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Skeeter · 03-25-2006, 02:01 PM

Hey guys, i live in South OC, Rancho Santa Margarita, and i need to get some work done on my bike, the problem is i don't know what bike shop to go to. I bought the bike used, private party, so no LBS experience. I really dont like big chain stores like Performance.

Unless i have to.

Does anyone have any shops they've gone to in the area and would recommend.

Thanks...

Von-Skipp · 03-25-2006, 02:16 PM

Bike Co has some good mechanics. Terry has always worked on my bike and done a good clean job.

BikeCo is off Bake in Lake Forest.

dukethenuke · 03-25-2006, 02:35 PM

I'll second Bike Co. they are building my bike as we speak.

singleSSpeedster · 03-25-2006, 06:11 PM

i've never been to the bike co., so i cannot comment on them.

i have been to the path in tustin....they are an AWESOME shop. i think it's abit more of a drive for you, but they have got lots of stuff n thay small shop and their customer service is impeccable.

i drive about 30 miles to get down to them when i need a FEW things.

FoShizzle · 03-25-2006, 08:57 PM

The Path Bikeshop is the best shop around, period. I order from them often and am always impressed with their service. Many friends are locals there and I cant wait to visit em in person......how many places you can find 29ers, King hubs of all colors, ENO cranks, etc.....they kick arse

ECOdork · 03-25-2006, 09:50 PM

If you are looking for close to RSM, Ladera Cyclery on Crown Valley and Antonio isn't bad. They hooked me up with a loner wheel for like a month when a part was on backorder.

Skeeter · 03-26-2006, 04:29 PM

Thanks for all the help guys

boboso · 03-26-2006, 07:10 PM

Ditto the Fo'

The Path in Tustin is worth the extra miles. Although I wrench most of my own stuff, the parts I do get are from them or Rock and Road in Laguna. I have also done business with The Bike Co. and they have never steered me wrong as well.

Schecky · 03-26-2006, 07:58 PM

I'm also a Path recommender, but don't forget Switchback Cyclery in Orange.
They have always treated me very well.

kevinator · 03-27-2006, 10:32 AM

I'd have to say The Path is your best bet, and R'n'R in M.V. is good too (Laguna Niguel is better). A friend of mine got the runaround (replacing seals on a Bomber) from the Bike Co., and they were kinda dicks about it. No flaming chilis for them.

Skeeter · 03-27-2006, 03:58 PM

Well geez thanks for all the recommendations. I think i will be heading up to The Path.

THANKS AGAIN!!

03-25-2006, 02:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skeeter uno, dos, tres bubbs	LBS Recommendation Hey guys, i live in South OC, Rancho Santa Margarita, and i need to get some work done on my bike, the problem is i don't know what bike shop to go to. I bought the bike used, private party, so no LBS experience. I really dont like big chain stores like Performance. Unless i have to. Does anyone have any shops they've gone to in the area and would recommend. Thanks...

03-25-2006, 02:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Von-Skipp FLOW	Bike Co has some good mechanics. Terry has always worked on my bike and done a good clean job. BikeCo is off Bake in Lake Forest. __________________ Ladera Cyclery

03-26-2006, 07:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
boboso Getting back on the bike.	Ditto the Fo' The Path in Tustin is worth the extra miles. Although I wrench most of my own stuff, the parts I do get are from them or Rock and Road in Laguna. I have also done business with The Bike Co. and they have never steered me wrong as well. __________________ "Welcome to All Things Scottish, if it's not Scottish, it's craaaapp!! Can I help ye?" - Stuart Rankin

03-26-2006, 07:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Schecky SoCalMTBubbs	I'm also a Path recommender, but don't forget Switchback Cyclery in Orange. They have always treated me very well. __________________ tkblazer: it was Steven Jackson that led me to STR... http://www.ventanausa.com/

03-27-2006, 10:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
kevinator Hit me.	I'd have to say The Path is your best bet, and R'n'R in M.V. is good too (Laguna Niguel is better). A friend of mine got the runaround (replacing seals on a Bomber) from the Bike Co., and they were kinda dicks about it. No flaming chilis for them. __________________ Expensive Lightweight Shit

03-25-2006, 02:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
dukethenuke Faster than you	I'll second Bike Co. they are building my bike as we speak.

03-25-2006, 06:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
singleSSpeedster Rolling on 29" dubs!	i've never been to the bike co., so i cannot comment on them. i have been to the path in tustin....they are an AWESOME shop. i think it's abit more of a drive for you, but they have got lots of stuff n thay small shop and their customer service is impeccable. i drive about 30 miles to get down to them when i need a FEW things.

03-25-2006, 08:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
FoShizzle	The Path Bikeshop is the best shop around, period. I order from them often and am always impressed with their service. Many friends are locals there and I cant wait to visit em in person......how many places you can find 29ers, King hubs of all colors, ENO cranks, etc.....they kick arse

03-25-2006, 09:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
ECOdork Pope of Chili Town	If you are looking for close to RSM, Ladera Cyclery on Crown Valley and Antonio isn't bad. They hooked me up with a loner wheel for like a month when a part was on backorder.

03-26-2006, 04:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Skeeter uno, dos, tres bubbs	Thanks for all the help guys

03-27-2006, 03:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
Skeeter uno, dos, tres bubbs	Well geez thanks for all the recommendations. I think i will be heading up to The Path. THANKS AGAIN!!

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