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    Green Lizard Cycling

    4.3 (163 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Clovis Anderson fitting my bike
    Anne B.

    This is a review for the 2D bike-fitting service done by Clovis Anderson, top-ten veteran of the 1988 Seoul Olympics Brazilian cycling team and certified sports medicine specialist. I recently brought in my daughter's road bike to see if it could be adapted to me, 68 yrs old, trying to get back in the game so I could ride with my husband, who just retired and has been doing 20-40-mile distance rides on his own for years. Clovis has every piece of equipment to measure and explain the proper fit for every aspect of bike efficiency/rider comfort and was able to show me that even with stem risers and other adjustments my daughter's bike would never work for me. He then showed us a half-price electric-assist bike, which turned out to be what I needed to keep up with my husband. He then offered a female-friendly saddle, and an ergonomic handle bar and grips suited to my scoliosis and arthritic hands. In short, he took all of my "special needs" into consideration and gave me just the special fit I needed. I can't say enough about about the care, personal attention and specialized technical knowledge that Clovis brought to my fitting that has resulted in a bike that makes it a true pleasure for me to ride, after ten years, with my husband. Thank you Clovis!

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    Neal E.

    I visited Green Lizard Cycling one Sunday to come in and try and find some cycling shoes that fit my ridiculously wide feet and that work with a Peloton bike. Several of my friends had recommended, nay, raved about Green Lizard Cycling. I called ahead - they advised they do carry such shoes - and that I should come in and get measured and try some shoes on. I asked if staff would all be wearing facemasks - I was advised that yes they would be. When I arrived - I walked in and found the appropriate staff to work with. The gentleman I worked with measured my feet, and had me try on a couple of existing shoes. Ultimately, they did not have my size, but have ordered a pair in my size for me to try on. Unfortunately, the shoes will not arrive until some time in October. I was disappointed to find that - a number of the staff was not wearing facemasks (I was). The person who helped me started off with a mask on, but was not wearing it during the measuring my feet part of the visit - and a couple of the other guys working in the back - also were not wearing facemasks - which made me a bit uncomfortable. Hopefully the ordered shoes will fit and will arrive in the October time frame! #GreenLizardCycling

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    Kevin Z.

    Stop to meet a friend here, thought I'd try a smoothie while waiting. Several fruit flavors to choose from over the honey banana base. I went with mango and it was great! Cute little coffee shop inside a Bike Shop. Friendly staff, plenty of outdoor seating.

    Borrowed bikes tuned up by Sam. Ready for Ironman Maryland 140.6.
    Christopher W.

    Great help getting 2 bikes ready for a 140.6 triathlon - Sam was helpful and a problem solver. Liked the ready availability of Garmin cleats, Lazer helmets. Plus he could adjust seat levels, put on new tires, attach tool pouches, repack front and rear wheel hub bearings. Labor charges were extremely reasonable and part prices not jacked up ($69 helmet, $3.50 CO2 cartridges, $25 for Garmin cleats). Borrowing 2 VA bikes from my brother. Also liked the tea and coffee options. Got a London Fog after discussing options with Erin. Also got some nice muffins. Thankfully, bike service was done with a smile as we waited. Sorry to say borrowed bikes can be tricky. Sam is good at spotting issues and fixing what might matter.

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    Kelly M.

    It's been a year since my last visit and this place is still as terrific as my initial review. Delicious coffee, smattering of snacks, tons of bicyclists coming in and out or stopping to take a snack break. These guys are doing it right!

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    If you are shopping for a high end bike, make Green Lizard your first and likely your last store to visit. The best first step is to have Clovis find the right fit for your new bike based on how you sit on your existing bike. He was able to show me, based on videos he takes, how I would fit and feel on various types of bike frames including an endurance and climbing style of bike. Once you pick out the bike, it is built for your specifications by their professional and experienced service department. You will find more brands and styles of high end bikes at the Green Lizard than any other bike shop in the area. Green Lizard is the heart of the local and cycling community. In addition the owners, Dave and Beth, give back to those in need through their charitable non profit.

    John B.

    I'd been on a plane all day. I hadn't had any breakfast. Or any lunch for that matter. I was hungry and a little sore and in need of some liquid enthusiasm. The coffee was delicious. It was really very good. But it was sooo little. I felt like I was in a Vietnamese place with tiny, Vietnamese style portions. I could have drunk my large iced coffee in two long draws. I tried to take it slow and linger on the flavor but I couldn't help wishing they offered a larger size.

