2012 Best Bike Shop2240 N. Scottsdale Rd. Tempe, 85281 (480) 966-5673 M-Sa 10 a.m.-7 p.m., closed Su
The people selling and building bikes here have rode miles in your skater shoes, so if you’re looking for a shop that truly gets what you want, Kore is it. It’s a shop off Scottsdale Road and McKellips Street in Tempe run by riders who refuse to sell cookie-cutter bikes that break in an instant. Owner Ryan Cowling carries only the small brands in the business, and while he does sell complete bikes, it’s all about building the bike to fit its owner: He wants you involved in building the bike you’re about to buy. Plus, maintenance isn’t limited to a warranty; their bikes come with free lifetime servicing. The people at Kore want to get to know you as much as they want you to piece together your dream bike.
