I'm currently working with a non profit that gets bikes donated, fixed up and given away to needy families. I'm always on the lookout for collector bikes and pull them aside to hopefully go to a bike museum or a collector that'll preserve them for history. Every bike has a history, even cheap ones. Bikes are just cool.
I find bikes at the dump all the time and most are easily fixable, patch a tube or juice up the cables and give them to programs. I’ll buy bundles of bikes if even one catches my eye and do the same. I’ve got my childhood cruiser still and a couple vintage ones that aren’t going anywhere haha
I got my first road bike there! My favorite LB shop! Side note: I own a bike shop in East TN now. They are one of the inspirations of getting into this business!
I LOVE this shop! It is like going to a vintage neighborhood bar where you can talk to very friendly mechanics while they work on your bike. I have an additional success story with them. They got me a new road bike for a very reasonable price and now I am on that bike about 200 miles a week!
Do you know that I enjoy your channel more and more with each passing day. Your videos are always so positive, fun and interesting. Thank you for all you do and I wish you well.
Personally, I love the whole neo-retro builds I have been seeing online lately. I am currently riding a 1986 Specialized Allez (my friend actually bought the bike new right after college) with more modern 10 speed components, updated carbon fork, and other parts. It rides like a dream compared to my newer full car carbon steed, so much so, I am selling the newer bike. I have plans on upgrading the components to newer Shimano stuff as money allows. I cold worked the rear stays and dropouts to fit the newer 10 speed hub.
Wow !! What a shop . I'm so glad I'm not living near this place . I'd spend my money and my life in it !! Kudos to the people that work and own this place .👍🚴🏻♀️🏴
My entire life I've dedicated my self to the art of bicycles, and this shop and the owner by far is the best I've seen... He is so relaxed and so friendly yet flooded with knowledge. First chance I have going back to LA, I will be there to meet the owner and see this incredible shop. Sincerely Mr. onZa
Reminds me of the shop I used to work at on Bainbridge Island, Classic Cycle. The original owner, Jeff Groman, has a laaarrrgggeee collection within that shop as a museum.
There's a bike shop similar to this in Louisville called Vic's Classic Bikes. It's kind of hidden away in a part of town you wouldn't expect to have such a shop, and it's also not as well known as it should be.
Reminds me of A Bicycle Odyssey in Sausalito California, it’s no longer in existence, but it was such an archive of awesome bikes. They had an impressive arsenal of vintage steel.
I'm so glad you featured The Bicycle Stand. There are a lot of great shops in SoCal, but this is my favorite for the vintage focus and how easy Evan is to work with. There's always something new (old) to look at every time I stop by. Evan has helped me with so many bikes, from a neo-retro Bianchi Tipo Corsa build for a friend to a wild wood-rimmed '53 Galmozzi in orange and lime green. Can't say enough good things about the shop. Oh, Evan's also a fantastic painter. I don't know what his availability is these days, but if you get a chance to have a frame painted by him, take it. You won't be disappointed.
I grew up in Nottingham England, my first job just down the road from the former Raleigh Factory, Carltons were made in Worksop North Nottinghamshire. I think Raleigh and Carlton stopped making bikes in England in the early 1980s. I can remember dreaming of owning a Carlton Criterion or Corsair as a teenager. Great to see a Carlton In the US being appreciated. Great shop, thanks for the vid.
He mentioned the old bike with 750 B wheels. Ive worked on/restored some very old bikes. Several times, my neighborhood bike shop has called me up to refurbish older roadbikes or provide vintage parts for their custmers. Ive learned a lot in 15 yrs. Id encourage anyone watching this channel to familiarize themselves with wheel size standards. I wont go into any detail, but its fascinating, and makes you the expert on wheels in nearly every discussion. Up here in Canada, it seems a lot of 1970's/80's roadbikes were sold with 27" wheels, just a touch larger than 700. Just enough difference to make brake reach an issue, and tire selection is very limited. Twenty seven inch were usually found on lower priced bikes, but not always. Schwinn used some weirdo wheel sizes too. While restoring a 60's Schwinn traveller, I realized new tires were gonna be tough to find. Customer got his bike back about a year later. Ive also had shop owners give me 1950s/60's bikes for free, cuz they figgered they couldnt get tires. I happened to know that modern 700 × 35mm would mount perfectly, because I knew wheel standards. Another fun adventure can be installing modern road tires on vintage rims. I have one wheelset, 700c Gentleman rims, 36 spoke on tall flange Campagnolo record hubs. Lovely wheelset, I used on a few of my builds, close to 50 yrs old I figger. I always dread mounting new tires on em. Ive broken so many levers, haha. Anyway, great video. I was drooling.
