Bike Shops

[mnwildfan]

I see Eriks and Penn are some shops what else can people recommend?

[bigwheel]

I see Eriks and Penn are some shops what else can people recommend?

Please support the shops that support MORC.

http://www.morcmtb.org/morcpages/sponsors.htm

[ppgc]

Is Gravity Lab still around? Looked like a Hoigaards last time I went by...

[Slimpee]

I'm a big fan of the Penn at Lake and Lyndale. Cool people there.

[RiverRat]

Freewheel has always treated me well. Behind bars is a good shop as well.

[manual63]

That's a tough call with no info.

What are you looking to buy? Are you into the hardcore underground scene, mainstream, or are you new at this whole two wheel thing?

Any particular brands you interested in. We have a ton of shops in and around the metro, but each of them sort of has their own niche.

Mountain bike, road, freeride, BMX, commuter, or other type of riding helps too.

Throw us some info and you will get plenty of good answers.

[Slimpee]

This might be of some use:
http://www.mplsbikelove.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=12

Not sure if you need to be a member or not.

Disclaimer: Mplsbikelove is full of hipsters riding fixies...

[mnwildfan]

mountain bike, Looking to get good service,parts cool people to chat with that always have info. Like the smaller mom and pop shops.

[Slimpee]

mountain bike, Looking to get good service,parts cool people to chat with that always have info. Like the smaller mom and pop shops.

They're not on the list Bob pointed to but I think Behind Bars might be a good fit. I've never dealt with them personally but i've heard really good things. In fact, I just got off the phone w/ Chuck to discuss their Kona's...

[bike>>rider]

Prior Lake is not too far from Chaska - check out Get Your Gear, a MORC sponsor. Ask for John or Tim.

[Ish]

mountain bike, Looking to get good service,parts cool people to chat with that always have info. Like the smaller mom and pop shops.


Mom and pop shops out towards your neck of the woods might be tough. Closest would most likely be Hollywood Cycles in Bloomington.

[Homegrown]

Mom and pop shops out towards your neck of the woods might be tough.

What I want to know is when is someone going to open a bike shop in Savage/Prior Lake or heck anywhere in Scott County?..seems like county road 42 and highway 13 would be a good location...which is the intersection of Prior Lake, Savage and Shakopee. It would be only a couple miles from Murphy too.

mountain bike, Looking to get good service,parts cool people to chat with that always have info. Like the smaller mom and pop shops.

I like Get Your Gear Outfitters (http://getyourgear.net/index.cfm) in Chaska. Only one location and small shop, but their customer service has been great. Ask for John.

[berrywise]

I like Get Your Gear Outfitters (http://getyourgear.net/index.cfm) in Chaska. Only one location and small shop, but their customer service has been great. Ask for John.

I'll echo that statement. John is a great guy.

[mnwildfan]

there was a small shop by 42 and 5 called catz but it closed a few years ago. We do need a shop in the area.

[Homegrown]

there was a small shop by 42 and 5 called catz but it closed a few years ago. We do need a shop in the area.

Yep Charlie...he was a good guy too.

[igor]

I've had good luck Freewheel. They've really provided excellent service to me.

[Cars-R-Coffins]

I like penn in Bloomington.

[bigwheel]

Please support the shops that support MORC.

http://www.morcmtb.org/morcpages/sponsors.htm

I guess this list is a bit out of date. My apologies -- especially to our current sponsors. We will correct it soon.

[BG128]

Valley bike & ski in Apple Valley is good, JJ at Erik's in Burnsville is very good also.

[Mike P]

I'll echo that statement. John is a great guy.

For a roadie ;)

I take most of my stuff that I'm too chicken to fix to them. They're good people there(Get You're Gear). John puts up with me calling when he says he'll call me!(part in yet?, part in yet?, part in yet?:jumpy:)

[soupboy]

If you're already down in Prior Lake I suggest you at least check out Milltown Cycles in Faribault. The proprietor is a strapping young man named Ben Witt. All around good guy and crazy bike fanatic. Excellent service, solid prices.

http://www.milltowncycles.com (http://www.milltowncycles.com/)

Support the entrepreneur.

I see Eriks and Penn are some shops what else can people recommend?

