In Hidalgo, there are no specialized mountain bike shops. The best you get is the blue-painted bike store on the corner of Mier and Morelos just up from the Mano de Dios supermarket. However, the most you will get here are tire patches - they don't even carry spare tubes with Presta valves. To get anything more, you'll have to travel to Monterrey.

There are several decent bike shops located within metropolitan Monterrey. If you are looking for parts and accessories, generally the best place to go is Julio Cepeda. They have a good selection and the best prices in town. However, looking for a spare part may turn into a wild goose chase and you may have to visit all the shops on the map! At Ranchito the staff is very friendly and the prices are also reasonable. The San Pedro shops tend to be more expensive but may have the specialty items you are looking for. It is still best to anticipate and bring whatever you think you may need from home. Some things can be gotten cheaper in Mexico but looking for them can be a hassle. So come prepared!

The shops can be found with the map shown here. (Aventura Verde is a climbing store.) Check out the links for more info. Several of the main streets have been labeled. Navigating in Monterrey is fairly easy but stay alert driving - things can get pretty crazy out there. If you don't have a car, take the bus from Hidalgo and grab a cab ride to any of the stores. Cabs are cheap in Monterrey, you're not likely to spend more than 100 pesos.