LBS and OBS for Fixed/Track/Single Speed
09-15-05, 12:09 PM
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Hi, wondering if there were any recommendations for LBS in the peninsula (Bay Area) ie Palo Alto/Mountain View/Sunnyvale. Thanks!
09-19-05, 05:13 PM
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Denver
Cycle Analyst
722 South Pearl St
Denver, CO, 80209
303-722-3004
Good selection of track/fixed, cruisers, fenders, and such. Also, lots of used parts for cheap.
Cycle Analyst
722 South Pearl St
Denver, CO, 80209
303-722-3004
Good selection of track/fixed, cruisers, fenders, and such. Also, lots of used parts for cheap.
09-25-05, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by chimblysweep
a bad story:
I walked into Yellow Jersey in Madison, WI last week, looking for a Nitto Crystal Fellows 27.2 seatpost. I asked the guy at the counter for exactly that, and he slammed one on the counter...
"Wow, that's heavy. Feels like steel."
*sighs* *rolls eyes* "It's aLUMinum." (in "well, duh!!!" kind of voice.) *huff*
"I'm sorry. I can't believe you just talked to me like that. I'm just going to leave now."
ok, we've talked about my hypersensitive-girl thing before, but I couldn't believe that guy was such an ass. He really gave me this pretentious BS that nobody should have to put up with.
yeah, they have great stock. but F* yellow jersey. Anyone that treats customers like that doesn't deserve customers.
I walked into Yellow Jersey in Madison, WI last week, looking for a Nitto Crystal Fellows 27.2 seatpost. I asked the guy at the counter for exactly that, and he slammed one on the counter...
"Wow, that's heavy. Feels like steel."
*sighs* *rolls eyes* "It's aLUMinum." (in "well, duh!!!" kind of voice.) *huff*
"I'm sorry. I can't believe you just talked to me like that. I'm just going to leave now."
ok, we've talked about my hypersensitive-girl thing before, but I couldn't believe that guy was such an ass. He really gave me this pretentious BS that nobody should have to put up with.
yeah, they have great stock. but F* yellow jersey. Anyone that treats customers like that doesn't deserve customers.
10-04-05, 06:41 AM
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Could somebody recommend a good shop in the Los Angeles area?
Thanks!
Thanks!
10-13-05, 02:51 PM
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The only shop I've found in the whole state where they seem to know anything about single speed or fixed gear is the West Hill Bike Shop in Putney. It's just west of the Route 91 exit, behind the yarn shop. They are especially keen on Cyclocross.
The only shop I've found in the whole state where they seem to know anything about single speed or fixed gear is the West Hill Bike Shop in Putney. It's just west of the Route 91 exit, behind the yarn shop. They are especially keen on Cyclocross.
10-15-05, 02:51 PM
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Anyone know of any good shops to go to in ottawa ON... preferably downtown... for parts on converting my first fixie?
10-16-05, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by artvandelay
MILWAUKEE
CORY THE BIKE FIXER
www.corythebikefixer.com
best little shop in town. friendly staff/ great service. fuji, surly, on one, and de bernardi track. and custom calfee track bikes! tons of fixed gear and ss conversions and custom wheel building.
CORY THE BIKE FIXER
www.corythebikefixer.com
best little shop in town. friendly staff/ great service. fuji, surly, on one, and de bernardi track. and custom calfee track bikes! tons of fixed gear and ss conversions and custom wheel building.
10-17-05, 07:02 AM
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Central Connecticut:
Independent Bike Shop
100 Center St.
Southington, CT
Hans is probably Sheldon Brown's long-lost nephew as far as knowledge of bike trivia and practical applications go. Not a lot in stock, but he's super-cool about ordering stuff with minimal markup.
Independent Bike Shop
100 Center St.
Southington, CT
Hans is probably Sheldon Brown's long-lost nephew as far as knowledge of bike trivia and practical applications go. Not a lot in stock, but he's super-cool about ordering stuff with minimal markup.
10-26-05, 10:37 AM
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Online (or in the magical land of bangers and mash):
Ribble Cycles (www.ribblecycles.co.uk)
I just ordered my stronglight track crank from them for 42GBP + 9GBP shipping. Comes out to about $80--way less than any american OBS for the same crank.
Other than the crank, they have good prices on other track stuff (and road stuff too), especially european gear. Shimano is more expensive than nashbar tho.
I was expecting to have to pay some import duty, but the guy at the post office never asked.
Ribble Cycles (www.ribblecycles.co.uk)
I just ordered my stronglight track crank from them for 42GBP + 9GBP shipping. Comes out to about $80--way less than any american OBS for the same crank.
