new bike store

The old Curves space on 9th Street is going to be a new bike store....

http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/32/13/32_12_bm_ps_bike_store.html

Awesome!! This will be so helpful for my boyfriend so he can get parts before/after work close by! I hope this works out.

anyone else think this is as funny as I do?

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new2hood wrote: The old Curves space on 9th Street is going to be a new bike store....

http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/32/13/32_12_bm_ps_bike_store.html

A friendly bike store in Park Slope without rude, obnoxious people? That's awesome!

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A friendly bike store in Park Slope without rude, obnoxious people? That's awesome!

really? have you never been to dixon's on union b/w 6th and 7th? they are some really nice, friendly, unobnoxious, people. their prices are reasonable, they are down to earth and very helpful. if you have never been there you should check it out. way better than that snob show that is the place on 5th ave.

I agree Flynn...the people at Dixon's are wonderful

They (Dixon's) are excellent for bike repairs, and for the sale of accessories. But many years ago my wife and I bought bikes there, and only much later did I realize that the sizes of the bikes were completely wrong for us. Dixon's sold us what they happened to have in stock, rather than ordering bikes that would have fit us better.

I would not buy another bike there.

I had the opposite experience from Dixons...they ordered a bike for me because none of the ones they had fit me. I also tried the store on 7th Avenue (around 11th Street) - I walked out when in the middle of helping me the sales person just walked away to do something else (no excuse me, I'll be right back...just walked away)

Santa wrote: anyone else think this is as funny as I do?

Yes, I thought the article was pretty funny. These lines, in particular, made me chuckle...“More important, the shop will reach a distinctive niche of recreational Prospect Park riders, bike commuters, and beginning cyclists — groups that Carter claims are under-served by neighborhood bicycle stores. There are definitely other bike shops around, but there’s no place that fits the needs of most cyclists,” Carter said."

I think it's funny that they can describe themselves as being marketed towards a "niche" and then describe that "niche" as most cyclists. That just isn't my understanding of what the word "niche" means.

I'm probably the niche of people they are trying to meet. Hoping they have some grand opening sales!

I'm excited for a new bike store! The one on 7th and 11th sucks, and they are rude. Dixon's has absolutly nothing and from my very brief experiences there, they know very little (very brief experience though). R&A has AWESOME bikes and THE WORST sales people. I went there ready to drop 4 grand and they wouldn't even give me the time of day.

Personally, I like SBR in Columbus circle (they sponsor me!). Even before I got sponsored I used to go all the way up there, but it's a hike. Also, there's a great one out in Bay Ridge, Verazano bikes. Also a hike but the bikes are a little less expensive and they know their stuff (but they don't sponsor me ;-) )

I second the idea of opening sales! More Bikes!!

I'm excited for a new bike store! The one on 7th and 11th sucks, and they are rude. Dixon's has absolutly nothing and from my very brief experiences there, they know very little (very brief experience though). R&A has AWESOME bikes and THE WORST sales people. I went there ready to drop 4 grand and they wouldn't even give me the time of day.

Personally, I like SBR in Columbus circle (they sponsor me!). Even before I got sponsored I used to go all the way up there, but it's a hike. Also, there's a great one out in Bay Ridge, Verazano bikes. Also a hike but the bikes are a little less expensive and they know their stuff (but they don't sponsor me ;-) )

I second the idea of opening sales! More Bikes!!

Well said- I have the exact same feelings about the current bike shops in the area. I hope that this place will have opening sales too, I'm getting ready for a new road bike soon. I've heard great things about SBR, but haven't been yet.

Well said- I have the exact same feelings about the current bike shops in the area. I hope that this place will have opening sales too, I'm getting ready for a new road bike soon. I've heard great things about SBR, but haven't been yet.

This was supposed to open today. Has anyone had a chance to go by there yet? I'm at work, but I might swing by around 6P. Hopefully they're having some deals.

I just (today) had a great experience at Dixon's. I needed some sturdy bikes for my kids and that is what I got.

Went by today, its pretty sparse so far but its a nice space and the guy working the counter (who I think is an owner) was super nice.

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new2hood wrote: The old Curves space on 9th Street is going to be a new bike store....

http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/32/13/32_12_bm_ps_bike_store.html

There's also another new shop opening in the area. Ride Brooklyn will open within the next week or so on Bergen b/w Flatbush & 5th. I have no stake in the business, but will have an office and do some coaching and fittings there. They'll also have a Computrainer Multirider for training in the off season.

The bf stopped in Brooklyn Bicycle shop Saturday. He said the stock was limited but they were really friendly and seemed to be aiming for the casual cycling crew (hybrids, not serious racing) but I'm guessing what customers want will really dictate what they do.

Sunday as we walked past I noticed it was packed, so folks are checking it out.

On a side note, the bf ended up at Mr. Cycles way south on 7th Ave. They had all the bikes he wanted to try in stock and he was really happy with the service. Plus, it seems that they rent bikes in case anyone is interested.

I went to the new bike store Saturday after my ride out and back to Nayak (65 miles total). They were super friendly. I bought a few minor things to give them some business. They did not have a TONN of stuff but I got the feeling it was due to the recent opening and they will get more stuff soon.

I second that they were aiming for the casual cycling crew, which is fine in my book since I hope that helps grow cycling in general. Bummer they didn't have any Tri bikes though.
yay!

My husband bought a bike there this past weekend, and I bought a couple of little things for my bike...super nice guys. And they were very busy which is always good - esp in a recession.

They've got rental bikes now! $30 a day according to the employee I spoke with. And they now have a website...not much but at least it has their hours and contact info.

http://bklynbikes.com/

OpossumQueen wrote: They've got rental bikes now! $30 a day according to the employee I spoke with. And they now have a website...not much but at least it has their hours and contact info.

http://bklynbikes.com/

Link's dead.

Maybe a temporary thing. It was working right after I posted