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Bike repair in South Minneapolis (Richfield)
In my garage, I have an old Schwinn bike. It was a fine bike once upon a time, even though it's decidedly retro now. But I assume it needs a major overhaul to get it going again.
Any recommendations as to where to take it?
The first thing that came up when I googled was Velofix, which is both near me and comes to your place in their van to do the work. But I suspect that 30-year-old bikes are not their jam, and almost the first word in the video that describes their services was "premium." I'm guessing they would sneer at my poor old bike.
I hear the name Erik's a lot, but I've also heard people warning others off about them. I went there once long ago and got a very hard sell for a type of seat I didn't want. That was just one salesperson, of course, but it does make me a bit wary.
I'd appreciate personal recommendations so I don't have to rely on just a web search.
ETA (6/27): Now on the waiting list at Farmstead Bike Shop, so will probably get a call around mid-July to bring it in. Thanks for all the suggestions!
Any recommendations as to where to take it?
The first thing that came up when I googled was Velofix, which is both near me and comes to your place in their van to do the work. But I suspect that 30-year-old bikes are not their jam, and almost the first word in the video that describes their services was "premium." I'm guessing they would sneer at my poor old bike.
I hear the name Erik's a lot, but I've also heard people warning others off about them. I went there once long ago and got a very hard sell for a type of seat I didn't want. That was just one salesperson, of course, but it does make me a bit wary.
I'd appreciate personal recommendations so I don't have to rely on just a web search.
ETA (6/27): Now on the waiting list at Farmstead Bike Shop, so will probably get a call around mid-July to bring it in. Thanks for all the suggestions!