Bicycle question

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For locals:
Anybody have a bike shop recommendation other than Belmont Wheelworks? I'm in the market for a comfort (possibly a hybrid) bicycle, and they have some nice ones in stock and are running a sale. I've had one rec already for them, plus that's where jducoeur bought his bike last summer.

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The two bike shops I've liked in the area are another branch of Wheelworks (Ace Wheelworks, in Somerville, same company as Belmont Wheelworks), and International Bicycle Centre, in Alston (though they also have a Newton location).

My current (comfort) bike was bough at International, about 6 years ago, but only because they had the exact model I was looking for in the right size and colour, after doing a lot of looking. I would have been just as happy buying from Ace Wheelworks, if they'd had what I settled on in stock. I tried a lot of bikes in both locations (as well as at some other stores that didn't particularly impress me).

For service, I generally deal with Broadway Bicycle School, because they're so close, and their service is good, but their in stock sales selection is very limited.