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recommended NJ bike shops?

Old 08-18-05, 11:41 AM
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recommended NJ bike shops?

Can anyone recommend any, specifically selling Treks?

I know I can get a list from the web, e.g., trekbikes.com, but I am looking for shops where some of you have actually had a good experince with.

Thanks.
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Old 08-18-05, 11:43 AM
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where in nj?
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Old 08-18-05, 11:48 AM
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i'm in somerset, nj
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Old 08-18-05, 11:50 AM
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jays sells trek. thats in westfield only trek shop i know thats around me. im sure there are others though
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Old 08-18-05, 11:51 AM
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I picked up my 1500 at Pete's Bike Shoppe in Flemington. A big part of it was the flexibility and guidance they gave me while I tried out multiple bikes.

https://www.petesbikeshoppe.com/
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Old 08-18-05, 11:58 AM
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I grew up in Flemington. +1 for Petes. Its right by the High School on Rt 31.

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Old 08-18-05, 12:09 PM
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There is fairly big bike shop in Ridgewood. I have not purchased from them, just talked to one of the sales people. They claimed to be the first dealer in NJ to sell Fuji bikes. They had some Trek bikes on display.

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Old 08-18-05, 12:27 PM
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I've only heard good things about High Gear Cyclery in Stirling. www.highgearcyclerly.com
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The Cosmic Wheel in Ridgefield Park, NJ (north Jersey), John Russo, the owner is a terrific guy, sells Treks, Cervelos and Cannondales. He'll even let you ride his carbon Trek. He takes his time and doesn't pressure you into buying what you don't need or want.

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high gear cyclery - just got a felt from them
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My bro-in-law bought his 5200 at High Gear. They are indeed a good shop for service, very knowledgable and very active in pushing cycling events. Spendy, though. There is a place on Amwell Road in Somerset or Franklin that is OK, from word of mouth. Closer. Shop around, will save you some coin and see who is more apt to treat you well once you buy a bike. I am closest to Petes and Somerville and the latter blows.
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Highland Park Cyclery is now a full-tilt Trek store. Good guys, but limited inventory and only one mechanic, Eric. I agree with comments re High Gear - good shop, but too many people throwing money around in that area. I'd go for Pete's. Also, I think the store in Westfield sells Treks. It's a pretty good place.
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I have heard very good things about Brielle Cyclery down the shore.
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Originally Posted by Corsaire
The Cosmic Wheel in Ridgefield Park, NJ (north Jersey), John Russo, the owner is a terrific guy, sells Treks, Cervelos and Cannondales. He'll even let you ride his carbon Trek. He takes his time and doesn't pressure you into buying what you don't need or want.

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HEY! thats where i got my trek 1000 a few weeks ago. i totally agree he is a great guy sold me the trek for $565, i could have found it cheaper somewhere else, but it was totally worth it just for the advice and freebies he gave me (tubes, adapters)
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Living in NJ has made me very glad that I can work on my bikes. Also, some of the component/accessory prices are outrageous; the level of my gear would be of much lower standard without eBay and the internet....

Example: Just last week I wanted to buy some Time RXE pedals. Calling around to six local high end shops, not one carried the RX series pedals, but a few said they could order them but the prices were steep. I'm also looking for a Campy Chorus 1" threadless headset; only one shop had this item, at $99. Result: Ordered the pedals online Friday, recieved on Monday, total shipped cost $65. Campy Chours headsets widely available online at around $50.
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Old 08-19-05, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by njgino
Can anyone recommend any, specifically selling Treks?

I know I can get a list from the web, e.g., trekbikes.com, but I am looking for shops where some of you have actually had a good experince with.

Thanks.
Check out Action Wheels in Wenonah. I bought my bike from Patty (one of the owners). I bought a Gary Fisher hybrid, but they are owned by Trek Corp, so I'm sure they have Trek bikes too. Their web is www.actionwheels.com. They were really helpful and just great, they've been around since 1977. Even if you don't come down here, their website is great to check out, they have a lot of useful information about cycling.
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