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bike shop, bike shops, column, lbs, local bike shop, Opinion, over a beer - November 9, 2016

Over a Beer: “Let me order that for you.” Why Bike Shops Need To Keep Parts in Stock

Editor’s Note: “Over a Beer” is a regular column written by Greg Heil. While Greg is the Editor in Chief for Singletracks.com, any opinions expressed in this column are his alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. As bike shops around the nation continue to close and the bike industry overall posts dismal …

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Keep Your MTB Running Smoothly: 5 Things a Pro Mechanic Thinks You Should Know

Your bike is hurting on the inside. And it may just decide to lay down on the job. Even if Travis Stephens didn’t say that – or even think it – there’s a chance it’s true. A little, anyway. And it doesn’t matter how much you paid for it. It only matters how much you …

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News: Niner Opening Factory Storefront

Niner is set to open a factory storefront at their headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado, SportsOneSource.com reports. According to the article, Niner will begin selling their bikes and other merchandise directly to consumers, and will allow Niner to double down on their customer service. In addition, they will have a fleet of demo bikes available …

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How To Select a Local Bike Shop

Given the large amount of money you need to plop down to buy a good mountain bike, the selection of a shop to take it to when it needs a little TLC is almost as important as choosing a pediatrician for your first-born child. Of course, just like with the kid, you might be able …

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bike shops, Culture, lbs - January 12, 2012

Iconic Mountain Bike Shops in the US

Sadly, it seems the local bike shop may be on the verge becoming irrelevant to many mountain bikers – and that’s a shame. Aside from dispensing the gear you need to get on the trail, bike shops can offer a wealth of local trail knowledge and in some cases, even just dropping in can make …

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