Brake pads probably aren't toed-in right.

Yup. I became aware of River City when I moved back to portland after college. It became my preferred place to shop when I last lived there. In fact, I used to work in an office in the building a block north (other side of the shell station).

I still go down to portland about once a month and I try to hit the place when I'm there.

One of their mechanics built one of the most solid wheels I ever owned. Never thought a 32 spoke wheel could be that strong.