LBS and OBS for Fixed/Track/Single Speed
#51
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 184
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Los Angeles, at the beach, Bill Ron's bike shop in Redondo Beach
Bill Ron's is definitely awesome, tons of track bikes, street fixies, NJS stuff, campy, things few people have heard of, Widely described as the best wheel builder on the west coast, not a bike snob though at all, just has good taste,
billronbikes.com
Bill Ron's is definitely awesome, tons of track bikes, street fixies, NJS stuff, campy, things few people have heard of, Widely described as the best wheel builder on the west coast, not a bike snob though at all, just has good taste,
billronbikes.com
#52
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Baltimore mentality
Posts: 351
Bikes: many
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
any sweet baltimore shops anyone knows about?
Bicycle Connection in Cockeysville is pretty rad. the upstairs is where they store boxes of old inventory from bike stores they buy out. Definanlty a place to go if you need cheap components like tires, seatposts, and stuff like that, as they really dont have too much track specific stuff.
Bicycle Connection in Cockeysville is pretty rad. the upstairs is where they store boxes of old inventory from bike stores they buy out. Definanlty a place to go if you need cheap components like tires, seatposts, and stuff like that, as they really dont have too much track specific stuff.
#53
Proshpero
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 712
Bikes: Fixed Surly CrossCheck, Redline Conquest Pro
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Slippery Pig Bike Shop
5036 N. Central Ave. (west side, just north of Camelback)
Phoenix, AZ
Cogs, SS freewheels, knowledgable
602.263.5143
DNA Cycles
2031 N. Power Rd, Suite 101
Mesa, Arizona
480.924.BIKE
I don't know about their supplies, but the crew is first-rate
5036 N. Central Ave. (west side, just north of Camelback)
Phoenix, AZ
Cogs, SS freewheels, knowledgable
602.263.5143
DNA Cycles
2031 N. Power Rd, Suite 101
Mesa, Arizona
480.924.BIKE
I don't know about their supplies, but the crew is first-rate
#54
Newbie
Join Date: May 2005
Location: bodymore, murderland
Posts: 3
Bikes: ciocc single speed, bianchi squadra fixed gear
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
there are a couple of good spots in b-more....sorry i don't have addresses or numbers...as usual i am ill-prepared
joe's bike shop on falls road....formerly known as mt washington bike shop
a little pricey, but super friendly and super knowledgable.can order and/or custom build just about anything you could want. all the guys there are really nice and they certainly ain't bad on the eyes either....
broadway bicycles on broadway in fell's point
the heart and soul of this shop was mike the mechanic. unfortunately, word on the street is that he is out indefinitely with a wicked bad broken ankle. damn bmx'ers. anyway, roger the owner would bend over backwards for anyone, but as far as i'm concerned...mike was that shop. he converted my bike and built and laced me custom wheels.....however, until he comes back, i'm going elsewhere. sorry roger.
light street cycles on light street in federal hill
haven't had any personal experiences with this place, but i would not ever go there. owner penny is a raging ***** and doesn't support the messenger scene in baltimore at all. won't go there just because i am too loyal to my friends...
oh, and have never been, but apparently performance cycles out near perring parkway is supposed to be good too.
hope that was helpful. don't know anywhere else in the area that deals with single speeds or track bikes.
joe's bike shop on falls road....formerly known as mt washington bike shop
a little pricey, but super friendly and super knowledgable.can order and/or custom build just about anything you could want. all the guys there are really nice and they certainly ain't bad on the eyes either....
broadway bicycles on broadway in fell's point
the heart and soul of this shop was mike the mechanic. unfortunately, word on the street is that he is out indefinitely with a wicked bad broken ankle. damn bmx'ers. anyway, roger the owner would bend over backwards for anyone, but as far as i'm concerned...mike was that shop. he converted my bike and built and laced me custom wheels.....however, until he comes back, i'm going elsewhere. sorry roger.
light street cycles on light street in federal hill
haven't had any personal experiences with this place, but i would not ever go there. owner penny is a raging ***** and doesn't support the messenger scene in baltimore at all. won't go there just because i am too loyal to my friends...
oh, and have never been, but apparently performance cycles out near perring parkway is supposed to be good too.
hope that was helpful. don't know anywhere else in the area that deals with single speeds or track bikes.
#55
I Voted for the Green M&M
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 509
Bikes: Fixie
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by turd
ppl on this forum have had iffy dealings with the following EBAY SELLERS
APPLECART
BIKEKING
CINO59
APPLECART
BIKEKING
CINO59
__________________
Well at least I'm housebroken.
Well at least I'm housebroken.
#56
Patrick Barber
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 888
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Used parts in the East Bay?
--Re-Cycle, in Berkeley, on Sacramento: they claim to have a Used Parts room, anyone been?
