While replacing the tire on my front wheel last week my quick release just completely fell apart. Being a bicycle maintenance noob I said to myself "No! Now I need to go buy a whole new wheel!" (and quick because this is my commuter bike)I quickly hopped in the car and drove down town to the local bike shop downtown, which was closed. Apparently the owner is "biking and eating in Italy."
I have only ever known of this one bike shop in The Dalles. In desperation I did a search for bike shops near The Dalles and low and behold a location popped up just blocks from my house. T & Nae's Cycles is a little appointment only bike shop a couple operates out of their house. I didn't know it was appointment only at the time so I just hoofed it up there to see if they could help me fix my bike. Luckily somebody was home and willing to help me out. Once I explained to him my problem he got me the part I needed (for free! how's that for customer service) and gave me some helpful advice. I'll definitely be going here first for all of my bicycle needs when I can help it.
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