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method
03-23-2009, 11:25 AM
Anybody have suggestions for a good store (and possibly good reps) to fit someone for a bike?

I've never had a road/commuter bicycle, and I'm looking at getting one this spring. I've been told time and time again that the most critical factor in selecting a bike is fit, so I want to get it right (i.e., someone that wont hesitate to tell me that the bicycle I might want is all wrong).

I've heard good stories and bad stories about the various places around town.

If anyone can offer advice or namedrop, please go ahead.

wingku
03-23-2009, 11:38 AM
Go to BOW CYCLE and find KURT. He is awesome. Anyone in BOW is awesome. But go sooner than later, that place gets real busy starting April.

The one in Kensington is also real good, Ridley.

Bought Bikes in both shops and the experience has been awesome.

Stealth22
03-23-2009, 12:57 PM
+1 for Bow Cycle

trevh
03-23-2009, 08:28 PM
-1 For Bow Cycle.

Ridley's Cycle is the best shop in town.

swak
03-23-2009, 10:15 PM
+1 for Bow Cycle.
Best service in town.

method
03-23-2009, 10:23 PM
Thanks, guys. I'll check out both.

msommers
03-23-2009, 10:30 PM
Pedalhead and Bow Cycle were the only shops I went to in town that really cared to make sure it was adjusted for fit when I tested out bikes...and I shopped around to a lot of places.

96integra
03-23-2009, 10:51 PM
Ridleys :thumbsup:

Mitsu3000gt
03-23-2009, 11:20 PM
Originally posted by msommers
Pedalhead and Bow Cycle were the only shops I went to in town that really cared to make sure it was adjusted for fit when I tested out bikes...and I shopped around to a lot of places.

X2, Pedalhead is the only place I go and IMO the best. Excellent staff.