look on the various bike manufacturers websites to find your local bike shops for the various brands of bikes.
Where to go to purchase a New Road Bike? (in New York)
I live in New Rochelle, New York and am looking to purchase a new Road Bike.
Is there any place in the Westchester County area or surrounding area that is reputable to purchase a road bike? I am not too fussy and my price range is $800-1300, preferably new but also interested in used if in decent condition. I also would like to have some things done to it such as putting on my own computer and don't want to wait weeks for a shop to get it done since this is prime riding season. For my height I am looking for a 57/58 cm bike. 54, 55 and 56 cm bikes are too small for me yet some shops tried to sell them to me. I prefer not to deal on EBay as I need to test ride anything prior to making a purchase.
Thanks in advance for any help you provide. I welcome your thoughts.
Is there any place in the Westchester County area or surrounding area that is reputable to purchase a road bike? I am not too fussy and my price range is $800-1300, preferably new but also interested in used if in decent condition. I also would like to have some things done to it such as putting on my own computer and don't want to wait weeks for a shop to get it done since this is prime riding season. For my height I am looking for a 57/58 cm bike. 54, 55 and 56 cm bikes are too small for me yet some shops tried to sell them to me. I prefer not to deal on EBay as I need to test ride anything prior to making a purchase.
Thanks in advance for any help you provide. I welcome your thoughts.
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Thanks for your reply.
I am doing this but I've had problems with local bike shops which really surprised me a couple years ago. A customer like me comes into a shop willing to put down $1,000+ on a bike and the salesperson is disinterested is a big problem for me. I was asking for a retail shop that is good but for some reason no one has praised any shop as far as getting good, honest customer service at a fair price. Perhaps the bike sales industry is a different breed because I have never encountered such disinterested, indifferent people than I have come across at bike shops in selling their products and to top it off, we have been and still are in a recession. They don't seem to give a damn. Maybe it is a New York BAD attitude, it is a first for me if that is the case when it comes to sales.
If I encountered anyone decent two years ago I would have already had a bike when I went shopping but was so disgusted with the people at bike shops in my area I passed on making a purchase.
I usually look forward to shopping for anything but I really don't want to deal with bike shops after what I experienced. I just want the bike now so got back into it.
I am doing this but I've had problems with local bike shops which really surprised me a couple years ago. A customer like me comes into a shop willing to put down $1,000+ on a bike and the salesperson is disinterested is a big problem for me. I was asking for a retail shop that is good but for some reason no one has praised any shop as far as getting good, honest customer service at a fair price. Perhaps the bike sales industry is a different breed because I have never encountered such disinterested, indifferent people than I have come across at bike shops in selling their products and to top it off, we have been and still are in a recession. They don't seem to give a damn. Maybe it is a New York BAD attitude, it is a first for me if that is the case when it comes to sales.
If I encountered anyone decent two years ago I would have already had a bike when I went shopping but was so disgusted with the people at bike shops in my area I passed on making a purchase.
I usually look forward to shopping for anything but I really don't want to deal with bike shops after what I experienced. I just want the bike now so got back into it.
I've had good results with Julio's in Chappaqua and Yorktown Cycles. Both are a bit out of the way for you, but probably worth the ride. Not to mention that both places have great riding near them. Yorktown Cycles is right next to the North County Trail.
Thanks for the info CBAR. Chappaqua is not too out of the way. I'm happy with the work done on my bikes at shops in my area, just the salespeople and stock of Road bikes in lower Westchester is lacking.
+1 for Yorktown Cycles. Much cheaper than Julios and personally they'll go above and beyond to make you happy. Full disclosure, I'm a bit biased as some of the people who work there are my teammates.Sisophous said:Thanks for the info CBAR. Chappaqua is not too out of the way. I'm happy with the work done on my bikes at shops in my area, just the salespeople and stock of Road bikes in lower Westchester is lacking.
Also try Bicycle World in Mt. Kisco if you are coming up to Northern Westchester. It's a bit hectic during the weekend, but they have an upstairs well stocked with bikes.
