Boston Bicycle Shops

"William H. O'Hara, III" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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Where is the best shop for Road Bikes in the South Shore of Boston?

I have looked at some shops. They sell either Cannondale or Trek. I saw that one store had
Airborne.

Most of the shops that I have looked at are primarily for MTB and little kid's. Is there any
bicycle shop with a focus on Road bikes? Any good?

BTW Does any one like the Cannondale R700? I'm looking for a bicycle review site too.

My local bike shop is Landry's. They are a Trek/Cannondale dealer and they have a shop in Easton
which might be where you went. I use the Framonghm store. The Framingham store has a good staff.

Road bike reviews for the R700: tinyurl.comkdrrOpen ↗ from the roadbikereview.com web site.

I have the R900si which replaced a R400 from about ten years ago. I am very happy with both of these
Cannondales. I purchased the R900 in the fall for about the same price people are saying thay bought
the R700 for.

Dave

Here is a good-sized list of Boston area bike shops (several on the South Shore):
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William H. O'Hara said:

Where is the best shop for Road Bikes in the South Shore of Boston?

I have looked at some shops. They sell either Cannondale or Trek. I saw that one store had
Airborne.

Most of the shops that I have looked at are primarily for MTB and little kid's. Is there any
bicycle shop with a focus on Road bikes? Any good?

BTW Does any one like the Cannondale R700? I'm looking for a bicycle review site too.

Harris cyclery

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Harris cyclery

never heard of it. 😉

Gary Smiley <[email hidden]> wrote in :"]news:[email hidden]:

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Here is a good-sized list of Boston area bike shops (several on the South Shore):
crw.orgshops.htmOpen ↗

William H. O'Hara said:

Where is the best shop for Road Bikes in the South Shore of Boston?

I have looked at some shops. They sell either Cannondale or Trek. I saw that one store had
Airborne.

Most of the shops that I have looked at are primarily for MTB and little kid's. Is there any
bicycle shop with a focus on Road bikes? Any good?

BTW Does any one like the Cannondale R700? I'm looking for a bicycle review site too.

Thanks

The list does not include the three shops that I have visited. I do not have any idea about the one
listed in Brockton.

I have visited one in my hometown, which has moved. The salesman was very congenial and informative,
but felt that a mountain bike was better suited for me. He did not have any road bikes from Trek or
Fuji(only two) in my size.

The one in the town next to me had a few more choices and a larger road selection. I looked at the
Cannondale R700 2002, which was on sale for $1,000. I did wonder if the price was kind of high. The
fellow in the other town next to me is very friendly and helpful. However, he now only stocks
Motobecane and says it offers the best value for the money. Looking at the price and the specs he
does seem to be onto something with it, but I don't like to be limited to one brand, which is not
name. He has recommended to look at roadbikereview.com for reviews on Motobecanes. The reviews are
mixed and give solid reviews for the most part on the equipment excluding the wheels.

What should I buy? Given that I ride 20 to 30 miles per trip at least 3 times a week on my Schwinn
Le Tour III(now using Pasela Panaracers for tires as I can not find anything else around here with
TREAD designed for road use!). My whole street is full of potholes and the surrounding area is not
much better. I think that I fit a 61 cm bike(I'm 6'2" and about 200 lbs). I would really like to
have a triple. I don't see the point of getting a new bike and not having the options of a lot of
speeds(Sometimes the Le Tour goes its speed and I have to keep pace; I would rather have it the
other way). I would also like to have a deep gearing option for downward treks on hills.

Bill

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Gary Smiley <[email hidden]> wrote in :"]news:[email hidden]:

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Here is a good-sized list of Boston area bike shops (several on the South Shore):
crw.orgshops.htmOpen ↗

William H. O'Hara said:

Where is the best shop for Road Bikes in the South Shore of Boston?

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One Irishman to another:

If I lived within 100 miles of Boston, my Local Bicycle Shop would be Harris Cyclery of Newton, MA.

and...my mechanic and advisor would be none other than Sheldon Brown Himself!

Every now and then while riding ENE, I get the urge to go the 400 miles to Newton just to
browse the shop,

HAND!

--
³Freedom Is a Light for Which Many Have Died in Darkness³

- Tomb of the unknown - American Revolution

"William H. O'Hara, III" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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What should I buy? Given that I ride 20 to 30 miles per trip at least 3 times a week on my Schwinn
Le Tour III(now using Pasela Panaracers for tires as I can not find anything else around here with
TREAD designed for road use!).

Tread is not necessary or desireable for road riding. It just makes for heavier tires with greater
rolling resistance. The Paselas are fine, the tread is only cosmetic.

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My whole street is full of potholes and the surrounding area is not much better. I think that I
fit a 61 cm bike(I'm 6'2" and about 200 lbs). I would really like to have a triple. I don't see
the point of getting a new bike and not having the options of a lot of speeds(Sometimes the Le
Tour goes its speed and I have to keep pace; I would rather have it the other way). I would also
like to have a deep gearing option for downward treks on hills.

A touring bike might be ideal for you. Bianchi, Cannondale, Fuji, Trek, all come to mind. It's
important to get the bike, and especially the wheels, set up properly. A knowledgeable shop can save
you time and grief by selecting the right bike and doing a good set up. The more of a newbie you
are, the more critical this is.