Other than the crank, they have good prices on other track stuff (and road stuff too), especially european gear. Shimano is more expensive than nashbar tho.
I was expecting to have to pay some import duty, but the guy at the post office never asked.
10-26-05, 06:48 PM
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MASSACHUSETTS (Cambridge)
Cambridge Bicycles
Broadway Bicycles is good if you know how to fix your own, or need to learn.
Also, Boston Bicycles, sister shop to Cambridge Bicycles, is more BMX oriented but usually very empty and the people are willing to chat it up.
Cambridge Bicycles
Broadway Bicycles is good if you know how to fix your own, or need to learn.
Also, Boston Bicycles, sister shop to Cambridge Bicycles, is more BMX oriented but usually very empty and the people are willing to chat it up.
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10-27-05, 05:45 PM
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Philly, PA
Bike line on arch.
They had an answer to all of my questions. 80% of the time they'd 'offer' to help me without asking for a dime.
cool guys, great shop, I won't go anywhere else
Bike line on arch.
They had an answer to all of my questions. 80% of the time they'd 'offer' to help me without asking for a dime.
cool guys, great shop, I won't go anywhere else
10-30-05, 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by LoveParkRIP
Philly, PA
Bike line on arch.
They had an answer to all of my questions. 80% of the time they'd 'offer' to help me without asking for a dime.
cool guys, great shop, I won't go anywhere else
Bike line on arch.
They had an answer to all of my questions. 80% of the time they'd 'offer' to help me without asking for a dime.
cool guys, great shop, I won't go anywhere else
They are right up there with firehouse, trophy, and bicycle therapy......at least in my book.
11-14-05, 09:26 AM
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Anyone know of any places in Orlando, fl or anywhere in central florida for that matter. I went up to visit my family in philly and was mad jealous of all the good shops up there.
11-16-05, 10:58 AM
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anyone know where i can get a 120-130mm 650c fork online?
this TT build is being a real pain in the ass. especially since im a midget with a midget bike. ARGH!
its so easy to find like, 275mm 650 forks, but lifes hatin on the short man.
this TT build is being a real pain in the ass. especially since im a midget with a midget bike. ARGH!
its so easy to find like, 275mm 650 forks, but lifes hatin on the short man.
11-17-05, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Waldo
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
11-28-05, 06:41 PM
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anyone know anything about revoltion bikes here in b-town?
11-28-05, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by geeillman
Could somebody recommend a good shop in the Los Angeles area?
Thanks!
Thanks!
It's a track bike mecca shop!
11-28-05, 07:40 PM
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Bike Shop
2111 E Arapaho Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
Small selection of parts, ec but very nice, very cheap and the guy that works there lets you watch/help out/etc. They did an excellent job on putting together my conversion!
2111 E Arapaho Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
Small selection of parts, ec but very nice, very cheap and the guy that works there lets you watch/help out/etc. They did an excellent job on putting together my conversion!
12-03-05, 01:20 PM
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i just got a fork off ebay from smithscycle they shipped the same day i won super nice fork was just as the photo will buy from again
12-11-05, 08:50 PM
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dont know if it was listed yet. But because it is my new home I have to put up a plug.
https://blacksheepcycles.com
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12-12-05, 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by jyung
Hi, wondering if there were any recommendations for LBS in the peninsula (Bay Area) ie Palo Alto/Mountain View/Sunnyvale. Thanks!
Note I have not actually been in the shop yet because the guy sets his own hours (noon to 6pm most days). But Shaw's Lightweight Cycles on Washington St in Santa Clara has track frames and parts on display and written on their sign. Its the only LBS I've found that doesnt say ***** like "Trek bikes? We don't sell Trek, just Specialized" (direct quote when I asked about track hubs)... Might be a bit south for you, if so just go up to SF instead and pick from one of the many lovely shops other folks have mentioned.
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Tempe, AZ:
https://www.domenicscycling.com/races.htm
https://www.domenicscycling.com/track.htm
In addtion to parts above, they also sell either built-up or frame only Surlys and Somas.
Al
https://www.domenicscycling.com/races.htm
https://www.domenicscycling.com/track.htm
In addtion to parts above, they also sell either built-up or frame only Surlys and Somas.
Al
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12-20-05, 07:18 PM
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I know of three fixie friendly shops in Raleigh, NC (including Rev Chuck's shop) and one in Durham.
All four have at least one employee that rides a fixie or single-speed.
It is more common to see a Bianchi Pista or Specialized Langster on display these days.
All four have at least one employee that rides a fixie or single-speed.
It is more common to see a Bianchi Pista or Specialized Langster on display these days.