thanks for the replies everyone...Now if only I could take my bike with me...I would love to ride in NYC...wife thinks otherwise unfortunately. I'll most likely check out Bicycle Habitat, Chelsea Bikes and Gotham. I'm sure my wife would barely notice I was missing once she's in shopping mode! Do any of you know if these shops have Surly or Suzue fixed hubs in stock? I'm hoping to pick a rear hub for my Mavic Open rim. Thanks again!