Austin bike shops

[jimmyjazz 47173]

Son's mountain bike needs new tires, some repair in the front shift assembly, a basic tuneup, etc.  Our neighborhood shop (Nelo's) closed.  I'd rather not go to one of the big boys like REI. 

We bought the bike at Buck's, and could go back there, but I'm wondering if there are any good smaller shops closer to north central Austin?  (2222/MoPac give or take a few miles)

[MAUFRAIS 6739]

the dudes at the peddler are very chill and have taken great care of our bikes over the years.

right next to flightpath coffee.

[Guest Lobo]

I think all REI's are closing down anyway.  I'd recommend Bicycle Sport shop.  I know they're a "big boy" as you called it, but I've used them for maintenance for 15 years and they've always done a great job, them appear to be open according to their sites, and their service shops (at least for mine on South Lamar) are way off to the side, so you can still get in/out and avoid people.  

[Native Horn 3581]

Austin Bike Farm, 5440 Burnet Road near Ginny's Little Longhorn.  

 

[dingleberryswitzer 2724]

Peddler always treated me fair.  But that was 15 years ago when they were still on North loop.

[CooterBrown 18288]

Monkey Wrench. 2222 and Lamar-ish.

[TwiceHorn 32077]

11 hours ago, Lobo said:

I think all REI's are closing down anyway. 

Wut?

Although sort of a big box type store, REI is generally pretty competent at most things they undertake.  Bike sales and service tend to be one of them.

Edited March 19, 2020 by TwiceHorn

[Guest Lobo]

For the virus deal, not permanently 

[TwiceHorn 32077]

Just now, Lobo said:

For the virus deal, not permanently 

Oh, yeah, makes sense.  In line with their general competence.

[Ths71 472]

I think all REI's are closing down anyway.  I'd recommend Bicycle Sport shop.  I know they're a "big boy" as you called it, but I've used them for maintenance for 15 years and they've always done a great job, them appear to be open according to their sites, and their service shops (at least for mine on South Lamar) are way off to the side, so you can still get in/out and avoid people.  

Ditto on Bicycle Sports. Maybe a big boy but didn’t start out that way, and locally owned by Hill Abel.
Hill has been a tremendous supporter of Texas cycling, both road and off road for a very long time. He even spent time on the IMBA board of directors.


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[William_Cannon 86]

Give ATX Bikes a call, I believe they are open. They’ve always treated me right

[wd40 1976]

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