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The Cycle Loft

43 Middlesex Tpke
Burlington, MA 01803 781-272-0870
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It's really the only bicycle shop in the area that carries and sells tricycles... - Jan 15, 2022

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Pedal Power Bike & Ski

176 Great Rd
Acton, MA 01720 978-263-3197
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Pleasant and well-informed staff. - Oct 21, 2023

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Ace Wheelworks

145 Elm St
West Somerville, MA 02144 617-776-2100
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Level of service is quite inconsistent. Several of their sales people are... - Mar 16, 2023

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Farina's

61 Galen St
Watertown, MA 02472 617-926-1717
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Family run by two brothers and their sister. - Feb 06, 2024

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Dedham Bike

403 Washington St
Dedham, MA 02026 781-326-1531
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The shop seemed competent and well organized. Brought bike in for maintenance... - Nov 11, 2020

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Ashmont Cycles

1977 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA 02124 617-282-6552
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This is a great shop. Jack Pelletier, the proprietor, really knows what he's... - May 21, 2023

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Assabet River Bicycles

90 Cherry St
Hudson, MA 01749 978-568-0000
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A little pricey but they've done good work. - Jan 15, 2022

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ATA Cycles

93 Thoreau St
Concord, MA 01742 978-369-5960
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A very small job but it was done without charging me at all. - Mar 26, 2023

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Belmont Wheelworks

480 Trapelo Rd
Belmont, MA 02478 617-489-3577
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I have had universally positive experiences with Belmont Wheelworks. One could... - Jul 30, 2023

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Bicycle Shop of Topsfield

7 Grove St
Topsfield, MA 01983 978-887-6511
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Bikebarn

242 Bedford St
Whitman, MA 02382 781-447-7223
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great service just what we needed - Aug 20, 2020

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Bikeway Source

111 South Rd
Bedford, MA 01730 781-275-7799
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custom fit handles to my aged bike while I waited. Very kind and helpful. - Mar 25, 2023

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Broadway Bicycle School

351 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139 617-868-3392
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Great prices and very kind folks. Down-to-earth. They don’t turn their... - Feb 08, 2024

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Cambridge Bicycle

259 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139 617-876-6555
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Great shop and attention served. They take their time with you and have good... - Sep 17, 2021

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Community Bicycle Supply

496 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116 617-542-8623
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Could't be nicer. They are super knowledgeable and the store sells really... - Mar 17, 2023

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Ferris Wheels Bike Shop

66 South St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-7082
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They're the best in Boston! - Mar 03, 2018

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Frank's Spoke 'n Wheel

119 Boston Post Rd
Sudbury, MA 01776 978-443-6696
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We have been very happy with Frank's Spoke 'n Wheel - Sep 11, 2016

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Goodale's Bike Shop

14 Broad St #B
Nashua, NH 03064 603-882-2111
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Pleasant staff, quality work - May 21, 2022

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JRA Cycles

229 Salem St
Medford, MA 02155 781-391-3636
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JRA is the nearest bike shop to my home, so I've used them to repair flats.... - Dec 10, 2014

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Landry's Bicycles

1048 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215 617-232-0446
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Bikes have become complicated and more expensive to service. - Oct 24, 2022

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