--Pioneer Cycles on Rio Vista, off Piedmont Ave (down by 41st) in Oakland. I've only been there once. it is an old-school shop with a good vibe to it. I asked about used parts and the guy said if I knew what I was after he could look in his "parts graveyard," ha! Lots of old tenspeeds awaiting restoration, some new bikes, and what seemed like a small but useful selection of (new) parts.
--Re-Cycle, in Berkeley, on Sacramento: they claim to have a Used Parts room, anyone been?
--Pioneer Cycles on Rio Vista, off Piedmont Ave (down by 41st) in Oakland. I've only been there once. it is an old-school shop with a good vibe to it. I asked about used parts and the guy said if I knew what I was after he could look in his "parts graveyard," ha! Lots of old tenspeeds awaiting restoration, some new bikes, and what seemed like a small but useful selection of (new) parts.
#57
Traffic shark
Join Date: May 2001
Location: California
Posts: 4,612
Bikes: 2 fixies, 1 road, 29er in the works.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by no tengo coche
San Diego:
Pedal Pushing Bicycle Shop
4966 El Cajon Blvd
(619) 583-2043
A selection of new track parts, lots of pickings for conversion frames and parts. Good pricing, and Dave is super friendly and helpful. Usually some cool bikes hanging. Great for getting a conversion built up on the cheap.
Thomas Bike Shop
1635 Fern St
619.232.0674
Cool little shop, some nice random track parts, a few beautiful complete bikes hanging, and good friendly help.
Adams Ave Bike Shop
2606 Adams Ave
619.295.8500
Higher end parts, caters to local velo riders. Great all around shop. Always willing to help you with a fixed gear.
What san diego doesnt have (and I wish we did) is a co-op
Pedal Pushing Bicycle Shop
4966 El Cajon Blvd
(619) 583-2043
A selection of new track parts, lots of pickings for conversion frames and parts. Good pricing, and Dave is super friendly and helpful. Usually some cool bikes hanging. Great for getting a conversion built up on the cheap.
Thomas Bike Shop
1635 Fern St
619.232.0674
Cool little shop, some nice random track parts, a few beautiful complete bikes hanging, and good friendly help.
Adams Ave Bike Shop
2606 Adams Ave
619.295.8500
Higher end parts, caters to local velo riders. Great all around shop. Always willing to help you with a fixed gear.
What san diego doesnt have (and I wish we did) is a co-op
Adams Ave is quickly becoming a cool place in my book. Friendly, fun, and down to earth.
#58
Traffic shark
Join Date: May 2001
Location: California
Posts: 4,612
Bikes: 2 fixies, 1 road, 29er in the works.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by turd
ppl on this forum have had iffy dealings with the following EBAY SELLERS
APPLECART
BIKEKING
CINO59
APPLECART
BIKEKING
CINO59
My two cents.
#59
...Please
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: San Diego area
Posts: 28
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by William Karsten
...Adams Ave is quickly becoming a cool place in my book. Friendly, fun, and down to earth.
Very cool... magnetizing the fixed practitioners!
#60
...leaving skid marks
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NYC (chinatown, w.vill, morningside)
Posts: 1,014
Bikes: fuji track se ('02) | independent fabrication crown jewel ('04)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
may 20 - 22nd on performancebike.com:
This weekend only, get standard shipping for .99 cents on any internet order over $79! This offer is only being extended to a select group of customers so be sure to take advantage of the savings because this deal ends on 5/22/05. Make sure to use Shipping Code: 61192133 during checkout - underneath your billing information. This offer* is good on internet orders only so be sure to also check out some of the current promotions happening on the website.
This weekend only, get standard shipping for .99 cents on any internet order over $79! This offer is only being extended to a select group of customers so be sure to take advantage of the savings because this deal ends on 5/22/05. Make sure to use Shipping Code: 61192133 during checkout - underneath your billing information. This offer* is good on internet orders only so be sure to also check out some of the current promotions happening on the website.
Last edited by turd; 05-20-05 at 11:03 AM.
#61
Patrick Barber
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 888
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
ok, follow-up on Pioneer Bicycles in Oakland. this week I went there to buy a used front brake for my fixie. Holly and I ended up buying a used Peugeot UO-8 he had, which he hadn't fixed up yet. Holly had her eye on it from last week's visit. Super cute--white with chrome forks, an old Stronglight cottered crank, etc.
He said he'd sell it for 100-150 when it was fixed up, and we asked what he'd take for it as is, so we could fix it up ourselves (for Holly's ten- or single-speed, not sure yet). He sold it to us for $50, including a headset adjustment. He also dug up an old Weinmann sidepull for me, and ended up just throwing it in with the rest of the stuff. So, total for a sweet old Peugeot, two sets of brake pads and a used brake was something like 65 bucks. To think we almost bought a beat-up Raleigh for 40 bucks earlier that morning at a yard sale.
