Carrying another bike brand

Posted by PeterD Fri, 19 Oct 2007 02:24:00 GMT

Ok, when you are a new shop (as we are), you almost have to beg to get bike manufacturers to let you carry their lines. Most manufacturers already have dealers in place, who they don’t want to annoy by adding another dealer.

Charles had an advantage, being well known in the industry (which he got for working at shops for over 20 years now). And Berry, John, Sterling, Patty, and (most recently) Brett have been building on this rep, and it is paying off…

The first sign of this was how well we have been reviewed on MTBR, Yelp, and in other places. Thanks to everyone who posted a review.

This was added to when Park Tools awarded us a Distinguished Service Award (and special thanks to “blue bling” Stuart for nominating us).

I am sure this all was considered by Santa Cruz when they agreed to come on board in the spring.

And now we have another exciting new addition (check out the “Bikes Carried” section on the right hand menu bar to see who it is).

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  1. goridegirl@frontiernet.net said 1 day later:

    Any chance you guys might pick up Niner in the future? Would love to demo one of those RIP 9’s.

  2. Michael Perez said 3 days later:

    Nice job guys! I would love to convince you to build up a medium test rig with a Fox 36 or Rockshox Lyric or at least have you build one for yourselves and write a test ride report.

    Again, nice work. You guys rock. In the short time you’ve been around you have done really great things for the local riding community. Your combination of customer service, shop expertise, trail advocacy/knowledge, in store stock, kegerator and…shop dogs, can’t be beat.

  3. Ben said 4 days later:

    Nice work fellows. As you know, I’m an Ibis fan and I’m happy to see this come together.

    -Ben

  4. PeterD said 12 days later:

    There is a Mojo frame hanging on the wall as I type…

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