Westside LBS for mountain bikes? Moved here last fall and just now realized that I live near hills, so I'm looking to get into mountain biking. Does anyone have any recommendations for shops on the Westside that sell/service MTB's, would rather go that route than buy one online, especially given the current circumstances.
BikingHam replied:
[Wheel World](https://www.wheelworld.com/) on Sepulveda, Culver City - They carry Giant and Specialized bikes. [Helen's](https://www.helenscycles.com/) on Broadway in Santa Monica - They carry Trek, Ibis, Santa Cruz, and Cannondale. [Bike-Improve](https://bike-improve.com/) \- Santa Monica Blvd in W.LA - They carry Scott & Pivot [Bike Attack](https://www.bikeattack.com/) \- Main Street in Santa Monica - They carry GT, Marin, Scott, Jamis, Surly I'm sure I've missed a few, but the above should give you a start. I believe all the stores above are open, but they are operating on reduced hours and there may be a line to enter the store. Call them before going. Good luck!
You looking to buy one? Keep an eye on http://www.wheelworld.com. They typically have last years model model frames for really cheap. I got my Kona xc frame there new for $600 instead of $1200, but they have downhilling frames there as well. I just checked and didn't see any going at the moment, but they'll be back again I'm sure.