The owner's name is Edmund. He clearly encourages do-it-yourselfers. Not exactly fixed- or track-specific, but a great resource for good old bikes, and he will see some more of our business in the future.
Pioneer Bicycles
11 Rio Vista Ave (off Piedmont, 1 blk N of Macarthur)
Oakland CA
(510) 658-8981
Tu-Sa 10-6
He said he'd sell it for 100-150 when it was fixed up, and we asked what he'd take for it as is, so we could fix it up ourselves (for Holly's ten- or single-speed, not sure yet). He sold it to us for $50, including a headset adjustment. He also dug up an old Weinmann sidepull for me, and ended up just throwing it in with the rest of the stuff. So, total for a sweet old Peugeot, two sets of brake pads and a used brake was something like 65 bucks. To think we almost bought a beat-up Raleigh for 40 bucks earlier that morning at a yard sale.
The owner's name is Edmund. He clearly encourages do-it-yourselfers. Not exactly fixed- or track-specific, but a great resource for good old bikes, and he will see some more of our business in the future.
Pioneer Bicycles
11 Rio Vista Ave (off Piedmont, 1 blk N of Macarthur)
Oakland CA
(510) 658-8981
Tu-Sa 10-6
#62
one less car
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Boston
Posts: 105
Bikes: about 4 older road bikes, a fixed gear, and a mtbike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I just to moved to brookline mass and wonder if there is anybody out there that knows of any cool shops out here.
thanks
thanks
#63
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: DC
Posts: 795
Bikes: De Rosa Corum, custom Kalavinka, Bianchi RC Pista, Cannondale MT Track, Workcycles Gr8
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
DC:
CityBikes in Adams Morgan is the only place to get track parts in DC. See Shawn.
The Pro Shop in Georgetown caters mostly to the roadie set, but they have a lot of nice stuff. They have a good tire selection. You can find one or two track parts there, like clips, but that's about it. I go there sometimes because I like the people and the shop.
Sadly that's it for DC proper. Someone else can address the suburbs (like college park, if it hasn't already been mentioned).
CityBikes in Adams Morgan is the only place to get track parts in DC. See Shawn.
The Pro Shop in Georgetown caters mostly to the roadie set, but they have a lot of nice stuff. They have a good tire selection. You can find one or two track parts there, like clips, but that's about it. I go there sometimes because I like the people and the shop.
Sadly that's it for DC proper. Someone else can address the suburbs (like college park, if it hasn't already been mentioned).
#64
Batüwü Griekgriek
Join Date: May 2005
Location: NYC - for the moment...
Posts: 2,911
Bikes: 1986 Trek 500 Tri Series, 2005 Cannondale R1000
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 24 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by turd
ppl on this forum have had iffy dealings with the following EBAY SELLERS
APPLECART
BIKEKING
CINO59
APPLECART
BIKEKING
CINO59
add to this list:
sitting-on-an-angry-chair
ebbirdlegs
these were deadbeat buyers, but still a waste of time and money - I haven't sold anything bike-related on ebay for a long time (sticking with local CL). Last component I bought on ebay (a crank) was the wrong size, even though I specified the max size I needed. The seller (bikemaui) was very cool and refunded my $ including return shipping....still a pain in the butt, though, running around to the PO, waiting for part/money etc.
#65
Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Boston, son.
Posts: 42
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by shoot.first
I just to moved to brookline mass and wonder if there is anybody out there that knows of any cool shops out here.
thanks
thanks
#66
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 787
Bikes: https://www.jacobsbicycles.com
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by YoHeartFrijoles
I just moved from Brookline to Southie - the best spot in/around Brookline is Boston Bicycle on Beacon St. by Park Drive/Fenway. Their sister store called Cambridge Bicycles on Mass Ave near Kendall Sq. is also solid. Harris Cyclery is lauded as the best spot, but they are out in Newton. I've had mixed results at International Bicyle on Brighton St. PM me if you seek other info.
Do not shop at International. Please. Terrible service, overpriced, unbelievably overpriced labor rates.
Broadway Bikes in Cambridge is good. Harris Cyclery in West Newton (very close to some parts of Brookline, so I'd say you should check them out. It's a 10 minute ride for me from Brighton Center.) is great. Cambridge/Boston Bikes are OK, but they are overpriced, and are well known for trying to push buyers into stuff they don't want/need. Example: I went with a friend to Cambridge Bikes to get a 1" threaded road fork, as he wanted a front brake on his older non-drilled De Bernardi track frame. He wanted the cheapest fork they had. The guy who runs the shop wouldn't even admit to the fact they HAD used road forks. He just kept pushing a silly bladed air-foil aluminum fork that my friend definately didn't want, and everytime we asked about anything cheaper/used, he was like "Oh, we don't deal with much of that....you want this!!". Eventually we got the kid who works in the back (nice dude, rides that big chopper at CM) to show us the stock of used forks (they had at least 20 in the service area), found a cheap chromed fork, and brought it up to the dude up front to pay for it. Not cool.
