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Jordansrealm

So, made a last minute trip to Phoenix this morning for work and I find myself having some free time. Who knows of some good bike shops out here? VonSkip? Anyone? Something like a Path/Adrenaline/Switchback type of shop. Always like poking around the good ones. I am staying in Scottsdale but anything in the surrounding area!

Thanks!

Jordan

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dstepper

I have not found the Arizona Shops to be on bar with the OC shops. Most do walkin repairs because of all the out of towners but they don't have many highend parts in stock.

Catus Bike has a shop near Pima Canyon Entrance to South Mountain. https://www.cactusbike.com/store/control/contact-us

NOTE: South Mt. is hard on bikes.
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Jordansrealm

I agree I am out here often and have yet to find anything cool. Thanks for telling me about Cactus, the Chandler one isnt too far!

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Von-Skipp

Bicyle Showcase in Scottsdale.
Shea and Scottsdale

Rage Cycles in Scottsdale.
Thomas and Scottsdale


If your around Sunday ASU is hosting a crit in Tempe. I'll be racing and hanging out there all day. Stop by and say hi.

Jordansrealm

I shall if I stick around. I wont have time for 4 so of the group which would you suggest? Thanks for all the info!

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Von-Skipp

Here is a link to our crit
http://www.asuctc.com/2008crit.pdf

Rage link
http://www.ragecycles.com/

Showcase
http://www.bicycleshowcase.com/

Showcase is actually one of our ASU sponsors. Mention you know Matt from ASU, maybe they'll hook you up.

Both Rage and Showcase are high end shops.

Rage is cooler cuz it a small shop with Turners, Titus's and Niners and other good stuff.

tkblazer

jordan, take some pics for us if you're goin riding! well, maybe nothin too crazy since your work already makes us look bad

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Jordansrealm

Thanks! Wont be riding its raining here too and didnt bring the bike. Shooting a truck out past Apache Junction tomorrow for work and then some model work. Should have a few hours to kill and thought why not hit some bike shops! Suppose to be dry tomorrow though, I hope!

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sdyeti

+1 for Rage.

I used to go to DNA Cycles, but it's all the way out toward the east side of Mesa (Power & McKellips). The cool thing is that there are some sick trails out there that you can ride to from the shop.

Cactus is cool too...close to SoMo as was already mentioned.

edit: Just saw that you are going to AJ. You should definitely stop by DNA Cycles, then. Don is the owner...nice guy. If you go, tell him Stephanie from their old 24-hr team sent ya.

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Von-Skipp

I've actually never been to Cactus bikes.

This weekend is sopposed to be nice and sunny. Too bad the bike didnt come along. Next time bring your mtn bike and we'll go riding. That goes for any of you SOCALtrailriders.

sdyeti

Last time I was at Cactus (about 3 years ago), they didn't have much for bikes in the shop and are usually pretty busy (but pretty laid back).

Jordan...another edit: DNA Cycles opened up another location in Scottsdale, but I would still go to the one in Mesa.

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Jordansrealm

I REALLY wanted to bring the bike but time was short this trip. I come out pretty often so next time its on!

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sdyeti

So...go rent a bike for the day!!

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Jordansrealm

haha trust me i would and if i happen upon more time i shall i can never trust how long a truck shoot will go. (weather, mechanicals, etc) if its clear and i have a few hours my arse is gonna be on a bike damnit!

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sdyeti

I totally hear ya.

You shooting out at the Ford track (I think it's Ford out there)?

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Jordansrealm

There is a Ford track out here but Im shooting offroad stuff. Not exactly sure where the guys from the shop are taking me out. About 45 minutes east of AJ. Maybe somewhere out towards Globe but not sure. Should be a muddy good time

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Pho'dUp

I've been Cactus Bikes. Nice folks. Fish, is the guy I talked to and he was definitely friendly and happy to tell us about what to ride at South Mountain.

Jordan, if have time, you might want to drop by Titus bikes. A few years ago, when I was there, you could demo bikes, and they'd give you a quickie tour their operations.

Also, if you go to South Mountain or Cactus Bikes. This place is right around the corner and has the BEST taquitos I've ever had. Still can't find a better one.

Los Taquitos‎ - more info »
4747 E Elliot Rd # 17, Phoenix, AZ
(480) 753-4370

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Jordansrealm:

I'm riding Trail 100 tomorrow (Saturday) if you have time to squeeze in a ride. It's a 20 mile out-and-back ride in the North Mountain Preserve in the heart of Phoenix and takes approx. 2.5 hours to complete.

I will also be doing a ride on Sunday afternoon at Thunderbird Park in Glendale (around 10-12 miles in total).

Unfortunately, I don't have a bike you can borrow but if you have access to one, let me know

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Jordansrealm

Just left Rage Cycles, thanks for the reco there! Great shop with a good selection of bikes. Gary Fischer, Titus, Niner, Yeti, Tuner, they even had an Orange frame and many others. Definitely had a Path feel to it with alot of stuff jam packed into a small building. A ton of roadie stuff as well. They had one of the new GF Superfly's in all of its 22lb glory. Damn sexy if you ask me. Both the guys there were nice as well so check them out if you find yourself in the neighborhood.

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