There is rather little here, but these are your best options for fixed friendly:

Joe Mamma's: 216 Pretoria Ave. < http://www.joemamma.ca/index.php?section=about >
(Just south of the Quenn'sway, off of Bank St.)
They stock KHS Flite, but are mostly a BMX/urban/cruiser/snowboard shop. They are always happy to order parts. I always stop in and fill my tires there, because I can't get high enough PSI in my hand pump.

Cyclo-Sportif G.M.bertrand: 167 rue Wellington < http://www.gmbertrand.com/ >
(Across the river in Hull)
They are planning on increasing inventory for fixed and SS parts. This shop is aimed at high-tech roadies, but is never snooty. Last time I went, they only had cogs, but i know alot of people have gotten parts through them. If you need a good mechanic, go there. I should be getting Miche parts and some Chrome bags, I believe.

Bike Dump: 407 Catherine < http://www.bikedump.com/ >
(One block north of the Queen's way, between Bronson and Bank)
Anything used, it's there. They have oodles of parts, all organized in bins. I bought a pair of flat handlebars, grips and a white Selle/Bianchi saddle there, the total was $10.

All of these shops give discounts to couriers as well. I have been to every shop in the city, and found these to be my faves.

Anybody know of any decent shops in orange county ca? I know there's bill rons in redondo but i was wondering if there was anything closer for decent track gear. I'm visitng from eugene snapped a toeclip and I can't find a pair of metal toe clips here to save my life. cheers.

Ashland Oregon. Ashland CycleSport best shop ever

+1 for worldclass. roger is super-helpful, has amazing prices and ships incredibly fast.
i'm chomping at the bit for my custom jackson to get here though...

Hey LBS patrons: how much have you paid to get your wheels trued/tensioned up?

dunno, been a long time, but i THINK it was around $20 for a tension/truing

Sounds about right. I bought a set of those Nashbar Formula/Mavic wheels and put 'em on my old bike, but I haven't even taken them outside yet. They're just a TINY bit out of true...I'm wondering if I should make time to get them trued before doing a significant amount of riding this weekend. I'm less worried about efficiency/speed than I am with doing damage to the wheels.

as a general rule, machine-built wheels should be trued before riding, but you'll prolly be fine for the weekend.

or you could use this as an opportunity to learn to do it yerself :D

it's not hard

I know, I know--I've got the spoke wrench, absntr's invited me over to use his truing stand, everything. I just keep running out of time...and history has taught me that any *new* bike-related skill is going to take at least twice as long to learn as I initially expect it to.

I should have done it over Xmas. I'm kicking myself for that now.

yeah, the first one will take a little longer than it might, but since you're starting with mostly-true wheels it's a great way to learn.

In addition to those is:

Ye Olde Bicycle Place
6794 University Ave.
619.582.4334

Dave from Pedal Pushing's father's shop who is also named Dave and runs the same type of shop as Pedal Pushing.

Update for south-bay area types (SF Bay, that is)

Stopped by Shaw's Lightweight Cycles tonight to see about a new wheelset.. This store is the real deal. Both mechanics(/owners?) were super knowledgable about track bikes and fixed gear, they had some sweet, sweet phil hubs on the shelf, tons of track bikes on the stands, and even an old 1-inch chain pitch hub on the countertop as a conversation piece (I guess). I don't know if I am going to get the wheels built there or from Harris online yet, but I'll definitely be back...

http://www.shawscycles.com/track.html

45 Washington Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
408-246-7881

**** harris, get them done locally.

i put this in the 'pyramid' thread too but what the hell -- after pokin around some i am digging the IRO-Aerohead straight from IRO. They want $50 more for the set than Harris wants for the rear alone. The shaw guys are huge Phil Wood fans and sexxxy as they are I can't justify paying more for a wheelset than I dropped on the whole bike.

Hey all, didn't feel like sifting through past posts, but in case anyone forgot

Burlington Vermont - VT - Old Spokes Home
http://www.oldspokeshome.com/shop.html
322 North Winooski Avenue in Burlington, Vermont

cool guys, great advice, and a huge room full of old, new, used, rebuilt bikes, 1900's to today!

oh, and they love SS and fixies!

This may have already been posted earlier in this thread but searches came up zip.


King Kog (BROOKLYN)


38 Marcy Ave 1-R
Brooklyn, NY 11211

718-384-0901

stop thru and see what Jason [49/16] Chaste has wrought.

info@kingkog.com
website up soon: Kingkog.com

These shops are probably both somewhere in this thread, but are worth mentioning again because I have dealt with them recently:

A few Chicago bike shops worth visiting:

1. Cycle Smithy: http://www.cyclesmithy.com/ If you are a bike geek, check out this shop. Stop by, take a look at the ceiling. The store has a bike museum hanging from the rafters! They also carry a stock of track bikes, not a fantastic selection, but the hanging bikes make a visit to this shop worthwhile.
2. Yojimbo's Garabge: http://yojimbosgarage.com/ Marcus runs a great shop, track friendly, tons of goodies in stock, and reasonable prices.

The guys at Upgrade in Chicago are snobby as Hell for the most part, and I guess they didn't want my money, strange, because everyone else does

In Chicago, I like Kozy's downtown on Lasalle, yeah yeah, I know they're more expensive, but their mechanics are kickass and treat repeat customers really well

If you live in or are visiting the Seattle, WA area the ONLY shop to goto for your track, fixie, or singlespeed needs is the Counterbalance Bicycle shop in lower Queen Anne 2 West Roy St. http://www.counterbalancebicycles.com/ They have also started to provide online sales, their unique thing is that they only post and sell items online that they HAVE IN STOCK so none of this "we'll get it for you crap but WE have to order it!!" Check'em out and say hi to Adam, Peter, or Jake when you stop in...

In North County, San Diego, check out Pacific Coast Cycles in Oceanside. Larry (I think?) who owns the place used to build frames for Masi in Carlsbad, and he's got an incredible selection of old Masi, Cinelli, Colnago, classic Italian stuff, plus a bunch of obscure handmade frames and all the sweet parts you need. The only spot in Northern SD where I could find fixie junk. Anyway, it's an awesome shop, a welcome change from the rich-weekender-wannabe-triathelete bike scene that's so prevalent down here. Coast Highway 101 just as you enter O'side from the South...
And while you're down here go to La Especial Norte in Leucadia for the best Mexican food you'll ever have in your life.

Nevermind... His name's not Larry. I think it's Frank. Dang, I dunno. I'm kinda drunk. Just introduce yourself.

anyone know of any websites where i can get a pista cheaper than the retail price.
thanks.

Just wanted to let all the guys and gals in SF know that my buddy who formerly worked at Freewheel on Valencia is doing his own thing now. He is a whiz at wheelbuilding. One of the finest mechanics around. His passion is working with the FG and SS community and anybody who rides to work or rides for work. If you want amazing knowledge and talent with low prices and NO attitude, PM me and I can hook you and your friends up.

Thanks guys!

Where abouts is Kozy's?

(i'm relatively new to the city)

austin

clown dog bikes
It's a small shop which i think doesn't even sell new bikes, and the only 2 people who i have ever seen work there are the 2 owners. And i believe both have rode fixed at one time.