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Not really.
The idea that TFG and the owner aren't capitalists is retarded.
Condor is a well established shop that has been designing bikes and having them made for ages.
They have a large range of stock, including proper cycling clothing. This should never be underestimated - we get so used to buying off the web that it's easy to forget how useful it is to be able to walk in to a shop and buy stuff when you need to. Some of it may fall into the "nice but pricey" category, but a huge amount of stock is on par with online prices. Especially core items.
Most of the staff are good too. The fat bald guy's a twat, but asides from that they're generally helpful and the good guys are very good.
Ultimately I don't really think you can compare the two shops - they have a different target market. The differences are probably best summed up by the fact that one is in Soho and the other's on Grays Inn Road.
Good luck to both shops, and I hope they both continue to do interesting things.