Sometimes the gold you seek is right in your backyard, such is the case with Roadrunner Bike Center at the corner of 67th Ave & Happy Valley Road.
I'm a fairly avid rider, owning both a Specialized Mountain Bike and a Road Bike and yet I wasn't aware that I had an authorized Specialized dealer minutes from home.
Sometimes you can catch a bit of an attitude at bike shops, not sure why, but it's always refreshing to find one with no egos and great help, such was the case here. I needed new tires for the Stumpjumper and got excellent advice for the type of riding I do and the terrain I usually cover. They gave me some great advice for installing the tubeless tires myself and the first ride out was excellent, love the new tires!
I had to go back a few days later since Santa brought me the wrong size helmet. They didn't have the same helmet in my size and offered to order it for me. Tom, the owner, took the time to make sure Specialized had it in-stock and then showed me all of the choices they offered in case I wanted to get a different color scheme. Great service! They repair bikes as well and I'll have no hesitation to take either of my bikes there for service. They have a wide selection of bikes for all levels and a full complement of accessories and tools for DIYers. If you're anywhere remotely close to this bike shop, check them out, you'll be glad you did.