Frequently Asked Questions

You have questions. We have answers.

We know how complicated bicycles and riding can get so we have decided to answer a few questions you may have in this Frequently Asked Question section on the site.

Feel free to browse through this section and if you have any other questions you can fill out this form or contact us here at the shop.

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General

  • What bike to buy
  • Why buy from us
  • What to bring on a ride
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    • Where to Ride

  • Mountain Biking
  • Road Riding
  • Rail Trails
  • BMX Tracks
  • Dirt Jumps
  • Park
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    • Skills

  • Rocks & Roots
  • Track Stand
  • Climbing Road
  • Climbing MTB
  • Logs
  • Group Ride Road
  • Group Ride MTB
  • Back to the Top

    • Bike Fit

  • Frame Size
  • Components
  • Shoes & Pedals
  • Flexibility
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    • Clothing

  • Jerseys
  • Shorts
  • Gloves
  • Shoes
  • Socks
  • Winter Gear
  • Back to the Top

    • Components

  • Upgrading Parts
  • Changing Gearing
  • Losing Weight
  • Wheels
  • Tires
  • Back to the Top

    • Accessories

  • Pumps
  • Eyewear
  • Helmet
  • Locks
  • Back to the Top

    • Gadgets

  • Computer
  • GPS
  • Power Meter
  • Back to the Top

    • Maintenance

  • Tune-up
  • How to change a tire/tube
  • Maintenance schedule
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    • Suspension

  • Maintenance
  • Suspension Designs
  • Forks
  • Shocks
  • Back to the Top

    • Training

  • Faster Sprints
  • Endurance Improvement
  • Climbing
  • Proper Position
  • Off-The-Bike Exercises
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    • Nutrition

  • What to eat before a ride
  • Off-The-Bike Exercises
  • How to recover after a ride
  • Hydrating properly
  • Back to the Top

    • We have compiled a handy list to help you determine what bike is best suited for the type of riding you would like to do. Click here to check out the guide. We here at New England Bicycle believe that the satisfaction of the customer is of the utmost importance.
    Our sales staff will never pressure you into buying something just because it is in stock.
    All bicycles sold come with a complimentary bike fitting to ensure maximum comfort.
    When you need to buy parts and accessories for you new bike, we offer 15% off all parts and accessories at the time of your new bike purchase.
    A free 60-day tune service is also available with the purchase of the new bike.     It is important to consider what items to bring with you while riding.
    There is the possibility of having a mechanical failure such as a flat tire that can leave you on the side of the road.
    Some basic items to bring with you include:
  • Spare tube
  • Pump or CO2
  • Tire lever
  • Patch kit
  • Multi-tool
  • Seat bag (to carry it all in)
    • Other items to consider taking with you are a cell phone, some cash and an ID.
  • Granville
  • Robinson State Park
  • Batchelor Street
  • Ray's Indoor MTB Park
  • Mount Snow
  • Highland Bike Park
  • Diablo Freeride Park
  • Killington
  • Jiminy Peak
  • Platekill
  • Kingdom Trails
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  • Road rides
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  • Farmington Valley Greenway
  • North Adams
  • Northampton
  • Cape Cod
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  • Whip City BMX
  • Billerica
  • Cape Cod
  • Foothills
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  • Rye Airfield
  • Highland Bike Park
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  • Rye Airfield
  • Skater's Edge
  • Haven Skate Park
  • Incline Club
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