Philadelphia Triathlon Bike Shops
There are numerous local Philly bike shops that carry triathlon bikes and provide fitting services. However, when shopping for my bike, I found that each local shop only carried one or two triathlon brands, and I had to visit multiple shops to check out different models that I was interested in. To make things easier for your next shopping adventure, here is a compilation of local Philadelphia bike shops and the triathlon brands they carry.
Aistriu is South Jersey’s Newest Action Sports retailer, specializing in cycling, skiing, snowboarding, and all of your triathlon needs. Aistriu carries Quintana Roo bikes, and stocks Huub wetsuits, and other triathlon equipment.
Contact: 931 Route 73 S, Mount Laurel, NJ 08053; 856-267-3878
Fit shop run by Isaac Denham, the former head fitter at Highroad Bikes in Wayne, PA. Offering custom fitting, full service and premium bikes. Carries BMC, Cannondale, 3T, and Feska. Also has an array of fit tools such as a Retul bike, electronic saddle pressure mapping, and custom orthotics.
Contact: 118 East Lancaster Ave., Wayne, PA 19087; 484-393-1458
Bell’s Bike Shop in South Philadelphia is certified in bike fitting at or above the advanced level by Retul, Fit Institute Slowtwitch (F.I.S.T), and BikeFit.
Contact: 1320 E. Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19147; 215-543-6000
At Cadence, beginning bicycle enthusiasts and triathletes of all abilities feel instantly at home and naturally a part of an environment designed to cater to their every need. From retail product, to coaching, physiological testing, and mechanical services, Cadence aims to set a new standard, a new direction, for quality and unprecedented customer service for Philadelphia triathletes and cyclists.
Cadence carries Specialized (Shiv), Giant (Trinity), and Liv (Avow). Led by certified fitter and owner, Brady Gibney, Cadence has averaged over 200 performance level fits each year since 2010. Cadence offers Retul and BG Certified bike fitting.
Contact: 3740 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127; 215-508-4300
"For more than 35 years Cycles BiKyle has served the needs of serious bicycle riders - those who ride for the pleasure of it, those who appreciate the precision, smoothness and efficiency of true high performance bikes, those who have outgrown or seen beyond the limitations of mass production bicycles. For tourists, racers, and fitness cyclists, Cycles BiKyle is synonymous with knowledge, equipment, and professional care."
Cycles BiKyle carries Look, Felt, Quintana Roo, and Pinarello triathlon bikes, and offers fitting services.
Contact: 1046 W. Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, Pa 19010; 610-525-8442
Cycling and multi-sport shop featuring world-renowned TTBikeFit aero & road bike fit studio utilizing master fitter Todd Kenyon's proprietary methodology employing video capture and computer motion analysis. Also offering the finest in sales and service.
Triathlon and road bike fitting utilizing the patented TTBikeFit fully automated remote controlled Vertex Fit Cycle, custom bike building, component and equipment selection and aero optimization, the finest in sales carrying Argon 18, Ventum, PremiereBike, Louis Garneau, Kestrel and Fuji bicycles, ISM and Cobb saddles, the best in power meters, wheels, and other top components and accessories. Also providing installation and pre-race mechanical service.
The owner, Marc Galietta is an engineer by trade and meticulous fitter, having raced in Ironman triathlons since the early 1990s. The Vertex Fit Cycle is incredible to behold, allowing the rider to remain stationary while contact points move around her/him. The Vertex is fully automated via digital stepper motors and easily changes fit parameters under high rider power output. During the fit process, the Vertex allows Marc to sit at his computer and make adjustments on the fly, to the mm, while he observes you riding. Push a button and the front bars raise up or down; reach moves forward and back; saddle raises up or down; bottom bracket swings to adjust seat angle. Very trick!
Contact: 3805 Old Easton Road, Doylestown, PA 18902; 267-304-8941
Guy’s Bicycles has been proudly serving Southeastern PA and Southern NJ since 1971.
Guy's carries Cannondale (Slice), Felt (B and IA Series), and Trek (Speed Concept) triathlon bikes, and offers fitting services.
Contact: 326 East Street Road, Feasterville, PA 19053; 215-355-1166
Keswick Cycle first opened it’s doors in 1933 in Glenside, PA, making it the area’s oldest running bike shop. Today, with two locations, Keswick Cycle stands as a premier bike shop, with a large selection of bicycles, parts and accessories.
Keswick carries Cannondale (Slice), Cervelo (P Series), Trek (Speed Concept), and Specialized (Shiv) tri bikes. It stocks Zipp and ENVE wheels and has demo wheels available. It is also a TriBike Transport partner.
Keswick also has four Specialized Body Geometry fit specialists on staff, and it is a Shimano S-Tec certified shop.
The Glenside store is very friendly and has great neighborhood roads to test ride your bikes.
Contact:
408 N. Easton Road
Glenside, PA
215-885-7433
4040 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA
215-387-7433
1740 E. Lancaster Avenue
Paoli, PA
484-318-7937
MECHANIC / Bicycle Pro Shop is a new service-based bicycle repair shop located in Haverford, PA. They have over 30 years combined years experience working on competition bikes. The head mechanic, Seth Samson, has worked neutral and team race support on the world stage. Knowledgeable about Di2 and other electronic shifting systems, this shop prides itself on delivering exceptional repair services in a no-nonsense setting. MECHANIC does not stock much inventory but rather utilizes a consultative sales process to order you exactly what you need.
They have a Triathlete Discount program and a special 2-bike maintenance package for your training and race bike. Some of their special services offered include domestic and international bike shipping, new bike assembly, and fit number application. While this shop does not claim to be a "fit studio", MECHANIC will use tools such as lasers, adjustable stems, and a trainer, combined with years of experience and knowledge to achieve your optimal level of comfort and power.
This service is designed to take the guessing out of buying an exotic bike over the internet. To make travel and competition easy, MECHANIC / bicycle pro shop is a Tri-Bike Transport and BikeFlights partner shop. Having issues? Stop on by for a complimentary inspection, no appointment needed.
Contact: 367 W Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, Pennsylvania; 610-228-2971
In Spring 2017, Trek acquired numerous local Bike Line stores in the Pennsylvania region -- further illustrating the recent trend of manufacturers seeking ways to market directly to consumers (see Advanced Sports International's, parent company of Fuji and Kestrel, acquisition of Performance Bicycles). The Trek factory store located in Wayne, PA was formerly a Bike Line shop, and before that, High Road Cycles, and before that, a Bike Line -- confusing, yes.
They are outfitted with a state-of-the-art Trek Precision Fit bike fitting system.
Contact: 165 W. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne PA 19087; 610-687-1110