Evan and his team are outstanding. I’m a Buffalo Soldier living history representative and me and my group ride replica early 1900’s Iron Rider bicycles. Evan did all of the work on our bikes. Look for us in the 2024 Rose parade.
I was in Long Beach about a year ago. I will always regret not having known about this shop and visiting it then. If I ever venture back to LA I will surely visit this amazing place. Thank you for your amazing videos. Respect to Bicycle Stand
What an amazing shop. Loved the AXS on vintage bikes discussion. The beauty of it is, if you don't grind stops and guides off the frame, there's no harm done. A-ok in my book.
Great shop with Evan, Eric, and the rest of the crew. They also sponsor our local, Long Beach club. Just purchased a brand new carbon frame from them. I didn't realize they also displayed vintage bikes there. Maybe I will loan my restored 1975 Bianchi Specialissima for display. Also sad that I saw your post about you being there after your visit.
I WILL VISIT THIS BIKE SHOP. I own a Modern Day 2021 Grave Bike and I paid about $1,200. It is ok, but it has nothing in my Baby, my 1984 Raleigh Sportiff I rebuilt from the ground up on behalf of my late Pops who passed away from Covid-19 Monday, December 27, 2021. When he introduced me to vintage bicycles as a kid, I took them for granted, but I kept it in my heart when he told my Vintage Bikes are reliable and the way to go long term. He told me to just take care of them. When I go to this shop, I am definitely buying “Vintage” as soon as I walk in!
What's weird is the bikes our group rode in the 1980s and 90s, would all be considered collectable now, with some gear pure unobtainium. Almost none of those UK builders are still making, and the majority have passed on. Quite a few rode 1960s bikes, some had 1950s, one guy rode a 1930s frame and all were virtually identical to then contemporary bikes with the exception of details like seat stay diameter. Time marches on. To me, one downtube friction lever is the same as another, and if it keeps a bike on the road, go for it. Front derailleurs are another area where working competence outweighs authenticity, as ring diameter, seat tube angle and throw have conspired to make equipment redundant.
great shop. been there many times. definitely lots of eye candy. used to ride up from Newport. I do try and look up bike shops in areas I might be in or near. there are many great shops, though I've found they might also have funky hours of operation. having older bikes it's always a hunt to find a shop that has not just new parts and accessories. one should always seek out the shops that are available . like the bike stand, you'll be happy, amazed and maybe thrilled walking out with something new to you
I went to a really cool similar type shop in Philly, can't remember the name of it but man it was huge and had a ton of vintage stuff all over the place.
Fab shop! With a philosophy I subscribe to as well, what a joy to watch and listen! Thank you for posting this esp as I’ve two vintage bikes on the daily use w one just entering tear down for a resto mod. Inspiring video indeed.
I'm m amazed with all you ate dealing with your big nmove you can put out such good content. I thought a day at a great California winery would be ideal but this place would be better.
The emphasis on freedom with bicycles in this video is what my inclination is. There are so many channels and cycling content creators that lean on both extremes of cutting edge tech and vintage, chasing only wireless or friction shifters, only alt components or aero stuff, etc. that "freedom" loses its meaning. I wish to see modern frames with retro mechanical bling parts, retro frames with the latest components, bog standard bikes with expensive gear, expensive steeds with aliexpress stuff, electric and mechanical parts harmonizing together in some weird frankenbike, etc. If it all works out fine, functional, and nondetrimental, then more power. I strive for that ethos in freedom of choice and freedom from paradigms.
