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.
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.
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Date: 2006-12-21 05:43 pm (UTC)B: What they all said, along with Broadway Bike School. I really like BBS, especially when I have time to get teaching from them.
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Date: 2006-12-21 06:22 pm (UTC)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.
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Date: 2006-12-21 08:14 pm (UTC)I also agree with the above people that Tyler is awesome.
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Date: 2006-12-21 11:54 pm (UTC)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.
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