Colorado Fave Bike Store Recommendations

[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.

[Kathi]

When you demo bikes be sure to spend plenty of time on the ones you chose. You can tell a lot more about a bike when you actually get it out and ride it vs riding in the parking lot. Wheatridge and Treads are both very close to bike trails. Wheatridge is a couple of blocks to the Clear Creek trail (ask for directions) and Treads is straight down Wadsworth to the Bear Creek Trail.

Both trails are flat but have lots of turns which will help you evaluate the handling of the bikes. Let me know if you would like a good hill to climb a couple of miles from Treads.

[Smilie]

I certainly will look out for Bill and tell him! Treads has great deals right now. Even my friend is thinking about getting a new bike since they are having such a great sale.

Will they let you take a bike for a longer ride? I guess I can leave the keys to my car there since I won't be bringing my first born with.