They rock! I was in two days ago to realign my rear brake, after I stupidly got a bungee cord caught in the back tire the night before. The gal who helped me didn't even raise her eyebrows, just fixed it, and showed me how to fix it myself if it gets out of whack again. Which, given what a klutz I am (see above), it will.

a person with lesser optimism than you and me would say it's because they've made a calculated decision that acting like cunts to people who come in there wanting service and not having a ton of expertise with bikes (ie. the majority of their clients) isn't good for business.

but, i'll just leave that to be said with someone, like i said, with less faith in humanity.

'lesser optimism'? uggh.

Definite thumbs-up to Citybikes folks as competent, thoughtful folks providing friendly, affordable service.

If only I still lived on Ankeny! Of course, now I get good service from the folks at North Portland BikeWorks. Hooray for bike shops!

Dear CityBikes,

I love you, and hereby put forth my marriage proposal via blogtown, PDX. CityBikes, will you Marry me?

Zac

no, creep.

In my vast experience I have found the biggest asshole bike riders to be bike messengers and other biking advocate Nazi's. You know the ones who think everyone, even grandma with a walker, whould ride a bike, especially the wrong way down a one way street. And stops signes are only meant for cars.

shoot.