I wouldn't write off Bonzai. I have had good experiences with them. Give them a try and see for yourself rather than writing them off because of internet reviews. They've been in business longer than most shops in the D.C. area so they are doing something right!! Good luck in your search.

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Geoffrey Nenninger

Check out All American Bikes in Damascus MD. I bought my Soloist from them.

Second the Bonzai recommendation. I don't have personal experience shopping there, and have heard probably some of the same mixed reviews. But I know Frank P. (who works there now) very well, and recommend him very highly. I used to work with him at the shop where I work - great on fit and a great mechanic - and will defininitely be straight with you.

Big Wheel definitely sells Cervelos - I don't know if they have any P2Cs anywhere, though. I bought my soloist from them, and they're good guys to work with. Very cool about doing tune-up work.

I have the feeling they don't know much about fitting bikes, though. I would not hesitate to buy from them if you know what you want.. but since you do not, get fit somewhere else. Even if they don't sell Cervelo - find your numbers, then buy from Big Wheel, if you're so inclined. They don't stock much for parts to do swaps anyway, so you'd have to pay full retail on new bars or stems or saddles if the stock ones don't fit - not an ideal situation when buying such expensive gear.

I got my P2SL from Bike Doctor of Arnold (out here in Annapolis). I have been very happy with their service.

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If you feel like driving a bit, I like the guys at TriSpeed (http://www.tri-speed.com/home.htm). They are just north of Baltimore off of I-83. They are nice, no BS, no pressure, and have P2Cs, P3Cs, Soloist Carbons, and R3s in the store (I was there this weekend). They fit my bike (Litespeed) to me and I have no complaints. I bought my wetsuit at Bonzai a few years ago and had a good experience there, but a wetsuit isn't a bike.