#67
Banned.
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 4,416
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I've had iffy dealings with the people at Cambridge bikes- rude staff. Their stuff is overpriced though, some things are like 10-20% more than other shops. I guess on the plus is that they have lots of stuff for you to look at, and a large bag section. I don't think I'll ever go back.
Boston Bikes was slightly better the time I was in there.
Broadway bikes on 351 Broadway in Cambridge is by FAR the best shop I've ever been into. Cool people, rent tools for very reasonable rates, sell TONS of used parts for really cheap.
Boston Bikes was slightly better the time I was in there.
Broadway bikes on 351 Broadway in Cambridge is by FAR the best shop I've ever been into. Cool people, rent tools for very reasonable rates, sell TONS of used parts for really cheap.
#68
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Minneapolis,MN
Posts: 432
Bikes: '97 HooKooEKoo + '75-'85 Fuji Regis fixie conversion.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
The staff at One On One should seek help for their drinking.
#69
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Bezerkeley
Posts: 17
Bikes: a lot
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
For San Francisco, no one beats Road Rage Bikes or the Hayes St. Freewheel.
Travis at the freewheel is super-friendly and the Road Rage guys are old and know their ****. Not to mention I've seen gold and red Phil Wood hubs there. They always have some black or silver Phil's in stock.
for OBS, watch for thefixedgear.com
Travis at the freewheel is super-friendly and the Road Rage guys are old and know their ****. Not to mention I've seen gold and red Phil Wood hubs there. They always have some black or silver Phil's in stock.
for OBS, watch for thefixedgear.com
#70
Zippy Engineer
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: IN
Posts: 1,801
Bikes: Bianchi 928, Bianchi Pista Concept 2004, Surly Steamroller, 1998 Schwinn Factory Team Homegrown, 1999 Schwinn Homegrown Factory, 2000 Schwinn Panther, Niner EMD9
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
In Indy, I'm partial to Indy Cycle Specialist. We don't have much in terms of the old stuff and bikes that are well-suited to fixie conversions, but are doing well with Surly, Independent Fab, On One, KHS, and others.
https://www.indycyclespecialist.com
https://www.indycyclespecialist.com
#72
Patrick Barber
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 888
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Montano Velo in Oakland (on Piedmont ave, um, around 4200 block) has taken over the store they used to share with a triathlon-sports supplier. They have some wicked cool fixies and singlespeeds. i was in over the weekend and saw an all-black fixed gear they were building for someone. I mean ALL black, all the logos blacked out, black chainring, blackblackblack. it was SICK.
#73
hullo.
Join Date: May 2005
Location: san francisco
Posts: 1,458
Bikes: 74 paramount track, 80s maruishi track, 70s chesini track.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
salon d' biciclette on fillmore at haight. friendly as can be. absolute thumbs up!
#74
Full Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: N. Fla
Posts: 270
Bikes: 86 Schwinn Peloton (under construction)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Tallahassee, Fl
Joe's Bike Shop if fixed friendly. The mech there has a sweet old Bianchi fixie.
Like anyone cares about Tallahassee though.
Joe's Bike Shop if fixed friendly. The mech there has a sweet old Bianchi fixie.
Like anyone cares about Tallahassee though.
#75
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 186
Bikes: 2006 Cannondale R1000, 2005 Specialized Langster, 1991 Specialized Allez Epic
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by jrowedc
DC:
CityBikes in Adams Morgan is the only place to get track parts in DC. See Shawn.
The Pro Shop in Georgetown caters mostly to the roadie set, but they have a lot of nice stuff. They have a good tire selection. You can find one or two track parts there, like clips, but that's about it. I go there sometimes because I like the people and the shop.
Sadly that's it for DC proper. Someone else can address the suburbs (like college park, if it hasn't already been mentioned).
CityBikes in Adams Morgan is the only place to get track parts in DC. See Shawn.
The Pro Shop in Georgetown caters mostly to the roadie set, but they have a lot of nice stuff. They have a good tire selection. You can find one or two track parts there, like clips, but that's about it. I go there sometimes because I like the people and the shop.
Sadly that's it for DC proper. Someone else can address the suburbs (like college park, if it hasn't already been mentioned).
I've had mixed experiences with the sales staff at City Bikes; sometimes they've been pretty cool and friendly, other times they can't seem to be bothered. I guess it just depends on who you get. Their mechanics have always been pretty straight-forward, though, and have done some really nice work when I needed it, so no complaints there...