.Best Ambiance at a Bike Store

Face it — a bike store crammed with toned riders and their skinny
bikes can be intimidating for the “Wow, I like to bike” types. But the
charming guys at Sharp Bikes make you feel just as important as those
century riders who think Mount Tam is a lark and know all the
terminology you don’t. There’s none of the “woman at the hardware
store” sputtering here; they listen and encourage you, let you take a
spin on their bikes, and, if you’re in a hurry and they’re not backed
up, they’ll put a bike together lickety-split. They treat you the same
whether you’re pedaling a $500 hybrid or a carbon jewel that cost as
much as last year’s rent. And, despite being situated in an affluent
‘burb, they don’t try to overwhelm you with accessories, either.
They’re so accommodating, in fact, that if your bike breaks down
— and you’re not handy with a tool kit — they may come to
the rescue.