City Velo Invites Customers to Take a Spin on Its Bikes

, is now open for business in the former salon space next to the former Linden Hills Florist space. The shop takes a liberal approach to letting customers get a feel for its bikes, according to the Southwest Journal:

"Even if you don't buy a bike from us ... you can leave with your numbers, and we'll help you figure out, 'What's my size?'" said Manager Randy Fox. ... Customers are free to test-ride the shop's bikes for half an hour, or even half a day.

"It's the only way to know how it will perform," Fox said. "You can take that scary corner on your weekly loop ride."

Read the full article at swjournal.com.

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