    Worn disc brake pads

    I really want to like this place. Best hours of the bike shops around. However, I took my bikes in for tuneups and when I got it back I complained that the braking was spongy. They said all their disc brakes are like this. I went home, figured out online what I needed, bought new pads and a hydraulic fluid bleed kit. Inspecting the pads showed wear to the metal. I found air bubbles in the fluid causing the sponginess. I had to fix this all myself because they were gaslighting me into thinking it was all in my head. Sorry, this is terrible service.

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    Clean great if you are into bicycles. The coffee doesn't fit in. If it is an extra for bikers than great

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    What I really liked about this place was that it is located conveniently next to the W&OD trail.

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    Capital Bikeshare

    Capital Bikeshare

    4.3
    (3 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    I am not sure if there is a single Yelp entry for the system, Capital Bikeshare. I write to explain…read moremy experience. It is positive to date. I recommend this. The background. I am in my late 50s. I do not live in Washington, D.C. My elderly father does though. So I am in and out all the time, checking up on him (he still lives on his own). I am experienced riding a bicycle in the city. I have owned an e bike (it stopped working, the Van Moof; I loved it when it ran, but build quality was an issue). I also rented regularly in San Francisco when I lived there, and do so intermittently in New York City where I reside now. I have had good experiences and bad, including an issue where part of a bike belonging to the defunct Uber system fell out in an intersection, and the customer service agent told me I was lucky I didn't die and offered me a $2 refund, which I thought was rather rude, prompting me to interact with the General Counsel's office to no avail -- moral of the story is you won't get much by complaining, even if you are in the right and quite polite. All told, I am confident I have taken at least three dozen rides, maybe four dozen rides, with at least three other companies, in two major metropolitan areas besides DC. I also support mass transit and alternative transit. I regularly ride the bus, and I am irked by people who assume I would not do that, because they are projecting their sense of privilege (it is apparent from their disdain they would not ride the bus) on me. I also run commute as much as I can, and I previously did that on a regular basis (three days a week, 4.5 miles, just one way; then MUNI back). That is not to brag about virtue. Don't trust anybody who touts their own morality. In any event, Capital Bikeshare seems to have worked out the problems with this service. They have lots of bikes. That have lots of locations (including one about a quarter mile from where we stay and another on the side of the train station where I need to go). They have an acceptable number of e bikes in the fleet. The maintenance is much better than pre-pandemic with their rivals. (I am opposed to the dockless networks. Those result in the inevitable problem of bikes scattered willy nilly on sidewalks and where they pose a hazard.) The annual fee is reasonable. I am planning three trips in the next two weeks, early in the morning before Metro starts running, to Union Station. If I do as I intend, the amount saved over a motor vehicle ride share will offset the cost. I figure at 4am, the traffic will not be a great hazard (though the drivers out will include a disproportionate number of people who, given the late/early hour, probably pose a risk).

    4/10/19 I haven't had the pleasure of trying out these bikes…read moreyet, but this Saturday seems like a good way to spend the day with my wife. Once I get the chance to experience the full monty, so to speak, I will most likely have a higher rating. From what i have seen, these bikes get used nearly every day. The people using them seem very pleased. This coming Saturday 13th or Sunday the 14th should be a good day to ride a bike.(Weather permitting of course)

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    Buses, Trains, Subways, Cabs, Uber and Bikes...Only the bike let's you get out there and expose yourself.
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    No butts about it, let's go ride a bike.

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    Conte's Bike Shop

    Conte's Bike Shop

    4.4
    (58 reviews)
    11.9 mi
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    Having recently assembled a bicycle for my daughter at home, I was instructed by the manual to…read moregrease the pedal threads and the seat pole and bring it in to a shop for some final adjustments to ensure it would be a safe ride. Not only did they provide me with some complimentary grease, their veteran team of mechanics were not only extremely patient and friendly with all the customers but were professional and efficient in their skills to complete the task as well as offer explanations on anticipating future issues such as tightening the handbrake cables after a few rides. Despite being around since 1957 and having the business passed down a generation now with over 10 locations in the area, it's nice to see they are not resting on their laurels since the staff very much had a mom/pop sensibility with good mix of older and younger staff and they seem to be very familiar with regular customers chatting with them in a first name basis and asking about other family members, like a neighborhood bartender and his/her regular patrons. I highly recommend Robert, who is sharp as a tack and has even made several YouTube videos posted on troubleshooting bicycle issues at home when he worked with a previous company. Highly recommended for all your biking needs.

    Trying to get the right bike parts for my electric bike online was taking hours and I just couldn't…read morebe sure I was not making a mistake. What a relief to go to experienced, knowledgeable, neighbors that cared that I get what I needed, which I did. Thank you, Conte's Bike Shop, for investing in our community to serve us and make our lives better. I pray that you will stay successful and stay here.

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