Bay area bike shops?

[parity]

Here are some bike shops. You can find more info at their respective URLs:

Velotech - http://www.velotechcycles.com - Doesn't sell Trek or Specialized but my favorite shop.
Chain Reaction - http://www.chainreaction.com/ - Sells Trek
Bicycle Outfitter - http://www.bicycleoutfitter.com/ - Sells Trek
Cupertino Bike Shop - http://cupertinobikeshop.com/ - Sells Specialized

Also most of these bike shops sell more then just one brand so you may want to limit yourself to Specialized or Trek. As for the level of help you'll get I think most of these places are pretty helpful. At least when I have gone in them but your mileage my very, as they say.

[cindywon]

I recently met the owner of
http://www.conceptcyclery.com/Home_Page.html at a cycling clinic and she seemed extremely nice and eager to help people out. She mentioned that her shop also stocks a lot of WSD bikes.

[lovelylibrarian]

I'd like to start my search for a road/touring bike and need all of the help I can get.

[RoadBunner]

Here are some bike shops. You can find more info at their respective URLs:

Chain Reaction - http://www.chainreaction.com/ - Sells Trek

I was considering a Trek and went here a handful of times. They were very helpful and patient. I'd definitely recommend them if you're interested in a Trek. I went to the Redwood City location.