Mt. bike help...

Jsun76 · Post by **Jsun76** » Thursday Jun 09, 2011

Anyone have any suggestions on an entry level mountain bike? I bought one on Saturday and already have had a flat tire(happened in the kitchen while parked), broken shifter, and chain keeps coming off. Not looking for anything fancy, just something to ride on rails to trails for some exercise. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

f.sciarrillo · Post by **f.sciarrillo** » Friday Jun 10, 2011

I'm not to versed on them, but I bought my daughter a Diamond Back (Got it at Dick's Sporting Goods). It seems to be very good one. We paid $250.000 for it. They have some bigger ones up there around the same price that I been looking at. That might be a good place to look.

Jasaoke · Post by **Jasaoke** » Friday Jun 10, 2011

I've been going to Pedal Power for all of my bicycle needs for my entire life. They know their stuff better than anyone. They are honest and fair. They stand behind their products and their work. And they are a locally owned and operated business.

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Friday Jun 10, 2011

Jasaoke wrote:I've been going to Pedal Power for all of my bicycle needs for my entire life. They know their stuff better than anyone. They are honest and fair. They stand behind their products and their work. And they are a locally owned and operated business.

Byron at Pedal Power is a great guy, he has been there for 30 some years. Tommy is also as good a bike guy as there is. He will deal with you. If you buy a beginner bike, and you find you out grow it, he will take it for a trade to a better one.

Also, unless you are very mechanically inclined, bikes need some tweaking, with gears, brakes, brake cables, the chain, tires, wheels, and tire spokes need tuning periodically. If you buy a bike from Pedal Power, they take care of you. If you bring a Walmant bike in, you will pay for the repairs. Only fair.

I have been dealing with Byron for 27 years and could not recommend a better bike shop.

Jsun76 · Post by **Jsun76** » Friday Jun 10, 2011

Thanks for the input guys. Where is Pedal Power located?

PStl · Post by **PStl** » Saturday Jun 11, 2011

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=&rlz=1B2 ... CDIQnwIwAw

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Saturday Jun 11, 2011

I've purchased a MT bike from Byron as well. I've had repairs done there and purchased a number of items. I concur Pedal Power is the one of the best places to look to for a new bike or for repairs.

I have also dealt with the bicycle shop in State College on College Avenue. They are also nice to deal with. I purchased a bike there because Pedal Power wasn't carrying the brad I wanted.

I've never searched on line, but I bet there are plenty of sites for do-it-yourself adjustments. Some repairs do require specialized tools.

It's usually worth the extra money to buy from a bike shop as opposed to a chain store.

f.sciarrillo · Post by **f.sciarrillo** » Saturday Jun 11, 2011

I forgot about Pedal Power. Thanks for bringing them up.

nakedtwister · Post by **nakedtwister** » Saturday Jun 11, 2011

Pedal Power for sure. Hawk can tell you the name of the place in Huntingdon as well, but Tony has Mt. bikes.

songsmith · Post by **songsmith** » Sunday Jun 12, 2011

The place in Huntingdon is Rothrock Mt Outfitters, on Penn St. They developed the trails and runs at Raystown Lake, and they're really cool to work with (they also sell kayaks). Ask for Paul, Tony, or Joel.

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Sunday Jun 12, 2011

songsmith wrote:The place in Huntingdon is Rothrock Mt Outfitters, on Penn St. They developed the trails and runs at Raystown Lake, and they're really cool to work with (they also sell kayaks). Ask for Paul, Tony, or Joel.

That's it. Good people there.
Tony is also the owner of Boxers two doors up from Rothrock Outfitters.