For all those in the Minneapolis area who have fixed gear bikes, or bikes in general, you should get familiar with the bike shop Behind Bars, in NE Mpls, if you don't know about them already. The owner of the shop, Chuck Cowan, is a great guy, and the entire shop is a down-to-earth, yet class opeartion.
The crew at Behind Bars know their stuff - they understand bikes, riders, and how to make everything work. I recently purchased a hand-built Capricorn frame (more on the bike in a separate review) and Chuck, Dan, and the crew at Behind Bars helped build the bike up, providing truly spectacular service.
Not only is this shop clean, well-organized, and friendly, but they have a great selection of bikes and merchandise. The service at Behind Bars, in my experience, is first rate, both in price and quality. The staff is friendly, courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. In the Minneapolis bike community, this shop is a gem that I wish I would have known about even sooner.
For fixed gear enthusiasts, they have some cool stuff from Masi, Salsa, Kona, and other brands, and they stock a fair amount of unique stuff other shops might not bother with keeping in inventory. If you want to purchase a new bike, find some gear, or get your bike serviced, I would suggest checking out Behind Bars first. Although there are a lot of good shops around, this is the one that is on the top of my list of favorites.
You can find their website here: Behind Bars website. Or, you can call them at 612-436-0255 (note that they are not open on Mondays). Chuck, Dan, and the entire staff - thanks for the help in getting my bike set up!
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