k
03-03-2006, 02:29 PM
Hi,
I'm relatively new to PDX and the biking community in general. I just started biking as a means of exercise, transportation, and enjoyment within the last 9 months, but it has really changed my life. I have lost weight, feel mentally healthy, and love the fact that my car remains parked in front of my house since late July.
The only aspect of biking that has ever rubbed me the wrong way have been bike shops. I do not want to name any names, but there have been three different ones around town I have frequented because they were relatively close to my house. The people working in those shops came off as condescending and arrogant, making me feel like a complete idiot for even walking into the door. I do not feel like there was any malice in there actions, but it really made me hesitant to go in for simple things like tubes or lights.
That all changed today when a friend recommended Veloshop downtown off Burnside. I went in for some relatively minor things, but the staff were awesome and very friendly. I'm sure they could tell that I was still new to the biking community, but they made me feel really comfortable with the questions I asked. It is so refreshing to find a shop like this. I'm not trying to put anyone else's shop down, but from personal experience, this is the place I will be spending my money from now on.
Thanks Veloshop.
k
I'm relatively new to PDX and the biking community in general. I just started biking as a means of exercise, transportation, and enjoyment within the last 9 months, but it has really changed my life. I have lost weight, feel mentally healthy, and love the fact that my car remains parked in front of my house since late July.
The only aspect of biking that has ever rubbed me the wrong way have been bike shops. I do not want to name any names, but there have been three different ones around town I have frequented because they were relatively close to my house. The people working in those shops came off as condescending and arrogant, making me feel like a complete idiot for even walking into the door. I do not feel like there was any malice in there actions, but it really made me hesitant to go in for simple things like tubes or lights.
That all changed today when a friend recommended Veloshop downtown off Burnside. I went in for some relatively minor things, but the staff were awesome and very friendly. I'm sure they could tell that I was still new to the biking community, but they made me feel really comfortable with the questions I asked. It is so refreshing to find a shop like this. I'm not trying to put anyone else's shop down, but from personal experience, this is the place I will be spending my money from now on.
Thanks Veloshop.
k