When was Gearhead Experience Center founded and what is its history?

Gearhead Outfitters was founded in 1997 by owner Ted Herget, who sought to bring the active mountain lifestyle to his hometown of Jonesboro, Arkansas. The company began in a friend's living room and has since grown into a nationwide brand with 18 stores across the country.

Does Gearhead Experience Center carry bike-specific brands?

Yes, the shop carries major cycling brands including Shimano, SRAM, Specialized, Teravail, and 45nrth, and maintains inventory of bikes, wheels, parts, tires, tubes, and accessories.

What product categories beyond bikes does Gearhead Experience Center stock?

In addition to cycling gear, the shop carries extensive apparel and equipment for camping, hiking, climbing, snow sports, running, water activities, and travel across all age groups.

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Bentonville, Arkansas

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Gearhead Outfitters was founded in 1997 by Ted Herget to bring an active mountain lifestyle to Jonesboro, Arkansas, growing from a living-room startup to 18 stores nationwide. The Bentonville location carries Specialized, SRAM, Shimano, 45NRTH, and Teravail across bikes, parts, and accessories. As a broad outdoor retailer spanning camping, climbing, snow sports, water, and running alongside cycling, the shop serves multi-sport and lifestyle-oriented riders rather than a single discipline.