Bruce Enns

Any suggestions for Phoenix, Arizona? All the shops here just want to sell the "new stuff" (restraining myself here!).

23skidoo

In Lincoln, NE go directly to: https://www.monkeywrenchcycles.com/ and tell them Richard sent you.

Peter_B

In Southern California, go to Velo Cult on 2222 Fern St, San Diego in the South Park area. There are many vintage road and track bikes for sale.... I mean many of them. You will be amazed and you will not be disappointed. Bring something to wipe up your drool.

krems81 

A Nearly New Bike Shop in Chicago is all vintage. They're not very good about overhaul and thorough mechanics, but the shop is sort of a treasure trove of reasonably priced older stuff. Amazing some of the bikes he has.

Lugs, in Chcago is another all vintage shop. They build a lot of single speeds out of old frames, usually very tastefully. He's got less stuff around, and focus is more on building custom machines out of old frames and parts. He does nice work. Considering the market here, building single speeds is justifiable for a number of reasons.

elcraft

For the Boston crowd, I Must make some additions. Harris Cyclery (of course!) has been mentioned. They found me a dust cap for a seven speed, lower end, shimano rear hub for little $$. Ferris wheel in Jamaica Plain is also vintage friendly. But to leave out Bikes not Bombs is a travesty! This shop specializes on selling re-built, serviceable and reliable commuting bikes from vintage and older bikes. To wit, they stock high quality, high pressure tires in 27" that other shops say do not exist! They donate bikes for causes around the globe and offer training for aspiring mechanics. See their web site for more: https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/ . I must also include two other shops for their conscientious efforts to get you a useable or suitable part to complete your C&V project; Dave's Bike Infirmary in East Milton, and Anderson Bicycle in Quincy. Both shops are welcoming to our crowd and carry a suitable variety of accessories (the ones you actually need) at a reasonable price.

michaelwc

anything in northeast ohio?

CMC SanDiego

I've found two good shops in the San Diego Area.

Pedal Pushers Bike Shop on El Cajon Blvd (east of the 805 Freeway) sells new parts, and does good repair work, as well as selling restored old bikes.

Ye Olde Bicycle Shoppe on University (just on the edge of La Mesa), is mostly a source for old, scrapped parts, frames, bins of brakes and stems, as well as a repair shop and purveyor of vintage pieced together bikes.

Lots of the parts I've used on my projects have been acquired at one or both of these shops.

daf1009

Bump!

Two shops in the Atlanta area that do good C&V work...

(1) Alpha Bikes in Alpharetta, GA - Alpha Bikes -- All About Cycling & Service!

(2) Atlanta Bike Tech in Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Bike Tech Llc - Bicycle Repair Shop, Bicycle Sales, Bike Parts

I have used both with my C&V bikes...and both do pretty good...

SJX426 

this thread is turning into a C&V item! Man it is old!


The the DC area, I would recommend two locations, https://theoldbikeshoparlington.com/ and "VéloCity Bicycle Cooperative | ? building bicycle community in Alexandria, VA".

Velocivixen

Yes, and VeloCult now resides in Portland, Oregon. I've never had them perform work, but I understand vintage stuff is their "thing".

Sir_Name 

Can anyone recommend a shop or builder near New Haven or Hartford Ct for frame alignment (at least rear triangle/DOs/hanger)? I'm hesitant to hand my frame to a mechanic I have no experience with - especially considering what the job entails. My local guy seemed iffy on getting the job done right.

I'm considering Smart Cycles. They seem like a quality operation - can anyone here vouch for them?

Beyond that, some have mentioned a handful of shops in the Boston area. Any recommendations for an alignment through one of them? Harris Cyclery?

Narhay

For those in Vancouver:

Cap's in New Westminster has been good about older bikes. They have a fair few hanging on the walls and have been the only ones excited about old bikes and have fixed everything I have brought in that could be fixed. Their parts are a bit expensive and I don't think they have much in the way of old items.

Kinetik Cycles has been good in the past but they are more geared to newer stuff. The owner, Fabian, is still a good mechanic and did a decent job on my first road bike, a Sekine 10 speed.

