Originally Posted by
Aikidoka
Holmdel, NJ here...an old roadie back in the saddle after a few years off.
Didnt read all 248 posts here. As for shops Brielle is very good, Tom's Cyclery in Highlands is a true pro shop with excellent reputation and The Peddler in Long Branch a great shop with lots of high-end bling ask for Mike the owner, great guy.
ciao
out of topic question .. which dojo do you practice ?
Red Bank under James Soviero by any chance since your down south ..