Bike Taiwan

 

新店
Shop name: Taiwan Cyclist Federation (Hsintien Giant Bike Shop)
Focus: Road, XC
Address: #12, Chung-Hwa Road, Hsintien
台北縣新店市中華路12號
Phone: 886-2-2912-8777
Fax: 886-2-2910-8556
Website: http://home.kimo.com.tw/hsintien-cycling/main.htm
Email: peloton@ms19.hinet.net
Bus/MRT details: Beside Hsintien City Hall MRT. Close to many buses as well.
Contact name: Gary Shu
English spoken: Excellent
Brands stocked: Mostly Giant
Shop ride details: Frequent road rides.
Comment: Though not really a mountain bike specific shop, this is still an excellent shop for parts and service. Gary is very friendly, speaks excellent English and is a reputable wheel builder.
 
板橋
Shop name: Hersan Bike Shop
Focus: Downhill, XC and Trials bikes.
Address: #80, Che-Kung Road, PanChiau City, Taipei County
Phone: 886-2-2259-6818
Website: http://yegi.act.to/
Email: le.jon@msa.hinet.net
Location details: Take the MRT to HsinPu station in PanChiau. Look for (ask for) Che-Kung Road, which is not far away from HsinPu station. Call the shop if you need help along the way.
Contact names: Hersan or Leo
English spoken: Excellent
Brands stocked: YETI, GT, Scott, Specialized, Ameoba, Fastrax, Mongoose, Coyette, Hayes, Marzocchi, Rock Shox, SRAM, Shimano, KHS, Cratoni, Fox, Tank, Pazzarz. The shop is quite accomodating with special orders.
Comment: Hersan was once a BMX stunt performer sponsored by KHS. Now, he is using his wealth of knowledge and experience to teach trials and downhill bike handling skills to interested riders. Additionally, he is a Shimano-certified professional bike technician. This shop is well worth checking out if you live in, or are visiting the PanChiau area.