I second, third, and forth Recycled Cycles. Great guys who work there. They know their fixie/track stuff hands down and are always happy to help and order new toys. I made the mistake of going to Greggs on the way home from work once to get some help w/a new cog that wouldn't thread on my ENO and I literally stumped the mechanic. I went down to RC and they fixed it in 20 secs. I learned my lesson. I do go to Greggs for parts sometimes, but otherwise its RC. I didn't have the most positive experience at Counterbalance either. I should give them another try, but I do think they're rather protective of their "scene". I just ride, man, give it up. Wright Bros in Fremont is also a mecca. Take advantage of it.

I've never heard of someone getting busted for not wearing a helmet, but I don't ride downtown much anymore during the week so I dunno if it's prevelent down there. Cops don't seem to bug cyclists, unless you're in Lake Forest Park running stop signs. If anything we live in a very amiable town and like our peeps to live a long healthy brain damage free life. I have an emergency brake up front for the downhills and my wrecked knees. I've seen Habitus magically appear at the bottom of a cliff/road with no brakes and to this day I don't know how he did it.

There's a huge velo scene over at Marymoor. Come on out! It's a blast and very friendly. Check out more info in the Track Cycling forum.

We should all get together for a ride. The summer nights are awesome and there's no one on the roads! This place is paradise....