In shopping for my first road bike, geographic location has severly limited my access to bikes. I have been able to ride a Trek 5200 and looked at Giant, Specialized, and Cannondale which were always a size or two off. In two weeks I will be in Houston with plenty of time for some test riding (will have at least 5 or 6 days free). Can anyone recommend a few good shops in the area, especially those with Colnago or Pinarello (these bikes are calling to me in my dreams). Also, what should I expect from some of the higher end bike shops. Will they have several sizes built, or just one or two and me hoping to find my size?

Thanks

Jason

If you have that much free time, get over to a bike shop in San Antonio called Brittons bikes. They are a Colnago dealer and have lots in stock to ride and drool over.

In shopping for my first road bike, geographic location has severly limited my access to bikes. I have been able to ride a Trek 5200 and looked at Giant, Specialized, and Cannondale which were always a size or two off. In two weeks I will be in Houston with plenty of time for some test riding (will have at least 5 or 6 days free). Can anyone recommend a few good shops in the area, especially those with Colnago or Pinarello (these bikes are calling to me in my dreams). Also, what should I expect from some of the higher end bike shops. Will they have several sizes built, or just one or two and me hoping to find my size?

Thanks

Jason
Most of the bike shops in Houston can get you Colnago...my personal favorites are Planetary, Boones, and Procycle. If you want a place where you can get Colnago or Pinarello, I recommend Bay Area Schwinn in Clear Lake...Tig used to work there.