I like Bicycle Pro Shop, because they are my sponsor shop . However, it took me a while to get to where I felt like the guys in there like me and are nice to me (other than the ones on my team). My first trip in there, I was not treated very well. That said, I have not seen that offending staff member since. They stock mostly Cannondale and Specialized in the lower price ranges. They also sell Time, Colnago, and some other things that escape me. Their Alexandria store sells Giant too, I think (but not Specialized at that store).

I found CityBikes (the one out in Chevy Chase, not Adams Morgan) to be very helpful for relative newbies, as you will be on this new type of bike. They may have more selection on the lower end too, but it will be predominantly Specialized still.

Now at Capitol Hill bikes, you could try out some sweet Bianchi cross bikes. Those are hot. Revolutions (several locations) is a Trek dealer.


I was in Mathias / Lost River City last weekend. A much shorter drive from DC.