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I am extremely new to this hobby, having not ridden a bike since my teen years. When I walked into Conte's, I'd done a minor (man, you really find out how minor once you start truly delving) bit of research and was looking for a hybrid bicycle. They showed me a few, and I decided to try a couple road bikes as well. I walked out with a road bike I couldn't be happier with in my price range. I did not expect to purchase a 300 dollar bike but I'm nowhere near affording a Pinarello Prince either. That being said, the multiple salespeople I dealt with as well as their resident fitter all treated me very well, offering earnest advice and strictly adhered to the pricing guidelines I proffered as soon as I hit the door. I've been back 3 times since and am always welcomed, and have even had a few minor adjustments made on the house, as well as a pedal exchange with no hassle whatsoever. If you want a 200 dollar bike then, yea, you probably shouldn't come here. On the same token, you don't necessarily have to break the bank either. Anyone who accepts that the goods are what they are will be fine. I've had crappy (as well as fantastic) at many stores, ranging from Neiman Marcus to Hermes to J. Crew - I find that the experience, frequently, is what you make of it. Conte's sells a broad range of bikes, ranging from mid-tier to luxury. My bicycle is most certainly mid-tier - aluminum (non-Cervelo) frame with 105/Ultegra parts. Perhaps one day I'll go with SRAM Red or Dura-Ace and when I do, it will definitely be at Conte's. If you walk into the store with a chip on your shoulder, expecting to have their employees grovel at your feet, then I'd wager it's your problem, not theirs. I walked in, bummy as hell, sick for 2-3 days prior, with a holey t-shirt and jeans and you'd have thought I was any other rich North Arlingtonian the way I was treated. Awesome store.
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