Best Bike shops in MD/VA

[arsenic]

hi all you monkey type people. i've been looking to get back into bikin again. it's been close to 10 years since i've done any i think. anyways, been looking for a specialized stumpjumper fsr to try out. i think i want the expert model - triad shock and all just looks super groovy !

oh hell i ramble too much. my question is, anyone ever buy a bike from hudson trail outfitters ? i've gotten the best price by far from them so wonderin if they do a decent job with initial setup/assembly - bein a no0b i at least would like it setup ok to start with lol.

thanks folks.
ron

edit: guess i should mention i'm talkin 'bout the one in fairfax. thanks again !

[Ilovespooky]

Pedal-n-spoke in Great Falls is always helpful for doing any work on your bike, or ordering parts and getting them the same week. im probly a little opinionated on this one because i help out there but they are the best one i've ever been to

[Shortbus]

I'd have to agree that pedal n spoke is one of the better customer service bike shops in this area that i've dealt with...


This isn't Mark who sold me that green RM6DH back in the day is it??????

[Ilovespooky]

No, this is Ben, I'm up there every day cleaning the shop and helping around for store credit. But, yea they pride themselves on their customer service. mark quit awhile ago maybe a year ago

[KPicha]

Originally posted by arsenic
hi all you monkey type people. i've been looking to get back into bikin again. it's been close to 10 years since i've done any i think. anyways, been looking for a specialized stumpjumper fsr to try out. i think i want the expert model - triad shock and all just looks super groovy !

oh hell i ramble too much. my question is, anyone ever buy a bike from hudson trail outfitters ? i've gotten the best price by far from them so wonderin if they do a decent job with initial setup/assembly - bein a no0b i at least would like it setup ok to start with lol.

thanks folks.
ron

edit: guess i should mention i'm talkin 'bout the one in fairfax. thanks again !

If you haven't bought the bike already, I wouldn't recommend buying from there unless you know for darn sure how to set it up to fit you properly. I've heard them on a few occasions telling new bike owners that if the bike feels a little small or large, to just move the saddle fore or aft to get the right feel No consideration at all to proper knee positioning over the pedal or the possiblity of swapping out stems and this was with both road bikes and mountain bikes.

If you know what you're doing, then by all means, go for it. If you really need a good fitting and want that particular bike, check out Spokes, Etc. You could ask to see if they'll price match for you. I don't know of any other Specialized dealers close to you, though.

Good Luck!

[arsenic]

Originally posted by KPicha
If you haven't bought the bike already, I wouldn't recommend buying from there unless you know for darn sure how to set it up to fit you properly. I've heard them on a few occasions telling new bike owners that if the bike feels a little small or large, to just move the saddle fore or aft to get the right feel No consideration at all to proper knee positioning over the pedal or the possiblity of swapping out stems and this was with both road bikes and mountain bikes.

If you know what you're doing, then by all means, go for it. If you really need a good fitting and want that particular bike, check out Spokes, Etc. You could ask to see if they'll price match for you. I don't know of any other Specialized dealers close to you, though.

Good Luck!

nope. haven't bought anything yet. i've talked to a girl at the spokes in belleview. they'd have to come down about 200 to match. i'm gonna be in that area tomorrow so i'll prolly go check 'em out again.

thanks a lot for the advice !
ron

[vwmtnbiker]

gotta represent for performance manassas...im mark so if any of ya need a hookup just get in touch with me there...always gotta look out ...aside from us well i dont really go to any other places because of my discount but a1 is alrite...some cool people workin there if nothin else!