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Team Smitty · 08-13-2008, 02:27 PM

I cam across this shop called BIKE BLING from an ad I saw in Mountain Bike Action. I was happy to see a new shop in north county San Diego, Escondido to be exact and had to check it out.

So I dropped by after work yesterday and found the staff to be friendly mountain bike enthusiasts, I asked how long they had been in business and the machanic said about twelve weeks.

Their apparel section was larger than most shops I’ve been to which was a nice surprises as well. IMO it’s worth checking out if you’re in north count SD.

remgeo · 10-21-2008, 09:16 AM

I was in this shop last week looking for a SS chainring to replace the one I broke. The staff was very helpful troubleshooting my issues and answering all of my questions. Check it out if your in the area.

craig z · 10-21-2008, 09:02 PM

These guys are great. I drive over from Carlsbad-- very helpful, and their mail order service is pretty quick. Prices were all competetive, and by FAR the best selection of high end parts I've found in SD north.

jamisjake · 10-21-2008, 09:06 PM

Cool, I was wondering how that shop was. I had seen it in MBA as well.

fidencio74 · 11-14-2008, 02:16 PM

There is one of these shops in Escondido and the people there was really helpfull last time I was there.

Keith B · 11-14-2008, 02:37 PM

Do they have a web site?

mntbiker12 · 11-14-2008, 02:39 PM

I heard they were owned by BB - not sure if that's accurate, but it's good to know we have another good LBS.

autoduel · 11-14-2008, 02:45 PM

I think I read in another thread that it was started by former employees of BB.
But not owned by BB.

mfoga · 11-14-2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith B

Do they have a web site?

Yep
http://www.bikebling.com/

schleppp · 11-21-2008, 10:46 PM

As of late I have been having a heck of a time getting my tubeless front tire to hold any air. Had a long string of slow leaks, bad valves and so on. It finally got to the point that my tubeless tire was also airless! I put on new rim tape and a new valve, no luck. Went to another shop and they sold me a Stan's rubber rim tape with a built in valve. NO luck, it would not seat properly...

I took my rim with the rubber strip on it and my tire into Bike Bling and asked them for help. The two guys working in the mechanics area took care of it in a matter of minutes. In less than about 5 or 10 minutes they had a new valve and re-taped the rim (no charge for labor) and I was on my way. They offered to put the tire on and air it up also, but I had to go.

Also talked to one guy about some new tires and he gave me some really good advice and info, without the salesman attitude, and seemed happy to do it!

johnny_coffin · 11-21-2008, 10:52 PM

kerry the owner is awesome... hes one of my accounts... i will pas on the good word!

schleppp · 11-21-2008, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khs_johnnyd

kerry the owner is awesome... hes one of my accounts... i will pas on the good word!

I did not deal with Kerry today, but he was there. Yeah, he will work really hard for you and is always willing to order whatever you need, no matter how small.

On another note, I asked one of the guys if they had a small Troy Lee helmet I could try on and before I new it two guys were looking at every TL helmet in the store to find one. Good service!

el cap · 11-22-2008, 05:56 AM

I have been in the shop twice and I must say they are looking good. Kerry is very nice and extremely helpful. If you are down in the Escondido area, you must stop by his shop. He has some killer deals going on right now.

h00ligan997 · 11-23-2008, 10:10 PM

finished my ride at Daley and saw a flyer for his shop on my truck... drove by the shop to see where it was... gonna stop by and have my rig tuned/brakes bled, etc...

h00ligan997 · 11-26-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ride.like.u.got.a.pair

I had my front shocks rebuilt there, Darren the mechanic is awesome!
I wouldnt trust my bike to any other LBS except Bike Bling.

thanks for the 411... definitely gonna go there when i get the chance! any black friday deals potentially happening?

sandmangts · 12-30-2008, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by autoduel

I think I read in another thread that it was started by former employees of BB.
But not owned by BB.

That is correct. Kerry and some others went into business for themselves. Beyond Bikes had some very bad reviews on mtbr.com and alot of complaints. It appears Kerry and his crew learned from those mistakes. I have been to the new shop and the selection is excellent and the crew is most friendly. They price match and the prices are pretty low. They have a large inventory of bikes built up for test rides. Great shop.

craig z · 01-04-2009, 08:34 PM

one more thumbs up. Stellar service at the shop the other day from those guys.
stoked to have a great shop so nearby in N. county

el cap · 01-04-2009, 09:09 PM

TCB · 01-04-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandmangts

That is correct. Kerry and some others went into business for themselves. Beyond Bikes had some very bad reviews on mtbr.com and alot of complaints. It appears Kerry and his crew learned from those mistakes. I have been to the new shop and the selection is excellent and the crew is most friendly. They price match and the prices are pretty low. They have a large inventory of bikes built up for test rides. Great shop.

