I had an awful experience at a bike store in Rockville, right on Rockville Pike...I think the name was Performance Bikes? A teenager waited on me and acted like I was a total burden on him, and he point blank told me I was foolish for trying to spend $2k on everything. I went in to Hudson Trail in Rockville also and had a similar experience, even worse the clerk was throwing around a lot of terms that I wasn't familiar with, and was very condescending when I asked her to explain the basics. I was in Georgetown Bike Shop yesterday and couldn't get anyone to help me, so I just walked out.
Am I missing something, or is this typical in bike shops? Please understand, I don't expect nor want any one to kiss my butt, but I am planning on making a purchase. I just want some honest assistance and guidance.