Review Date
January 16, 2007

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Customer Service Rating
 5 of 5

Technical Expertise Rating
 5 of 5

I visit this shop:
Once a week

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: chumpy4747 ,  Racer

Shop Summary:
Taos Cyclery is located on the south end of town, at 1027 Salazar (corner of Salazar and Canon). They have been in business for about 4 years, and have quickly become one of the great New Mexican bike shops. Doug Pickett, the owner, likes nothing better than talking about the different terrain available in the Taos area, swapping bike stories, and getting people excited to ride. Trail conditions in this area can change frequently throughout the year, and there's no better source of up-to-the-minute information that Doug. They are also working with Scott Emerson to develop detailed maps with cue sheets of undiscovered trails in the surrounding Sangre de Cristos Mountains.

Additionally, Taos Cyclery currently stocks Giant, Salsa, Raleigh, Diamond Back, and some other boutique brands. They feature mountain, road, comfort, cruiser, and kids bikes, and a full line of accessories. If you've never seen Endura mountain bike shorts-- you should definitely check those out.

Customer Service:
Customer Service is where Taos Cyclery has realy excelled. It's apparent that these guys really *love* bikes, and their entusiasm is contagious. Many of the employees have done long bike tours, competed in races, and more than likely done both. The owner has done a loaded road bike tour from Alaska to Florida-- ask him about that if you want some entertaining tales.

The mechanics are very competent, and the staff is more than willing to help out with intel and information on the local favorite rides. Quite frankly, Taos Cyclery is what a bike shop should be.