Valley Bike Shops
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hatehills at 09.9.08 - 10:42 am
What are the good shops in the Valley? I know Atomic, Bicycle John's, and Incycle....any other good spots?
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Athena Cycles
11740 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91614
(818) 761-0784
Graham09.9.08 - 10:50 am
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ATHENA!! all the way.
illy09.9.08 - 11:26 am
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I'm actually really impressed with Bicycle Johns when it comes to needing a bike mechanic. They really know their shit, do quality work and will never keep you waiting more than an hour. Product wise, their stuff is overpriced... but they've got what you need.
canadienne09.9.08 - 11:46 am
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The only shop I deal with is at Burbank and Woodman. Best prices and service, best whell fixer known to man.
Atomic Cycles in the northern part
Athena is cool too
tallcans4tallbikes09.9.08 - 1:07 pm
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+ 1 for atomic. paul is the shit.
cycle world on reseda and parthenia.
matt and chase work there. jarsh and goo as well. the TNS shop.
KiMS109.9.08 - 1:15 pm
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"The only shop I deal with is at Burbank and Woodman. Best prices and service, best whell fixer known to man."
What's the name?
hatehills09.9.08 - 2:07 pm
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Paul's Atomic Cycles on Saticoy, Athena on Ventura, H&S on Victory, or Metropolis on Hollywood Way - those guys are all good, and reasonably priced.
Bicycle John's aka "Serious Cycling" is for yuppies, roadies, and weekend warriors - they make me want to vomit.
the reverend dak09.9.08 - 3:48 pm
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^^^ psht! whatever... i mean, i've had good AND bad experiences there (the bad was with one annoying sales person they have who isn't a mechanic, just a shitty sales person), but the good were REALLY good. And what does that mean anyway? What's wrong with being a roadie? and what makes them yuppie? I mean it's true, they do not specialize in fixed gear bikes... i should have mentioned that.
I'm excited to go to Athena one day soon... I've never been there, but Harry was telling me I should check it out.
canadienne09.9.08 - 4:13 pm
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(Bicycle Johns is best avoided unless your spending over $500 and liked being treated like shit)
Montrose Bike Shop
Address: 2501 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020
Phone: (818) 249-3993
Burbank Bike Shop
Address: 4400 W Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: (818) 848-6177
Willie's Bikes
Address: 12042 Vanowen St, North Hollywood, CA 91605
Phone: (818) 760-2710
LizardQueen09.9.08 - 4:53 pm
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The only shop I ever deal with is Morey on Burbank and Woodman. Truly a hood shop. Its called the Bike Factory. I've been to all the shops in LA and he is without a doubt the best one by far for whatever repair you need, and he sometimes has used parts. Unfortunately this website cuts out comments that run past a certain number of characters, and that's why I cant say all the good things about him. He re welded my first fixie after i thrashed it a few times, re welded my tall bike after i crashed it, the list goes on. Also has the highest IQ of anyone i know. And he raced track back in the day. OG veterano x 1,000 tell him Alex sent you. We're lucky to have him.
tallcans4tallbikes09.9.08 - 5:40 pm
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BIKE FACTORY ALL THE WAY.
My boys got a bald pet bird and sometimes he seems to have a cluster fuck brain swirl!!!
Hes a great guy and everything is cheap. He doesnae put price to brands...flat rates....combo deals.
Across from carls jr Burbank/woodman
Place rocks!!!
NOISEPOCKET09.10.08 - 9:44 am
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Don't forget about Izzy's Cycles in Sunland.... small but very cool shop... Here's the link...http://www.izzycycles.com/
Ask for Bobby .... super cool cat
Freeekeone09.10.08 - 10:33 am
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I guess from a commuter-cyclist sense, a roadie is nothing more than a jock that uses a bicycle as a toy and drives a car everywhere else.
As for my local store, I got J & K Sports, Jay Hammond is a pretty good guy and doesn't serve out any bullshit when it comes to maintenance/reliability issues.
Corner of Amethyst(EmptyFist) and Bear Valley in Victorville if anyone ever dared/cared to come up here.
bentstrider09.10.08 - 10:42 am
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Ya I always wanted to drive to Victorville to goto a bike shop
leoleo09.10.08 - 10:51 am
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@leoleo
Ya never know what could happen.
You could be on your way to Vegas, then find out a bunch of ridazz are headed out there at the last minute, then all of a sudden, "Shit, where could I find a cheap, yet decent MTB, or Cruiser to partake?
Oh yeah, that one place that one guy mentioned!!!"
Yeah, but you're pretty much right.
All we got up here are people trying to leave, and probationers from other parts of the state getting dumped here as part of their conditions.
Did I forget to mention that 70% of Barstow is like, all military?
bentstrider09.10.08 - 4:28 pm
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Metropolis Bikes on Lankershim is worth checking out....Very cool stuff . Huge store with all the goodies. They have some new mechanics that are the bomb. FRESH
lardito09.10.08 - 9:09 pm
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+a lot for Metropolis bikes. really friendly, really cool. they don't make you feel stupid or anything.
animal09.10.08 - 9:11 pm
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Yes TallbikeAlex, that Morey's sound all well and good. Can Morey's get you hooked up with a seat post for your tall bike that won't split on you? Can They?
If your on the other side (west) of the Valley, and you want to be
treated like shit, I mean ignored, you can go to Sundance in Calabasas.
sexy09.10.08 - 9:21 pm
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such kind words....thanks.
rev10609.10.08 - 10:57 pm
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Valley Bicycles
21112 Devonshire St.
Chastworth, Ca. 91311
818.886.5404
"For over 25 years, we take the time to listen."
i randomly found this place last week. one of their employees rides his black khs at the encino velodrome. nice guy.
meandmybluebike09.10.08 - 11:00 pm
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Let us not forget Bicycle Den in Granada Hills and Reseda BIkes in Reseda on Reseda Blvd one block south of Sherman Way.
If you have trouble and Bicycle Den is the only shop close to you, look me up, and if I don't have what you need, I give you a ride to another shop.
If you are close to Reseda Bikes and need service, you would be better walking or taking the bus to another shop. Oh they will have whatever you need at Reseda Bikes. Their inventory is amazing. They will also over charge you, look at you like your are going to steal everything from them, treat you like dirt, then berate you for good measure.
sexy09.10.08 - 11:18 pm
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Maury has great brazing equipment and fixes anything....Hey maybe he can make an extra long seat post too.
The Bike Factory is always more than fair to everyone.
Just be ready to walk into a cave.
lardito09.22.08 - 7:57 am
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Anyone know what the hours are at Athena? I've been there twice when it was closed. No hours posted. Answering machine says "open everyday". Looks like a great shop from what I can see thru the window.
Metropolis seems like a good place to buy a light or a bell but they are in short supply on serious bikes. Tons of cruisers and Townies but few road bikes, MTBs or hybrids.
frumble09.22.08 - 8:33 am
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Oh yeah. H&S is good. Fixed my girlfriend's wheel when she needed it quick. And Budget Pro on Colorado in Glendale is good but points off for being closed on Sunday.
frumble09.22.08 - 8:34 am
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