Kevin B.
Yelp
I've been mountain biking for 25 years and have bought a lot of bikes both online and in store. Simply put, buying from Motion Makers was better then any bike buying experience I've ever had by far.
The new Stumpjumper caught my interest and though I try to shop local, the dealer in my town seemed unknowledgeable and a bit pushy. I drove 90 minutes to Charlotte and visited a shop that was full of "Cocky and too cool to be helpful shop bros" all to common in high volume shops. Finally, I decided to make the two hour trip to Asheville to check out Motion Makers and I'm so glad I did. I spoke with several members of their staff and found them all to be avid and accomplished Mountain Bikers, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts who are as passionate about sharing the love of the sport as they are about riding. They weren't pushy, yet were quick with advice clearly learned from years of riding. I know bikes, but these guys are mountain bike savants. They all seem to be gifted riders with miles of experience and are willing to share their knowledge in a friendly unpretentious manner.
I bought a bike and unfortunately had some issues with shifting performance, the brakes, and wasn't pleased with the weight. Not anyone's fault, just turns out Sram NX isn't my cup of tea. In a gesture unheard of in the industry, Ben and the guys offered to allow me to exchange my bike after nearly 30 days for a model with different components and a lighter weight frame. They gave me full credit for my exchange, and did so with the same helpful and friendly customer service they had provided during my initial purchase.
I can't recommend Motion Makers highly enough. Great guys, a clean well stocked shop, and some of my favorite bike brands. (Surly, Specialized, moots, Chromag just to name a few).