Last suggestion is Hickory & Tweed in Armonk. It's been awhile since I've been there, but I bought a C'dale several years ago and had a good experience.
Thanks CHT. Thur or Fri I plan on hitting at least 3 shops and test ride what is in my price range and sized for me at 57/58 cm. I like the Trek XO-1 from what I read and reviews written and hopefully some shop will have one. My plan is to have the shop that I buy the bike, hook up my computer, put on my pedals and put inside the tires the orange plastic tire strips I saved from my old bike. I've never had flats since using these strips, prior to them I used to weekly get flats.
If you are interested in the Trek, then you'll need to check out Bicycle World (Eric is the owner and a roadie). Of the choices, they are the only Trek dealer. Maybe Danny's in Scarsdale is a Trek dealer...not sure.Sisophous said:Thanks CHT. Thur or Fri I plan on hitting at least 3 shops and test ride what is in my price range and sized for me at 57/58 cm. I like the Trek XO-1 from what I read and reviews written and hopefully some shop will have one. My plan is to have the shop that I buy the bike, hook up my computer, put on my pedals and put inside the tires the orange plastic tire strips I saved from my old bike. I've never had flats since using these strips, prior to them I used to weekly get flats.
Yorktown deals with Specialized, BH, Bianchi, SE Racing and Fuji.
Julio's deals with Raleigh, Orbea, Scott, Look and a few others.
Hickory & Tweed used to deal in C'dale (not sure), but also Specialized and probably others.
Bicycle World deals with Trek, Felt, Guru, Giant, Parlee and Redline.
Good luck!
Thanks CHT, this info helps a lot. Danny's does have a Trek for sale on their website. I don't know about all the brands you listed but some I do and avoid such as Giant, Raleigh and C'dales. I'm only a casual rider so I don't need a Carbon fiber bike, something Aluminum that has a comfortable ride will do. I'll ask to test ride what they have and hopefully narrow it down quickly. I road around the Big Island of Hawaii back in 96' with BackRoads Co. and had a Trek which I loved so thought of sticking with the brand.
Not sure why I was blinded but I found a shop in the Bronx, Westchester Pro Shop and they also carry Trek. My experiences have shown that prices are marked up in Westchester County compared to purchasing most anything in the Bronx. I'm going first to this Bronx shop and see what they have. In 98' I purchased my motorcyle in the Bronx and got a great deal no one would match in Westchester.
What's wrong with Giant & Cannondale?
Technically Carbon fiber tends to give you the most comfortable ride, but it's way too expensive.
Giant Defy series is available in "XL" (58.5)....I can't speak to their road bikes, but I know a lot of happy Giant MTB owners whom also race as well.
Can't speak about Cannondale, other than I have family that swear by them.... but the CAAD 8 would be in the price range also. In addition, for those who like made in the USoA stuff, I believe the frame may be made somewhere in PA.
Also, which components will dictate price range. A Shimano 105 will be the upper end. Shimano 2200/2300 is the lower end of the price range & Sora/Tiagra in the middle
P.S. Toga Bike claims to be the oldest shop in NY... there is a location in Nyack
http://www.togabikes.com/
P,S,S, Have you considered crossing the border slightly in NJ?
Technically Carbon fiber tends to give you the most comfortable ride, but it's way too expensive.
Giant Defy series is available in "XL" (58.5)....I can't speak to their road bikes, but I know a lot of happy Giant MTB owners whom also race as well.
Can't speak about Cannondale, other than I have family that swear by them.... but the CAAD 8 would be in the price range also. In addition, for those who like made in the USoA stuff, I believe the frame may be made somewhere in PA.
Also, which components will dictate price range. A Shimano 105 will be the upper end. Shimano 2200/2300 is the lower end of the price range & Sora/Tiagra in the middle
P.S. Toga Bike claims to be the oldest shop in NY... there is a location in Nyack
http://www.togabikes.com/
P,S,S, Have you considered crossing the border slightly in NJ?
tednugent,
Nothing is wrong with the Giant and Cannondale as to their performance. I just don't like their appearance. To me they are ugly looking bikes, no offense to you if you own one. Performance is important but so is the appearance. I'm not knowledgeable about bike components so can't discuss it.
