Colorado Fave Bike Store Recommendations

[Smilie]

I am looking to purchase a road bike and need any advice on where to purchase one. I would like to have a proper fitting, and get a good deal(who doesn't!) Need a great place maybe around the Denver area, as that will be about a four hour drive for me.

Please recommend any good places to check out, and of course let me know of the places I might be wary of!

Thanks for any help!

[Kathi]

For fit I really like Sports Garage in Boulder. Not sure how good a deal you'll get. The owner is a Serotta fit trainer and very knowledgable about fit. I bought my Serotta from them 2 years ago and the care they have given me far exceeds my expectations.

Some women like Wheatridge Cyclery in Wheatridge. They're a larger shop with more options but I don't get the same feel there that I do at Sports Garage. With the right person you will get a good fit and decent price. They are a big Serotta shop and have the Serotta fit training.

While I go to the big box stores, ie, Bicycle Village, I only buy clothing and have not bought a bike from them.

Several women I know have mentioned Schwab Cycles in Lakewood. I also like Treads, a new store here in Lakewood, also in Parker and Aurora.

BTW, the Sports Garage women's jersey matches the color of my bike. The owner helped me chose the colors. I can't ask for anything better than a matching jersey.

You could call these shops and see if they recommend anyone closer to you. I called Sports Garage when I was looking for my bike and the person I spoke to was so patient, knowledgable and encouraging that I was willing to make the hour drive to Boulder to check them out.

[Smilie]

Thanks Kathi! I googled places in Colorado and looked at Bicycle Village, Lee's Cyclery, and Wheatridge. It is good to get a recommendation!

I will definitely check them out. Very cool to match your jersey to your bike!

[Kathi]

If you do decide to come down all 3 stores, Wheatridge, Treads and BV are on or off of Wadsworth Blvd.

Wheatridge is a block or 2 off Wadsworth and if you continue south you can visit Treads in Lakewood, near 285, and BV in Littleton, a few minutes away.

Treads told me today that everyone, no matter cost of bike, gets a basic bike fit, all employees are trained to do it.

[Smilie]

I forgot to check out Treads, they have great deals right now! Thanks again for the recommendations, they will certainly help. Planning on coming down on Saturday to get a bike! Woohoo!

[Kathi]

I'm very close to Treads. Was in there today. If you meet a guy named Bill tell him I sent you. I mentioned you to him, he's the one who suggested the route down Wads.

Good luck, I hope you find the perfect bike.