In the interests of "knowledge is power," I thought it might be good to have a single "sticky" thread for information about good, recumbent-friendly/knowledgeable (or just GOOD) bike shops that you've had personal experience with...   ALMOST an advertising area, but at least information about a particular shop, location, inventory, people contacts, etc.  Let's try to avoid long discussions about good vs. bad experiences...  this is intended to be a "resource listing" thread.   Let's also try to avoid slamming a BAD shop (too much), just in the interests of positivity -- but if there's a significant concern about a place, let your concerns be known.
 
If you're an RBENT poster who also owns/works at a particular shop (like Andy Baker in OKC), feel free to post about your shop -- but please include mention of your affiliation, for transparency.
 
The focus is mainly Texas/OK (since this IS "RBENT"), but a blurb about a shop in another part of the country is welcome, too - I visited RPDX in Portland OR last month, and it's worthy of mention, for sure.
 
Bud, would you make this a "sticky" topic in the Lobby?
 
Paul

Here's the post that PhantomRider put up a while back about Bonzai:
 
Bonzai CycleWerx is another Terratrike dealer in the area.  I talked with Brian(owner) this afternoon and he is quite excited about this new opportunity.  They will now carry Catrike and Terratrike trikes and will have accessories as well.  Brian is working on his initial order of Terratrikes and Accessories so if there is something you would like feel free to contact the shop and get it on the initial order as the dealership launches.  Most of you have read of my posts and faith in these guys over the years, I have been working on them to get involved in the Bent business and we all know we need a bent shop in the metromess so lets get out and support them.  They have also recently become a Bacchetta dealer.
 
http://bonzaicyclewerx.bike the Facebook link is on the website if you prefer that method or you can just pick up the phone and call at 817.886.4747  
 
Brian Buell is the owner and senior UBI certified Tech.  Some of you may know Brian from years past when he was with Bicycles Inc in Hurst.  6+ years ago Brian started the shop and I have been a customer for the last 4-5 years.  Brian has worked on my MTB, Catrike, Lightning Phantom, P-38, Rans Rifle and now my CA2.  I had issues with the drivetrain on my new CA2 that no one could solve and he worked through them to provide me with a machine that works as it should have all along.  The techs are great, work well together and listen to you when you come in.  
 
Your new bike comes free maintenance for the life of the bike while you're the owner. That's a great deal!  
 
I would imagine several of you know JD if not by name by face as he came from the RBM store at WRL and has been with Bonzai a couple years now.  JD is an excellent wheel guy, built from scratch, true, bearing upgrades and brought some bent experience with him from his RBM days.  
 
Frank is a road guy and has great technical skills, listens to what you have to say and will ensure you are satisfied with his work before you leave.  Frank worked in the shop a few years ago and had moved to El Paso but hs recently returned to the area.  Frank also leads the Saturday morning drop rides at a typical pace of 20 and welcomes all riders regardless of the platform.  
 
Dominic has great tech skills and is very intent in the BMX/MTB arena but can work on anything.  Dom has been with the shop about 2 years now.  
 

Colonels Bikes here in Fort Worth is good to deal with. They don't sell 'bents or claim to be experts on them, but they do good work and they build excellent wheels. They used to be on University near TCU, but now they're on Foch street (careful how you say that!), located a block off of W 7'th street near the old Mongomery Ward building.

If you want a high performance bent, I would recommend Vite Bikes http://vitebikes.com/ in Venice, Fl. They are currently operating by appointment only but they also do a healthy mail order business.
 
For those that may not know, the shop is owned by John & Jacquie Schlitter who are both well know in endurance racing.  John also sells the Schlitter Encore recumbent bike which he designed.

Thanks, folks!  Keep up the good work...  HOWEVER, please include address and contact information in your posts, if you know it - and go back and Edit your prior post.
 
Regarding Vite Bikes, yes, J&J have closed their store location, and are working out of their garage (essentially) doing custom order builds...  they discovered that having a retail location brought in a pile of non-recumbent maintenance/repair work, which took too much time and resources away from their 'bent focus and new Encore builds.    Please check out their website, for more info.
 
PB

I live near Wichita Falls, TX, and there are no recumbent shops in my immediate area.  I have been spending 5 hours driving to Easy Street in Austin, and have contemplated John's Bikes in Lancaster, some 3 hours drive away.  I heard about Pro Bike Inc in Oklahoma City, and thought I would give it a try, since it was only a 2-hour drive away.  To my surprise, Pro Bike is a recumbent dealer, handling Catrike, Bacchetta, Rans and many diamond frame brands.  They have been in business since 1973, and have a wealth of knowledge on all types of bikes and trikes.  John - the owner, and Andy - the mechanic, not only work on recumbents, but also ride them.  I have seen Andy at several rides, including HHH100 and HOT, on a recumbent bike, and I know his love of recumbents runs deep.  Although the shop is fairly small, it is filled to capacity with bikes, helmets, shoes and lots of other cycling items and clothing.  They seem to have everything I ask for in stock - I don't know HOW they manage to do it!  But then, he DOES have another storage building close by, so it's not magic after all!  My experiences at Pro Bike have been extremely satisfactory, and I will continue to place my confidence in their work.
Pro Bike Inc
5820 NW 63rd St
Oklahoma City, OK  73132
email: okiebiker@aol.com
phone: 405 721-6707

Another Portland shop (what IS it with the PNW??) -- Rose City Recumbent Cycles, owned by  
 
http://www.rosecityrecumbentcycles.com/   located at 3700 SE Powell Blvd in SE Portland.  They built a brand new shop a year ago.  They are actually located right beside TerraCycle!!!!
 
Jonathan Garcia is an experienced recumbent guy, and a Cruzbike expert...  If you ever get out there, it's worth a visit!!!  He took over the place from Marilyn Hayward after she passed away.
 

Quote from Action Lad on Feb 20^th, 2016, 8:15am:

 
The wet conditions up there are what made Rothgeb switch from Xstream to trike...