This is my shop. I buy everything at Second Ascent and I get my bikes worked on there. They have all the gear you need, and what they can't stock they will order for you. EVERY employee there is an experienced adventurer and can answer your questions, or find someone else there that can... unlike REI where it's hit or miss... mostly miss. If you are on a budget they also have the best used gear in the Seattle area - trust me I've looked.
They are privately owned and also sponsor a bunch of local adventure racing and cycling teams. This business is an asset to Seattle.
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