Re: [CR]Where to go in So Cal Recommendations wanted

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From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Where to go in So Cal Recommendations wanted
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 22:10:47 -0800
To: "classicrendezvous@bikelist.org ((E-mail))" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

Norm Lafleur wrote:
> I'm getting ready for my annual visit to Southern California and am
> looking for suggestions on where to get my vintage bike fix. I was
> planning on checking out Baron and Cecile's operation in Santa Barbara
> but apparently they are no longer open to the retail public. Also, I
> will be returning before the first Sunday in Feb. so I will miss
> Chuck's
> Rose Bowl ride. What else can I do and are there any shops where I
> might
> score a vintage part or two? We will be based in the Pomona area
> but are
> willing to travel.

Norm, about 20 miles due west of Pomona is Velo Pasadena with these hanging from their ceiling: http://www.velopasadena.com/museum.html

Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, CA USA
http://www.velo-retro.com (reprints, t-shirts & timelines)