Cool Bike Stores
04-11-12 | 07:23 PM
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From: Liberty, Missouri
Bikes: 1966 Paramount | 1971 Raleigh International | ca. 1970 Bernard Carre | 1989 Waterford Paramount | 2012 Boulder Brevet | 2019 Specialized Diverge
Check out Pace in Independence, Missouri.
04-11-12 | 08:35 PM
#3
Get off my lawn!
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From: The Garden State
Bikes: 1917 Loomis, 1923 Rudge, 1930 Hercules Renown, 1947 Mclean, 1948 JA Holland, 1955 Hetchins, 1957 Carlton Flyer, 1962 Raleigh Sport, 1978&81 Raleigh Gomp GS', 2010 Raliegh Clubman
Go east to Scotch Plains NJ, The Bike Stand.
04-11-12 | 08:53 PM
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From: Central Ohio
Bikes: Waterford R33, 2019 Infinito, Gunnar Roadie, 1999 Colnago Tecnos, '04 Cannondale Optimo 800 & '51 Rudge Sports, Colnago Tecnos, Tom Kellogg Merlin..
Baer Wheels. Columbus, Ohio, Clintonville suburb on High St.
04-11-12 | 10:11 PM
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From: western new york
Bikes: mid 80s Ross Centaur converted to Alfine 11 09 motobecane imortal force, 83 Ross Paragon,81 Schwinn LeTour Tourist, 91 Paramount, 93 GT converted to city bike
Northstar Bikes Eggert and Bailey in Tonawanda NY
They usually have a selection of 80s bikes on the Buffalo CL as well
If you're out in Angola NY in the summer, stop in the village and ask directions to Bob Barretts
Guy makes side by side bicycles and has a collection of track and road bikes dating back to the 30s.
You can take a photo of th Empire Bicycle Mnfg. Co while you're out there..
They usually have a selection of 80s bikes on the Buffalo CL as well
If you're out in Angola NY in the summer, stop in the village and ask directions to Bob Barretts
Guy makes side by side bicycles and has a collection of track and road bikes dating back to the 30s.
You can take a photo of th Empire Bicycle Mnfg. Co while you're out there..
04-11-12 | 10:15 PM
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From: The Thumb, MI
Midwest is a bit broad? Any states in general? I like Yellow Jersey in Madison. Imagine twenty pounds of stuff in a five pound bag. Quite a selection of vintage steel and parts. If you just want to check out a lot of used bikes. Check out the used store for Budget Bicycles in Madison also. Though the "Budget" in their name is a bit deceiving to say the least. A lot of eye candy though.
04-11-12 | 10:22 PM
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From: Milwaukee, WI
Bikes: '68 Raleigh Sprite, '02 Raleigh C500, '84 Raleigh Gran Prix, '91 Trek 400, 2013 Novara Randonee, 1990 Trek 970
Midwest is a bit broad? Any states in general? I like Yellow Jersey in Madison. Imagine twenty pounds of stuff in a five pound bag. Quite a selection of vintage steel and parts. If you just want to check out a lot of used bikes. Check out the used store for Budget Bicycles in Madison also. Though the "Budget" in their name is a bit deceiving to say the least. A lot of eye candy though.
04-11-12 | 10:29 PM
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From: The Thumb, MI
If your ever around the Milwaukee area you should stop by the Waterford facility. They give free shop tours! Plus you'd probably get to meet the grandson of Ignaz Schwinn and president of Waterford/Gunnar.
04-12-12 | 12:28 AM
#10
Essentials Bike Works
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From: Huntington Beach, Ca.
Bikes: Early 80 Celste Bianchi,Medici Pro Strada,Super Mondia,Cannondale Track Conversion
The Bicycle Stand in Long Beach Ca. Very good vibes and tons of classic bikes to look at.
Right off of 2nd. st. and Broadway, Check them out on Facebook
Right off of 2nd. st. and Broadway, Check them out on Facebook
04-12-12 | 06:20 AM
#11
What??? Only 2 wheels?
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From: Boston-ish, MA
Bikes: 72 Peugeot UO-8, 82 Peugeot TH8, 87 Bianchi Brava, 76? Masi Grand Criterium, 74 Motobecane Champion Team, 86 & 77 Gazelle champion mondial, 81? Grandis, 82? Tommasini, 83 Peugeot PF10
Harris Cyclery in West Newton, MA is a good visit, good shop.
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04-12-12 | 06:20 AM
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From: Wilmette, IL
RRB Cycles in Kenilworth, Illinois. Located in one of the poshest of north shore suburbs is Ron Boi's shop, locarted in an old farmhouse on Green Bay rd.. You can usually see some of his own frame creations along with a bunch of "stuff". Ron will talk your ear off too. And if you bring up rowing, you better plan on spending an entire day.
CycleSmithy in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood is C&V heaven. Hanging from the ceiling is owner Mark Mattei's extensive collection. Great place to spend an hour gazing at a wide range of vintage bikes.
CycleSmithy in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood is C&V heaven. Hanging from the ceiling is owner Mark Mattei's extensive collection. Great place to spend an hour gazing at a wide range of vintage bikes.
04-12-12 | 10:53 AM
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From: Rural Retreat, VA
Bikes: 1974 Gazelle Champion Mondial, 2010 Cannondale Trail SL, 1988 Peugeot Nice, 1992ish Stumpjumper Comp,1990's Schwinn Moab
The closest thing to a bike shop with vintage stuff in my town is my apartment.
04-12-12 | 10:58 AM
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From: Corvallis, OR
That question is easily answered in here Portland.
If you want to visit a fantastic shop with a vintage museum with guys who know a mind blowing amount, check out Velocult.
If you want to buy vintage bikes, check out Sellwood Cycles or City Bikes.
If you want to visit a fantastic shop with a vintage museum with guys who know a mind blowing amount, check out Velocult.
If you want to buy vintage bikes, check out Sellwood Cycles or City Bikes.
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