Bike Shop in Northern VA

Forums

Forum guidelines BT super discount

Updated posts

My threads
No new posts

My favorite threads

General Discussion

Triathlon Talk » Bike Shop in Northern VA

Rss Feed

Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller

Jdubs21

2011-03-07 8:18 PM

Subject: Bike Shop in Northern VA

I just moved up into Manassas and need to find a place to replace my old bike shop. I've walked into shops before where the work was, ehhhh, and wasn't pleased with the results. Would really prefer a place that is solid and recommended. Can anyone recommend a good bike shop in Northern VA? Thanks!!

My Race Log

dalessit

2011-03-07 8:46 PM

in reply to: #3387378

Champion

9060

Charlottesville, Virginia

Subject: RE: Bike Shop in Northern VA

slickwilli2121 - 2011-03-07 9:18 PM I just moved up into Manassas and need to find a place to replace my old bike shop. I've walked into shops before where the work was, ehhhh, and wasn't pleased with the results. Would really prefer a place that is solid and recommended. Can anyone recommend a good bike shop in Northern VA? Thanks!!

Manassas area, try either A-1 or Haymarket. I haven't used either personally but have some friends that had good luck at both.

My Race Log

Skippy74

2011-03-08 6:13 PM

in reply to: #3387378

Expert

1706

NoVA

Subject: RE: Bike Shop in Northern VA

Well I hate to say it but I'm in the Manassas area and bought my tri and road bike from Contes in Arlington and the tri bike has gone back there for service....that said it's not that far from work. I've been into A-1 and they seemed nice but not I'm not sure on the tribike side of things. Haymarket I've only walked into and looked around.... Bonzai in Falls Church is another great option if you travel that way....

My Race Log

TriDB

2011-03-08 6:53 PM

in reply to: #3387378

Expert

1099

Broadlands

Subject: RE: Bike Shop in Northern VA

A1 in Herndon have done some work on my Felt, they were very good, knew their business and took care of dealing with the manufacturer, (felt fork recall). I work close by and colleagues also use them with no issues.

Edited by dewybuck 2011-03-08 6:54 PM

My Race Log

dalessit

2011-03-08 7:22 PM

in reply to: #3389202

Champion

9060

Charlottesville, Virginia

Subject: RE: Bike Shop in Northern VA

Yeah I guess I should have asked, are you looking to buy a bike or to have one worked on.

Really for buying I think it depends on the brand you are looking for, Contes is good for some brands, CycleLife, Bonzai, Spokes etc, all good for their brands they sell.

My Race Log

Jdubs21

2011-03-08 10:26 PM

in reply to: #3389240

Subject: RE: Bike Shop in Northern VA

I currently have a Fuji tri bike and am just looking for a place to work on it. Thanks for the responses so far!!

My Race Log

pga_mike

2011-03-09 8:35 AM

in reply to: #3389492

Champion

6503

NOVA - Ironic for an Endurance Athlete

Subject: RE: Bike Shop in Northern VA

I personally love the guys at Bicycle Outfitters in Leesburg.

My Race Log

docswim24

2011-03-09 9:02 AM

in reply to: #3387378

Master

1420

Reston, VA

Subject: RE: Bike Shop in Northern VA

Bonzai is a good shop and has two excellent mechanics. A-1 is also solid, though they don't know as much about tri-bikes IMO.

My Race Log

Megk25

2011-03-15 8:37 AM

in reply to: #3387378

Member

Subject: RE: Bike Shop in Northern VA

There are a few bike shops in the area, and if you search for reviews for them online you will get quite a mix of positive and negative reviews. Not sure why, but it seems that they all each have a mix of great employs and so-so or plain crummy workers. I have had good and bad experiences at Big Wheel Bikes on Lee Highway in arlington as well as revolution cycles

I think based on what I've heard from others is that your best bets for highly knowelegeble places are Contes and Bonzai and there is a hard-core cycling place over key bridge in Georgetown. It sounds like other places such as Revolution Cycles and Big Wheel Bikes are also good, but maybe not as well informed about details/high end stuff. Maybe I am totally wrong about that, but thats what I have heard. (Of course the level of service/detail that you will get anywhere seems related to the price/ "level" of bike you are buying or getting work done on.)

Hope that is a bit helpful!

condorman

2011-03-15 8:45 PM

in reply to: #3387378