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Recumbent-friendly shops -- resource thread
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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?
 
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Reply #1 - Jun 20th, 2015, 2:24pm
 
Since I started it, I'll start with a posting about John's Bicycles in Lancaster, Tx...
 
John's Bicycles
157 Historic Town Square
Lancaster, TX 75146
Shop:  972-227-7360
Cell: 972-765-3952
 
Tuesday thru Friday: 10 - 1   and   3 - 6
                  Saturday: 10 - 3
 
I've known John Paulus (the Boss) for a couple years now, and find him to be straightforward and knowledgeable, and a meticulous, detail-oriented wrench as well.  His main guy Michael is learning quickly, as well, and has been with John for a couple years now.  I've purchased my last three bikes from John - the "ghost" Xstream, he built up the Rocket, and most recently, our Tour II trike.
 
I'm actually going to post a writeup that John himself sent me, about his shop.
 
 
John sez:
 
"Our goal is to become the "preferred destination" in DFW for trike and recumbent service, as well as the preferred source for selected brands of new trikes and new recumbents.  Our revised web site (johnsbicycles.com), which just went live a few days ago, is a first step in communicating the priority that we are placing on recumbents.
 
We will keep our traditional focus on friendly, expert service -- for all brands of trikes and recumbents, not just the ones we sell.  We have a good amount of floor space dedicated to recumbent two wheelers and trikes.   As always, the torque wrenches & detailed service checklists will be in constant, diligent use, as will the special tools needed for recumbents to work their best (e.g., tapping and facing tools).  
 
John's Bicycles became a Terra Trike dealer early this year.  We now stock a minimum of 3 Terra Trikes at all times for test rides.  We also stock a good selection of Terra Trike accessories.   As a result of the  number of buyers in the past 3 months, we were recently designated as a Terra Trike "PREMIER DEALER" and are listed as such on the TT web site http://www.terratrike.com/dealersearch.php.
 
We have developed initial trike-specific precision setup checklists, and are working on more for additional models, in recognition of the unique procedures and care that proper trike setup requires.  Many customers have told me that there are few, if any, shops that place as much emphasis as we do on proper setup and fitting to the individual customer.
 
We strongly encourage potential buyers to test ride trikes & recumbents before they buy. Our small-town, low-traffic location is conducive to thorough test rides, and we offer a "casual" ride every Saturday, especially designed for new riders.
 
Of course, we are also a RANS Bikes recumbent dealer.  The StratusXP long-wheelbase recumbent is my own preferred bike.  Within the next two weeks we will have a Stratus XP on the floor for test rides.  We are happy to custom-order RANS bikes of all kinds.
 
Finally, we continue to stock several models of Sun trikes, including deltas and tadpoles.  We have sold over 20 Sun delta trikes in the past 4 years, and have also sold several Sun 2-wheel recumbents.
 
 
In Colorado, John's Bicycles does business as:
Lake City Bicycles (open June -  Sept)
PO Box 730
Lake City, CO 81235
Shop:  970-944-0405
Cell: 972-765-3952
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Reply #2 - Jun 20th, 2015, 2:39pm
 
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.  
 
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Reply #3 - Jun 20th, 2015, 2:52pm
 
If you're traveling to the Pacific Northwest, the newly-opened RecumbentPDX store in Portland is trike heaven... owned by Mel and Janet Birge, recent transplants from the Chicago area.  
 
 2025 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 97214     503-231-1000  Info@RecumbentPDX.com
 
They are serious about providing the right trike (or two wheeled 'bent) for someone, and handle Azub, HPV, Catrike, TT, Sun, Bacchetta, Optima, RANS, and almost anyone else you can think of -- they have about 30 trikes on the floor, and another 50+ in their basement inventory -- the intent is to not have to wait on manufacturer lead times - you want it now, they should have it!
 
They're also very focused on "Adaptive" cycling, carrying various custom parts made by TerraCycle.
 
They also RENT!!!!!
 
They've got a wrench staff that's got some good experience, as well.
 
Open: Wed.- Fri. 11am till 6pm
Open: Sat. 11am till 5pm
Open: Sun. 12pm till 5pm
 
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Reply #4 - Jun 20th, 2015, 10:20pm
 
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.
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Reply #5 - Jun 21st, 2015, 5:32am
 
I'll put a plug out there for the good folks at Cadence Cyclery.
 
