my name is Bernd, i will visit Florida next week, doing some Miles with my bike.
I want to buy some Parts from FSA, Visiontech, Reynolds(Fork) and if I can get them, the new Zero Gravity brakes. I searched a few hours with Goggle (and so on) but didn´t realy find what I´m looking for.
My question: Can you name me some stores (no online stores), where i can get this Parts for a good price. I´M looking for FSA:Chainrings (Aero), HeadsetX-1 Visiontech:Basebar +Aero brake lever Reynolds:Fork Ouzo Pro (1" 650cc) and if I can get them, the new 2005 Zero gravity (Ti)
What i found is Downtown Bicycles in Ft. Lauderdale an J&B importers (Only for dealers) in Miami.
Maybe there is also a (small) chance to do a ride together. (normaly i drive an average of 19-20 mph and a distance of 80-100 miles) I will be in the near of Clearwater from 15.-20. of March. The other time, i dont know, because i haven`t booked hotels yet. (Maybe in the near of Gainesville for a few days) Good advices for a good biking area are also welcome!!
If it is not allowed to name stores here in this forum (I dont know) you can send me a mail: highlander63@gmx.de
Check out lou’s in seminole or florida bicycle sports in st pete. both are great shops. check here for other shops and groups to ride with. flraceplace.com
What area of Florida? It is a pretty large state, so you probably need something in the region you will be visiting. If you are in the Northwest area (referred to as the Panhandle), try Dragon Sports in Ft. Walton Beach or their store in Pensacola.
You can check out the site to see what you want and visit the store while you are here. I am not sure if Clive has the reynolds 650 in stock but he can certainly get it relatively quick. The rest of your needs should be there. A word of advice - leave your credit card in your car while visiting this location otherwise you will be tempted to buy much more than you intended.
I dont think I can visit all the shops, but i have a good list to do. Let me tell you this: For a german it is very cheap to drive with a car through florida. In Germany you have to pay for a Gallon 5,24$ (todays rate) A problem could be the Zeros, but may be I can solve this otherwise.
If someone sees a cyclist with an older Specialized (light blue) MMX-frame with Syntace bar and Citecs and the old CAMPA Record DELTA BRAKES!!!, who looks like my nickname, it´s a good chance, that this is me.
I have found a 200 miles 2-day-riding “Take stock in children” starting in Ocala an Friday 11. I hope i can go for this.