This is actually a review for the newest shop in Cherokee, NC, but quite a few of the staff that work at the Sylva store also are helping out with the new store. What a great shop! I brought my wife's Trek in for somebody to check out the rear brake (it was rubbing). The guy working there spotted the problem; it was a simple spring that had dislodged from her rim brake and he corrected the problem in about 5 seconds - no charge! Then he gave her bike a quick once over and checked the tires. He was pretty darn awesome and knew a lot about Fire Mountain and the trails there. This is a great shop with some nice bikes (I've got my eye on a Specialized!) and the staff can't be beat. I will be back for more gear and hopefully a totally unnecessary third bike! read more

My wife's Shimano Powered mountain bike was not shifting. We called this shop and talked to Larry. He agreed to wait on a Saturday afternoon to look at the shifting. They diagnosed the problem quickly and fixed it while we waited AFTER HOURS ON A SATURDAY!! Saved our trip as we are from Florida. Thanks Guys!!! read more

Clay, who was working the day I stopped by, was extremely helpful! I stopped by because my wheelchair had a messed up shaft and pin (I thought). Clay came out to my car, lifted it out by himself, worked with the wheel, fixed the simple problem (which was mostly operator error) and was so sweet about it! He charged me nothing for his time and made me feel safe and secure in using my chair again. I highly recommend this business since it is employed by such good hearted people. read more

Great shop, good selection, and helpful crew. Has already saved me twice fixing some older bikes with hard to find parts! Mainly they deal with MTB and Road bikes (sorry not much on BMX), but they can order anything you're looking for. The store is much better than the old location on the main street. Parking is still kind of a pain because of how the building is right on the road. But at least you don't have to worry when backing out like you did at the old spot. The shop has a lot of bikes to try out even for the little tikes. If you're new to the area they can guide on which trails to check out besides just Tsali. THANKS MOTION MAKERS! read more

I recently ordered a bike online from Motion Makers and couldn't be happier with how it went. * The bike I paid for was actually in stock and available for purchase (surprisingly not a given at other shops I've dealt with since the 'rona bike shortage hit); * Their communication about the build and shipment timeline was great; * The bike showed up promptly and was well built and packaged. All in all, the single best bike buying experience I've had. I hope to have the opportunity to stop by in person someday. read more

I've spent a lot of time and money in bike shops and this is, for my money, the best shop in the country. The prices are reasonable and the service is terrific. The mechanics are all top-notch and they will never overcharge. They'll be happy to tell you where the best roads and trails are in the area--whether or not you buy anything. What's really remarkable is that they're great with both serious cyclists and with kids and beginners. There's a new Motion Makers in Asheville and although I love it, the Sylva shop will always be my favorite. It's a community bike shop in a day and age where such things are disappearing. I wouldn't dream of buying a bike, or even a Gu, anywhere else. read more

When I moved back to my hometown....I hadn't owned a mountain bike in over 10 years, so I wanted to get back into it and Motion Makers came highly recommended from riders in the area. Their selection is excellent! And the staff is VERY knowledgable helping narrowing down my decision making process. BUT.............there is always a "but" *grin*.....they had me ride a carbon fiber bike...at about $3K....it was as light as a feather, but WAY outside my budget. I would have loved to buy a bike from them but in the end I didn't...I went with another shop, but if you are in the market for a bike and/or accessories...please check these folks out!!! read more

This review is for the Cherokee shop. My experience with Motion Makers has been nothing short of first class. They really saved the day for me when I blew out my rear shock while riding at Tsali. No other bike shop was even willing to entertain the idea of helping me out. By contrast, the service I received from the guys at the Cherokee store exceeded my expectations. The location is incredibly convenient to the Fire Mountain trail system, and they have everything you might need, including trail descriptions, for your trip to FM. At our most recent trip to FM, we decided to rent ebikes for the day and had an absolute blast. The guys at the shop were thoughtful enough to top off our battery charges while we had lunch. Can't say enough nice things about this shop. read more

Absolutely great bike shop! I was staying in Asheville for a two week cycling trip, road and mountain bike riding, and I ran into a number of issues with my bikes. I made a few trips down to this shop and each and every employee was great. They all took time to talk with me and help me, always seeming happy to help. I could not recommend this shop more. Every time I head up towards Asheville, I will be visiting this shop, no doubt. read more