Global bikes, founded in 2001, has become a top Selling Specialized Dealer, and the #1 selling Redline dealer in the state of Arizona. What does that mean to our customers? Better selections, Better pricing, and Better Service on Specialized and Redline bikes. Global Bikes is locally owned and operated and offers a wide range of bicycles including: road, mountain, comfort, bmx, and accessories for all. We offer a professionally staffed repair shop and work on any make or model. Our stores are located in both Gilbert and Chandler Arizona. We are the only Arizona bicycle shop that offers full LIFE TIME SERVICE on any Specializedor Redline bicycle! ! Save hundred's of dollars with our famous Free Service for Life Policy!
You can ask any of us just about anything about cycling and the odds are good we will know the answer, but if you want to talk to the ultimate authority of road racing/riding Scott Hembree is your man. Scott has won SIX Arizona State Championships, has been a California state champion EIGHT times and has been a national champion twice. Scott has also won the prestigious Manhattan Beach Grand Prix. Scott is a certified bike fitter, and has decades of general biking, racing, and wrenching experience. If you wish to consult with the best, talk to Scott. Scott can be found M-F at the Gilbert location. 1-480-892-1315.
Got Flats?
Let Global Bikes bike shop get you back on the road. We have what you need to get your bike rolling again. Flat repair and proofing supplies for any size bicycle tire. Global Bikes recommends Installing heavy duty Arizona thorns tubes in every bike in the house! Bring in just the wheel, or drag the bike on in, you'll be on the road in no time. Learn how to patch or replace our own tube.
Slime sealant, Tire Liners, Armadillo tires, Heavy Duty Tubes are a few of the flat tire problem solvers that Global Bikes sell.
above: Left to right: Scot Paulsel, Alan Lepak, Josh Betley,Rocky Canelas (back row), Alan Blackmore (front), Scott Hembree (in green), Mark Funicello, and and the far right Jake Cruise.
The Expedition Sport puts you in the lap of luxury with a comfortable upright riding position, a plush spring saddle, and a suspension seatpost and fork to make the bumps disappear. You'll also love the fat tires, which float over rough terrain and grip great even on dirt. And you can't beat the Shimano drivetrain for making easy work of the hills. Great for canal bank riding!
We're riding all the time! if you are looking to hook up with a few fellow riders please give us a call and we can fill you in on our next ride, please don't be shy! We're nice people that ride at a reasonable pace. Ask for Mark or Brennan at our Chandler bike shop or Scott or Tim at our Gilbert shop.
Specialized's HRXC. Crafted from their A1 aluminum, the frame is light, durable and nimble. A full Shimano 21-speed drivetrain with a 34-tooth will get you up any climb in your town. Tough Alex rims will stand up to years of commuting and singletrack riding. The Pro-Max linear-pull brakes are powerful and super low-maintenance for years for fuss-free use, plus the Specialized saddle is designed for top-notch comfort. Other features include: adjustable suspension fork, quick release wheels, quick release seat, and Life-Time Free Service!
Tim, The new guy....or not so new. New to us, however an Industry Veteran of over 10 years. Formally the owner of TNT bikes of Lewiston,
Idaho, which he owned for more than a decade before moving to the valley. Tim's back ground is in BMX and MTB's. Tim's our operations go to guy at our Gilbert location. This is the guy that creates and sends out our emails, keeps our inventory in check, and keeps us organized. You'll like Tim; down to earth, personable, knowledgeable, and passionate about cycling.
You'll find Tim at our Gilbert bike shop.
Above, a not so good picture of the entrance of our newly remodeled Gilbert bike shop (we added about 2000 square feet of space). Below, an artists rendering of our new team vehicle. We haven't named her yet, so if you have a good name let us know.
Looks small, but this is now our larger Gilbert shop of 4000 square feet! Remodeled Oct., 2007
Our Chandler bike shop, check out the custom show cases when you swing by. Mark made them!
Above the new Global Bikes hit counter, the number has been reset as of 5-16-08, however we have had over 864,000 unique visitors since 2002! That's a lot of eyes!
