Comments on: Owenhouse Bike Shop Bozeman Montana http://mountainbikemayhem.com/news_and_info/owenhouse-bike-shop-bozeman-montana Mountain Biking at it's best Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:28:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: RIP3D http://mountainbikemayhem.com/news_and_info/owenhouse-bike-shop-bozeman-montana/comment-page-1#comment-671 RIP3D Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:38:01 +0000 http://mountainbikemayhem.com/?p=548#comment-671 Tops Casey... Thanks for the feedback. I'm sure Bozeman being Bozeman the mechanics are all riders, and good mechanics but believe me, sometimes it just doesn't work that way.. Last year, in Moab of all places at a very well known Moab bikeshop, I spent about an hour telling 2 mechanics how to fix my issue, and when I purchased a spare part they gave me a wrong part that would not have fitted on my bike if ever needed!! I cannot really comment about Summit, I did go into the very nice shop, and the mechanic was very helpful and it was him that advised I go to Owenhouse 'cos they were Giant dealers. I did spend some time at Bangtail, and I agree with you that it is a very nice shop, and everyone was very friendly and helpful, Rob kindly spent about 15 min. going over trails with me. The shop was busy, which is always a good sign. One minor issue, was that they had a backlog of about a week, which again is a good sign , however it could also mean they are understaffed. For someone like myself who is passing through, waiting a week is not really an option. All in all, I think that Bozeman has an excellent choice of bikeshops, good mechanics and excellent trails.. and they are all very friendly people. Tops Casey… Thanks for the feedback.
I’m sure Bozeman being Bozeman the mechanics are all riders, and good mechanics but believe me, sometimes it just doesn’t work that way.. Last year, in Moab of all places at a very well known Moab bikeshop, I spent about an hour telling 2 mechanics how to fix my issue, and when I purchased a spare part they gave me a wrong part that would not have fitted on my bike if ever needed!!

I cannot really comment about Summit, I did go into the very nice shop, and the mechanic was very helpful and it was him that advised I go to Owenhouse ‘cos they were Giant dealers. I did spend some time at Bangtail, and I agree with you that it is a very nice shop, and everyone was very friendly and helpful, Rob kindly spent about 15 min. going over trails with me. The shop was busy, which is always a good sign. One minor issue, was that they had a backlog of about a week, which again is a good sign , however it could also mean they are understaffed. For someone like myself who is passing through, waiting a week is not really an option.

All in all, I think that Bozeman has an excellent choice of bikeshops, good mechanics and excellent trails.. and they are all very friendly people.

]]> By: Casey http://mountainbikemayhem.com/news_and_info/owenhouse-bike-shop-bozeman-montana/comment-page-1#comment-670 Casey Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:23:10 +0000 http://mountainbikemayhem.com/?p=548#comment-670 Owenhouse is fine. I know a guy that works there. He rides, and he's an acceptable mechanic. However, considering that Bozeman is Bozeman, every shop in this town has guys that walk the walk working in them. The best shop is Bozeman are Bangtail and Summit. Unless you need a brand-specific part like a derailleur-hanger, this Bozeman resident, former professional mechanic, and fervent cyclist, would advise you to go to either Summit or Bangtail long before you go to Owenhouse. I'm not really opposed to Owenhouse, but Summit and Bangtail have better, more knowledgeable mechanics, a higher level of service, and more commitment to cycling in general. All that said, if you are looking for anything Street, or BMX related, go to Owenhouse. Owenhouse is fine. I know a guy that works there. He rides, and he’s an acceptable mechanic.

However, considering that Bozeman is Bozeman, every shop in this town has guys that walk the walk working in them.

The best shop is Bozeman are Bangtail and Summit. Unless you need a brand-specific part like a derailleur-hanger, this Bozeman resident, former professional mechanic, and fervent cyclist, would advise you to go to either Summit or Bangtail long before you go to Owenhouse. I’m not really opposed to Owenhouse, but Summit and Bangtail have better, more knowledgeable mechanics, a higher level of service, and more commitment to cycling in general.

All that said, if you are looking for anything Street, or BMX related, go to Owenhouse.

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