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Glitzy. Shiny. Spacious. Clean. Nice.
Everything you would expect from clean livin' Lance Armstrong.
Compared to a smaller, more boutique store, (which it is NOT, by any stretch of the imagination), it offers a surprising amount of variety, given that it only carries one brand.
You can find hardcore mountain bikes, hardcore road bikes, kids bikes, and commuter bikes, all on display for gawking, pawing and squawking...as opposed to special order...which really shows the broad market reach that Trek as a brand has.
They have a variety of clothes, shoes, accessories, parts, dedicated fitting station and space to comfortably browse.
Although I am sure they have a qualified mechanic on staff who knows their stuff, given their audience and market, they also have a bunch of pimply teenagers working who could probably sell you a decent commuter, or proper pair of shoes (assuming you have no special requirements), but don't really understand things mechanically enough, to offer really sound parts or technical advice, for anything out of the current, and mainstream.
In other words, don't go here if you are looking for specialty, vintage, or hard to find parts. I asked for a pair of cantilever post brake pads, and they insisted I had the right ones when they handed me a set of Shimano 105 caliper pads.
Doh!!
So...if you are in the market for a "plain 'ol bike", and don't want a confusing, crowded shop operated by passionate but kind of crazy bike zealots, this could fit the bill.
If you are interested in a high end Trek MTB or road bike and want to see one in person...this is the place to be.
For shoes, some parts, and accessories...they are still ok.
If you have bike saavy and are looking for something specific that is not Trek, you might want to look elsewhere.
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