talking to a voice of experience:

Jeff Groman 

questions-	-answers
What do you think first time bike buyers should look for?	"Number one: proper fit. Then proper style: mountain, road, hybrid, or bmx. Thirdly, high quality. Good quality...bike shop brands with high quality frmaes, wheels, and parts.
What is a good average price?	Somewhere in the $200 range. Below that you start compromising quality. [My best selling bike] is the Trek 820 for $299.
How many bikes do you work on in a week?	About 40, mainly mountain bikes. [Usually] just servicing: gears/brakes/wheels.
Why do you bike?	Fun and Freedom.
And why did you open a bike shop?	Because its basically a hobby turned business.
What was your first bike?	Ohhh. (smile) Scwhinn Jaguar, mark IV.
What advice would you give to a rider?	Wear your helmet. No matter where or when, always wear your helmet.
Where you see bicycling going? the future of bikes?	Legitimate. It will turn from recreation to legitimate means of transportation.

Jeff Groman and Mike Colman

Kingston Classic Cycle

(360) 297-7144

Fax (360) 297-4329

P.O. Box 1251

10978 St. Highway 104

Kingston, Wa. 98346

Wear Your Helmet!

© by Pete Allen and Colin Dixon 1997