Recommended Bike Shops in Memphis, TN

The folks at Bikesmith are down to earth and service-oriented. They sell bikes and equipment, but the bread and butter of the shop is clearly serving the cycling community. I stop in regularly even if I don't need anything because I like to hang out and shoot the breeze with Jim, the owner/mechanic and Landon, the second mechanic. They're dog-friendly, they host parties, give back to the community, are knowledgeable about local riding and do top-notch service. All that plus they sell beer. And because the shop is wide open you can sit and learn what it is that your bike needs service-wise, or as I previously mentioned, just sit and chill.

My wife and I recently suffered a bent front wheel while riding a self supported (rear panniers, no support group, just us) bike tour from Pittsburgh PA to Washington DC along the C&O and GAP rails to trails. We were ready to stop the ride well short of our intended destination when the Peddler came through with unbelievably outstanding customer support, enabling us to continue our ride. ...