Well I should clairfy what I meant about CPB attitude. It is mostly like, don't waste my time. I didn't mean to suggest that they are unfriendly, not by any means. Very nice people, very accomodating, love to work on bikes, as your experience with the headset shows, they are very patient and willing especially when it comes to labor. They've loaned me tools, walked me thorough some repairs I hadn't really gotten down pat, just awesome. I bought three bikes there and the support was awesome.

I don't shop much there anymore, because I live in NoVA. I'm on a team, and I patronize the shop that sponsors my team, The Bike Lane in Burke, because they give us good deals. Chad will still hook me up a little, but since I'm not throwing him too much biz, it isn't great. If you think they'll give you a good deal, ask them how much for one of those bikes hanging from the rafters. Then you'll see what I mean by top dollar. Not that it isn't worth it, but it sure isn't a screaming deal. Catch him in November, though, and he will definitely work with you a bit more.