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Anonymous asked: sir in bike shock absorber which is the best hydraulic or nitrox shock absorber

Hi.

I’m not sure where to start but all front forks for Mountain bikes are hydraulic.  There is shock fluid that is used but nothing that would make it like a nitrox shock.  For rear suspension they are typically controlled by either a coil or air compression. Shocks very by brand and purpose so I would first evaluate how you are going to use your bicycle and then determine what level of shock you will need.  I would suggest to check out Fox Shocks Rock Shox or Manitou as those are the major brands for shocks in the cycling industry.  

Thanks,

Gregg’s Cycles

Anonymous asked: I have a late 90's Serotta Atlanta. I love the smooth ride of the steel frame but the shifters / derailers ( Shimano) are pretty worn. The front crank has a 52/39 with an 8 rear cassette. I haven't ridden much in years and I would like to start again but the gear set up is just too tough in the hills for me. It seems like it would be cheaper to find a low gear mtn bike then try to update this bike. Is it possible to update this bike for less than $300.00? Or is it a pipe dream? -Lynnwood

Sounds like a great ride!  We would love to help you out.  Depending on what modifications we can work within that budget.  To change the front chainrings and derailleur would require a little higher budget.  Feel free to swing the bike to any of our three locations (sounds like Alderwood might be the closest) and we can have our mechanics assess the bike and see what options are available.

Thanks,

Gregg’s Cycles

Anonymous asked: I was wondering if you carry the Trek Earl.

Hi,

The Trek Earl is a bike that we do not stock but would be more then happy to special order the bike for you.  Typically it takes 7-10 business days to get a bike from Trek.  Let me know if you have any more questions.

Thanks,

Gregg’s Cycles

Anonymous asked: Hi, I'm not US citizen and will have travel to Seattle WA for a week and fly back to my home country, if i buy a bike from your store, do i still have to pay taxes ? Is it Trek Superfly 100 2012, medium size available ? Thank, Fajar H

Hi Fajar,

Thanks for the question.  Below is the list of qualifying state/provinces that don’t have to pay tax.  If you are from anywhere else you have to pay our 9.5% sales tax if you take possession of the product in our store.

ALASKA, OREGON, COLORADO, DELAWARE, MONTANA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, AMERICAN SAMOA, GUAM, VIRGIN ISLANDS, COMMONWEALTH OF N. MARIANA,
ALBERTA, CANADA
YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES, CANADA
NUNAVUT, CANADA

The Trek Superfly 100 - 2012  is a product we would have to special order.  We do not have it in stock but there are 17.5, 19, and 21 inch bikes available at Trek.  Just let us know if you would like to order one.

Thanks,

Ryan Putnam
ryanp@greggscycles.com