We moved to the area two years ago. We purchased a bike from another bike shop in Huntsville, but…read morethe owner wasn't really interested in anything other than selling us a bike. We had questions, and they were answered with the bare minimum of a response. The only reason we purchased a bike from there was brand recognition. It is unfortunate that we didn't find Bicycle Cove until later.
We visited two other bike shops in the area and were very unimpressed. When we walked in the doors of Bicycle Cove, we felt like we were at home. The owners (a very laid back couple who spend more time listening to your needs than they do trying to sell you something) make you feel like you have been neighbors for years, and even remembered our names the next time we came in for a visit.
The store is very spacious and roomy. They offer a large variety of helmets, bike shoes, gloves, men's and women's apparel, hydration options, pumps, on the bike storage, bike computers, lights, locks, handlebars, handlebar accessories, lube, cleaners, saddles, trainers, and of course BIKES!
What we absolutely love about Bicycle Cove is that they are comfortable in selling triathlon gear! They offer wet suits, tri kits, literature on triathlons, goggles, tri bikes, tri handlebars, and other fantastic tri gear.
They are obviously passionate about bicycle safety, offering clinics on changing a flat tire, giving tips on what to look for when you have a blowout mid-ride, and other such fun. They know the laws for riding in town, and on Redstone Arsenal.
They took the time to ensure my children's helmets fit properly and taught each of them how to don it and take it off.
Their service department is efficient, and thorough. What really sold me on this store is how one of the owners reacted one day when my husbands eyes were bigger than his wallet. Chris asked my husband what his motivations in triathlons were. My husband said that he isn't competitive yet, and didn't expect to be for a few more years. Chris took the $200 item out of my husband's hands and replaced it with a $70 option. This showed me that the store is more interested in a long term relationship with their customers than they are in making one large sale.
Visit this shop. You won't regret it.