Obviously the used bike market is different in every region, but those prices blow my mind! Most of the stuff I saw in this video would sell for 1/3-1/2 of their pricing in a retail shop here. It does look like a really cool shop though!
And here I was thinking those prices were a steal! They looked like they were priced on the low end, which is a bummer for me since I am starting to sell my whole collection
This spot is amazing. I’ve got a good buddy who owns the watch and jewelry shop right next door Mimo’s. Was in there from Nor Cal in August. Fun place to see and great people to talk to.
I'm currently working with a non profit that gets bikes donated, fixed up and given away to needy families. I'm always on the lookout for collector bikes and pull them aside to hopefully go to a bike museum or a collector that'll preserve them for history. Every bike has a history, even cheap ones. Bikes are just cool.
You give them to the museum or collector, or sell the donation to them?
You should give the collector bikes to the needy families so they csn sell them to feed their kids xD
I find bikes at the dump all the time and most are easily fixable, patch a tube or juice up the cables and give them to programs. I’ll buy bundles of bikes if even one catches my eye and do the same. I’ve got my childhood cruiser still and a couple vintage ones that aren’t going anywhere haha
I’m amazed when shops like this can employ people and stay afloat. That’s tough when you typically have small margins anyway.
I got my first road bike there! My favorite LB shop! Side note: I own a bike shop in East TN now. They are one of the inspirations of getting into this business!
I LOVE this shop! It is like going to a vintage neighborhood bar where you can talk to very friendly mechanics while they work on your bike. I have an additional success story with them. They got me a new road bike for a very reasonable price and now I am on that bike about 200 miles a week!
I wanna sit and smoke a blunt with dudeman and listen to him talk about bikes for hours. ✌️💜😎
Such a cool bike shop! I love finding gems like this one.
What a treat to watch. I just moved to Long Beach and was looking for a local bike shop. I just found it 👍. Thank you 🙏
Wow, Russ within your top ten videos. Our family, myself, wife and two adults really love the vintage bikes
Do you know that I enjoy your channel more and more with each passing day. Your videos are always so positive, fun and interesting. Thank you for all you do and I wish you well.
May I ask you a question.
I used to frequent this shop frequently back in my Long Beach days. Such a glorious shop!
No way you whatch pathless pedaled 😭
@@Donovangulyathis guy's path is like, the most pedaled!
Grammar Cop charges you with the crime of “reuse of the word ‘frequent’ too many times in one sentence.”
But it’s still an amazing bike shop!
I am an alive living life.
This place is a GEM!!
Personally, I love the whole neo-retro builds I have been seeing online lately. I am currently riding a 1986 Specialized Allez (my friend actually bought the bike new right after college) with more modern 10 speed components, updated carbon fork, and other parts. It rides like a dream compared to my newer full car carbon steed, so much so, I am selling the newer bike. I have plans on upgrading the components to newer Shimano stuff as money allows. I cold worked the rear stays and dropouts to fit the newer 10 speed hub.
Wow !! What a shop . I'm so glad I'm not living near this place . I'd spend my money and my life in it !! Kudos to the people that work and own this place .👍🚴🏻♀️🏴
My entire life I've dedicated my self to the art of bicycles, and this shop and the owner by far is the best I've seen... He is so relaxed and so friendly yet flooded with knowledge. First chance I have going back to LA, I will be there to meet the owner and see this incredible shop. Sincerely Mr. onZa
The west coast Bicycle Heaven!
It's NOT a Bike Museum...
It's NOT a Bike Shop!!!
It's a PARADISE!!!!
Regards from Brasil!!
This man really gets it! Fantastic.
What a place......a treasure trove of awesomeness!!
Reminds me of the shop I used to work at on Bainbridge Island, Classic Cycle. The original owner, Jeff Groman, has a laaarrrgggeee collection within that shop as a museum.
I used to work here as a mechanic! Evan and the rest of the mechanics are awesome. Family owned business too!
There's a bike shop similar to this in Louisville called Vic's Classic Bikes. It's kind of hidden away in a part of town you wouldn't expect to have such a shop, and it's also not as well known as it should be.
