Originally Posted by
norskagent
I saw that Ritchey, I don't know the mtn. bike market but it's bound to be a nice bike.
Be sure to stop by Hearn's cyclery downtown, either before or after a visit to the thirsty monk!
I'll actually be up there this weekend but the car will be packed. Bringing the merckx for some parkway riding.
My advice would be to skip Hearns. They have really changed.
+1 Lots of microbreweries in Asheville, I traded some service work last week for a case of brew. I noticed that Ritchey, those are hard to find.
The Biltmore is worth the side trip if you haven't been there before. They charge extra for a bike pass to ride in the estate, they prefer MTBs, but I did it on my Trek 520, no problem.
Depending on the time of year, a lot of the Parkway will be closed.
Now someone needs to go get that Carlton. I didn't realize Hayesville is way out there, that probably is why it has not sold.