HOW TO BUY A NEW BICYCLE:
Trek, the largest bicycle manufacturer in this country, has always preferred that
their bicycles be sold by the quality of the frame - not the parts. We could not agree more. The ride of any bicycle
is dictated by the frameset and the wheels. Anyone who has spent a lot of money on a high end bike, first had to decide on
what type of frame material and who was going to build it. Think about it. Flying downhill, gliding almost effortlessly, climbing
efficiently, that’s your frame and wheels doing all of the work. The parts are just hanging on for the ride –
until they are asked to perform for another few seconds. Of course you want a decent shifting and braking system, but try
to spend most of your hard earned money on the frame and wheels, not a rear derailleur. Parts are cheap and will need to be
replaced long before your frameset.
You could install
a high end parts kit on a heavy, poorly made Asian frame like a Diamond Back, and you’ll still have that department
store ride. Put a middle of the road parts kit on a carbon or titanium frame with lightweight wheels, and you'll have
a rocket.
As the oldest bicycle shop in southeastern Connecticut,
you’ll have our 35 years experience to help choose the correct frame size and most importantly - make sure that
you are comfortable. After a couple of weeks of riding, you can bring your bike back for a saddle or stem exchange, no problem.
We also offer the Fit Kit for shoe/pedal adjustments by appointment. All of our new bikes come with five free tune-ups and
for our new bike customers only, we offer next day service, also by appointment.
