Why You Should Go: Summer means you can ditch the usual transportation options, whether it's a seat on the T or a gas-guzzling SUV. It's time to feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your skin via a two-wheeled vehicle that lets you avoid a packed train car or high gas bill. Prep your bike for adventure with today's deal from Bike Boom.

Why You'll Love It: This "Best of the New" in 2011 by the Boston Globe Magazine will make sure your bike wheels through the rest of spring and is prepped for a summer full of cruising. The shop is fullyu equipped and run by a staff professional bike mechanics.

What You Should Know: A complete bike tune-up is ideal for a two-wheeler that's been sitting in storage all winter or was involved in a three bike pileup and needs a lot of work. You'll get a thorough cleaning of the frame, component and chains, plus an inspection, lubrication for all components, truing of the wheels, a tire pressure check and inflation, and adjustment for the headset, bottom bracket, brake, detrailer, and shifter. It's all followed by a test ride to make sure you're riding smoothly.