Wonderful selection and the owner is very helpful. Elegant styles are up to date and not available…read morein most stores.

A hidden gem in Connecticut; Old School, Old World Italian shop, very high quality service and…read moreclothing. THE place for bespoke suits and sport coats; beats most places in Manhatten on quality AND price.

Tom, the owner and his staff are amazing. Been going here for well over 20 years; reasonable…read moreprices exceptional clothing include Tailoring. I cannot say enough about this place and highly recommended.

I was looking to purchase my first suit for an upcoming occasion and went in to see the selection…read moreat Raggs. I went in without a good sense of what I wanted but was immediately impressed and overwhelmed by the selection that Raggs had. Tom helped me pick out a suit and had it tailored to fit my needs. He also helped me pick out shoes and a belt to go with the suit and made entire buying experience comfortable. After my experience, I'd recommend Raggs to anyone looking for selection and service that is above the rest.

Had a bit of a fashion emergency and desperately needed a white undershirt when many other clothing…read morestores are closed. Found this place by accident and what a fine! Tons of inventory, well lit, with an incredibly helpful owner. Very reasonable prices as well.

Good selection of sportswear and general clothing at affordable prices. Honest business owners…read more Will return.

Super helpful! I had trouble ordering online and Tomas really went over and beyond. He worked…read morethrough his lunch break and even checked in to see if a was satisfied. 100%

Don't expect customer care because there is no customer service. They will email and tell you…read morerepeatedly they will be getting to you but you won't hear from them. I am returning pants after they were delivered to the wrong address even though I sent email updating address. A two bit Outmoded business

Excellent customer service! I was shopping there yesterday (4/3/23) for youth baseball equipment,…read morewhich I know NOTHING about. Manager Dana was the first to help me locate some items. I continued shopping and perusing the necessary items that I was able to find... until I couldn't find anymore. Matt, an associate, took the time to help me locate the remaining items that I needed. There were some that he ended up having to go to the back stockroom to retrieve (he ended up going to the back 2-3 times, God bless him!). I ended up being in the store for over an hour and a half, but the experience was pleasant and well worth it. Ronan my cashier helped me close out my order with speed and efficiency. The store manager Sarah-- you have a great staff! Dana, Matt & Ronan-- you guys rock. Thank you all so much for an awesome experience and for the great customer service. This will NOT be my last trip here!

Hey you guys are the best. I can describe what I'm looking for and my guys speak ky language.read more

They only have a few ebikes ! But staff did say to order would only take 2-3 days! That sounds very…read morereasonable!! They don't have a huge selection but decent. They have a huge room in the back to fix bikes & it seemed busy enough for 3. On a Wednesday!! Staff available to answer questions. Cute store. Lots of skaters equipment as well

The Devil's Gear is a bicycle shop that opened in New Haven, Connecticut in 2001. It was founded by…read morelocal artist and cyclist Matthew Feiner. After seeing the need for a community bike shop in New Haven, Feiner used the last $600 in his bank account to open his own shop. It originally opened in a cramped old Wooster Square factory space at 433 Chapel Street. For his new shop, Feiner chose the name "The Devil's Gear" as a reference to the 1988 Paris-Nice stage race. The French press said that Irish cyclist Sean Kelly was riding "the devil's gear". In addition to selling bicycles, the shop also hosts bike tours, maintenance clinics and weekly training rides. The shop has made a number of moves over the years: first to 151 Orange Street, then down the street to 137 Orange, and finally to their current location at 845 Chapel Street. In 2018, longtime employees John Brehon and Greg Ledovsky came on board as co-owners of the shop. Feiner later stepped down due to medical reasons, but Brehon and Ledovsky continue to build on the foundation and legacy that he left behind. In 2021, Brehon and Ledovsky decided to start selling skateboards at the shop too. Local skateboarder J. Joseph came on board to handle the skateboard department. I've been doing business with the Devil's Gear for well over 10 years. When I first became interested in cycling, I went there to get all of my cycling accessories and helpful tips. I still ride a 2013 Jamis Satellite Sport road bike in a beautiful Tiger's Eye finish which I bought from the shop. I take it back to the shop every year for my annual tune-up. In addition to all of their great products and services, The Devil's Gear does a lot for the local cycling community. They have provided all of the technical support for Smilow Cancer Hospital's Closer to Free Ride for several years. I'm about to start training for my seventh consecutive CTF Ride. Whether you've been cycling for several years or you're just looking to get into cycling, you should definitely head down to The Devil's Gear!

I was about to head out on a three day tour when Bob pointed out that the pannier rack I had…read moreclumsily installed would have broken my brand new carbon frame (he's right, it would have!) Anyway he spent ~45 minutes replacing the seat post, taking apart my pannier rack, bending the parts in his vice clamp, drilling holes, adding no-slip hardware, etc. He then charged me almost nothing for all his hard work. Having finished my tour, I can say with some authority that Bob is the best I have ever seen. His work held up over 175 miles and many thousands of bumps, no problems whatsoever. He saved the bike and my trip! Thanks, Bob!

A family member purchased a bike for me here after working with the owner. The bike remained…read morecompletely unused and in showroom condition because I realized I likely needed a different size. When I called about exchanging the bike from a Large to a Medium, I was told I could bring it in when the owner happened to be there and they would "maybe" help me out after inspecting it. The challenge was that the shop could not provide a clear time when the owner would be available, which would have required multiple 3-hour round trips for me just for the possibility of an exchange. What disappointed me most was not the policy itself, but the lack of effort to work toward a solution on a brand new unused bike. I was not requesting a refund and was actually planning to spend more on a different model. I understand sizing opinions vary, but the overall experience left me feeling dismissed rather than helped after my family spent over $800 here. I'm still open to resolving this situation if the owner is.

My grandfather would always say "Backers is men's clothing that makes a statement when you walk in…read morethe room!" Beautifully curated men's clothing and customer oriented service. Owner has decades of experience dressing men and sourcing clothing. For price, personalization, and quality, Backers is the finest men's clothing establishment in Connecticut. Skip online shopping and get dressed by men who understand fit and style. Simply the best.

Absolutely amazing. My son was looking for an outfit for his homecoming dance and we had been to 2…read moreother stores who ignored us and we decided to go to Backers. Best experience. we found exactly what my son was looking for and Sonny hemmed the pants within an hour for a perfect fit. I'll be back Thanks Liz

Love, love, love this place. Jeff the owner is fantastic. He is easy to work with and always…read moredelivers a high quality product in a timely fashion for a reasonable price. I have used this business for years to provide apparel for our high school soccer team and he has delivered every year. The quality of his merchandise is great. It washes well and does not shrink. There are more convenient vendors for me, but I wouldn't trust anyone but Forsa Sports!!

From the owner: Specializing in: - Sporting Goods…read more- Embroidery - Screen Printing - Sportswear - Commercial Artists