They are a good group of people and have been very recumbent friendly to us, of course we bribe them with bagels, coffee, and occasionally beer so that helps.
 
They've even worked on our Seavo tandem without an issue.
 
As a former bike shop wrench, I have no problem having them work on our bikes as needed and their customer service has always been outstanding.
 
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Reply #6 - Jun 21st, 2015, 4:30pm
 
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.
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Reply #7 - Jun 23rd, 2015, 11:25pm
 
Have to put in a good word for Oak Cliff Bicycle Company. They don't sell bents but have always been agreeable about helping me get parts and installing them correctly. Last week they ordered a new brake for my Phantom and had shipping expedited so the bike would be ready for me to take to Clarksville.  It is a small shop so they usually have me keep my bike or trike at home until the part arrives, then install it when I bring it in. Nice folks, good service.
 
Address:  408 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
Phone:  (214) 941-0010
 
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Reply #8 - Jun 29th, 2015, 2:07pm
 
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.
 
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Reply #9 - Jun 30th, 2015, 9:27am
 
Zach Kaplan Cycles
1518 Buena Vista Ave.
Alameda, CA, 94501-1218
510-522-BENT (2368)
 
We've ordered a pair of HPV's from Zach; shipping cost was 1/3 of Taxus State Sales tax.
 
Zach has a wide range of products and an unmatched level of integrity.  What more can be said?
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Reply #10 - Feb 10th, 2016, 4:30pm
 
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.
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Oklahoma City, OK  73132
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Reply #11 - Feb 16th, 2016, 12:37pm
 
Agreed, Andy knows what he's doing, and has been a 'bentrider for several years...  I've ridden with him at both HHH and previous RANS Rallys...
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Reply #12 - Feb 16th, 2016, 12:42pm
 
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.
 
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Reply #13 - Feb 20th, 2016, 8:15am
 
Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Feb 16th, 2016, 12:42pm:
(what IS it with the PNW??)

Yeah, I've always thought that.  Especially with so much rain there, how is the cycling culture so strong?  How is it one of the most cycling friendly places in the US?  
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Reply #14 - Feb 22nd, 2016, 2:27pm
 
Quote from Action Lad on Feb 20th, 2016, 8:15am:
Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Feb 16th, 2016, 12:42pm:
(what IS it with the PNW??)

Yeah, I've always thought that.  Especially with so much rain there, how is the cycling culture so strong?  How is it one of the most cycling friendly places in the US?  

 
The wet conditions up there are what made Rothgeb switch from Xstream to trike...   Smiley
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Reply #15 - Feb 22nd, 2016, 2:29pm
 
Just a note of interest...   John Paulus at John's Bicycles is continuing to expand his recumbent dealer relationships...  more news to follow...
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Reply #16 - Feb 24th, 2016, 11:55am
 
I see John is changing the name of his shop too. It is now John's Trikes and Bikes. As much as I enjoy going to Austin on occasion, it is really nice to have someone closer who is taking a real interest in trikes, both sales and service. The expansion he has done on his shop is very nice and the new, trike-friendly workbench is great.
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Reply #17 - Feb 28th, 2016, 4:55pm
 
Dealer-related update from John's Trikes and Bikes, in Lancaster...
 
 
<<... We are now becoming a new Catrike "Concept" dealer, meaning one with all Catrike models available for test rides. Please tell anyone who you would like to contact me or Michael Garza, and we will make a prompt appointment for a shop visit and test ride.  Of course, we also have TerraTrike and Greenspeed trikes ready for test rides.
 
John's Trikes & Bikes has now received all 7 of our initial Catrikes (one of each model), and we have another Catrike 700 on the way (in Atomic Orange). As noted below, almost half will be on the floor and "demo-ready" on Tuesday.  The rest will be ready by the end of the week.
 
More specifically, when the shop reopens on Tuesday, March 1, at least 3 models will be fully ready for demo rides, meaning they will have gone through our Precision Setup, including tensioned, tension-balanced, trued & dished wheels; torquing of fasteners per documented torque specs; test rides; & followup adjustments.  
 
