Does anyone like Tempe Bicycle?

[HappyTexasMom]

I tacked this onto the "bike shops in AZ" thread and then thought maybe it should have it's own.

I saw some recommendations for Landis Cyclery, who I will probably try next. But Tempe Bicycle is within easy biking distance for me, and I like the idea of building a relationship with a bike shop I can easily get to. Has anyone had good results with getting a full bike fit done there?

I've never had a "real" bike before, just Walmart/Target bikes. I need to get fit and try out some different styles of hybrids and roads to try and find what my "perfect" bike is. And then I need to see what can be done to my current mountain bike (which I'm beginning to think is too long for me between saddle and handlebars) to make it more tolerable to ride until I can afford that bike. And it needs a huge tuneup...hasn't been taken care of well at all. It's got some squeaks and rattles that should be resolved before things get worse (the cost of all this may push me into getting another bike, rather than putting money in this one, I don't know).

I'm in Tempe. I don't mind traveling to a point, but would prefer to have someone close enough by that I can reasonably build a relationship with them.

[PinkBike]

tempe bike is a good general-purpose or all-around bike shop. i go there for parts sometimes, they should be just fine for what you want to do. but when it comes time for fitting a bike for you i'd still go with landis or domenics (which is right down the street). they're higher end.

[Running Mommy]

Tempe bicycle seems to cater to the college students. Like Pink, I would call them a general "all purpose" bike shop. While Landis and Domenics are more what I would call a "pro shop". I would go there for a pro fit, road bike advice, and higher end builds- or advice.

[HappyTexasMom]

Tempe bicycle seems to cater to the college students.

Yeah, after going over to Landis, I see the difference. Tempe Bicycle seems to have a disproportionately large selection of cruisers & hybrids, which would fit catering to the university crowd. They also didn't seem to have much in the way of gear & accessories (although I only briefly looked).

[tulip]

I don't know if you know, HTM, but Running Mommy has a bike shop in Goodyear. Best go check it out.

[HappyTexasMom]

Yeah, I do know...it's just a bit of a trek for me (30 miles). That said, my gut is telling me that's where I should go when I'm ready to check out bikes.