The guys at the local bike shop here don't have a clue. But they're friendly enough. I go there for stuff like brake cables, tubes and such. Anything C&V though, forget it. But, 20 miles away there's a shop that understands. He has an early 70's Holdsworth and an early 60's Frejus track bike hanging in his shop, among others. Still, he's into selling modern bikes and parts and service. There's no money in C&V bits for a local shop. I would trust him with one of my bikes, but I still do all my work myself.