Reminds me of A Bicycle Odyssey in Sausalito California, it’s no longer in existence, but it was such an archive of awesome bikes. They had an impressive arsenal of vintage steel.
I'm so glad you featured The Bicycle Stand. There are a lot of great shops in SoCal, but this is my favorite for the vintage focus and how easy Evan is to work with. There's always something new (old) to look at every time I stop by. Evan has helped me with so many bikes, from a neo-retro Bianchi Tipo Corsa build for a friend to a wild wood-rimmed '53 Galmozzi in orange and lime green. Can't say enough good things about the shop. Oh, Evan's also a fantastic painter. I don't know what his availability is these days, but if you get a chance to have a frame painted by him, take it. You won't be disappointed.
Very cool bike shop! Thank you for visiting and showing the shop!
I grew up in Nottingham England, my first job just down the road from the former Raleigh Factory, Carltons were made in Worksop North Nottinghamshire. I think Raleigh and Carlton stopped making bikes in England in the early 1980s. I can remember dreaming of owning a Carlton Criterion or Corsair as a teenager. Great to see a Carlton In the US being appreciated. Great shop, thanks for the vid.
Cool video. This type of content is right in your wheelhouse.
That’s beautiful stuff! I think the dude had no idea how much Russ loves 650b :)
That Carlton for $750? That is a steal for a very cool bike.
seriously, it’s a good thing i don’t live nearby because there were a few price tags shown that i’d have trouble resisting
That bike shop looks so awesome! It definitely deserves a comment.
Humble! Definition of the bike community
He mentioned the old bike with 750 B wheels. Ive worked on/restored some very old bikes. Several times, my neighborhood bike shop has called me up to refurbish older roadbikes or provide vintage parts for their custmers. Ive learned a lot in 15 yrs. Id encourage anyone watching this channel to familiarize themselves with wheel size standards. I wont go into any detail, but its fascinating, and makes you the expert on wheels in nearly every discussion.
Up here in Canada, it seems a lot of 1970's/80's roadbikes were sold with 27" wheels, just a touch larger than 700. Just enough difference to make brake reach an issue, and tire selection is very limited. Twenty seven inch were usually found on lower priced bikes, but not always. Schwinn used some weirdo wheel sizes too. While restoring a 60's Schwinn traveller, I realized new tires were gonna be tough to find. Customer got his bike back about a year later. Ive also had shop owners give me 1950s/60's bikes for free, cuz they figgered they couldnt get tires. I happened to know that modern 700 × 35mm would mount perfectly, because I knew wheel standards. Another fun adventure can be installing modern road tires on vintage rims. I have one wheelset, 700c Gentleman rims, 36 spoke on tall flange Campagnolo record hubs. Lovely wheelset, I used on a few of my builds, close to 50 yrs old I figger. I always dread mounting new tires on em. Ive broken so many levers, haha. Anyway, great video. I was drooling.
On the other side of the country is The Old Spokes Home.
Evan and his team are outstanding. I’m a Buffalo Soldier living history representative and me and my group ride replica early 1900’s Iron Rider bicycles. Evan did all of the work on our bikes. Look for us in the 2024 Rose parade.
I was in Long Beach about a year ago. I will always regret not having known about this shop and visiting it then. If I ever venture back to LA I will surely visit this amazing place. Thank you for your amazing videos. Respect to Bicycle Stand
You need to check out Mt Airy Bicycle in Mt Airy, MD AND visit their warehouses. Thousand of bikes and tens of thousands of parts.
Evan speaks with such passion and consideration; I'm inspired :-).
Love Evan and his bike shop. You should do a piece on his community rides.
What an amazing shop. Loved the AXS on vintage bikes discussion. The beauty of it is, if you don't grind stops and guides off the frame, there's no harm done. A-ok in my book.
That place is a destination in itself. Lovely stuff…
Wow, this is a rad looking bike shop. The staff also seem like they're just down to help the bike community out any way they can.
I love this shop. I’m so lucky I’m nearby.
That is so cool!!! I'm going to be looking at plane tickets to go there for that external chrome lug bike from the 60s!
What an amazing place! His passion shines through. I’ll get there someday for sure. It’s my kind of place.
