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Re: bike shop in dc area?

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From: rfutscher
Date: Thu, 05 Mar 1992 16:33
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    I have had the best luck at College Park Bicycles.  They have the largest
selection around.  Larry Black, the owner, is a fair, honest owner.  He dosn't
pressure you and gives you time to think.
    It is worth the extra time and effort to travel Maryland.

Bob Futscher  rfutscher@pbs.org

In article <16023@oasys.dt.navy.mil>, heidenre@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Todd Heidenreich) writes:
> I am looking for recommendations on a good bike shop in the DC metro
> area. (Might as well ask about good hybrid bikes while I'm at it)
> 
> I am going to buy a new bike quite soon so I need to know some options
> for good bike shops.  I hope to find good selection, good prices, good
> service, knowledgeable (and friendly) salespeople.  Basically, the best
> of all possible worlds.
> 
> Montgomery county or Northern Virginia would be easiest for me but I'm
> flexible.
> 
> Any ideas on the shop or a good hybrid bike (approx. $350) would be
> appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
>     Todd
> 
> *****************************************************************
> Todd R. Heidenreich     Code 1261      301-227-1176
> Internet: heidenre@oasys.dt.navy.mil
> David Taylor Model Basin, Carderock Division HQ, NSWC
> "Sometimes your the windshield; Sometimes your the bug" DS
> *****************************************************************
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From: rfutscher@pbs.org
Newsgroups: dc.general
Subject: Re: bike shop in dc area?
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Date: 5 Mar 92 11:33:56 EST
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