Looks like SBR Multisports retail shop is closing

Triathlon Forum
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I got an email about a warehouse sale which said they’ll be “online” only beginning next month. A couple of the folks that worked there were nice, but it was generally a terrible retail experience. Bad prices, crummy refund policy… great selection of top of the line stuff, but was otherwise “eh.” The bike selection went downhill, too. I used to find myself in R&A all the time, but it’s probably been a once-a-season experience the last couple years for “emergency” purchases of things like race belts, nutrition, etc.

R&A is definitely not perfect, but there’s a reason why when I need to get something from a bricks and mortar shop, I end up getting on the subway to visit them in Brooklyn… Customer service can be spotty, but they have everything and their prices are good.

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I’ve been by this store each time I visit NYC and each time I leave more and more unimpressed. I tried to buy something each time I went, but couldn’t find anything I had to have…I think the last time I went (December) they had split the store into two separate stores? One running a bike rental business and the other side a very small shop (where the indoor lap pool was).

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i think it was a great “concept” store in the beginning. they had lots of top-end tri gear and newbies were willing to pay retail plus prices which they needed to pay the rent. there’s too much competition out there and i think most tri consumers are too smart.