East Coasters Bike Shop

Category:	Bicycle Store
Address:	1400 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA
Phone:	+1 540-951-2369
Site:	eastcoasters.com
Rating:	4.9
Working:	10:30AM–6:30PM 10:30AM–6:30PM 10:30AM–6:30PM 10:30AM–6:30PM 10:30AM–6:30PM 10AM–5PM Closed

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Michelle Lee

During my first road-bike buying experience in March 2012, I came to East Coasters to get outfitted for a touring bike -- one that would take me up thousands of feet at a time while carrying a moderate load (camping + cycling = what could be better?!). Kirby measured me out and set me up with a Lane by Trek. I depended on the team there to determine the correct gearing for the crank and cassette (because I knew nothing) as well as other durability features (tires, steel frame). Unfortunately, I it seems I made an un-wise choice in relying on them. My gearing has caused me nothing but head-aches on the 6 touring trips I have taken since! I, ignorantly, had the front crank replaced a week after getting the bike from a 2-ring to a 3-ring and was charged for it. Worse, the derailleur (that they kept on) was only capable of shifting for a 2-ring crank. Mind you, the front-shifters are made for a 3-ring crank...3-ring crank, 2-ring derailleur, 3-ring shifter....something isnt adding up. But, hey, it was ride-able! Four mechanics since (from all over the country) have shaken their heads with me over how ridiculous/painful this is as we attempt to work around the issue so I dont have to jerry-rig another solution to get me up any mountain over 800 feet (Im actually kind of embarrassed about it, now). Ive also replaced the back derailleur and cassette since he had originally installed a racing cassette instead of a touring cassette (No wonder my legs hurt so much climbing up Harding!), costing another $80. Best adjustment one could make before touring! I look forward to the day that I can afford to make this right, finally! In the mean time, lets stop moaning and ride!

A Private User

They have very friendly and knowledgeable staffs. You may hear people say their prices are high compared to others in the area, but you get what you paid for; Quality, prompt service with great attention to detail. Also the price is helping pay for various shop supported local cycling events such as weekly group rides, bike races and other cycling events. So its for a good cause! I also just had a professional bike fitting done there and is highly recommended for anyone who is, or planning on spending lots of time on the saddle. They dont just watch you ride on the trainer for 5min and tell you to raise/lower your saddle and call it a day. They actually check your physical injury history, checks your flexibility, muscle discrepancy... etc. before even allowing you to jump on the bike. Then they use a sophisticated video camera software that records your riding posture and analyze every moving joint and the angle they create compared to your bodys flexibility test taken earlier. Its a great learning experience about your own body mechanics and how to adjust your bike to suit your body.

Paul

I want to East Coasters to take a look at some road bikes because currently I have a mountain bike my friends have nice hair and road bikes. When I went inside, I was greeted by folks that genuinely have a passion for this! I didnt get the feeling that people were there just because it was a job have a job, but rather they got excited about telling me about different bicycles and how they might work for me. Since Im taller than most, they didnt have a bike frame for me to really size myself on. Wilson set up a time for me the next day to try his bike which was a 64 frame. After trying his bike and finding thats a 64 fit me quite well, he didnt stop there. I had ridden my mountain bike over there from Christiansburg, and he gave me some good pointers on how to properly adjust my suspension , as he also is a mountain biker! My ride back to Christiansburg improperly adjusted suspension was considerably better, and the bike felt a lot more balanced! If youre looking for a new bicycle whether it be Road or Mountain, check out East Coasters, and speak with Wilson!

KATHY MCPEAK

My first trip to East Coaters was 4 years ago and they were the most impressive people I had ever met with their knowledge and experience with bicycles. They encouraged me to be the most I could be and were my biggest cheerleaders. Whenever I have a problem they are always willing to fix it quickly. When I go in there today I say "Honey, Im home" because that is the way it feels to me. I drive 45 minutes from my home to get to the shop oneway and pass 5 other bike shops on the way and would not consider stopping at any other shop. I even go to Florida for part of the year and I get everything I need at this shop prior to going and have not been in a shop in Florida since I have been there. I have called home to Blacksburg with a question or two while gone and they solved what I needed over the phone. So it does not surprize me for them to be voted the best bike shop in Southwest Virginia because they are

A Private User

Awesome Advanced Bike Fit! I recently had an advanced bike fit by Cole and I must say it was well worth my time! If you are serious at all about cycling then an advanced fit will put you in the right position to get the most out of your riding. Through extensive measurements collected using some of the best technology in bike fitting, I was able to achieve the best possible bike position for that specific bike. Cole took the time to listen to what I wanted to get out of my ride (i.e. competition or comfort), the issues that I had had in the past while riding and any concerns/questions that I had with my current position. Every cyclist owes it to themselves to invest in an advanced fit and I would recommend going to see Cole at East Coasters! After the fit you get a CD containing digital images with angle measurements collected while getting fitted. Thats custom!

Stephen Jordan

East Coasters is an amazing bike shop. I have been going there for the past 3 years, but recent event inclined me to write a review. I went in to purchase a higher end bike from the store along with the advanced bike fit about a month ago. I ended up being too tall for the Speed Concept by a couple centimeters from the measurements Kirby took. Instead of adjusting my fit, he told me I has too big and researched other brands that could accommodate my size. After ordering the new bike from another shop (because they East Coasters could not sell the brand)... I brought it back to the store to get fit which I was not even charged for---because normally the fit is included with a bike purchase. The integrity and quality of service East Coasters offers is unparalleled and I would highly recommend them for anyone with bike related needs.

John Piper

I was on a business trip in the Blacksburg area, and thought Id carve out a little time to hit some of my old singletrack haunts... and maybe try out something new. Not only EastCoasters hook me up with a very nice ride at a reasonable price, but I got to join Kirby for the Thursday night ride at Pandapas Pond. Its great to know that the folks there dont just sell bikes, they ride them too! Thanks to EastCoasters, I got to inject a little bit of sanity into a trip. The service was excellent, they were very flexible, and they went the extra mile to make my experience enjoyable. Getting to hit the trails at Douthat was priceless!