Metro Atlanta Bike Shop

03-03-2005, 06:01 PM

About a year ago I purchased two Trek 3700's from a local bike shop in
Southside Metro Atlanta. I am now looking for a road bike, but refuse
to purchase another bike from the same shop. Does anyone have a
recommendation for any bike shops that carry Treks that won't treat me
like an idiot or like I'm an inconvenience. Also, is it common
practice for bike shops to only like customers that buy the expensive
bikes or those that are knowledgeable riders?

03-04-2005, 09:06 AM

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> Also, is it common
> practice for bike shops to only like customers that buy the expensive
> bikes or those that are knowledgeable riders?

I wouldn't think so. Obviously they want to sell the most expensive
bikes they can, but they should also try their best to satisfy every
customer by giving that person the best bike they can that will meet
his/her needs and budget. I think most bike shops understand the value
of customer service but there are always exceptions.

If you have any friends or local clubs you might contact someone in
that group to get an idea for what their favorite shops are.

-Bill H.

03-04-2005, 09:06 AM

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] wrote:

> Also, is it common
> practice for bike shops to only like customers that buy the expensive
> bikes or those that are knowledgeable riders?

I wouldn't think so. Obviously they want to sell the most expensive
bikes they can, but they should also try their best to satisfy every
customer by giving that person the best bike they can that will meet
his/her needs and budget. I think most bike shops understand the value
of customer service but there are always exceptions.

If you have any friends or local clubs you might contact someone in
that group to get an idea for what their favorite shops are.

-Bill H.

03-04-2005, 12:34 PM

<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:1109905295.717204.193840@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
> About a year ago I purchased two Trek 3700's from a local bike shop in
> Southside Metro Atlanta. I am now looking for a road bike, but refuse
> to purchase another bike from the same shop. Does anyone have a
> recommendation for any bike shops that carry Treks that won't treat me
> like an idiot or like I'm an inconvenience. Also, is it common
> practice for bike shops to only like customers that buy the expensive
> bikes or those that are knowledgeable riders?

I've had good experiences with Intown Bicycles:
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I've heard good things about Outback Bikes: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

However, neither carry Trek (according to their websites), so if you are set
on that I guess you'll have to keep looking...

--
Scott Ehardt
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03-04-2005, 12:34 PM

<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:1109905295.717204.193840@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
> About a year ago I purchased two Trek 3700's from a local bike shop in
> Southside Metro Atlanta. I am now looking for a road bike, but refuse
> to purchase another bike from the same shop. Does anyone have a
> recommendation for any bike shops that carry Treks that won't treat me
> like an idiot or like I'm an inconvenience. Also, is it common
> practice for bike shops to only like customers that buy the expensive
> bikes or those that are knowledgeable riders?

I've had good experiences with Intown Bicycles:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

I've heard good things about Outback Bikes: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

However, neither carry Trek (according to their websites), so if you are set
on that I guess you'll have to keep looking...

--
Scott Ehardt
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]