About Us
Terry:
In 1963 I purchased my first bicycle, a purple Schwinn Varsity 10-spd. Being the youngest of 4 children, whatever bike I rode up till then was well broken-in by the time it fit me. I worked for months delivering newspapers to earn the $70 that it cost to buy my new Schwinn, but the hard work made me appreciate the bike even more. The bike was my pride and joy—it was so much more than a toy, it meant freedom, freedom to go where I wanted, when I wanted. After a year or two of hard use it finally needed a repair, which I couldn't do myself. The bike needed a new freewheel and I didn't have the special tool needed to take the old one off. I took the bike back to my friendly neighborhood Schwinn store from where I purchased the bike. Well, when I picked my Schwinn up the freewheel had been replaced, but the mechanic didn't clean off the spoke protector and I also had to walk the bicycle to the nearest gas station to get air for the tires—I never took the bicycle back again, and I never forgot the experience. Since 1976 I have owned Motorless Motion and have tried to put the customer first. Unfortunately the business is big enough that I have to hire employees, but they have all heard the above story. If you are unhappy with Motorless Motion, an employee, our customer service, a repair, or anything at all, please feel free to contact me. I'll do anything within reason to make you, the customer, happy.
Terry Quast, Owner

Allison:
Growing up at the bicycle store, and hearing this story more times than I care to tell, the value of making the customer happy, and taking care of their needs first, is one that has been ingrained in me. I remember being young and telling new employees that every bike needed air and lube on the chain before it left the store, and although I'm sure they hated a young girl telling them what to do, it was the beginnings of my taking over the family business.
After college I tried my hand at event planning, and although I loved what I did, I didn't enjoy the work environment I was in, so I packed up my car, and drove home to figure out what I should do with my life. My dad, not wanting me to sit around doing nothing, suggested I help out at the bike shop until I figured out what it was I wanted to do. And although when I left Mt. Pleasant in 2001 I swore I would never move back, and never have anything to do with the bike shop ever again, I surprised everyone, including myself. Not only was I good at working at the bike shop. I loved it! Every customer I helped find that "perfect" bike, every time I took a trip across town on my bike and waved to my neighbors, customers, and friends it put a smile on my face.
As I was falling more and more in love with running the bike shop, my dad was falling in love with the idea of being able to take vacations, and work on only the jobs he really loves doing. So here we are, Father to Daughter, but always keeping the same values and morals that have always held strong: Treat the customer the way you would like to be treated. This means taking time to talk to the customer, answer their questions, and give them the information needed to make decisions. If you have any concerns, requests, or comments please share them with me, and I will do my best to make you a happy customer.
Allison Quast, Manager

The other face commonly seen around Motorless Motion is that of Mechanic Manager Mike. He enjoys mountain biking and has been working in the cycling industry for over 16 years and is happy to help you find the perfect bike, discuss upgrade options to make your bike lighter and faster, or to just make it perform at it's finest.

Free of Charge

Every bike that comes in for a repair will always receive the following free of charge:
• Tire wear check
• Inflation of tires
• Brake pad check
• Safety check
• Check your cables and housing
• Check shifting and brakes
• Frame inspection
• Stem and seatpost check
• Pedal check
• Check and lube chain
• Repair estimate

We make every attempt to do minor repairs while you wait, and all other repairs are done next day (not including Sundays). No appointment is ever necessary! Occasionally we will need to order a specialty repair part, if so your repair may take up to a week to complete.

We do ask that you pick up repairs within 48 hours of completion, as we have very limited storage space to hold your completed repair.

Bicycles

We here at Motorless Motion handpick every item we stock, because it is a product we believe in and know you can use with little hassle and worries. We are here to assist you in choosing the right accessories to make your riding style the most enjoyable. From the proper lubricants to keep your bike running smoothly, to helmets, lights, bags, fenders, and racks to get you safely from point a to b.

