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Rei
Category:
Sporting Goods
750 W 79
Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55420
(952) 884-4315
REI is the best camping/sporting goods store in the TC. I have purchased all of my equipment here....
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REI is the best camping/sporting goods store in the TC. I have purchased all of my equipment here. They have a great co-op program where if you become a member your purchases are tracked throughout the year and then you get 10%back as dividend dollars at the end of the year. You cannot beat this program. it is getting free money for products you buy anyway. REI has only top of the line gear and their prices are competive with anyone, however at REI you get customer service from people just like you, people who are knowledgeable in the department they work in.
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Freewheel Bicycle
Category:
Bicycle Dealers
1812 S 6th St
Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55454
(612) 339-2219
My all-time favorite bike shop. Quick repairs, non-pushy sales people, friendly, smart staff. They...
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My all-time favorite bike shop. Quick repairs, non-pushy sales people, friendly, smart staff. They give you options--and don't try to steer you toward the most expensive choice. They love to ride and help spread the love. Go Freewheel!
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I went to the Alt to find a bike, and the guys there were awesome, they listened to what I was...
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I went to the Alt to find a bike, and the guys there were awesome, they listened to what I was planning on doing with the bike and then made me a few recommendations. Unfortunately, I didn't follow them, but was soon back and purchased their original recommendation and I am much happier now.
The guys are very friendly, do not give off the 'we're too cool' vibe you get from some places, cough - the hub - cough, and are extremely helpful. Not to mention the lifetime service you get from purchasing a bike from them.
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Rei
Category:
Sporting Goods
750 American Blvd W
Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55420
I have been a member of REI for years. Being a member means that you get info on sales, &...
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I have been a member of REI for years. Being a member means that you get info on sales, & dividends back at the end of the year. They have a wide variety of supplies for camping, & related hobbies ie; climbing, canoeing, skiing, working out. You can rent some stuff if you don't own it. The prices are good on most everything except clothing you can usually get cheaper elsewhere. The clothes (as well as everything else) are high quality though. Not sure about the prices on the rented stuff though. The service is great, if you need info about the equipment, buying it, using it, fixing it, the staff are very knowledgable.
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Marathon Sports is by far the best place to get running shoes. The staff is incredibly...
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Marathon Sports is by far the best place to get running shoes. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and attentive to ensure you get exactly the best fitting shoe for your feet. I won't go anywhere else for running shoes.
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Erik's Bike Shop
Category:
Bicycle Dealers
1312 4th St SE
Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55414
(612) 617-8002
Erik's has a great selection of bikes and biking equipment. The staff are very knowledgeable and...
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Erik's has a great selection of bikes and biking equipment. The staff are very knowledgeable and can answer most questions that we've ever had about fit and size. They are very helpful and do a great job tuning and adjusting bikes. We take all our bike related business to Erik's. We are very happy with them!
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Erik's Bike Shop
Category:
Sporting Goods
Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55426
(952) 931-9322
I used to hear the commercials for this bike shop on the radio all the time. The shops seemed...
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I used to hear the commercials for this bike shop on the radio all the time. The shops seemed genuine and the sales were always tempting. So, when I was finally in the market for a new bike I knew right where to go. The selection was great and the sales staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. I got a quality bike for a great bike and if I'm ever in the market for a new bike I know right where I'll go.
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With the variety of programs and equipment this gym offers anyone can find an activity that will...
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With the variety of programs and equipment this gym offers anyone can find an activity that will help keep them healthy and in shape. They hold many small classes in private studios. Some outstanding classes are social dance and pilates. I was pleasantly surprised to find a hair salon and sporting goods store located within the gym. They also have a juice bar that makes all kinds of fresh juices and shakes. It gets very busy right after work but they have so much equipment that the wait is minimal.
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Marathon Sports
Category:
Sporting Goods
Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55410
(952) 920-2606
After having a less than helpful experience at another running specialty store I tried Marathon...
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After having a less than helpful experience at another running specialty store I tried Marathon Sports on Penn and 50th. Right away all of the employees are friendly and helpful. They ask if there is anything you need help with and what they can do. Recently I had some questions in finding the correct shoe for my foot and the employee happily brought out pair after pair after pair and let me go for short jogs outside on the sidewalks to find out which shoe was just the right fit. Note that there is a treadmill in store for those days that a running test is needed but the weather isn't cooperative. They also have a fairly generous return policy (as long as the sole doesn't show much wear they are willing to exchange).
Marathon Sports has a variety of other running supplies from Body Glide to Fuel Belts, to socks and singlets and shorts. Anything that a runner could need, Marathon Sports either has or is willing to order.
Add to all of this the fact that Marathon Sports is active in the running community. They have fliers for local races in the store, and for some races you can even register at the store and pick up your race packet there. There is always a sign up sheet for a local running club to try out, as well.
Even better, if you are a member of the Minnesota Distance Running Association, you get 20% off on purchases.
The bottom line is that this is a friendly and complete running specialty store and one in which the novice or expert can feel comfortable.
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I am always amazed at this store—so unassuming from the outside, but so very much to see on the...
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I am always amazed at this store—so unassuming from the outside, but so very much to see on the inside! They have great customer service, people who actually have used the products they sell. The sell all
kinds of outdoor gear, and each department is staffed by someone knowledgeable in that area, which is something one doesn't always find at large sporting goods retailers. They always have a great selection of apparel, and they have season sales on toys. A toy store for adults!
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