Question 1

Does Bike Surgeon offer professional bike fitting services?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bike Surgeon operates a Retul 3D Fit Studio staffed by three certified fit professionals who use a medically based fit protocol developed by the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine to provide comfortable and efficient bike fits.

Question 2

What group rides does Bike Surgeon organize?

Accepted Answer

Bike Surgeon hosts several weekly group rides for all skill levels, including Saturday A rides (21-23 mph), B rides (17-19 mph), and C rides (14-16 mph), plus Tuesday night rides with multiple pace options. Routes are documented on Strava.

Question 3

What events and races does Bike Surgeon sponsor or organize?

Accepted Answer

Bike Surgeon hosts annual cycling events including the Southern Illinois Fat Tire Festival, Tour de Surgeon, O'Town Hustle, the Fourth of July Ride, and the Cannonball Race Series.

Question 4

Does Bike Surgeon have an in-shop café or bar?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The shop features an on-site bar and café called Gears where customers can relax while visiting the shop.

Question 5

What specialty workshops or classes does Bike Surgeon offer?

Accepted Answer

Bike Surgeon offers wrench courses and one-night specialty workshops focused on in-depth bike maintenance. Specialty workshops are held on Thursday evenings during February, with details and sign-ups available through the shop's website.

Question 6

How long has Bike Surgeon been in business?

Accepted Answer

Bike Surgeon was founded in 1974 and has operated in the Carbondale and Metro East region for over five decades, evolving from a college town repair shop to a regional premier bike shop that has been selected as one of America's Top 100 Bike Shops multiple times.

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