Here at Motorless Motion we carry bicycles from Surly, Norco, Jamis and Stolen. We hand-pick the models from each company we carry to give you the best selection, and quality at each price point. If you are looking for a new bike be prepared to answer a few questions about the type of riding, or the purpose of your bike so we can help in finding you the best bike for your needs.

Every bicycle purchase at Motorless Motion comes with:
• Professional assembly, with round and true wheels, bearings adjusted, shifting and breaks adjusted, and all parts inspected and properly lubricated.
• 75 Mile tune up in which we return the bike to optimal performance after it's initial break in period.
• Lifetime of minor adjustments – Truing wheels, adjusting brakes, bearings, and shifting (to the original owner of the bicycle only)
• Fitting: we want to ensure that you are happy with your bike, so we take the time to find the right size, and style bike needed. If you have any questions as to proper seat height, or have any unusual aches and pains, please let us know, so we can make the proper adjustments to your bike so you can enjoy your bike pain-free!!
• Lifetime warranty on frame and fork against manufactures defect, under normal conditions. (Some exceptions apply)
• One-year warranty on parts against manufacture defects under normal use. (Not applicable to rubber – tubes and tires).

Accessories
Clothing and Shoes
Whether you are a racer, a triathlete, a bicycle commuter, or a casual ride around town the right clothing can make your ride more enjoyable. Motorless Motion stocks clothing chosen for its comfort, durability, and performance. The correct pair or cycling shoes will make your ride more enjoyable, with a stiff sole and more power from each pedal stroke from being clipped in. We stock clothing from XS-3X from Sugoi and Terry, and Pearl Izumi Shoes.

Car Racks
Need to get your bike to the trail? We can help with that. No matter what type of vehicle you have we can fit a bike rack on it. We stock Yakima, Saris, and Swagman racks, and can get you on the road, within your budget.

Indoor Trainers
Have you ever wanted to bring your bike inside to ride when the weather is less than enjoyable? An indoor trainer is the perfect solution to bad weather.
We stock both Kurt Kinetic and Cyclops trainers in Wind and Fluid models. Both companies offer lifetime warranties and are built to last. We have a model for every budget and riding style.

Labor Rates

Tire Change: $10 if you bring the whole bike in, $6 if you bring in just the wheel (tubes are $5-$10 each depending on the type and most tire sizes run about $20)

Standard Tune-Up: $60 – True [straighten] Wheels, Adjust all bearings [Hubs, Headset, Bottom Bracket], Adjust Brakes and Shifting, Grease and Lube all moving parts and Stem

Drive-Train Cleaning: $55 – Remove rear gears, chain, front chainrings, and front and rear derailleurs to clean and degrease. This service Prolongs the life of the bike's drivetrain and removes all the sand, dirt, and old lubrication.

Super-Tune: $85 – Combines the Standard tune up with a drivetrain cleaning

Wheel True: $20 – This service rounds and straightens your wheel to keep it strong and free from brake rub.

Adjustments: $10-15 each – This includes hub, headset, bottom bracket, brake, and derailleurs (shifting).

Bearing Overhauls: $20 each – This includes hubs, headsets, and bottom bracket (coaster brakes and internal hubs are extra).

Cable Replacement: $15 – After cable, and casing this service is around $25 per cable.

Rest-o-Tune: $175 – This service involves striping everything off the frame, polishes the frame, rebuilds all bearing surfaces, replaces all brake pads, cables, and adjusts everything like in a standard tune up. This service generally comes to $300 after all parts are included.

Build-A-Bike: $70 – Do you have a bike in a box that you would like assembled? This is for you then. We unpack and build the bike so it is tuned up and ready to go.

Wheel builds: Starting at $35 and going up depending on complexity of wheel.



***The best thing to do is bring your bike in so we can go over it and give you a estimate of what it will take to fix it. We will either fix minor problems while you wait, or have you leave it until the next afternoon so we can do your repair***