You got it backwards as far as who left for what reasons; all I will say is Beyond Bikes is doing a lot better now.

uzziboy · 01-04-2009, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TCB

You got it backwards as far as who left for what reasons; all I will say is BB is doing a lot better now.

Which BB is doing better?

Im lost....

08-13-2008, 02:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Team Smitty Total Member	Bike Bling .....the shop (Threads merged) I cam across this shop called BIKE BLING from an ad I saw in Mountain Bike Action. I was happy to see a new shop in north county San Diego, Escondido to be exact and had to check it out. So I dropped by after work yesterday and found the staff to be friendly mountain bike enthusiasts, I asked how long they had been in business and the machanic said about twelve weeks. Their apparel section was larger than most shops I’ve been to which was a nice surprises as well. IMO it’s worth checking out if you’re in north count SD.

10-21-2008, 09:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
remgeo STR Veteran	Helpful I was in this shop last week looking for a SS chainring to replace the one I broke. The staff was very helpful troubleshooting my issues and answering all of my questions. Check it out if your in the area.

10-21-2008, 09:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
craig z Member	These guys are great. I drive over from Carlsbad-- very helpful, and their mail order service is pretty quick. Prices were all competetive, and by FAR the best selection of high end parts I've found in SD north. __________________ Check out our Drummers meetup.com group! http://www.meetup.com/SOCALDrumSociety/

10-21-2008, 09:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
jamisjake STR Veteran	Cool, I was wondering how that shop was. I had seen it in MBA as well. __________________ "If we ever forget that we are 'One Nation under God', then we are one nation gone under!" -President Ronald Reagan

11-14-2008, 02:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Keith B Professional Lion Tamer	Do they have a web site? __________________ "I once met three guys named pain, suffering and sacrifice. Now, we're inseperable. We're best friends"

11-14-2008, 02:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
fidencio74 Junior Member	There is one of these shops in Escondido and the people there was really helpfull last time I was there.

11-14-2008, 02:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
mntbiker12 Quest: Singletrack	I heard they were owned by BB - not sure if that's accurate, but it's good to know we have another good LBS. __________________

11-14-2008, 02:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
autoduel sandbagger	I think I read in another thread that it was started by former employees of BB. But not owned by BB. __________________ Steve Just along for the ride

11-21-2008, 10:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
schleppp STR Veteran	Bike Bling = Great customer service As of late I have been having a heck of a time getting my tubeless front tire to hold any air. Had a long string of slow leaks, bad valves and so on. It finally got to the point that my tubeless tire was also airless! I put on new rim tape and a new valve, no luck. Went to another shop and they sold me a Stan's rubber rim tape with a built in valve. NO luck, it would not seat properly... I took my rim with the rubber strip on it and my tire into Bike Bling and asked them for help. The two guys working in the mechanics area took care of it in a matter of minutes. In less than about 5 or 10 minutes they had a new valve and re-taped the rim (no charge for labor) and I was on my way. They offered to put the tire on and air it up also, but I had to go. Also talked to one guy about some new tires and he gave me some really good advice and info, without the salesman attitude, and seemed happy to do it! __________________ "It doesn't get any easier, you just go faster." Greg LeMond

11-21-2008, 10:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
johnny_coffin Ride To The Hills	kerry the owner is awesome... hes one of my accounts... i will pas on the good word! __________________ THE WORLD IS OURS. SHAWN RIAL 1990-2010 R.I.P. LITTLE BROTHER www.photosbyjd2.com

11-22-2008, 05:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
el cap STR Veteran	I have been in the shop twice and I must say they are looking good. Kerry is very nice and extremely helpful. If you are down in the Escondido area, you must stop by his shop. He has some killer deals going on right now.

11-23-2008, 10:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
h00ligan997 wrd2yermomzIcame2drpbmbz	finished my ride at Daley and saw a flyer for his shop on my truck... drove by the shop to see where it was... gonna stop by and have my rig tuned/brakes bled, etc...

01-04-2009, 08:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
craig z Member	one more thumbs up. Stellar service at the shop the other day from those guys. stoked to have a great shop so nearby in N. county __________________ Check out our Drummers meetup.com group! http://www.meetup.com/SOCALDrumSociety/

01-04-2009, 09:09 PM	#18 (permalink)
el cap STR Veteran	...

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