The bicycle you buy, and especially where you buy it, has a huge impact on your safety, comfort, and how much fun you have riding!

Bicycles are fun vehicles that can travel at high speeds and withstand even demanding conditions. To do their best, they need to be constructed of high-quality materials, assembled by competent and trained bicycle mechanics, and properly adjusted to fit you right.

By purchasing your new bike from a professional bike shop like Arrow Bicycle instead of from a big box mass merchant, a "discount" department store or mail order chain store, you receive numerous important advantages....

 

Advantages	Arrow Bicycle	Mass-Merchants, "discount" department stores or mail order chain stores
Quality, longevity	Bikes are made by many different manufacturers, all with purposeful eye appeal to the newcomer.  But underneath the shiny finish lies a fundamental difference between cheaper  bikes that have only a superficial appeal and those bicycles which are top quality and therefore pass Arrow Bicycle's tough scrutiny before being sold in our shop.  There IS a difference.	Bikes might look good, seem like a great deal... but weeks or months later, the lesser quality will become  to the hapless buyer.  It's tough when you discover you have spent hard earned $ on a throwaway product.
Bike Comfort and Fit	People come in all sizes and need the expert fit bike shops can provide. We ensure that your bike is the right size and adjusted properly just for you. Test rides, follow-up fitting and fine-tuning, including our BG Fit certified staff members are available, too. The result is easy, efficient and safe cycling and more fun!	Mass-merchant bicycles come in few sizes forcing you to compromise on the fit. These stores also do not have experienced staff who understand how to measure you or how to adjust the bike to fit you. Plus, they don't offer test rides and don't do follow-up adjustments. The result is an uncomfortable, inefficient ride.
Selection	Arrow Bicycle has a wide selection of bicycle models, sizes, styles and colors from genuine top-tier brands. Our expert staff coaches you through the process of finding the best bike for you.	Selection is usually limited to sale models from off brands or once-respected but fallen brands.  Staff expertise is also limited or non-existent.
Safety	Bicycles are delivered in pieces or only partly put together and need to be built carefully and expertly to be safe, work right and hold up.  Arrow Bicycle bikes built in-store by experienced mechanics, and each is test ridden to ensure proper function and safety. They are then carefully fit to you at the time of purchase. Test rides, tune-ups and instructions assure safe and great rides.	These discount sellers have either  unassembled bikes (meaning you have to do it yourself.  Yes, it's "only" a bicycle, but it still requires significant know-how to build it right) or, the bikes are poorley assembled by unqualified quick hires.  Test rides, tune-ups or safety tests are usually not made available.  Many unfortunate buyers later bring these bikes to Arrow Bicycle to be properly adjusted at additional cost to them.
Value After The Sale	Arrow Bicycle has an experienced staff who welcome post-sale service and adjustments, for free or at low cost. They want to satisfy your needs and help you fully enjoy cycling!	After buying a bike from a mass-merchant, there is a high risk of needing post sales service, and little or no competent help is available after the sale, either if problems occur or if you just want help to enjoy your bicycle more.
Accessories	Arrow Bicycle offers a huge selection of quality cycling accessories, helmets and clothing in many models, colors and sizes. The staff consults with you to find the right accessories and gear for your bike and how and where you ride.	Either a limited or poor selection of accessories is available, with little or no help to choose the right ones. Often, these are cheap, knockoff products, which can create safety and reliability issues, too.
Warranty	Bicycles sold at Arrow Bicycle come with full warranties. And, most problems are resolved in-house. Plus, Arrow Bicycle stand behind their bikes and products with experienced mechanics and riding experts.	Products sold here have manufacturer warranties only, making it impossible or cumbersome to get a repair or adjustment. They may let you return the bike for exchange for yet another lower quality replacement.
Community	Arrow Bicycle is more than the best source for great bicycles, accessories and apparel. They help you find the great rides, latest cycling info, and often serve as advocates for better bike paths and facilities in your area, too!	They mainly just sell stuff.
Expertise	Arrow Bicycle's enthusiastic staff has over 40 years of cumulative expertise and knowledge in bicycling and are cyclists with detailed knowledge in the field. Their only job is satisfying your cycling needs, and they love doing it!	They mainly just sell stuff.