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amanda batty, Gladys Bikes, lbs, local bike shop, Women, women bike, women MTB, women MTB advocacy - September 1, 2015

Will Women Save the Local Bike Shop? Part 2

Local bike shops (LBS) are dropping faster than a clutchless chain from a 1x drivetrain, while women are poised to drop men when it comes to “the business” of bikes. In part 1, we discussed a flailing local bike industry amidst the rising of a new majority of bike owners–women. Although most bike owners are now …

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Infographic: All Hail the Local Bike Shop

Last month we conducted a survey to find out where mountain bikers buy their gear, how they make purchase decisions, and how they maintain their rigs. It was an ambitious survey but nearly 1,500 of you took the time to share your thoughts! Big Takeaways With all the talk about how local bike shops are …

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Good Shop, Bad Shop: What Makes or Breaks an LBS, Part 2

In the previous installment, I addressed a few quality characteristics that I recommend looking for in a local bike shop, based on several personal experiences. Here are several more things that riders may consider important when searching for a trustworthy LBS: Group rides Also high on my personal list for selecting a good bike shop, …

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Gear, local bike shop, trends - March 22, 2012

Where We Buy Our MTB Gear

My buddy Joseph at the local bike shop, Decatur Bikes. Photo: mudhunny. Want to start a heated discussion among mountain bikers? Just ask a group of riders where they buy their MTB gear. Supporting the local bike shop is a rallying cry for many while value-conscious riders flock to internet retailers in search of the …

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Singletracks Bizness: Trail Tuesdays, MTB Rentals, and More

Just wanted to share a few things that are going on here at Singletracks this month. Trail Tuesdays Every Tuesday we’ll post a trail-related article on the blog (in fact we started this a couple Tuesdays ago). Articles will include trail reports, featured destinations, and mountain bike trail news. Mountain bike rentals A couple weeks …

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