Comments on: Should You Buy A Bike From a Big-Box Store or the Local Bike Shop?

By: Santa’s Helper: Choosing a Good Kids’ Bike | Cycle and Style

Santa’s Helper: Choosing a Good Kids’ Bike | Cycle and Style — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 01:04:47 +0000

[...] I have previously discussed the problems with buying a big box-store (Wal-mart, K-mart, or Toys ‘R’ Us) assembled bike. But it is a good idea to consider what the issues may be as you consider buying a bike for your child, grandchild or niece or nephew as the Holidays are here. [...]

By: Cy

Cy — Sat, 08 May 2010 17:15:22 +0000

I sure appreciate this article!

By: UsedMTB

UsedMTB — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:33:55 +0000

Anyone new to bicycles should buy their first bike from a local bike shop. You pay a bit more because of the store’s overhead and lower volume, but in return you get to ask questions of a real person working there and you can get your bike turned if you don’t know how yet. If you find a good LBS, you will learn from the staff what you need about tuning up the bike yourself.

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:28:18 +0000

Without question… Local Bike Shops all the way. Not only is it crucial for the local economy and the folks to whom you’re going to turn when your bike needs repairs and maintenance, but non-bike shop bikes are significantly harder to repair and maintain. They use non-standard parts that are a hassle to get.

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:44:45 +0000

I love my LBS. Once you find a shop you like, they will become your best friends. I get good discounts, free tune-ups, and lots of good advice. I would definitely recommend shopping around and finding a shop you are comfortable with…not all LBS are created equal!

By: Paul Mckee

Paul Mckee — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:02:49 +0000

If you want to see what people really think of these bikes by brands such as Huffy just go onto Amazon.com and read some reviews. You will want to save your money for another month and buy a bike from your Local Bike Shop as one of the customers noted.

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By: Elizabeth Laurent

Elizabeth Laurent — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:58:42 +0000

I completely agree! I love private bike shops, even though they may be a bit more expensive, the people who run the store are so much more able to help. When Tyler and I lived in Corvallis, OR it was our Saturday activity to go browse all the bike shops in town (as there were about four or more in the small town of Corvallis). I really enjoyed the article!

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By: Val

Val — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:40:41 +0000

For the opposite approach to the “they’ll just outgrow it” strategy, check out the second person profiled here: http://clevercycles.com/2009/10/29/who-rides-a-brompton/ If you can get a top quality bike that won’t be outgrown, do it.