There are some great bike shops in Boston - though their size makes use of the word shop a bit of a stretch. The International Bike Center - think its on Commonwealth Ave - is terrific. "More" relevant to CR list content is Belmont Wheel Works in Belmont, partially owned by Peter Mooney a classic frame builder in his own right - great shop. The things one only gets to read about or see whiz by once in a while are there for you to oggle. Both IBC and Belmont have second addresses as well. Would have to think after all his contributions that Sheldon's place of play must be on the list. Then there's Peter Jon White......
Tom Rawson
Oakland, CA (formerly of Brookline Village)