I haven't shopped inside the store since 2009, and I haven't lived in the area since 2011, but it…read morehasn't stopped me from going back to The Garden for all things snowboarding! They bought my first board from them in 2001, and have continued to buy anything I can from them because of the customer service and care for their community. Bill and his staff have always been so helpful in guiding me in my purchases to ensure I get the best equipment for my needs. I am working with Bill right now to purchase a new board from them even though I live in Scottsdale, AZ now. He's been great steering me away from companies that aren't producing great stuff anymore, and introducing me to better options that I will enjoy more. I really can't say enough great things about The Garden. I will ALWAYS buy my gear from them as long as I can. Thanks Bill and Team!

I was on a mission to find a very specific bike and came across this place online. Which happened…read moreto have the exact bike I wanted. After having some issues with shipping online.. I called the store and spoke to a gentleman who had the manager call me to troubleshoot. Luke was amazing. He went above and beyond what I expected to ship me a bike to where I am in California. I only wish I wasn't across the country so I could go in person to thank him for everything he did to get me this bike. I would gladly purchase more bikes from The Garden.. not only to support a small business but because of the wonderful experience as well!!

Rented from the Cheshire location- great place, right next to Cheshire Reservoir and the…read moreAshuwillticook train. Manager was very nice, funny. Great ride around the area, with beautiful views. Bikes were in good condition and ready to go. Recommend the location- we will be back there.

They are an old-school, fully stocked "outdoor" store that harkens back to an era of local stores…read morethat seem to disappear, victims of REI's and Big Boxes, where staff are likely to be completely clueless about what they are selling. I stopped in for some gels and air canisters for my bike bag, and bent the ear of one of the bike shop employees who was more than happy to talk bikes. The store is a fly fisher's dream ( or money trap because of how much stuff they have!) - they are fully stocked with Skis ( even in summer!) - Bikes, Kayak/Canoe gear, hiking gear, camping gear - and topped with a knowledgeable staff. Worth a visit, worth supporting.

Big thanks to Tim and the crew at Tomhannock Bicycles. I ordered my bike direct from Specialized…read moreand honestly wasn't expecting a whole lot of service when I picked it up. I was pleasantly surprised to have Tim spend around an hour with me going over all the features and care for my new bike as well as ensuring everything was dialed in for me before I left. Best of all, I was invited to ride on their trails. You simply can not beat the level of care and love for the sport that Tim has. I will definitely be taking my bike to them for future work and tune-ups. Definitely recommend Tonhannock Bicycles for all your bike needs.

I needed some particularly specialized help, and these guys did the research, figured it out, and…read moretook care of it very quickly. I was out on the road before I even knew it. And then they were so friendly, I had trouble getting away from the shop!

This sports shop is just top notch. They came highly recommended by my dad and once I walked in,…read moretheir customer service totally proved his glowing review right. I came in to drop off my snowboard for repair and after looking it over the next day, they told me the honest truth that it was a bit too of a complex repair for them to trust that it was stick long term. They suggested for the price it would cost to make it perfect, given the year of the board (2017), I'd be better off getting a new board and pocketing the difference. I appreciated how up front they were and headed their advice! I'll be running the board through it's final paces this season and getting a new one come spring. Even beyond repairs, this shop has it all. From kayaks to climbing gear, skis to paddle boards, they've got everything you need to enjoy the outdoors for all four seasons.

Really pleased I remembers this shop, so I could order a baseball cap unavailable elsewhere. (It…read morewill replace a favored cap.) And it's on the way!

Visiting from Vegas. Rented 4 eBikes for the family. We biked for over 5hrs, using one of the most…read moreserene biking trails we could find. Using Greenway, we went from the Quadrini Bike Shop past Amherst to Bechertown. Saw baby cows, ponds, acres of farm land, and the most beautiful countryside views anyone could ask for. THANK YOU QUADRINI!!!

I'm so glad we found Quadrini Electric Bicycles! My wife and I rented some electric bicycles so…read morethat we could ride from Northampton to Amherst. Bob and his staff couldn't have been more helpful. They have a variety of different high quality bikes, helmets, locks, and even a bike bag so we didn't need our backpack. They are located right on the bike trail, which is super convenient. We rode from Northampton to Amherst for lunch and made a few stops along the way. The trails are great by the way. It was a 90 degree day, so having pedal assist was not only fun, but a much needed break. This means riders of all skill/fitness levels can enjoy the trails. If you're in the market for an electric bike or simply want to try one, you have to try Quadrini Electric Bicycles.

