Bike Shop Recommendations: St. Louis

[TrekTheKaty]

I've never been to Maplewood, but DH says his cycling buddy is a regular (likes the bike fitter). After checking out their website, I think I'll head over. Thanks

[uforgot]

If you are looking for those brands, Maplewood is the shop you need to go to. They have been in business a long time, and have a good reputation. I haven't purchased a bike there, but it seems like I always see them fitting someone, so they seem to be the go to shop for that. There is another shop that has Waterford and Heron, but I wasn't impressed and won't go back. Bike fit? He said that wasn't necessary, that people are too concerned about it and could you believe some people actually travel to the factory to get fit? What a waste of time according to the guy who was in the shop. Big surprise that I was the only customer in there.

Others that have been great are Big Shark, Trek bike store, and Alpine Shop. I've not been to Ghisallo, but Fastdogs recommends it.

Have a good trip and make sure you hit Maplewood for the Lynskys!

[silver]

I live three hours away and drove to St. Louis to buy my Cervelo. I bought it at Big Shark. They spent at leat 6 hours total fitting me. And I'm very happy. I paid the retail price but it was worth it for the fit.

I have a friend who has been fitted at both Big Shark and Maplewood and I think that he was more impressed with the computerized fitting techniques at Maplewood. Also, I don't remember seeing the brands that you mentioned at Big Shark.

[Ana]

I e-mailed Maplewood and someone got back to me the same day! He was professional and friendly and said if I gave them advanced notice, they could build up a few frames I could ride!

I'm so excited

I'll let you know how it goes....and if I end up with a new bike.... If it's perfect, I just might have to get it....

[uforgot]

I e-mailed Maplewood and someone got back to me the same day! He was professional and friendly and said if I gave them advanced notice, they could build up a few frames I could ride!

I'm so excited

I'll let you know how it goes....and if I end up with a new bike.... If it's perfect, I just might have to get it....

I think if you get a bike, that the St. Louis peeps get to see it in person before you leave!

[Ana]

I think if you get a bike, that the St. Louis peeps get to see it in person before you leave!

That sounds reasonable

I'm sort of hoping that I won't find the perfect bike so I won't have to spend the money....but if I do, you are all welcome to see it (and touch it )

I would have to ship it back home but the perfect bike would be worth it

I'm just excited at the prospect of being on a nice frame that fits me!!!

[TrekTheKaty]

and said if I gave them advanced notice, they could build up a few frames I could ride!
...

Really?! Wow. I hate to say it, but that is a better response than I got from Big Shark. I didn't want to say anything bad about them--but I was a newbie, we dropped in and they only had two frames I could ride. They seemed disinterested. I figured I must have looked clueless. I planned on giving them another try--but now I want to check out Maplewood!

I'm in. We can meet you there--surely I've passed uforgot somewhere and just didn't know! Just give me advance notice so I can ditch the husband and find the check book

[uforgot]

If you ride the Katy Trail a lot, you've probably passed Fastdogs too!

I ditched the husband ten years ago and have my own checkbook. Fastdogs? What about you?

[lattae]

Maplewood is the place to go for a great bike fit and if you're interested in Lynskey they do carry them. Tim Ray is the fitter and is great. I bought my Lemond Zurich from Maplewood about 5 years ago and I had some problems with knee pain at times so went back for some adjustments on the bike. I'm interested in purchasing a Lynskey in the future and will definitely make my purchase at Maplewood when that time comes. They recently renovated their shop so the fit area is cornered off for more privacy for the customer and Tim.. Tim really takes the time to listen to your concerns and in my opinion is the best fitter around in the St Louis area. You won't go wrong at Maplewood. Let us know if you do purchase your new bike from this shop... I'm hoping to make a purchase probably in the next year or so depending on our economic situation. Maplewood does carry the high end bikes you had mentioned.