Best Bicycle Shops
05-11-06 | 08:45 PM
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Best Bicycle Shops
How about a thread where everyone identifies one of their favorite local bike shops. It would be great information for those of us who travel often for work or pleasure - we could check out fine shops in other localities.
The only thing is there should be no conflicts of interest here, you shouldn't work at or own the shop, just rate them highly due to selection, service and attitude.
I'll start:
Tampa, FL
University Bicycle Center
1220 E. Fletcher Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
813-971-2277 Fax: 813-977-2440 1-800-881-2472
10:00 to 7:00 Monday - Saturday
The only thing is there should be no conflicts of interest here, you shouldn't work at or own the shop, just rate them highly due to selection, service and attitude.
I'll start:
Tampa, FL
University Bicycle Center
1220 E. Fletcher Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
813-971-2277 Fax: 813-977-2440 1-800-881-2472
10:00 to 7:00 Monday - Saturday
05-12-06 | 06:27 AM
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Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
shameless POWERCRANK plug
Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
05-12-06 | 08:43 AM
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Bikes: 1 trek, serotta, rih, de Reus, Pogliaghi and finally a Zieleman! and got a DeRosa
Richardson Bike Mart , Dallas, Richardson and Frisco Texas.
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05-12-06 | 10:19 AM
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Century Cycles - Ohio, Cleveland/Akron area
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
05-12-06 | 10:46 AM
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bicyclewarehouse - San Diego area
05-12-06 | 12:25 PM
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From: Farmington, NM
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Haven's Bikes and Boards in Farmington, NM for service, attitude, and pricing. Selection is improving all the time.
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05-12-06 | 01:11 PM
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From: Absecon, NJ
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05-12-06 | 01:53 PM
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From: Beloit, Wisconsin
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Williamson Bicycle Works, Madison, Wisconsin: https://willybikes.com/index.cfm
05-13-06 | 09:29 AM
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From: South Surrey, B.C
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro,Easy Racer Gold Rush, Norco
O'Hagans Peninsula Cycles, 1734 152 St, South Surrey, B.C.
Telephone 604 536 7129
www.ohaganscycles@hotmail.com
very friendly, knowledgable and willing to assist
Telephone 604 536 7129
www.ohaganscycles@hotmail.com
very friendly, knowledgable and willing to assist
05-13-06 | 02:25 PM
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05-13-06 | 02:25 PM
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RedlineBikes, West Goshen corporate center, West Chester, P.A.
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05-13-06 | 03:54 PM
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Proteus Bicycles - College Park, MD
https://www.proteusbicycles.com
https://www.proteusbicycles.com
05-14-06 | 07:12 AM
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Has anyone in Central Ohio visited this store? It looks huge. Being a Trek owner, I was wondering if it was worth the trip. It's a little ways from my house.
https://trekstorecolumbus.com/
https://trekstorecolumbus.com/
05-14-06 | 08:17 AM
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these guys are awesome!
KG BIKES, Central Ohio Dayton Area!
DItto to K&G and Mad props to the Xenia store!!!!
Twice now the Xenia store has went out of their way to sell me what I wanted. They have been more than helpful not with just buying bikes but with every question I have ever had.
There is 3 LBS stores closer to me like within 15 miles. And I will drive the 26 to Xenia and the 30+ something to Centerville because these guys are awesome.
Originally Posted by HWS
Twice now the Xenia store has went out of their way to sell me what I wanted. They have been more than helpful not with just buying bikes but with every question I have ever had.
There is 3 LBS stores closer to me like within 15 miles. And I will drive the 26 to Xenia and the 30+ something to Centerville because these guys are awesome.
Last edited by Metieval; 05-14-06 at 08:27 AM.
05-14-06 | 09:51 AM
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Black Dog Bike Shop, Mt. Pleasant, SC.
05-14-06 | 07:45 PM
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From: Farmington, NM
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Based on one visit and two recommendations on BF, let me add Two Wheel Drive in Albuquerque, NM. Small shop with good selection and positive attitude.
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Some people are like a Slinky ... not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs.
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05-14-06 | 08:24 PM
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From: Naperville, Il.
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Bicycles Etc. in Naperville and Lisle, Illinois. https://www.bicyclesetc-il.com/
05-14-06 | 08:40 PM
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I've been cycling for a while and usually I have nothing good to say about LBS's but since moving here to Albuquerque I have to say that the folks at Two Wheel Drive on Central Avenue are a great bunch of people. It is locally owned and whether or not you are there to buy a new bike or just window shop they are always friendly and helpful.
Two Wheel Drive
1706 Central Avenue SE
Albuquerque NM 87106
https://www.twowheeldrive.com/
Two Wheel Drive
1706 Central Avenue SE
Albuquerque NM 87106
https://www.twowheeldrive.com/
05-15-06 | 12:12 AM
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In Riga I like Velo Bikeri. It's a small shop owned by two guys, Andis who is an ex-racer and Vlads who is a DHer. They have good service, excellent prices, fast special orders, and it's the kind of place where you can stop in for a chat and all the neighborhood boys flock to after school. They also do things like swap out tires on new bike purchases for free. This doesn't often happen here in Riga. All in all it's what an LBS should be.
Velo Bikeri
Bikernieku 57
Riga
7546 813
https://www.velobikeri.lv
Velo Bikeri
Bikernieku 57
Riga
7546 813
https://www.velobikeri.lv