I second the Bikenetic suggestion. If you've got a couple hours and bike to
ride, you can take either the Custis/W&OD trail there. As mentioned, there
is good coffee, lunch options, and a record store nearby.
On Friday, August 13, 2021 at 3:09:23 PM UTC-4 care...@hotmail.com wrote:
> While not
While not a Riv shop, Bikenetic in Falls Church is a great shop. They work
on Rivs, Crusts, etc., so there's usually fun stuff to look at. Falls
Church has the added benefit of being lousy with good coffee--Rare Bird
Roasters, Cafe Kindred, North Side Social...The Rapha shop in Georgetown is
Gearin' Up Bikes on Rhode Island Ave is a co-op with a great mission,
enthusiastic young workers/volunteers and a fun vibe. They tend to have an
interesting assortment of used bikes/parts and occasionally a good find for
cheap (were my go-to source for 7&8 spd XT when I lived in DC).
http://gearin
I was hoping to read Steve P.'s rec.
Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh
On Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 10:46:28 AM UTC-5 Lucky wrote:
> Hey all,
> I will be in DC and the Alexandria, VA area for a few days next week. Any
> good bike shops/Riv dealers I should visit? Bolster my tee shirt collection?
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Might want to check out The Old Bike Shop in Alexandria. Used bikes galore
- mostly for the commuting crowd, but some nice vintage stuff from time to
time. I found/bought/traded for a Miayata 1000 there a while back. I think
they are closed Mon and Tue. I would call to be sure.
2647 N Pershing
I'm sure others will chime in, but if you have a car, College Park Bikes
and Mount Airy Bikes (https://www.bike123.com) are worth a visit. Mt. Airy
Bikes is like a museum, and College Park Bikes, while smaller, has quite a
variety. Conte's Bikes in Old Town is just a great, friendly shop, and
a
