[RBW] Re: Seeking Washington DC bike shop

2019-10-23 Thread Paul Richardson
Thanks for the input Steven. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the

[RBW] Re: Seeking Washington DC bike shop

2019-10-22 Thread 'Steven Seelig' via RBW Owners Bunch
Golly gosh, such a hard question that should be easy. It is all about the interactions between ownership and the mechanics. I spoke with a local owner last week, and he seemed to think that mechanics are commodities that are interchangeable. I happen to think not, but the fact of the matter

[RBW] Re: Seeking Washington DC bike shop

2019-10-16 Thread Wilson Wilson
Paul, who did you speak with at Proteus? Reason why I ask is that just sounds like an odd time. I would like to contact them as I recommend them first in the area as to why this would happen. I wear their jersey on my cycling adventures. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Seeking Washington DC bike shop

2019-10-16 Thread Paul Richardson
Thanks again to all who've responded. The folks at Proteus College Park tried to convince me that friction is outmoded and old fashioned and inferior and that the only hope for my bicycle riding the way I'd like it to is to swap my Silver bar ends for a trigger shifter. I didn't do that, but

[RBW] Re: Seeking Washington DC bike shop

2019-10-14 Thread Bob K.
I second James’s recommendation of Baltimore Bicycle Works as an option that’s a bit further away but worth the drive. The Belvedere Square location is home to their resident Riv expert, but both spots are staffed by super knowledgeable worker-owners who will treat you right. Bob K. in

[RBW] Re: Seeking Washington DC bike shop

2019-10-11 Thread James / Analog Cycles
Hi Paul, it's a bit of a drive, but Baltimore Bicycle Works has good mechanics, (some of whom I have sold Rivendells to) and they get alt bikes. As a former DC area shop owner, this is who I have directed my old customers to. -james / Analog Cycles / Formerly Gravel & Grind On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: Seeking Washington DC bike shop

2019-10-10 Thread Paul Richardson
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[RBW] Re: Seeking Washington DC bike shop

2019-10-10 Thread Elisabeth Sherwood
Since you're up in Takoma Park, Paul, I would try Proteus Bikes (in College Park). I'm not familiar with their current mechanics, but they have a very good reputation. Liz Sherwood Washington, DC On Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 9:52:16 AM UTC-4, Paul Richardson wrote: > > howdy folks-- > >

[RBW] Re: Seeking Washington DC bike shop

2019-10-10 Thread Paul Richardson
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[RBW] Re: Seeking Washington DC bike shop

2019-10-10 Thread 'Tom M' via RBW Owners Bunch
Conte's in Old Town Alexandria is great. College Park Bikes, which is closer to you, has more of a Rivendell vibe, and they worked on our first tandem. Nice folks. Tom Milani Alexandria, VA On Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 9:52:16 AM UTC-4, Paul Richardson wrote: > > howdy folks-- > > i'm new