Conference noted::bicycle

    
    	I got my Diamond Back @ Steve's Mass Transit 508-481-8147
    Good price on a 1990 leftover and I like the bike.
    	Steve's is in Marlboro 10-15 miles from Littleton.
    
    	Roger

    
    Try Pedal Power in Acton (next town over from Littleton).  They are
    open weeknights till 6:00.  I think on Thursdays they are open later
    (8 or 9 o'clock).  Telephone (508) 263-3197.  If you let me know
    which Littleton facility you'll be at, I'll post instructions on
    how to get there.
    
    Terry

    	I live in Nashua, New Hampshire, and work in Littleton,
    	Massachusetts. So, here are the shops I would suggest:
    
    		Pedal Power, Acton, MA  (508) 263-3197
    		Gamache's, Fitchburg, MA (508) 343-3140
    
    	I bought my last bike (a road bike) from Gamache's in
    	Fitchburg. I think they are a fine shop.
    
    	Pedal Power is easier to get to. I don't know anything
    	about them or their prices.
    
    	Scott
    

    Well, I can't write in French, but THERE IS A VERY GOOD SHOP IN NASHUA,
    NH CALLED GOODALES! ABOUT 40 MINUTES FROM LITTLETON! PHONE NUMBER
    (603) 882-2111!  :-) :-)

    Lincoln Guide Service is open late on Wednesdays and Fridays.
    It's about 10 miles away, via a not too complicated path.

    -Jeff

    Buchikas in Salem, NH is about 45 min. for Littleton. They are open 
    until 8 PM on weeknight and until 5 pm on weekends. They carrier
    the follow MTN bikes:
    
    Cannondale
    Bridgestone
    Univega
    Myiata
    Giant
    Specialized
    
    Dave 
    
    The 1991 Bridgestones are in. They will also be carrying the Bianchi 
    MTN bikes for 1991. 
    

    I second what .4 said about Gamache's...they have a good selection of
    bikes and parts, and have a very good service dept. I'm not sure what 
    they have left for bikes now, but they are giving up to 30% off on
    bikes (road and mtn) in stock.
    Gamache's is in Fitchburg, MA...about 20 miles from Littleton.
    
    Pete
    

    I've had  very good luck with Belmont Wheel Works, in Belmont, but
    it's  about  35  minutes  from  Littleton.  I  disagree  with  the
    recomendation for Lincoln Guide service, I've had rather poor luck
    with them.

--David

	Are you expecting one store with a large selection for
	you to browse through?  Or are you willing to go to many
	small shops with limited selection?

    If you want to avoid MA taxes (or just avoid MA!) go on up to
    Hillsboro, NH (about 1 hour 15 min. from Littleton).  The Ped'ling Fool
    Bike Shop is outstanding.  Our family has purchased 10 bikes from him
    from Fat Chances on down.  Service is very accommodating!  The shop
    owner, James, last year discarded his touring bike after 32,000 miles!
    
    For you MB racers he sponsors several accredited races each year (big
    names) and anyday (with about 2 min. notice is ready to go anywhere -
    preferably up and in a hurry!).  Some serious riders in that area.  Way
    out of my class.
    
    Dick
    

    Well,
    
    Since everybody has more or less listed their favorite bike shops as
    opposed to what's "close" to Littleton, I'll add a few more, all in the
    Boston area (45 min. or less from Littleton).  If you want the absolute 
    best in terms of variety, price (excluding tax), and selection, try 
    International Bikes (Brighton), Belmont Wheelworks (Belmont), and Frank's 
    Spoke and Wheel (Waltham, Framingham).  I've listed them in order of my 
    preference.  What you gain at these shops is selection and price.  What 
    you lose is good parking, crowds, dealing with city traffic, and sometimes 
    gruff salespeople (only at International).  Still, if you know bikes I
    think the shops I mentioned are outstanding.
    
    Dave

    Thanks a lot , this should really help.
    Carol

    Any purchase in Cow Hampshire will avoid the Taxachusetts sales tax.
    (Unless they have to deliver.)
    
    ed

    
    	My best price including Ma tax was @ Steve's and I surveyed
    all the listed shops. At my price range it boiled down to IBOC
    comp or Diamond Back APEX The APEX was DEORE and the COMP was
    LX the only thing I missed was wishbone rear.
    	
    	Roger

    Can you post directions to Chelmsford Cyclery for newbies to the
    area?
    
    Thanks....Kathy Woodward

<<    Can you post directions to Chelmsford Cyclery for newbies to the
<<    area?
    
	Directions to anyplace in/near Chelsmsford center are virtually
	useless since the place is a maze with Rte's 110,4,129, and 27
	all intersecting at totally random angles.

	Chelmsford Cyclery is in a little strip mall on Summer St which is
	a right off of Rte 4 in the south side of Chelmsford center near the 
	Marshalls and Purity Supreme.

	Hope this helps..

	-tom

    Re: .17 & .18
    
    The directions given in .18 are relatively right on.  If you are coming
    in from Rte 4 (Bedford), it's a piece of cake, turn right on Summer St.
    and it's in the strip mall on your right (2nd store).  If you are
    coming in from the east (Rte 129), turn left on Grove St (just before
    entering the center) which falls into Summer St where the mall is on
    your left.  If you come in through the center, take Rte 4 south and
    just as it becomes a 2-way road, you cross over onto Summer St.  If you
    come in from Rte 27, drive around in circles for a while then stop and
    ask somebody for directions...
    
    Eric

    Thanks!  I appreciate the directions.
    
    Kath