Yearly pilgrimage to the Devil

Another Christmas and another gift certificate to one of the best Local Bike Shops in Connecticut (just my opinion).  Not only do they have just about everything imaginable but the selection is incredible.  I got to talk shop to a customer and one of the mechanics that were debating the various merits of dirt drops including Salsa 4Woodchippers and Cowbells when I asked them whether they ever heard of Misfit Psycles FMe bars.

The one customer said that he couldn't stand STI levers and therefore would need to use thumb shifters. I jumped into the conversation and suggested Bar End shifters but I told him what he really needs are the FMe bars because you run them with the regular MTB levers and shifters.

 

Prior to coming down there I made a list of all the things that I need and I picked up the most important ones needed to finish my Raleigh build.  I ran into the Matt outside, too.

A Friend of the Devil is a Friend of Mine

Finally got back to New Haven to visit the Devil's Gear Bike Shop and what a treat!  It is one awesome bike shop with a super friendly and knowledgeable staff and a huge selection of bikes, parts and accessories.  

I just knew this shop was going to be awesome by the simple fact of commuter bikes and fixies parked outside.  The also many different types of both new and used bikes for sale.

They had an early 90s Fat Chance Yo Eddy, in just my size (drool); Salsa Fargo (on my shortlist for my next Monster Cross); the new Salsa Mukluk (drool) and bevy of other bikes.

Shop activities include a night ride on the Farmington Canal Trail and an afternoon mountain bike ride at East Rocks.  Only thing missing was a cute shop dog but the punk rock playing in the background made up for it.  If you are ever in New Haven, you got to visit this shop and spend some money.