Carter (“It’s what everyone calls me, but my first name’s ‘Dan’”) is the rookie at Idealbikes, having been there for about six months. He applauds the “sense of community” in the store amongst the staff, and being there on Barrington to help out the daily commuters who make the bicycle their prime means of transit. “The banker and the service industry worker” are the ones who benefit from Ideal, says Carter. “We provide a next day service on most general repairs” and can replace a flat tire or tube in a few, brief minutes. 1678 Barrington, 444-7433
First runner up: Jack Nauss Bicycle Shop Ltd., 2533 Agricola, 429-0024
Second runner up: Bikes by Dave Inc., 2828 Windsor, 455-1677
