If you live in WaHi or Inwood or find yourself travelling south on Seaman Ave from the B'way bridge, and haven't had an opportunity to visit Tread's new location on Dyckman next to the Getty Station, I highly recommend it. The new space is very nice. Wide open, airy, well-organized, with a larger selection of clothes, accessories, tools and equipment than I recall seeing in the old store. The owner told me recently that the new location has come with an unexpected benefit: more cyclists and triathletes are noticing the store than they ever did when it was located just across the street. The staff seems eager to serve and ready to face the challenges of dealing with higher end bicycles and the riders they come with. I had to have a brake cable replaced today and they did it in a matter of minutes. A friend of mine walked in with a derailleur problem she thought would require leaving the bike; again, it was fixed while she waited. Also, the staff is really nice. I happen to be a Sid's fan, but would welcome the opportunity not to have to travel miles from my home to have my bike serviced.

If you tried it before, give it another chance. You might be pleasantly surprised!