Thick?
2016-01-16 15:00:07
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Shipping a bike to Pittsburgh
Can anyone recommend a shop near the beginning of the GAP that accepts bike shipments and possibly do the basic reassembly at a reasonable price? I don't mind reassembling myself, but would prefer it to be ready to go when I arrive, simply out of convenience. Thanks in advance
2016-01-16 14:35:15
How about Golden Triangle bike Rental next to the trail? Or possibly Bicycle Heaven?
2016-01-16 15:37:02
I think either Kindred Cycles http://www.kindredcycles.com
or Thick Bikes http://www.thickbikes.com would be my picks.
Both of these shops are within a mile or so from the point & they both do good work with very friendly and competent staff.
2016-01-16 15:38:00
Thanks for the reccomendations. I emailed golden triangle other day and haven't heard back. I will call these others.
2016-01-16 15:41:15
Yeah, Golden Triangle would be on my list too, but they are closed over the winter since they are mainly a rental outfit.
2016-01-16 15:45:35
When I moved to Pittsburgh, I used REI. They disassembled, packaged, shipped, then re-assembled and setup my road bike. They did a nice job. Total cost was $140, including the shipping.
I shipped to the REI in Southside Works (412 S 27th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15203). This is just one block south of the GAP with easy access.
2016-01-16 17:21:31
Hey Folks,
Chris here, current GAP / C&O guy at Golden Triangle.
We are always ready to outfit riders heading out on multiday rides on the GAP!
I can't seem to find where your email got to, but I'm happy to talk bike shipping and trail with you!
Shoot me an email : gapguide@bikepittsburgh.com and I'll get right back.
-Chris
2016-01-16 18:20:02
Thanks Chris. I will email you shortly
2016-01-16 18:26:03