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KINGSTON — The owner of Main Bike World is asking all gift card holders to email him to make arrangements for reimbursement.
Rich Rosa, owner of the now-closed bike shop, said Thursday he returned to the former store to meet with building owner Corine Treslar. Rosa said he and Treslar tagged all the “repair customer bikes” that were left in the shop so customers can pick them up.
“Any customer that purchased a gift card is asked to email me at [email protected],” Rosa said. “Please provide the card number, along with their name and phone number.”
Rosa went on to say, “And just so the truth is known, a deal was almost completed that would have cured the situation. Unfortunately, it could not get completed in time. I appreciate Ms. Treslar and the 20-plus years that we successfully worked together.”
Rosa also said that all customers who had deposits on new bikes have received their bikes.
“I appreciate each and every customer that has supported Main Bike in its long almost 40 year history,” Rosa said.
Treslar took Rosa to court, claiming she was owed back rent. Rosa and Treslar said the monthly rent was $4,100. Court records show that Rosa and Treslar reached an agreement, but Rosa had not complied by the court-ordered Feb. 21 deadline and had to vacate the property.
“I‘ve had a long-term relationship with (Rosa) and there are no hard feelings at all,” Treslar said. “I asked him to come in so we could return the bikes to the owners and he did that. I wish him well.”
Treslar said customers can call her at 570-331-3427 to make arrangements to pick up repair bikes.
Earlier this week, Treslar said she is in negotiations with a new tenant to replace the departed Main Bike World.
Treslar said she has owned the landmark building at the corner of Wyoming Avenue and Market Street since 1997, and Main Bike World occupied the first-floor space since 1997 — the first tenant Treslar leased space to when she purchased the site.
Treslar said she anticipates a signed agreement soon and the new tenant will move into the 4,400 square-foot space within a month or two.