Product review: Jandd Frame Pac
By David Kurushima, Retail Manager Do your summer plans include a day ride on your road bike or shredding some trails on your mountain bike? How about a fully-loaded tour or a casual trip across town...
View ArticleSerotta ‘CPI’ track bike frame – Autographed by Ben Serotta
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Sometimes we truly receive some unique gems donated to our bike shop. Right now, we have a super sweet, custom-built Serotta ‘CPI’ track bike...
View ArticlePack-a-Pannier Sale – 25% off everything inside the bag!
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager During the month of September, buy a bag or pannier, fill it with any new parts and accessories, and we will give you 25% off everything inside...
View ArticleWinter Riding Shop-Tip Medley
By Forrest Scott, Service Supervisor Hello Everyone! The first day of fall is just about a week away! Last Thursday’s blustery weather reminded me that it’s time to adjust my bike commuting practice to...
View ArticleProduct Review: Cygolite Metro 550
By David Kurushima, Retail Manager There are many things you can learn about the nature and habits of Portland cyclists simply by looking at what they are buying throughout the year. One thing that has...
View ArticleShop Tip: Selecting and adjusting saddles
By Gwen Koon, Service Supervisor PART 1: SELECTION Choosing a saddle which is the correct shape for your body is an important part of making sure that you’ll be comfortable on your bike. It’s also...
View Article5 hand-crafted balance bikes up for bids – Balance Bike Build-off Auction
By Brianna Harris, Campaign Specialist Every year hundreds of faces light up with joy at the Holiday Bike Drive. Kids smile, laugh, and some of them earn their very first bike. At the Community Cycling...
View ArticleLessons in leverage – fathers & daughters building community with bikes
By Heidi Beierle, Volunteer Storyteller Paul is a Community Cycling Center donor and regular volunteer. I spoke with him and his daughter, Nora, during a recent Tuesday night volunteer drop-in at the...
View ArticleOverhaul Special returns – $100 off this winter
Over the next month, your bike will see the typical elements familiar to Portlanders: rain, mud, and the dreaded wintry mix. Your ride could probably use some love. We want to make it easy for you....
View ArticleShop tip: replacing your chain
By Gwen Koon, Service Supervisor There are many reasons that you might need to replace the chain on your bicycle. Chains wear out over time, get damaged in accidents, or may become too rusted to...
View ArticleProduct Review: Park CM 5.2 Cyclone Chain Scrubber
By David Kurishima, Retail Manager A year ago I would have rolled my eyes at the thought of writing a review about a chain cleaner. For years I always thought of these grimy plastic “tools” lying...
View ArticleShop tip: types of brakes and levers
By Gwen Koon, Service Supervisor Introduction This next series of shop tips over the next several months will be all about creating a basis for more in-depth knowledge. Whether you’re working on a...
View ArticleRetail Happy Hour every Wednesday!
Retail Happy Hour on Alberta Street kicks off this Wednesday, June 24th, from 3-6 p.m. at nearly 40 Alberta Street retail businesses. Retail Happy Hour invites shoppers to visit Alberta Street every...
View ArticleShop tip: overview of derailleurs
In our previous ship tip, Gwen wrote about cables, housing and accessories. In this tip, she will provide an overview of front and rear derailleurs. Introduction This shop tip is all about creating a...
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Lessons in leverage – fathers & daughters building community with bikes
By Heidi Beierle, Volunteer Storyteller Paul is a Community Cycling Center donor and regular volunteer. I spoke with him and his daughter, Nora, during a recent Tuesday night volunteer drop-in at the...
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Overhaul Special returns – $100 off this winter
Over the next month, your bike will see the typical elements familiar to Portlanders: rain, mud, and the dreaded wintry mix. Your ride could probably use some love. We want to make it easy for you....
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Shop tip: replacing your chain
By Gwen Koon, Service Supervisor There are many reasons that you might need to replace the chain on your bicycle. Chains wear out over time, get damaged in accidents, or may become too rusted to...
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Pack-a-Pannier Sale – 25% off everything inside the bag!
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager During the months of September and October, buy a bag or pannier, fill it with any new parts and accessories, and we will give you 25% off...
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Shop tip: types of shifters
By Gwen Koon, Service Manager This series of shop tips over the past several months was all about creating a basis for more in-depth knowledge. Whether you’re working on a bike you already own or...
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Shop Tip- How to Select A Front Derailleur
By Gwen Koon, Service Supervisor This series of shop tips over the past several months was all about creating a basis for more in-depth knowledge. Whether you’re working on a bike you already own or...
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