Bike Shop Reccomendations, Please

[Schecky]

Originally Posted by Von-Diggity

You should have mentioned that Its directly behind the PCH dogs store! Mmmmmmm PCH dogs...

Don't forget Sassoon chicken (with garlic sauce) nearby and Taco Mesa across the street!

PS: As far as Switchback - I have always received stellar service from them.

[1x1clyde]

[quote=2wheel_lee;46651]Glad they got someone in there to manage the store. Isn't Dan the owner? Several years ago, I ordered some parts, and I got the runaround for months. Later, I had them build up a set of wheels, and it was the worst wheel build I've ever seen. I've been back a couple times, and the guys were really helpful, so it's glad to see there has been some change.


Actually Jim is still the owner and we are located at Palmyra and Tustin, Just south of Chapman Ave.
We are right by the Fowler Gun Room so we get all our shooting and biking needs out of the way !

Hey TK, you need to come on our shop saturday morning rides at Santiago sometime. I promise you won't be dissapointed!

[tkblazer]

[quote=1x1clyde;46841]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Hey TK, you need to come on one our shop saturday morning rides at Santiago sometime. I promise you won't be dissapointed!

you guys ride too stinkin early for me... i try to sleep in a bit on saturdays since the weather is cold out

[2wheel_lee]

1x1clyde,
Sorry, I couldn't remember the name. Yup, that's the location I remember. Did you guys open up another shop across from Supergo in Fountain Valley a while ago? I haven't been there, but I vaguely remember seeing the sign.

Since you have all the necessities nearby (gun store), I assume there's a liquour store nearby? Hmm...They have a Bikes [then] Beers ride, how about a Bikes, Guns, AND Beer ride? I would say I'm game for that, but I think that would be a bad choice of words.

[uzziboy]

I know this is out of the way for you, way out, but surf city cycles in HB. And I know alot of you are devoted Path customers but this is a great store. Shaun who managed the old supergo (now performance what a stupid move) is now the owner and is a genuinely nice guy and he will take care of you. He and TJ were the only reason I shoped at Supergo and now they are both over at surf city. Eric over there is a great wrench also.

[1x1clyde]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

1x1clyde,
Sorry, I couldn't remember the name. Yup, that's the location I remember. Did you guys open up another shop across from Supergo in Fountain Valley a while ago? I haven't been there, but I vaguely remember seeing the sign.

Since you have all the necessities nearby (gun store), I assume there's a liquour store nearby? Hmm...They have a Bikes [then] Beers ride, how about a Bikes, Guns, AND Beer ride? I would say I'm game for that, but I think that would be a bad choice of words.

The Fountain Valley spot closed a while ago and why Yes!, there is a liqour store at the end of block!
They actually have an excellent deli, which we frequent often

[spookydave]

Good to know I can get some chain lube, deli samwich and some 9mm rounds all on the same block!

Man I love So Cal!

[1x1clyde]

That is what I am talking about!!

[2wheel_lee]

On Saturday, I was down by the shop mentioned above in HB called Surf City Cycles, so I stopped in to check the place out. It's larger than the typical mom and pop type shop, and it looks really nice inside, especially if you like Specialized stuff. They don't really carry parts (they didn't have anything that I needed that I know The Path has), and if what you want isn't Specialized, you're probably out of luck, although they did have a few Intenses. If you want to look at all the latest cool gagdets, this is not the place to go. Just too much stuff from Specialized, and not the good stuff (though the Specialized bikes they have are really nice).

Also, I saw the former lead mechanic from Supergo there. Based on work he's done on many of my friends' bikes, he has great technical expertise at limiting a bike's suspension travel through the use of too short derailleur cables/housings, as well as being able to disregard fork manufacturers suggestions, and reverse the fluid recommendations (put the larger amount of fluid in the other side). This is also a good method of reducing travel and removing seals, btw. So I wish you luck if you take your bike there for service.

If you're looking for a Specialized bike, Specialized gloves, Specialized tires, Specialized grips, Specialized tire levers, Specialized helmets, Specialized computers, Specialized socks, Specialized jerseys, Specialized shoes, Specialized seat, Specialized tools, this is a good shop. Yes, they are very specialized.

[Winger]

Originally Posted by tkblazer

i have no experience with either shops for service, but i've been going to the path for about as long as i've been in the sport.

I can't believe it, but I live within a stone's throw from the Path. I've driven past it for 8 years now, practically every day, and just noticed it this weekend. I'll have to stop by for a visit.

[tkblazer]

Originally Posted by Winger

I can't believe it, but I live within a stone's throw from the Path. I've driven past it for 8 years now, practically every day, and just noticed it this weekend. I'll have to stop by for a visit.

they're in the middle of a remodel, but from what Mondo told me, its gonna be sweet. The spot where the service used to be done is going to have a huge fork rack. Should be a lot easier to move around and find stuff with the expansion. They have a lot of high end components as well as more affordable ones... also who else in OC stocks Boone Ti chain rings and cogs? i don't think anyone does besides the path

[2wheel_lee]

On the same note, what shop even stocks shocks, high-end forks, any singlespeed stuff, DH stuff, Chris King stuff (other than one black headset), decent tires? That's just to name a few things that The Path carries that others don't (won't).

The expansion is quite promising for the outlook of The Path, but their crop of young, inexperienced staff will become the shop's greatest liability.

[Shu]

Adrenaline Bikes(seems like they are too busy these days) and Switchback in Orange have done good tuning my bikes as well as The Bike company in Lake Forest...The new shop Banning in Fullerton did a very good job tuning a buddies bike but haven't been in myself...Never had any work done at The Path but they have had 99% of what I was looking for in stock...

[Schecky]

Yesterday, I made plans to drop by the Path on my way home from work to get some small parts.
After talking with Pfunk at work, I decided to check out another shop mentioned in this thread 'cause they were a bit closer.
I was very impressed with the shop, and they bent over backwards to help me, but ultimately they did not have what I needed (which were some pretty obscure parts, by the way).
I made my way towards the Path and I was going to call them to check on the availability of the parts. Nah, I thought, they'll have 'em.
Of course, they did. The Path comes through again!

[dirttorpeedo]

incycle.............

[Pain Freak]

Originally Posted by dirttorpeedo

incycle.............

[SIZE=4]Duh![/SIZE]

[gurp13]

I like incycle, too. But, watch out for this salesguy, Chris. He'll make you spend money. You'll be happy but broke.

[dirttorpeedo]

aaaahhh,thanks for the kind werds gurpy werpy....

[2wheel_lee]

I finally found Banning's Bikes on Harbor in Fullerton, as mentioned earlier in this thread. It was hidden in plain sight. It's an attractive shop, but they really appear to only be into roadie stuff, and they really don't stock anything. Anyhow, I'll check back with them some time to see if anything has changed or improved for us mountain bikers.

[Rob]

RPM Cyclery in Elsinore is Awesome. Scott does great service and pricing is really good.


Path is good too, they hooked me up on my LHT.