These two pics are my Ironman Centurion I purchased back in the 80s that I was proud to ride for its looks alone and had it modified for greater stability, a different fork and wider bars. I had to strip it and trash it after it had some structural failure a couple years ago that caused me high speed wobbles. I took these pics moments before disassembling it. It felt as if someone close had died when I trashed my bike. Don't know if you ever had a high speed wobble but it is terrifying.
Thanks for the lead on the bike shop. If you highly recommend someone in NJ then yes, I would be willing to visit to make a purchase. I would only go locally for servicing but to make a purchase I’m willing to drive if a place has what I want.
Nothing is wrong with the Giant and Cannondale as to their performance. I just don't like their appearance. To me they are ugly looking bikes, no offense to you if you own one. Performance is important but so is the appearance. I'm not knowledgeable about bike components so can't discuss it.
These two pics are my Ironman Centurion I purchased back in the 80s that I was proud to ride for its looks alone and had it modified for greater stability, a different fork and wider bars. I had to strip it and trash it after it had some structural failure a couple years ago that caused me high speed wobbles. I took these pics moments before disassembling it. It felt as if someone close had died when I trashed my bike. Don't know if you ever had a high speed wobble but it is terrifying.
Thanks for the lead on the bike shop. If you highly recommend someone in NJ then yes, I would be willing to visit to make a purchase. I would only go locally for servicing but to make a purchase I’m willing to drive if a place has what I want.
the 2 LBS that I shop from are a hike from Westchester Co.... Sussex Bike (Trek/Gary Fisher) & Marty's Reliable (Trek/Specialized).
Town Cycle in West Milford, NJ, I heard is also good shop, again, a hike from Westchester
There is also Orange Co, which is like the boonies compared to Westchester...
Town Cycle in West Milford, NJ, I heard is also good shop, again, a hike from Westchester
There is also Orange Co, which is like the boonies compared to Westchester...
Appreciate it tednugent, I have them listed to check out. I'll see what comes of the place in the Bronx first. I haven't ridden the Trek XO-1 but it sounds like something I'd enjoy. Tires can be switched with enough clearance to put on thick treads for rough riding. Hopefully I can test ride one at the Bronx shop first.
High Gear Cyclery in Milburn, NJ. They'll have some pretty Treks ready for you and also some ugly Cannondales, Cervelos and Specialized *drool*
Xo-1 ..... cyclocross... too bad you just missed out on JORBA-fest this past Saturday. Trek, Jamis (and Giant) were there offering demos.Sisophous said:Appreciate it tednugent, I have them listed to check out. I'll see what comes of the place in the Bronx first. I haven't ridden the Trek XO-1 but it sounds like something I'd enjoy. Tires can be switched with enough clearance to put on thick treads for rough riding. Hopefully I can test ride one at the Bronx shop first.
Good deal phOenix, thanks, I noted it. Indeed the Cannondales are the Rosie O'Donnell of the Biking industry, quite repulsive to look at.
I guess you haven't noticed my avatar. It's called *sarcasm*.Sisophous said:Good deal phOenix, thanks, I noted it. Indeed the Cannondales are the Rosie O'Donnell of the Biking industry, quite repulsive to look at.
I enjoyed seeing the dave scott ironman. i had one that was stolen from my apt in boston back in the '80s. i loved riding that bike.
Yes Barking Dog, I wish mine had lasted longer but 25 years out of a bike isn't bad. Dave Scott had won some triatholons, I think in Kona, Hawaii and so they named this one after him. To shift gears you have to reach down but I never needed any work or adjustment to the cables being they were so short. It was a simple design but a workhorse too. I had only three falls in 25 years, all when at a virtual stop because I couldn't unclick my shoes in time after having to make sudden stops.
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