Bike shop in Alexandria (VA) area

[KathiCville]

Thanks, everybody! This tried-and-true input will be invaluable to my friend. Plus I have another friend who lives in the Vienna area who has been toying with the idea of getting a new bike. I'll pass along these suggestions to her too. I don't think she's bought a new one in at least 20 years......I'd love to see both of my pals out on bikes again. If they had the benefit of new, light(er) models and good gearing, I think they'd both fall in love with cycling (again).

[F8th637]

Thanks, everybody! This tried-and-true input will be invaluable to my friend. Plus I have another friend who lives in the Vienna area who has been toying with the idea of getting a new bike. I'll pass along these suggestions to her too. I don't think she's bought a new one in at least 20 years......I'd love to see both of my pals out on bikes again. If they had the benefit of new, light(er) models and good gearing, I think they'd both fall in love with cycling (again).

I'm all late but for your Vienna friend I'd definitely recommend getting her bike worked on at Bikes at Vienna. Unfortunately, they don't sell regular bikes. I bought my bike at Proteus (another vote) and service it at Bikes at Vienna. Those guys are great. If Proteus wasn't so far I'd probably get it serviced there.

[Zen]

If she really wants to take a ride I'd recommend The Bike Doctor in Frederick. I'd even go with her.