"H. M. Leary" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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In article <[email hidden]>, "William H. O'Hara, III"
<[email hidden]> wrote:

If I lived within 100 miles of Boston, my Local Bicycle Shop would be Harris Cyclery of
Newton, MA.

and...my mechanic and advisor would be none other than Sheldon Brown

Himself!

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Every now and then while riding ENE, I get the urge to go the 400 miles to Newton just to browse
the shop,

Yeah, Sheldon is worth the trip. Fortunately, he's right around the corner from me. He really
bootstrapped my entry into cycling.

"Peter Cole" <[email hidden]> wrote in news:wnm3b.285217$uu5.62162@sccrnsc04:

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Tread is not necessary or desireable for road riding. It just makes for heavier tires with greater
rolling resistance. The Paselas are fine, the tread is only cosmetic.

My newserver does not get all of the posts! I like the Paselas. However, the LBS down the street in
the next town has stopped carrying them. Now, I only have Bontragers after the Paselas received a
gash that almost cut them in half.

As I drive in the rain I would prefer to try some tread and I don't think a slick wheel is a
smart move.

I'm planning in two weeks on a Sunday to visit this Harris Cyclery. I have noticed their
Sunday Hours.

thanks Bill

William H. O'Hara said:

As I drive in the rain I would prefer to try some tread and I don't think a slick wheel is a
smart move.

If you drive in the rain, then some tread is a good idea. But on a bike it truly is not needed.
Tread just means more squirm and less traction. Aquaplaning? Not an issue with any bicycle tire
under about 120 mph.

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Ted Bennett Portland OR

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William H. O'Hara said:

As I drive in the rain I would prefer to try some tread and I don't think a slick wheel is a
smart move.

"Ted Bennett" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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If you drive in the rain, then some tread is a good idea. But on a bike it truly is not needed.
Tread just means more squirm and less traction. Aquaplaning? Not an issue with any bicycle tire
under about 120 mph.

If tread for a bicycle used on pavement is not useful or effective ( and it is not either) then why
begin with "some tread is a good idea"?

The rest of your post is spot on. More squirm and less traction are the net effects of tread.
--
Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org Open every day since 1 April, 1971

A Muzi said:

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William H. O'Hara said:

As I drive in the rain I would prefer to try some tread and I don't think a slick wheel is a
smart move.

"Ted Bennett" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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If you drive in the rain, then some tread is a good idea. But on a bike it truly is not needed.
Tread just means more squirm and less traction. Aquaplaning? Not an issue with any bicycle tire
under about 120 mph.

If tread for a bicycle used on pavement is not useful or effective ( and it is not either) then
why begin with "some tread is a good idea"?

Having once spun a car off the road in the rain as a result of driving with tires that had
insufficient tread, I agree with Ted's observation that tread is a good idea for *driving*. I also
agree with him that this is *not* the case when riding a bike.

Peter said:

A Muzi said:

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"William H. O'Hara, III" <[email hidden]> wrote:

> As I drive in the rain I would prefer to try some tread and I don't think a slick wheel is a
> smart move.

"Ted Bennett" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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If you drive in the rain, then some tread is a good idea. But on a bike it truly is not needed.
Tread just means more squirm and less traction. Aquaplaning? Not an issue with any bicycle tire
under about 120 mph.

If tread for a bicycle used on pavement is not useful or effective ( and it is not either) then
why begin with "some tread is a good idea"?

Having once spun a car off the road in the rain as a result of driving with tires that had
insufficient tread, I agree with Ted's observation that tread is a good idea for *driving*. I also
agree with him that this is *not* the case when riding a bike.

Having only once experienced hydroplaning in 40-something years of car driving, I'm with Peter, Andy
and Ted on this.

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| true. | --Bertrand Russell |
+-----------------------------------------------------+ Harris Cyclery, West Newton, Massachusetts
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"William H. O'Hara, III" <[email hidden]> wrote:

>As I drive in the rain I would prefer to try some tread and I don't think a slick wheel is a
>smart move.

"Ted Bennett" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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If you drive in the rain, then some tread is a good idea. But on a bike it truly is not needed.
Tread just means more squirm and less traction. Aquaplaning? Not an issue with any bicycle tire
under about 120 mph.

A Muzi said:

If tread for a bicycle used on pavement is not useful or effective ( and

it

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is not either) then why begin with "some tread is a good idea"?

"Peter" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Having once spun a car off the road in the rain as a result of driving

with

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tires that had insufficient tread, I agree with Ted's observation that tread is a good idea for
*driving*. I also agree with him that this is *not* the case when riding a bike.

My sloppy reading. Thanks

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Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org Open every day since 1 April, 1971

A Muzi said:

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William H. O'Hara said:

As I drive in the rain I would prefer to try some tread and I don't think a slick wheel is a
smart move.

"Ted Bennett" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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If you drive in the rain, then some tread is a good idea. But on a bike it truly is not needed.
Tread just means more squirm and less traction. Aquaplaning? Not an issue with any bicycle tire
under about 120 mph.

If tread for a bicycle used on pavement is not useful or effective ( and it is not either) then
why begin with "some tread is a good idea"?

The rest of your post is spot on. More squirm and less traction are the net effects of tread.

By "drive" I meant driving a car. I would not choose that word for riding a bike.

--
Ted Bennett Portland OR