Northern California LBS's that sell Santa Cruz

Hi, I am in the market for a new Heckler and am looking for a good
LBS in the Northern California area that stocks Santa Cruz bikes. I
live in Santa Cruz and work in the South Bay (San Jose/Santa Clara)
but am not opposed to driving a ways for a good deal. Anyone on the
board have a good recommendation within or near the bay area? I am
aware of the shops in Santa Cruz, but am not totally sold on either
one. I am also aware of the online companies, but would rather spend
a comparable amount at a LBS. Thanks for any and all responses...

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(gohike) wrote:

Hi, I am in the market for a new Heckler and am looking for a good
LBS in the Northern California area that stocks Santa Cruz bikes. I
live in Santa Cruz and work in the South Bay (San Jose/Santa Clara)
but am not opposed to driving a ways for a good deal. Anyone on the
board have a good recommendation within or near the bay area? I am
aware of the shops in Santa Cruz, but am not totally sold on either
one. I am also aware of the online companies, but would rather spend
a comparable amount at a LBS. Thanks for any and all responses...


Spokesman Bicycles, in SC, is an awesome shop--knowledgeable owners,
competent mechanics, etc..

KP

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(gohike) wrote:

Hi, I am in the market for a new Heckler and am looking for a good
LBS in the Northern California area that stocks Santa Cruz bikes. I
live in Santa Cruz and work in the South Bay (San Jose/Santa Clara)
but am not opposed to driving a ways for a good deal. Anyone on the
board have a good recommendation within or near the bay area? I am
aware of the shops in Santa Cruz, but am not totally sold on either
one. I am also aware of the online companies, but would rather spend
a comparable amount at a LBS. Thanks for any and all responses...


Spokesman Bicycles, in SC, is an awesome shop--knowledgeable owners,
competent mechanics, etc..

KP

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I am familiar w/ the Spokesman, but I don't think they sell Santa Cruz
cycles? A friend told mine told me he thought SC bought a part of the
Spokesman, but to my knowledge, they aren't selling SC's, but maybe
I'm wrong. I'll check it out.

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(gohike) wrote:

Hi, I am in the market for a new Heckler and am looking for a good
LBS in the Northern California area that stocks Santa Cruz bikes. I
live in Santa Cruz and work in the South Bay (San Jose/Santa Clara)
but am not opposed to driving a ways for a good deal. Anyone on the
board have a good recommendation within or near the bay area? I am
aware of the shops in Santa Cruz, but am not totally sold on either
one. I am also aware of the online companies, but would rather spend
a comparable amount at a LBS. Thanks for any and all responses...


Spokesman Bicycles, in SC, is an awesome shop--knowledgeable owners,
competent mechanics, etc..

KP

I am familiar w/ the Spokesman, but I don't think they sell Santa Cruz
cycles? A friend told mine told me he thought SC bought a part of the
Spokesman, but to my knowledge, they aren't selling SC's, but maybe
I'm wrong. I'll check it out.

I was there a couple of weeks ago and am pretty sure I saw some Blurs in
there.

KP

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gohike wrote:
Hi, I am in the market for a new Heckler and am looking for a good
LBS in the Northern California area that stocks Santa Cruz bikes. I
live in Santa Cruz and work in the South Bay (San Jose/Santa Clara)
but am not opposed to driving a ways for a good deal. Anyone on the
board have a good recommendation within or near the bay area? I am
aware of the shops in Santa Cruz, but am not totally sold on either
one. I am also aware of the online companies, but would rather spend
a comparable amount at a LBS. Thanks for any and all responses...

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You've tried Family Cycling Center on 41st in Capitola and (IIRC)
Another Bike Shop on Mission, right?

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gohike wrote:
Hi, I am in the market for a new Heckler and am looking for a good
LBS in the Northern California area that stocks Santa Cruz bikes. I
live in Santa Cruz and work in the South Bay (San Jose/Santa Clara)
but am not opposed to driving a ways for a good deal. Anyone on the
board have a good recommendation within or near the bay area? I am
aware of the shops in Santa Cruz, but am not totally sold on either
one. I am also aware of the online companies, but would rather spend
a comparable amount at a LBS. Thanks for any and all responses...

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You've tried Family Cycling Center on 41st in Capitola and (IIRC)
Another Bike Shop on Mission, right?


Yes, I have. FCC is pretty pricey and I do not like the customer
service at ABS, so I haven't shopped there for years. There prices
are just as high as FCC as well. After visiting these two shops I
decided to post online to see if there were any othe good rec's. I
have been hearing a lot about Reeds in San Jose. I'm going to check
them out this week sometime.

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