Joined: May 2008
Posts: 10,106
Likes: 2,762
From: Fredericksburg, Va
Bikes: ? Proteous, '65 Frejus TDF, '73 Bottecchia Giro d'Italia, '83 Colnago Superissimo, '84 Trek 610, '84 Trek 760, '88 Pinarello Veneto, '88 De Rosa Pro, '89 Pinarello Montello, 'Litespeed Catalyst'94 Burley Duet, 97 Specialized RockHopper, 2010 Langster
I haven't been around here long and I don't frequent LBS's. There are two places that do come to mind. One is a COOP where the owner is very C&V savvy. I have picked up a couple of good, under priced items from him. Since he gets his stuff free, it is all revenue to support his 501c status.
The other place is the Old Bike Shop in Arlington. Larry is the owner and absolutely loves old bikes. He specializes in collecting late 1800's bikes and has a few on display. I won't say much more, but he understands the value and appreciates a good bike when he sees it as well as being able to tell you all the mechanical attributes about it at its history. He is a used bike only shop with new consumable parts and accessories on display. His selection of good used bikes is pretty good. I need to go see him just to ratchet jaw!
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