Big Shark Bicycle Company - St. Louis, MO Review

This is where I bought my Raleigh Detour 3.0 Hybrid/Comfort bike. ($320.00)  Are they known for low prices?  Certainly not.  They carry some of the most expensive bikes I've ever seen.  One competition road bike had a 'carbon fiber' frame and was priced at $5,000.  I could buy a good used car for that amount.

They are known for "Customer Service".  Every bike comes with free adjustments for life.  Most high-end bike shops give only one to three years of service.  After a week to a month, most shift cables will stretch a bit.  This requires an adjustment.  It's FREE at Big Shark with the purchase of any bike.  If your bike has been in the basement or garage over the winter, bring it back for a FREE Spring check-up.  Want to add on something, as I did with the Wald Folding Grocery Baskets?  They install it FREE...if you bought your bike through them.  But, if you're a do-it-yourselfer, go to Amazon.com or like site and save.  They offer a full line of bike repairs, and common problem prices are listed on their web site.  You will also find a FREE air hose on the corner of the building.

With the rising price of gas, if they do have one problem, it's too many customers...especially on Saturdays and Sundays.  I've seen both the sales staff and repair techs swamped on week-ends.  Monday through Friday they open at 10:00 AM.  That's the best time both to shop for a new bike, or bring one for repairs.  There is a "Metro-Link" light rail stop 2 blocks from Big Shark.  And Delmar Blvd. is full of stores, specialty shops and restaraunts.  A great area of St. Louis to spend a few hours.