Bicycledoctor: Is it a good bikeshop?

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They have Kestrel and wheels at a really good price. Does anyone can tell me anything about them?
Thanks.

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I was asking the same thing a few months ago. I ended up buying a Talon from them. Great price on a carbon bike w/ full Ultegrea, and it a big improvement in ride over my previous aluminum race bike. The bike arrived quickly, was well-packed, and took 20 minutes to set up and ride. I deliberated for MONTHS before pulling the trigger, and I believe this was the best choice possible in my budget. Good luck!

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Bicycle Dr. in Dousman WI?

I recommend them.

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How long did they take to send the bike (between paying and arriving)?

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If you’re talking about the Bicycle Doctor in Bloomington, IN, I can vouch for them. Steve Dodds, the owner, has been the mechanic for my Little 5 bike team for about 10 years. He’s performed significant upgrades on our bikes and has done an amazing job tuning them up. His services are so in demand in Bloomington that he literally turns many Little 5 teams away.

I’ve never bought anything from him mail-order, but he runs a legit shop and Steve and his son are both great mechanics. Here’s his link: http://www.bloomington.in.us/~bikedoc/

That’s my bike team in the pictures on his front page.

-Marc

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it was only 3-4 days, but I live in Dekalb, IL, just a few hours away.

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I am talking about the Bicycle Doctor in Bloomington, IN.
I am not from US and will be on vacations in California (San Francisco) next october. I am not aware of mail delivery time in US. Is there any difference in delivery time if you are in California?

Thanks.

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I would not use the mail for delivery. I would use FedEx, UPS, or DHL for delivery. All of them offer tracking services. With FedEx, you can have delivered the FedEx station awaiting your arrival.

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: I am talking about the Bicycle Doctor in Bloomington, IN.

Solid shop, run by a great guy with prices that can be tough to beat. Most places use UPS as standard shipping option, and as long as you give them a week lead time you should be good to go. You can have the package shipped to your hotel and they will hold it for you as long as you have a reservation - just notify them in advance. I do that all the time and it works like a charm. :slight_smile: