Durham and its suburbs are home to several good bike shops where bikes and accessories can be purchased and serviced. This page will list the best shops, with a short review on each. For more information, please visit the page about that particular shop.
REI Durham: This branch of REI has a full-service bike shop in their store. They take walk-ins for service, and they have an extensive supply of everything from reflective stickers to top-end cycles. The bike technicians are knowledgeable and very helpful. REI is pricey, but the service is good and almost all of the accesories are top-notch. REI Durham is located near the Southpoint Mall.
The Bicycle Chain (On 15-501): Located on 15-501 near Wal-Mart and Dick's Sporting Goods, this bike shop/store is more centrally located than REI, and carries about the same amount of accesories. The service here is comparable to that of REI, but I feel my bike is safer in the hands of the REI techs. Prices are lower here, but service could use some work.
The Durham Bike Co-Op: A great place to volunteer, this shop serves the low-income members of the Durham community by providing them with low-cost or free service. Volunteering here is a great way to learn about servicing bikes, and will save you many trips to the shop once you become familiar with basic maintenance.