Originally Posted by
oldroads
We just rented a small (very small) retail space in Cambridge, MA near a subway stop and are trying to figure out what to stock.
I come across many great used bikes when searching for vintage stuff and can probably move a lot of them as good, cheap commuter cycles.
I have space for maybe 8 cycles at a time, max, plus parts.
Any thoughts on what I should keep in stock at this location?
Thanks to nlerner I figured out where your space is. No big secret. Just right on the front
page of your web site.
http://oldroads.com/. I'm just thinking that is kind of an odd location to be
looking at moving commuter bikes out. Sure it is two blocks from a subway station, but it is an
unpleasant 2 blocks to travel by foot or bike. Do you have a feel for who goes into this part shop?
I suppose you might get people who are just setting up an apartment or house and are looking for
a way to get around at the same time. My guess is you have to go with bikes that have some visual
appeal, not your basic Japanese type frame. Also, I think you would have a tough time catching on
with the Fixed/SS crowd there.