THE MARK OF A GREAT BIKE SHOP ISN’T THE BIKES

You’re a keen cyclist which means you have your bike shop. The one that’s worth going the extra miles to get to. It’s not a transactional place, it’s somewhere where everyone’s switched on and genuinely chuffed to help you save some cash.

See if yours has what keeps cyclists loyal.

YOUR BIKE SHOP IS MORE THAN A PLACE TO BUY BIKES

You’re in the know, so you’re not buying one bike after the next. You’re buying parts, tools and spending time with your ride on the work stand.

Your bike shop knows this and that’s why they’re invested in the longevity of your pride and joy. Your go-to place stocks chains, tyres, inner tubes, brake pads – you name it. Everything you need to get back up and running on your trusty bike.

YOUR BIKE SHOP GIVES YOU HONEST ADVICE

You can get a great measure of a bike shop from the mechanic bay and their advice.

• Decent turnaround times
• Quick diagnostics
• Tells you when a repair isn’t worth it
• Talks you out of a pricier upgrade when there’s a better alternative

These are all signs you’re dealing with people who know their graft and have your best interest in mind.

YOUR BIKE SHOP IS PART OF THE LOCAL CYCLIST SCENE

Not just bikes on the wall but signs everywhere that the shop is part of the local community. There’s likely posters on the walls about:

• the next shop ride
• noticeboards for second-hand gear
• local crit or cyclocross leagues they support or sponsor

As soon as you walk in, it feels like a cycling hub and a place you can go to find better rides, better knowledge and more people to enjoy cycling with.

YOUR BIKE SHOP SELLS THE SMART STUFF

You’ll visit it even when you only need something small. Apart from the chains and tubes, it stores everyday essentials like GT85 that keeps you coming back.

You could buy the formula that lubes, cleans and protects online but sometimes you want an excuse to pick it up from your bike shop.

YOUR BIKE SHOP IS WORTH RECOMMENDING

You’re still nodding – you know your bike shop ticks all the boxes.

Give them a shoutout. Drop a comment on our social post and tag them – share the respect with the people who keep you rolling.

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