Bicycle

[eclecticavatar.livejournal.com]

I just got a bike! Unfortunately, it came in a box and I put it together with some help from friends. Can you all recommend a reliable bike shop in the area where I can

A) Have them give it a once over to make sure it's all built correctly and the brakes are working, etc.
B) Sell me a few accessories

As far as I can tell, a lot of retail bike shops won't service bikes that they didn't sell, and bike service places don't sell retail items!

Any suggestions would be appreciated and cheap is GOOD.

Comments

[georgy.livejournal.com]

Check out the Paramount bike shop in Powderhouse Square! Great service and work.

[fanw.livejournal.com]

Ditto! The owner is quirky but very knowledgeable and does good work. Just take it to him!

[ellf.livejournal.com]

Thirded. Tyler is the man.

[billharnois.livejournal.com]

I agree with the place near Powderhouse rotary. Not only did he change a flat tire for me once, but he showed me how to do it myself.

[ron_newman]

Fourthed. Paramount.

[ukelele.livejournal.com]

I find Ace friendlier than Belmont. (Ace is my standard bike shop, but Belmont's on my commute so it's where I do a lot of minor repairs and buy all my brake pads.)

I also agree with the above people that Tyler is awesome.

[ceo]

I've never heard of a bike shop that won't service bikes they didn't sell. Paramount focuses on service and has a tiny retail section, but the others mentioned have lots of retail stuff.

[srakkt.livejournal.com]

It's well out of the way, but I really like Harris Cyclery out in Newton.

[laconique.livejournal.com]

I like Ace Wheelworks on the corner of Elm and Willow.

[ron_newman]

Which bike shop wouldn't service a bike they didn't sell? Repair is a mainstay of most shops' business.

[jbsegal.livejournal.com]

A: bostoncycling
B: What they all said, along with Broadway Bike School. I really like BBS, especially when I have time to get teaching from them.

[rufustfi.livejournal.com]

I second Broadway Bicycle School. I've tried several others, and always found Broadway to be the best. It's on Broadway in Cambridge not far from Fayette Street.

[racerboy339.livejournal.com]

ATA Cycle on Mass Ave just outside of Porter. Best shop around.

[surrealestate.livejournal.com]

I've had good luck with Ace (they've tuned up my bike a couple of times), though I haven't tried the others.

As far as I can tell, a lot of retail bike shops won't service bikes that they didn't sell, and bike service places don't sell retail items!

I've nevber heard of either of those situations myself. I don't think it's something you need to worry about.

[vonelftinhaus.livejournal.com]

Paramount bicycle repair- Fantastic shop, family owned and operated!

[turil.livejournal.com]

It depends on what kind of bike you have!

For a commuter bike, Broadway is the best.

For a racing bike, Ace Wheelworks on Elm or Quad in Arlington Heights.

For a mountain bike probably Ace or Paramount or Park Cycles, on Somerville Ave.

For a cruiser, Paramount or Park, I think.

[eclecticavatar.livejournal.com]

I'm a cruiser kinda gal. With the overwhelming response, I think Paramount gets it.