I spent several months shopping for a bike and kept coming back to Burrows. the staff there were…read morepatient and friendly and helped me get the right bike for my needs at a very fair price.

I have cycled cross-country, and I have used the services of bicycle shops in probably a dozen…read morestates. This is one of the best repair shops I have ever visited. I visited this shop early on a Saturday morning. I had gotten a tune-up at a bicycle shop in the Greater Boston area in preparation of cycling Vermont Route 100, and picked up my bike on Friday night (the night before I planned to leave). When I brought it home (and after the shop had closed) I found that my bike's chain was making noise in certain gears. I tinkered around with the derailleur to try to fix the problem, but to no avail. I feared that my Vermont trip would have to be cancelled. I decided to try to find a shop in Brattleboro, my planned starting point, and selected this one because it opened the earliest. I visited there early on Saturday, explained the issue, and immediately was introduced to a mechanic (I asked for his name but have since forgotten it, unfortunately). He kindly and patiently explained what he was doing as he went through his evaluation to diagnose the issue, and invited me to stand alongside him to watch and learn. Within minutes, he deduced that the height of the derailleur was incorrectly adjusted by the previous mechanic, causing the chain to rub in high gear. He made the correct adjustment and it worked perfectly. Amazingly, he didn't even want to charge me more than $10, although I insisted on giving him that and then some for his help (and for basically saving my trip). I love cycling, but I know that visiting bicycle shops can be a frustrating process. Many bicycle mechanics seem to delight in making the customer feel ignorant. Here, the mechanic was not only skilled and instructive, but he was completely without pretension. It is a shame that I live more than two hours away from this shop, or it would be my default for repairs. As it turned out, the mechanic's adjustment on a Saturday morning ended up saving my cycling trip, and the bicycle has functioned perfectly since.

Soon I will be turning 70, and all three of my boys have bikes. I decided to get an e-bike to keep…read moreup with them and explore all over Berkshire County. The sales staff at BB&B were super helpful and listened to my plans for using the bike on different terrain. They also made sure I was comfortable with how to operate and maintain the bike. I needed a number of items like a phone holder, water holder, helmet, and more. But they made some really good suggestions based on what I needed. Plus, I got a discount when I bought the bike accessories with the bike, which saved me even more money. I also checked out two of their other locations, and each one had a great selection of bikes and a nice space for bike repairs. In GB, I spoke to one of the techs about parts inventory and turnaround time, and I was really impressed with all of the answers. Look, there's always going to be a cheaper place to buy something, but I want to pay a fair price to a company that won't let me down when I need to maintain my bike.

Most bizarre customer service. Nobody around to ring up a simple purchase, i.e. a bike pump. Had to…read morewalk out after waiting around for 15 minutes.

Charged me $40 to adjust one brake pad, first and last time for sure.read more

Outstanding service and friendly manners. This place will take excellent care of you and your bike!read more

If you're looking for a good bike this coming spring, look no further than Berkshire Vintage…read moreTreasures. Rich is great at taking older bikes and making them just like new. Today I bought a beautiful bike with so many features - a portable air pump, rear holder for a basket if I go shopping during a ride, a very comfortable seat he chose and fitted just for me, 8 speeds, a beyond-cool retro frame from the 1960s in excellent condition ... and it FOLDS IN HALF! *grins*. No need for an expensive bike rack to get the bike from place to place. All this he sold me for less than the wholesale price of the bike - if you could even find others like it! Rich also helps disadvantaged families with bikes from time to time. He delivers - excellent like-new bicycles, extremely low pricing, and he's generous to people who need it to boot. Everyone - check this guy out!! -Susan Doerr

Outstanding service! Five stars isn't enough stars to rate the excellence of this store!…read more I have been looking for an electric assist bike online, but buying it online loses the customer service feeling and puts small business owners out of business. So I began searching local areas. Thanks to Google Maps we found Plaines in Pittsfield and the fist bike we saw walking into the store was the most update electric assist bike made by s subsidiary of Trek which is the Electra Townie Go! 8i. We were so happy with the customer service we received from Claudia and Keagan that we bought two bikes. My husband and I are in our fifties and in all our years with all the purchases we have made, I can honestly say that no one has topped the service we received here. Blaine's has a huge selection of bikes (to purchase or rent) along with an array of other outdoor activity equipment. It's a bright, clean, organized store with a welcoming feeling. No matter the purchase, big or small, stop in... you will be glad you did.

I have been to Plaine's many times and am always happy with the quality of service provided. A…read moregreat ski and bike shop that cares about their customer experience. Best prices around. If they don't have an item they will tell you where to go to get it. I cannot recommend this place enough.