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  5 1 Great question! Bike shops can be scary places, even when the staff are trying to be nice. Unfortunately, there are a lot of folks involved in bikes who don't realize how intimidating choosing a bike or bringing one in for service can be. To make it worse, there are rather a lot of jocks and nerds and snobs out there who seem to get something out of making other feel dumb. Luckily, there is a growing awareness in some circles that we don't need to just accept this state of affairs. More and more bike enthusiasts, organizations and businesses are committed to improving bike culture and that's a good thing! The thing is, you have a right to feel like you are well treated. If you don't like the service at a shop, find another one! If you have the energy to put into it, let the first shop know why they lost your business. That might help them get better. The two organizations I work with are both committed to ensuring a friendly, positive experience for customers. At the Bikery, www.thebikery.org you will learn how to fix your trusty ten-speed yourself in a friendly and supportive environment. At Bike Works, the Bicycle Shop is committed to serving Seattle with affordable bicycle sales and professional service. We’re a full-service repair shop that also sells quality used bikes and various new and used bike parts and accessories. We are also a non-profit committed to bike education and recycling. We work with bikes and with people of all sorts. Good luck! Davey Oil, of Bike Works and the Bikery answered in Bicycles 11 months ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  4 1 At my shop, 20/20 Cycle, we specialize in older vintage bikes. I have one fast rule regarding putting down other people's bikes- Everyone loves their own special bike. No-one can tell you you're wrong! I've worked in many a shop where the mechanic was super hopped up on coffee and made put-downs about customer's bikes with a rapid fire staccato. Seen it a million times. Always a mistake. Remember- if you truly like or even love your bike, it's ALWAYS worth fixing it up. If there are things you always figured could be improved, then that's a different matter! alexkostelnik answered in Bicycles 11 months ago | Report 2 comments by Rojoleon and Boo… 1 0 While in there you can ogle other "trusty" looking bikes which are either being repaired or up for sale. They have a bunch of nice gear for making your older bike safer, more dependable, and a wee bit more stylish. So: super friendly and your bike won't feel out of place when it rolls in there. Rojoleon commented 11 months ago | Report 0 0 Bike So Good in Georgetown is well known for treating all it's customers with great respect, regardless of the kind of bike you have. I highly recommend. Boo commented 11 months ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 Speedy Reedy, on the Burke Gilman Trail in Fremont. They're a racing/triathlete shop, but they're amazingly friendly. Cyclopath answered in Bicycles 9 months ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 My two favorite shops in town are 20/20 in the CD and Free Range in Fremont. One time, I wanted to have a headset installed on one of my frames at Free Range, but it didn't fit. I ended up buying a cheap headset that did fit. A week later they called, unsolicited, with a cheap way to make the original headset fit the frame. I took it back, they did the work for free and even let me return the headset (which I had used for a week) for a full refund! Not only are they thoughtful, they are very polite and friendly. I love that shop. emor answered in Bicycles 11 months ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 20/20 Cycle folks are super nice. Jen Gay answered in Bicycles 11 months ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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