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Conference noted::bicycle

Title: Bicycling
Notice:Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:JAMIN::WASSER
Created:Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:3214
Total number of notes:31946

415.0. "Specialized Dealerships?" by STAR::TEAGUE (I'm not a doctor,but I play one on TV...) Mon Aug 10 1987 10:29

What bike shops in the greater Boston area carry Specialized bikes?  I know 
about Lorentzon Cycles in Peterborough, and Sunshine Sports in Nashua, but 
am looking for alternatives.

Aren't there are supposed to be some good bike shops in and around Cambridge?
Any names?
 
.jim

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415.1SpecializedJETSAM::HANAUERMike... Bicycle~to~Ice~CreamMon Aug 10 1987 13:2127
I bought a Specialized Sequoia from International in Brighton on
July 9 (don't have it yet).  Since this bike apparently is not made
anymore, it is last years model.  As best as I can tell, Specialized
is only making racing and ATB bikes now. 

Based on my search (and thanks to some of you who gave me pointers
in note 324), it appears that Belmont Wheelworks and International
carry Specialized. 

	~Mike

PS - below is a good deal for someone:



	* * * * *  BICYCLE  FOR  SALE  * * * * *

	Univega Specialissima top of the line 50
	cm (approx 19 1/2 inch) bicycle.  Like
	new condition, royal blue.  15 speeds
	with bar-end shifters and cantilever
	brakes. Includes extras such as grips,
	water bottle, rear rack and even
	touch-up paint.  Asking $325 (good deal,
	$600 new).  Call Mike at DTN: 223-5991
	or mail at JETSAM::HANAUER 

415.2GO FOR IT SPECIALIZEDSVCRUS::CRANEMon Aug 10 1987 16:1312
    
    
       IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN ATB AND DON'T MIND DRIVING OUT TO 
    WORCESTER BICYCLE ALLEY ON MAIN STREET BY WEBSTER SPARE HAS A
    GOOD SELECTION OF SPECIALIZED ATB'S AND A VERY GOOD SALES STAFF.
       I RIDE A SPECIALIZED ALLEZ ON THE ROAD AND COULD NOT BE MORE
    HAPPY WITH THE PURCHASE. ALSO I HAVE NEVER HEARD A BAD THING ABOUT
    ANY SPECIALIZED ATB'S .
    
    
                                            JOHN C.
    
415.3Int. Bike Cntr. is AWESOME!!NUGGET::ALDENTue Aug 11 1987 09:2510
    International Bicycle Center in Allston is potentially the best
    bike shop in the entire Boston area.  Aside from carrying a complete
    line of Specialized ATB's, they have the best selection of any Boston
    area store.  Some examples: they will be an exclusive Kestrel dealer,
    they have THE best selection of disk wheels in all of New England
    (I think) - 5 different brands.  Also, they are the only dealer
    I know of that carries the Scott DH handlebars.  Oh, by the way,
    they have had Look kevlar frames since January.  Now if this small
    sampling of what they offer does not entice you, I don't know what
    will.
415.4The Real StorySTAR::TEAGUEI'm not a doctor,but I play one on TV...Tue Aug 11 1987 09:5216
Thanks for the suggestions.  Frankly, I'm not interested in buying a
Specialized bike for myself...I already own a 1987 Stumpjumper that's the 
best bike I've ever had.

A little of this long story is outlined in note # 344.  Briefly, my 
girlfriend and I ordered twin Stumpjumpers.  Mine was great, but hers never
*did* work right.  The dealer offered to order her a new bike, but now
Specialized has no more 1987 Stumpjumpers...period.

So...we're looking for reasonably local Specialized dealers that typically
keep a large inventory.  Maybe we can find a place that still has some
'87s left over.

.jim

415.5and the Comp is $799.95...KIRK::JOHNSONMatt JohnsonTue Aug 11 1987 10:034
    Belmont Wheelworks has '87 Stumpjumpers on sale for $529.95 until
    Thursday.
    
    MATT
415.6Buchika's in Salem NHATEAM::POTUCEKN.E._<>_<>_SkierFri Mar 18 1988 15:0715

Buchika's Ski and Sport on Rt. 28 in Salem NH is now an 

     AUTHORIZED SPECIALIZED dealer 

and has or is getting most models in stock,including the RockHopper Comp. 
      (Recently reviewed in Mountain Bikes magazine.)

Has some last years models in stock, too.

JMP