The demo-ready models on Tuesday will be the 700 (Liquid Black), the 559 (neon Green -- Wow! -- much better than it shows in any photo), and the Pocket (Candy Purple).  The Road (Electric Blue), Villager (Atomic Orange), Expedition (Lava Red), and Trail (Shiny Mango) will take just a few more days to get through the Precision Setup process.
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Reply #18 - Mar 17th, 2016, 11:28am
 
Another update from John Paulus:
 
FYI, we just leased an additional space a few doors to the West.   It will not be ready for month or more. Will be used initially for customers to be able to see completed "backup" trikes (backup to the demos we have in the showroom).  And extra new bikes too.  Maybe even some recumbent 2-wheelers!
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Reply #19 - Jul 22nd, 2016, 6:22pm
 
Drove to RBM's Garland Rd. store (near WRL) this afternoon to buy an insulated water bottle for tomorrow's East Side ride. Was surprised to see a new Catrike Trail and a new Catrike 5.5.9. on the floor.  I've been shopping at this store since 2006, and this is the first time I've seen recumbents on display. Guess they will also be servicing trikes.
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Quote from jayg on Jul 22nd, 2016, 6:22pm:
Drove to RBM's Garland Rd. store (near WRL) this afternoon to buy an insulated water bottle for tomorrow's East Side ride. Was surprised to see a new Catrike Trail and a new Catrike 5.5.9. on the floor.  I've been shopping at this store since 2006, and this is the first time I've seen recumbents on display. Guess they will also be servicing trikes.

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Reply #21 - Jul 23rd, 2016, 1:55pm
 
Quote from Action Lad on Jul 22nd, 2016, 10:30pm:
Quote from jayg on Jul 22nd, 2016, 6:22pm:
Drove to RBM's Garland Rd. store (near WRL) this afternoon to buy an insulated water bottle for tomorrow's East Side ride. Was surprised to see a new Catrike Trail and a new Catrike 5.5.9. on the floor.  I've been shopping at this store since 2006, and this is the first time I've seen recumbents on display. Guess they will also be servicing trikes.

Will wonders never cease? Smiley

 
Speaking of wonders, wonder if we will see any of the trikes they sell at WRL? Except for the Clowns' trikes, trike sightings have been rare at the lake when we are riding.
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Reply #22 - Nov 7th, 2016, 8:48am
 
November update on John's shop in Lancaster, Tx:  There is indeed a trike destination/specialty shop in DFW.
 
The shop name is now John's Trikes & Bikes in order to reflect the shop's major and growing commitment to trikes in the past couple years.  The shop now has a broad selection of Catrike, TerraTrike, Trident, Greenspeed, and Sun trikes in stock.  The shop continues to be a RANS recumbent dealer.  This year the shop became an authorized and very active dealer for BionX electric assist systems for both trikes and bikes.
 
In early 2016, the shop expanded to become a high-level Catrike "Concept" dealer, committed to having all 7 models are on the floor to test ride.  In addition to the 7 demo Catrikes, there are currently over 20 other Catrikes in stock in various models and colors, and a Dumont is on its way...  John likes to ride a 559 on the store social rides.
 
After the recent trip to Recumbent Cycle-Con, they now are a Trident dealer, as well --they have the Spike, Stowaway, Titan, and TWIG models on the floor, some of them in multiple colors.  Tridents tend to be at significantly lower price points than many other trike makers, but John considers their features (e.g., adjustability, handling, quality) to be quite good.
 
In the Greenspeed line, the shop stocks the Magnum tadpole and the Anura, one of only a few high-quality delta trikes available.
 
All of the mechanics (John, Michael, Patti, and Rhett) service and set up trikes and recumbents on a daily basis.  John and Patti are dedicated recumbent riders -- they each own multiple trikes.
 
The shop continues to put a great deal of effort into developing & updating checklists to make sure that trikes and bikes are set up properly, including the tensioning/truing/and dishing of all wheels on every new trike or bike.   Each trike and bike has it's own individual checklist(s), and they aren't sold until the checking, test-riding, and readjustments are completed.  
 
Joe Bob sez, check 'em out!  (for you DMN readers from the 1980s)
 
 
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Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Nov 7th, 2016, 8:48am:
November update on John's shop in Lancaster, Tx:  There is indeed a trike destination/specialty shop in DFW.

The shop name is now John's Trikes & Bikes in order to reflect the shop's major and growing commitment to trikes in the past couple years.  The shop now has a broad selection of Catrike, TerraTrike, Trident, Greenspeed, and Sun trikes in stock.  The shop continues to be a RANS recumbent dealer.  This year the shop became an authorized and very active dealer for BionX electric assist systems for both trikes and bikes.

