Sunset Cyclery (10748 Sunset Hills Plaza, Sunset Hills; 314-966-5505) Since 1997, Sunset Cyclery has been providing quality bikes, clothing and accessories to its customers. The shop, which has locations in Chesterfield and Sunset Hills, carries bicycles for all tastes from the classic go-to bike brand Schwinn to the popular Specialized brand, and Sunset recently added Jamis to its collection. Potential customers can even peruse the store's catalog on Sunset's website. Inside the shop, the friendly staff will help novices and pros to find what they need for their dream biking experience. As does any good bike shop, Sunset will service your ride or, if you're a bit of a Mr. or Miss Fix-It, stop by the store's repair classes to learn how to do it yourself.
Big Shark Bicycle Company (6133 Delmar Boulevard; 314-862-1188) If the last time you walked into a bike shop meant that some bike expert who would rather not be bothered by your pedestrian problems sold you something far too expensive that you neither needed nor wanted, then you should have gone to Big Shark Bicycle Company instead. Not only do they have, or will get, everything you could want, from bikes to frames to components to apparel to education to repairs, but they do it all with a friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff that thinks your bike is as important as you do. The folks at Big Shark also offer classes in riding and repair, and whether you're a newbie who doesn't know a derailleur from a crankset or a sponsored pro, you'll never leave Big Shark with a bike or part that isn't a perfect fit for what you need. Big Shark Bicycle Company also sponsors local races, triathlons, runs and group rides for bikers of various levels.
