As an aside related to the poster who mentioned Budget Bikes on Regent in Madison. Anybody who visits Madison should take a gander at this place, as it is the most stupefying spectacle I've seen in cycling. There are actually, I think, four or five Budget Bike locations on Regent within a 2-block stretch, but the one of interest is the used bike warehouse. Thousands of used bikes, many of which are pieces of undeniable cycling historical interest, occupy every square inch of this large, minimally-heated warehouse. The prices are nothing short of outrageous, like $500+ for an old Schwinn Varsity or an unremarkable ladies Raleigh Sports from the 1970s, and the price for anything even remotely more desirable will generally be $2000+. The rumor is that if you show interest in one of the bikes, the price will suddenly be significantly greater if you return to buy it the following day. My friend tried to buy a Jack Taylor tandem there once, and the price seemed about right. The employee said, sorry, not for sale. But there's a price tag on it, right? Turns out the price tag was for "insurance purposes". One current and one former employee there told me, when I asked about this curious business model, that the shop's owner focused on the "acquisition side" of the business, and that he made his living in real estate. The multiple bike shops are apparently some sort of hobby, or maybe a tax-avoidance scheme. In any case, I don't suggest buying anything there, but it sure is fun to wander around and look.
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