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Jay Bob wonders why John's is not an ICE trike dealer. Great trikes (I own one), but closest dealers to DFW are in Livingston, OK and Austin, TX.
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Quote from jayg on Nov 11th, 2016, 9:09am:

Jay Bob wonders why John's is not an ICE trike dealer. Great trikes (I own one), but closest dealers to DFW are in Livingston, OK and Austin, TX.

 
Gotcha covered, pal -- as of TODAY, he is, and has at least two trikes on order.
 
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Quote from jayg on Nov 11th, 2016, 9:09am:

Jay Bob wonders why John's is not an ICE trike dealer. Great trikes (I own one), but closest dealers to DFW are in Livingston, OK and Austin, TX.


Gotcha covered, pal -- as of TODAY, he is, and has at least two trikes on order.

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Re: Recumbent-friendly shops -- resource thread
Reply #26 - Mar 6th, 2018, 11:48am
 
Thanks for recommending Bonsia Cycles Joe. I had trouble keeping the front derailleur adjusted. The mechanic had it fixed in a few minutes and the price was great! Brian said you were a nice guy too. Let's get together soon for a ride.
 
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Re: Recumbent-friendly shops -- resource thread
Reply #27 - Mar 6th, 2018, 2:58pm
 
Quote from jrob_bent on Mar 6th, 2018, 11:48am:
Thanks for recommending Bonsia Cycles Joe. I had trouble keeping the front derailleur adjusted. The mechanic had it fixed in a few minutes and the price was great! Brian said you were a nice guy too. Let's get together soon for a ride.

Jerry

 
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Reply #28 - Jan 5th, 2019, 9:29am
 
New as of July 2018, Easy Street Recumbents, www.WeMakeCyclingEasy.com , has a new shop in Keller, just north of Fort Worth at 2041 Rufe Snow Dr #101, Keller, TX 76248 (at the intersections with N. Tarrant Parkway).  The shop stocks:
  • Catrike (complete line, Concept level dealer),
  • TerraTrike (complete line, Lifestyle shop),
  • AZUB trikes and bikes, exclusive Texas dealer for such (TiFly, TriCon, and T-tris demonstators, MAX, Six and Origami demonstrators),  
  • some Bacchetta bikes, some Lightning, some Sun Seeker.  
 
The Keller shop does not actively stock ICE, but the Austin shop does and we can move demo trikes between shops, so if you want to see ICE models that can be arranged (we currently have the Adventure FS, Sprint X Tour, Adventure HD w/ STEPS and Alfine-11, and the VTX when available).  If you have an ICE we will have parts or can get them quickly without a shipping fee.  We are a little familiar with HP Velotechnik, formerly the largest of their dealers in the south (we chose another path), and Greenspeed, being a dealer of such but not committed enough to stock them.  We can also talk intelligently about BikeE, Vision, Rans, Organic Engines, Human Powered Machines, Lightfoot, and Comfort Cycle, having been dealers for all of these brands over the years (outlasting most of them, sadly.)
 
We also have a large selection of Schwalbe tires and tubes, and all the rest of the stuff you'd expect to find.  Easy Street has been recumbent-exclusive since 1996, so we won't be too surprised by anything you bring in.  We've made a career of this, not a hobby done in our retirement.  Rental and delivery services are getting going at the Austin shop and are not so developed at Keller, but feel free to inquire about them.  We're here to make cycling easy for you, and that includes the shopping part.
 
We are located directly on bike trail, with the intention of your using it for test rides.  The shop set up is a little odd (no surprise considering the guy who owns the place), with the showroom entrance in the BACK.  This means the showroom door accesses a large open riding area with little traffic and plenty of room for loading and unloading.  The showroom entrance is also close to the trail access.
 
The shop is managed by Micah Simmons, who has been in the bike business for over 25 years.  If you come in you'll deal with Micah.  We're committed to expanding the recumbent presence in the DFW area, so look for shop events coming, such as the Heart of Texas Recumbent Rally, Glamping Trips, and Community Rides.  We support www.BikeDFW.org and hope you do too.
 

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Reply #29 - Mar 14th, 2023, 10:01pm
 
I found Bike Mart in McKinney to provide excellent service on my first visit even though I purchased my Catrike Villager from another shop. I plan to continue taking my trike to Bike Mart as I get more into it. I did not find the dealer where I purchased my trike to be focused on the customer. It was all about the sell and and adding to the bottom line. I did not get the sense that I was a valued customer. Bike Mart is the place to go in the Dallas area in my humble opinion.
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