[Paul Swenson]

If you're already down in Prior Lake I suggest you at least check out Milltown Cycles in Faribault. The proprietor is a strapping young man named Ben Witt. All around good guy and crazy bike fanatic. Excellent service, solid prices.

http://www.milltowncycles.com (http://www.milltowncycles.com/)

Support the entrepreneur.

What are you doing down in Faribault, Wilson school or state hospital?;)

[HardRocker]

Kinda off topic (a bit) but does REI offer MORC discounts?

[Paul Swenson]

Kinda off topic (a bit) but does REI offer MORC discounts?

Not sure but MORC gets a spiff if you shop REI online and enter through the banner ad in the Gear Forum


http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=24856&highlight=rei

[HardRocker]

Just as good, thanks!

[SpecHR55]

Tonka Cycle and Ski is amazing. They are very helpful and have lots of experience in skiing/boarding/biking of any sort

[MTB4LIFE99]

GO TO TONKA CYCLE AND SKI....or die =)

[RedSquirrel]

YA'ALL, Behind Bars in N.E. (http://www.behind-bars.com/press.html) is it. Chuck the owner has been in the biz all his life. Unlike larger chain or foo foo (excuse me) one off suburbian shops, he'll take care of ya with consistancy.

[bigpeddler]

Tonka Cycle and Ski is amazing. They are very helpful and have lots of experience in skiing/boarding/biking of any sort

If they are anything like their webiste.....I think I'll pass. :incazzato: There are times when it's better NOT to have a website (http://www.tonkacycleandski.com/) - this is one of those times. What ever happened to their shop right off of 169, just south of 494?

[SpecHR55]

If they are anything like their webiste.....I think I'll pass. :incazzato: There are times when it's better NOT to have a website (http://www.tonkacycleandski.com/) - this is one of those times. What ever happened to their shop right off of 169, just south of 494?


Honestly, i live at that shop, and i didnt know they even had a website. Dont judge them off that at all.

harry- did one of the beth's make that? haha its pretty lame

[soupboy]

Only work and chilling with a Grade A big-wheeled convert!

State hospital? I may need it someday, particularly any psychiatric resources! Skool? I never needed no stinking skool.

What are you doing down in Faribault, Wilson school or state hospital?;)

[danger!]

I dig County Cycles and Grand Performance, but neither of them are very far South...

[bakkeb]

Is Gravity Lab still around? Looked like a Hoigaards last time I went by...
Nope...your eyes aren't playing with ya...it's Hoigaards now


Freewheel has always treated me well. Behind bars is a good shop as well.

I totally agree. These two shops are the best in the cities IMO. Friendly and they know there sh!t.:etard:

[bakkeb]

Tonka Cycle and Ski is amazing.


Too bad its in Minnetonka....:laugh:

[SpecHR55]

Too bad its in Minnetonka....:laugh:

Too bad you dont live in mtka? burn....?:confused:

Its actually in Glen Lake..which is another name for that section of mtka...so technically your right. I submit:eyeroll:

[Paul Swenson]

Only work and chilling with a Grade A big-wheeled convert!

State hospital? I may need it someday, particularly any psychiatric resources! Skool? I never needed no stinking skool.


I grew up in Northfield so it's my birthright to look down on Fairbo. What work are you dong in that cesspool?

[Standard]

Only work and chilling with a Grade A big-wheeled convert!

State hospital? I may need it someday, particularly any psychiatric resources! Skool? I never needed no stinking skool.

Well, riding 29r's in MN isn't enough to get you certified insane.... yet.

:crazy:

[bmiller82]

For you northerners Penn is opening a store in April, its a block from the Velodrome in Blaine.

[50 Merc]

For you northerners Penn is opening a store in April, its a block from the Velodrome in Blaine.

North or South of there? I haven't seen that yet.

[bmiller82]

its north right behind target in the strip mall, I don't think there is any signage on the building yet though.

[soupboy]

You will be stricken by adversity for slandering the great Fairyboat.

I grew up in Northfield so it's my birthright to look down on Fairbo. What work are you dong in that cesspool?

[WKWizard]

I'm friends with Brad at Pioneer Cycle in Blain. Tell him Russ sent ya.

[mvangundy]

MY FAVORITE IS BOEHMS**
IS WEST ST.PAUL :)
GREAT PEOPLE THERE !

:jumpy: