Joined: May 2008
Posts: 10,106
Likes: 2,760
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 have been fortunate in finding competent LBS's. The one I like to frequent is owned by a guy that collects 1890's bikes. He knows bikes. The problem is not his knowledge but the fact that he has to make a living selling what the market needs. His inventory is used bikes that are the full range. He makes most of his money on smalls and repair.
What I have found is that a number of them have at least enthusiastic riders. What they know is dependent on their age and interest. Some cherish the C&V stuff which ends up in conversations that are probably too long!
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