Richardson | September 2022

BUSINESS FEATURE

BY JACKSON KING

Owner Felipe Montiel oers repairs on site no matter where bicycles were purchased.

The Bike Shop in Richardson oers bicycle repair accessories.

“I CAN HELP THE COMMUNITY TO GET BETTER BICYCLES AND ENJOY MORE FROM THEIR BICYCLES AT ANY LEVEL.” FELIPE MONTIEL, OWNER

GET IN GEAR In addition to a variety of bicycles, Richardson’s The Bike Shop oers several biking-related accessories.

The Bike Shop opened a larger location in March o of North Central Expressway in Richardson. (Photos by Jackson King/Community Impact Newspaper)

The Bike Shop sells hybrid bikes, trikes and more.

The Bike Shop Richardson business oers variety of bicycles, repairs, accessories H aving been involved in the competitive cycling business for more than competitive bicycling instructor, said his experience gave him the ability to repair many issues for customers. repairs,” he said. In addition to larger space,

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Montiel said the new store oers a better location for bike riders to access the shop. “We have the train station just behind the building, so we’ve seen a lot more trac,” he said. Montiel said the shop offers a wide variety of bicycles, including baby bikes, competitive use bikes and tricycles for people with balance issues. Having a larger catalog and strong customer service helps set The Bike Shop apart, Montiel said. “People can have a personal contact with us, and we can help get the best buy for them.”

The Bike Shop 1002 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 116, Richardson 972-480-8068 www.thebikeshoprichardson.com Hours: Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tue., Thu. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.; Mon. closed

20 years, Felipe Montiel oers a unique perspective on how to best repair a bicycle. Montiel applies that knowledge to The Bike Shop, located at 1002 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 116, in Richardson. The shop stocks bicycles for men, women and children as well as accessories, bike racks and more. Montiel also oers mechanic expe- rience, repairing bicycles on-site no matter where they were purchased. “I can help the community to get better bicycles and enjoy more from their bicycles at any level,” Montiel said. Montiel, who also is a licensed

“Learning how to x a bike in the middle of nowhere makes it really easy to x a bike with all the tools and accessories we have,” he said. The store rst opened in Richard- son in 1980 to add a bike shop to the north Dallas area. Montiel became owner in 2017 and has helped grow the business since. Montiel’s biggest push for The Bike Shop was to move to a new location after outgrowing the pre- vious store at 2111 E. Arapaho Road. The business reopened in March at its new location. “This location gives us more room both for bikes and for

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