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July 2023 by Paul Altenburg
Gene has bailed me out twice with last minute repairs to get my bike up and running. Very knowledgeable and very reasonable pricing.
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December 2020 by Mark Brooks
Very knowledgeable owner and staff.
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December 2020 by Gene Dassing
Gene Bell is a credit to the bike industry. My Litespeed had a creaky bottom bracket, I was traveling in VT up from NJ. Not only did Gene answer the phone but he fixed it right on the spot for a very reasonable price. In no uncertain terms, he saved my trip. He even gave me a quick lesson in front der cable tensioning. Highly recommended.
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December 2020 by Jeffrey Sereni
Awesome bike shop and buying experience. The owner Gene is super helpful and knows what he is doing! Glad I stumbled upon his shop while shopping for a bike.
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December 2019 by Milo Willmott
Simply the best bike buying experience I’ve had. Gene takes the the time to make sure everything is set up properly and the bike is ready to ride when you leave. It’s a small shop with a local feel and he obviously knows and loves the bikes he sells. Stop by and take a look, it’s well worth your time!
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December 2019 by Jack Nee
You would be hard pressed to find anyone more knowledgeable about bikes than Gene. He can help you find the right bike for what you are looking to do.Repairs and overall advice are top notch as well.
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December 2018 by Ryan O'Neil
Super good service
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December 2018 by Monica Culina
Gene is fantastic. Incredibly knowledgable and willing to share that knowledge. Listens to your needs and will guide you accordingly. He keeps files of each customers bike measurements and history making the experience personal. A+.
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December 2017 by Aidan Powell
After biking from Maine to Oregon and visiting my fair share of bike shops along the way, I have discovered that there are lots of great shops out there. That being said, Belgen Cycles might be my favorite. I could be biased because of the epic trails two minutes away, or because it is so close to home, or because I was there earlier today, but however you want to put it, I am grateful to have this kind of resource so close to home.The shop itself has a small footprint but it's packed with (full suspension, hardtail, rigid and road) bikes. Tools are organized and there is usually some music playing in the background.Gene and Patrick are two of the most grounded, knowledgeable folks around. You are guaranteed a quality answer whether you are asking about the history of Salsa, the pros and cons of a slack head angle, or local trail systems. Gene was very generous with his time, setting up a demo Pony Rustler specifically to my size and pedal request. Thanks guys!
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December 2017 by John Arnst
A small bicycle shop with premium quality selection (Salsa, Litespeed, Soma). Gene is happy to explain bicycle tech and maintenance for customers and he really knows his stuff. The shop is well stocked, the work space is fairly tidy and everything is nicely laid out. If you're looking for a full suspension mountain bike or a fatbike you should make this your first stop. Quality service standing behind their bikes, and a great source of knowledge and support.
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December 2017 by Jerry Chabot
Gene is the best. Here's legend.
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December 2016 by brad bolduc (bradlyb)
Awesome, friendly, good service the basic definition of this local business
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December 2015 by Roxy Bombardier
Just wanted to update my review to say that I have just purchased a Salsa Mukluk Fat bike from Gene, a 2016 model. Working with Village Bicycle Repair continues to be an excellent experience. Gene and the fellas at Village Bicycle have bailed me out several times. The shop is very small, but their work excellent, due to the demand on them and their very small space they can get backlogged sometimes during the busy season but this is a testimony to their success a great bike shop!
