There's nothing quite like the satisfying feeling of pedal-powered transportation—which is why it's about time you dug that dusty ten-speed out of your crowded garage and got into gear. From bike shops to repair collectives, the city is full of places that have everything you need to get your gears greased, wheels changed, brakes fixed and seats replaced. Take a look at our list of friendly, comprehensive and affordable bicycle shops across the city that will set you up proper whether repairing old tubes or filling your tires with air—anything to help you get out in the concrete jungle on your shiny two-wheeler.
Bicycle peddlers
From bike shops to repair collectives, these places will help you get into gear
By Jaime Honkawa
Special to MetromixAugust 27, 2008
In Cycle Bicycles
1292 E. Colorado Blvd. - PasadenaGet your pedal power at this cycle haven
Performance Bicycle
501 Broadway - Santa MonicaWelcome to 'America's Number One Bike Store'!
I. Martin Bicycles
8330 Beverly Blvd. - Los AngelesServing beach bunnies and Armstrong's alike
Hollywood Pro Bicycles
6731 Hollywood Blvd. - HollywoodFanatical cycling guys who can do it all
Metropolis Bikes
4660 Lankershim Blvd. - N. HollywoodNice supply, friendly service and affordable prices, what more could you ask for?
Bicycle Kitchen
706 Heliotrope Dr. - Los AngelesMaking bike riders, two wheels at a time
Bike Oven
3706 N. Figueroa St. - Los AngelesA volunteer-run bicycle collective. Formerly operating out of a single-car garage on Avenue 42, they've moved on up to slightly snazzier digs in Highland Park.
Bikerowave
1816A Berkeley St. - Santa MonicaA not-for-profit DIY shop of bicycle parts and accessories. Don't know your 10-speed that well? No problem. Come in and ask them what to do. They'll help you out for sure. Show up on your own or sign up for a workshop or try their unlimited yearly access. Check out their Myspace, if you're into that sort of thing.




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Parepidemos from South Central Los Angeles - September 01, 2008 at 2:46 PM
The link to this list said "thanks to forward-thinking city council members, activists and organizations, some long-neglected bicycle infrastructur...
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