Mountain Equipment Co-op is ok for consumables but their service department recently lost my respect when they told me my stock 2-cross 3 speed wheels were laced improperly and wouldn't touch them. Funny, all 6 of them I have at home have the same factory lacing.

retrofit 

Monterey Bay area:

Winning Wheels, mom and pop (and son) shop in Pacific Grove

Knowledgeable and experienced in both vintage and modern, and most importantly, parlo Campagnolo!

jmeb

Bumping this up for folks who haven't seen it before.

When I have time watching the Giro this weekend, I'll try and go through and assemble this all into a readable format for newcomers--I'm thinking By Region By City with a separate "Online" portion.

For now, a couple of Denver shops I've had good experiences at --

Denver Bike Cafe: Our Bike Shop | Denver Bicycle Cafe . Not much in the way of stock, but Matt has been very helpful.

Turin Bike Shop: Turin Bicycles Ltd ® > Home . Friendly. Some wrenches aren't familiar with C&V, some are. Have never been snooty and appreciate most all bike lovers. The owner (I think) is into C&V. Sweet Bob Jackson with full DA over the shop entrance.

Sadly, Cycle Analyst is no longer in business.

GordoTrek

haven't gone through this thread, but rochester ny has the Mendon Cyclesmith for more frame building and repairs. and Towners Bike shop for more vintage parts and mechanics who know what a cotter pin is

gugie 

Velo-Sport and Shaw's, no longer around. The problem with good quality bike shops is that they are usually personality driven, usually the owner, and when they leave the business, the shop goes as well.

Don Taye

I've had good luck at the Missing Link co-op in Berkeley. Been there as long as I can remember and the guys in the repair shop can usually point me in the right direction.

gugie 

Portland has numerous C&V friendly shops, which is to be expected.

Velo Cult has been listed already. Beer, bikes, and store-roasted coffee. What else do you need in life? Get up, get caffeinated, ride, drink beer, sleep, repeat.

Four others that I've been to more than once:

Community Cycle Center, a non-profit, many frames and used bikes for sale as well as used parts bins. Careful digging can find some treasures from the past.
City Bikes, a co-op, more frames, used bikes, and used parts. They'll add threads to a fork steer for $25/inch (actually cut new ones, not just chase old ones!)
Kenton Cycle Repair, small shop, frame repairs, custom racks and frames, more used parts
Sellwood Cycle Repair, bigger shop, used frames and bikes, lots of mechanics

I'm sure there are more, heck, practically the entire city is C&V friendly. These are just the ones I've been to and can vouch for.

davester

Bicycle Odyssey in Sausalito, California. Tony Tom, the owner is a great guy. He has an incredible variety of steel frames for sale, DeRosa, Masi, New Albion, Soma, Waterford, you name it. I think he just sold his last Ron Cooper.

gaucho777 

There's a relatively new shop named Pursuit Bicycles that opened up a couple miles north of me in the small town of Albany, CA. The owner has decorated with some from his impressive collection of vintage race bikes. They have a beautful 70s Colnago and a 3Rensho in the front window, and a Cinelli Laser pursuit bike inside, among others. They also carry new bikes from Bianchi, Cinelli, LOOK, Ritte, Beardman Cycles, among others. I've been meaning to go back to take some pictures. They're in a non-descript building with almost no signage out front. I probably drove by the store dozens of time before I realized it was there.

https://www.facebook.com/PursuitBicycles734

https://www.facebook.com/PursuitBicy...=page_internal

gugie 

+1 on Tony Tom. Back in the 80's he was known as the best bike shop in SF. As a sales rep back then I used to stop by and see him when he was on Caledonia before moving to Bridgeway, so most of his business was word of mouth. I think he used to live upstairs back then. I was always amazed at the number of bike frames he had in stock.

A Bicycle Odyssey*

mountaindave 

Good thread. I have two:
Wheatons in Kalispell, MT (mention Cino and you'll get a free smile from Hans).
Glacier Cyclery in Whitefish, MT.

Both have done work for me, both have C&V minded mechanics. Wheatons currently has a sweet 1960's Olmo on display - it will be ridden.

Ive seen the work of the Bicycle Kitchen co-op in Bozeman, MT and have been impressed. Missed out on a sweet '87-ish Centurion Ironman Terry edition refurbed by them - it was pink awesomeness.

rgver

My LBS have been excellent, they will help with any thing I have bought in. I do my own work but have seen C&V there waiting for service.
Milford Bicycle in Milford MA