Walt didn't mention the great riding around DuBois. It's located near the edge of fine scenic national forest and is surrounded by good hunting & fishing country. I first learned to ride about a mile from this shop and will always have fine memories of cycling this area. I didn't know it was back to growing again. Its good to hear the long years of decline are over. It would be a fine place to live and ride.
Calvert "out on the edge of the prairie & missing those wooded hills and creeks" Guthrie Kansas City
In a message dated 10/25/2001 2:30:05 PM Central Daylight Time,
wspokes1@hotmail.com writes:
>
> If anyone is interested in starting a Bike biz, spicing up an existing bike
> shop with more classic interests, or taking over an existing one. Drop me a
> email or call. My mother is going to retire and hang it up for some
> relaxation time. As many of you know how hectic the bike biz is, she
> doesn't wish for her blood pressure to continue to rise. It was a very very
> busy summer and she is looking at getting out of the biz. She was going to
> sell about 1 or 2 years ago and ended up staying longer. This time she
> wishes to go through with it.
>
> Located in DuBois, Pennsylvania. The shop has done exceptionally well and
> is the longest running shop in the area. Open for 10+ years now and
> carrying some strong bike lines. they are a Giant, Cannondale, Mongoose,
> Ironhorse, GT dealer and a few more of course. They do exceptionally well
> with BMX, Mountain, Cross, and Road. There has even been some interest in
> more classics thanks to myself and some of my bikes hanging around inside
> the shop.
>
>
> If someone is looking at extending their classic hobby with some sales of
> bicycles along the way. This would be a good way to go about it. Her asking
> price is very reasonable, in fact...extremely reasonable considering the
> business she generates but as I said, she is tired and ready to enjoy the
> grandchildren.
>
> She asks that anyone interested can call her to discuss details. She is
> available most of the time during business hours. monday - thursday 10-5p
> and Friday 10-8. Sat 10-4. the following are phone numbers at which she can
> be reached. She is also willing to work with someone on pricing and getting
> them introduced to the business.
>
> Elizabeth Skrzypek
>
> business 814-371-6210
>
> home 814-371-0855(off shop hours)
>
> Dubois is steadily growing in population base with a local college about
> 1/2 mile from the business. Her asking price: $40,000. Very reasonable.
> Call her to talk and she welcomes any questions. So if you want to
> extend your classics into a bike shop atmosphere, give her a call. Thanks
> for the space.