First thing to know about Papa Wheelies is that they straddle the line between "Cycling Shop" and…read more"Bike Store", meaning that these are people who take the sport seriously as enthusiasts, but not exclusively for the "serious cyclist type". This store appeals to both demographics, although the "everyday commuter" type might find the bicycles in stock to be on the pricey side. I do not fault the store, but instead greater consumer trends within the industry. The service is generally good and reliable, however certain times of the year service will be backed up (summer holidays).

I am an avid cyclist in road, mountain and gravel cycling, and Papa Wheelies has been my go to bike…read moreshop for a number of years. Their customer service and knowledge of all types of riders and bikes is why I choose to patronize them, as well as why I will send all my friends who I try to convince to get into cycling. They truly just want you to get the best bike for yourself. Not the most expensive or the flashiest bike. They know their stuff and they truly just want to match everyone to a bike that will make them happy and give them the best riding experience. Their repair staff is also top notch. I have had some whacky issues with my bikes over the years and they have solved them every single time. Several years ago, I purchased an Orbea mountain bike through them. Unfortunately, there was a manufacturers defect with the dropper post (not Papa Wheelie's fault - a manufacturing issue). The staff at Papa Wheelie's took my bike in and took care of the entire process in dealing with the claim and getting the part from the manufacturer and got me back on my bike quite quickly considering many of the parts were coming in from Spain. I am always team support your local bike shop, but I am specifically team support Papa Wheelies as your lbs, because they truly care. Yes, you can order a bike online direct from manufacturers, but nothing beats the experience of going in and working with the people at Papa Wheelies to figure out what bike works for you and making adjustments to that bike or getting a bike fit to make sure that it is the best possible machine you can ride. It's an investment and Papa Wheelies makes that process 100 times easier. Lastly, I'll add that bikes can be expensive. Tax on expensive things can be expensive. New Hampshire doesn't have taxes. Are you doing the math with me? If you are buying a bike for several thousand dollars in other New England states, you can end up paying several hundred dollars in taxes. You can avoid that by heading on up to beautiful tax free New Hampshire and buying your bike at Papa Wheelies.

I recently had an issue with my bike and stopped into Colonial Bicycle Company without an…read moreappointment. Colin immediately stepped in, provided excellent product knowledge, and quickly fixed the problem. The staff is always friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, and the store itself is clean and well organized. I highly recommend Colonial Bicycle Company for all your bike and service needs. Thanks again!

Great service . Always leave knowing they did great with my questions and what I neededread more

Whenever I have had a problem with my bicycle, either with my last 50 year old Triumph or with my…read morenew Linus, Steve seems to immediately know what needs fixing or adjusting and does it. He understands bicycles with years of experience behind him. After having some rather weird experiences with other bike shops, I will be taking my bike to Steve always, because he knows what he is doing.

I brought a 25 year old Specialized bike to getting rehabbed. I was amazed! Picked it up 2 days…read morelater and it looked and road like new. Great work!

Came to see all the deals and fuss. Did not dissapoint…read more Lots of items at fair prices. Found a nice pair of Hooka shoes but they didn't have my size.

I always have to make a pit stop at Kittery Trading Post, whenever I go to Maine!…read more This store is AMAZING... I can literally spend hours here and not get bored at all. They have all things outdoors-related such as jackets from popular brands (Canada Goose, Patagonia, etc), canoes, hunting apparel, winter boots, summer sandals, running sneakers, camping and fishing gear + equipment, and MORE. Seriously, so many things here hahaha but it always feels like a treat whenever I visit. Definitely stop by, you won't regret it! Parking: free parking lot

We had an incredible time on our bike tour with Donna. We did the 3 hr tour hitting every part of…read morePortsmouth. Our e-bikes worked great and were very comfortable. Donna was a true historian of the area and told us all about the history and prominent sites with her enthusiastic energy which made it truly interesting. Our ride was challenging enough to keep us active and moving while being totally doable. What a great way to see the area in a way that would be very difficult to do on your own as a visitor. I highly recommend it!

This was definitely a five star experience. We did the Island tour. Paul, the guide, was amazing…read more So knowledgeable. A true historian. We learned so much about the city. And the views were so beautiful. We rode along the water and into New Castle. It was a long ride but we made plenty of stops. I haven't been on a bike in ten years but was able to keep up. The tour was the highlight of our trip! Thanks, Port City!

With the new ownership, I could tell that Henry cares about the customer and his mopeds! Easy to…read morefind in Portsmouth and even better to drive around. Henry takes his time with any issues and is so friendly to interact with. Great price for what you're getting. Wouldn't pass up!

Great locally run business. Very friendly and honest people. Highly recommend this place.read more

Completely unacceptable experience here…read more I was the only customer in the shoe department. I waited over twenty five minutes, hoping to try on several pairs of shoes in my size. Two young employees in the shoe department were focused on restocking; after fifteen minutes of waiting, I asked one of them for assistance. (I also heard on one of their radios that someone was waiting for assistance in the shoe department. That'd be me - the only customer in the shoe department.) The two young employees avoided eye contact and the one I asked for help from told me the other employee would help me - I waited another ten minutes and neither stopped restocking to help me. I felt invisible, and angry, that I even bothered driving the 30 minutes it took to get here. I was planning on buying at least two expensive pairs of shoes for the upcoming school year - but alas, I'll be looking elsewhere. Not sure if the pressure to restock is so great from higher-ups or if the two young workers were simply avoiding working with customers. Either way, I will NEVER be back in this Dick's as there is clearly something wrong in this location. Looking at the other Yelp reviews, I'm not the only one with a bad shoe department experience. What a shame.

There's a good selection of athletic wear, shoes, and equipment with lots of staff. I think the…read morebiggest challenge here is that a lot of the associates are young and maybe haven't received training on customer service and where everything is located in the store. As long as you know that, level your expectations and get what you need in store. Otherwise, order online.

Had a great day! My wife's first time on an e-bike. Pete was very helpful in explaining the…read moreoperation of the bike. Off we went on the Cotton Valley Rail Trail for a three hour tour headed to Wolfeboro. Lots of stops and starts along the way as she became more familiar with the bike. I'd recommend a longer ride so you'd have more time in Wolfeboro for lunch, ice cream or exploring the shops. The trail is well maintained and an easy ride. The Aventon bikes were in excellent condition and we had the chance to try a couple of different models. Overall an excellent experience and I highly recommend E-bike Expeditions and look forward to renting from them again.

Pete is very professional and returns calls promptly. Amazing customer service! He thoroughly…read moreexplained the bike use and the Cotton Valley trail. Highly recommend Pete and Ebike Expeditions!!

Door to Door is amazing. They were able to fix up some very old bicycles and get them working…read moreagain. They tuned up my Trek Madone and now it's ready to ride. Timely and efficient. Thanks!

Lovely business owner, great communication, and repairs that last!…read more I did my best to fix my son's bike and Door-to-Door put everything back together again.