuting from them. Only place in town geared towards winter biking stuff)
Work: 734-420-1200
Work Address:
15095 Northville Road
Plymouth, MI
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Two Wheel Tango (Lotsa Racks)
Work: 734-528-3030

Work Address:
3162 Packard Road at Platt
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
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There really isn't just one Commuting store here in SE Michigan since commuting is not really big here. The locals are either into Trails or Road Biking. Cycling here is a recreational sport.


Have fun with your stay!