Question 1

What services does Bike Loft - East provide beyond bike sales?

Accepted Answer

The shop offers professional repair and maintenance using Park Tool equipment and employs trained technicians with combined experience exceeding 50 years in the bike industry. Services include wheel building, suspension setup, and bike fit assessments that consider the rider's body mechanics, comfort, and cycling goals.

Question 2

Does Bike Loft - East offer bike fitting services?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the shop provides bike fit and assessment services that evaluate the rider's whole body position and consider individual hopes and needs for cycling. Staff emphasize that proper bike fit can increase efficiency, extend ride time, and improve overall riding enjoyment.

Question 3

What is the shop's connection to the local cycling community?

Accepted Answer

The shop is involved in organizing and leading shop rides and skill clinics. Lance Stonecipher, the owner since 1984, is a founding member and current Executive Director of CNY DIRT and actively participates in local racing and trail advocacy.

Question 4

Does Bike Loft - East carry electric bikes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the shop carries e-bikes and offers test rides. Staff noted they carry different brands and were adding new e-bike manufacturers during spring.

Question 5

What is the owner's background with bicycles?

Accepted Answer

Lance Stonecipher has been involved with bikes his entire life and purchased the shop in 1984 from his uncle. He attended Barnett Bicycle Institute for professional mechanic training and continues to race and ride across multiple disciplines including mountain biking, road cycling, downhill, enduro, crits, and cyclocross.

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