Look at that Brian Baylis pursuit bike! 😱. Amazing work. Thanks for the tour Russ.
Great shop with Evan, Eric, and the rest of the crew. They also sponsor our local, Long Beach club. Just purchased a brand new carbon frame from them. I didn't realize they also displayed vintage bikes there. Maybe I will loan my restored 1975 Bianchi Specialissima for display.
Also sad that I saw your post about you being there after your visit.
Haha the first bike they focused in on was a Specialized Stumpjumper AKA 90's mountain bike can't escape them lol! Cool to see all those steel bikes!
Great vid. These guys are doing true bicycle missionary work.
This guy knows what he’s talking about very much so badass solid showroom
Most amazing shop and man, it deserves a longer video. Great work Russ
Oh man! What a spot. What a vibe. What a fresh perspective on bikes.
I WILL VISIT THIS BIKE SHOP. I own a Modern Day 2021 Grave Bike and I paid about $1,200. It is ok, but it has nothing in my Baby, my 1984 Raleigh Sportiff I rebuilt from the ground up on behalf of my late Pops who passed away from Covid-19 Monday, December 27, 2021. When he introduced me to vintage bicycles as a kid, I took them for granted, but I kept it in my heart when he told my Vintage Bikes are reliable and the way to go long term. He told me to just take care of them.
When I go to this shop, I am definitely buying “Vintage” as soon as I walk in!
What's weird is the bikes our group rode in the 1980s and 90s, would all be considered collectable now, with some gear pure unobtainium. Almost none of those UK builders are still making, and the majority have passed on. Quite a few rode 1960s bikes, some had 1950s, one guy rode a 1930s frame and all were virtually identical to then contemporary bikes with the exception of details like seat stay diameter. Time marches on. To me, one downtube friction lever is the same as another, and if it keeps a bike on the road, go for it. Front derailleurs are another area where working competence outweighs authenticity, as ring diameter, seat tube angle and throw have conspired to make equipment redundant.
My favorite bike shop for years! Great to see Evan's enthusiasm about the bikes and overall craft of cycling - great video!
Russ! Great job! I think one of your best . What a bike oasis just to sit once in awhile just to breath the atmosphere.😝
Thanks!
It is nice to see the old Raleigh dawn and the British style 50s racing bike
great shop. been there many times. definitely lots of eye candy. used to ride up from Newport. I do try and look up bike shops in areas I might be in or near. there are many great shops, though I've found they might also have funky hours of operation. having older bikes it's always a hunt to find a shop that has not just new parts and accessories. one should always seek out the shops that are available . like the bike stand, you'll be happy, amazed and maybe thrilled walking out with something new to you
I went to a really cool similar type shop in Philly, can't remember the name of it but man it was huge and had a ton of vintage stuff all over the place.
I stopped there too it was on the main drag , same street the Liberty bell was on.
I have walked past this place after hours many times, unaware of the the treasures that live within. I have to check it out during business hours.
I wish there was a shop like this near me.
Superb video, what a dream of a shop 👍
Best to them and long may they run. Russ at his best interview style and stand-in for the PLP audience.
Sounds like an awesome yet approachable bike shop. Very cool 😎
What a lovely guy and a wonderful shop. Sadly I dont live in the states ;(
Vintage bike paradise!
What a super cool bike shop! Too bad for the few thousands miles from here!, but lovely bikes and a great guy explaining all !
Fab shop! With a philosophy I subscribe to as well, what a joy to watch and listen! Thank you for posting this esp as I’ve two vintage bikes on the daily use w one just entering tear down for a resto mod. Inspiring video indeed.
Great video and what a fantastic shop, I would enter and never leave.
Heaven. Every country should have at least one shop decicated to this mans ethos.
Love that Bianchi at 1:30. I gotta check this place out next time I'm in LBC (only been once).
See also Pedalers West in Van Nuys. They have 80s originals still in original packaging.
Cool episode, nice to know that a shop like this exists!
This makes me miss VeloCult. It’s crazy that Portland OR doesn’t have a shop like this anymore.
I saw you were there the other day… I think I’ll head over there Friday! This is my kind of place.
That 1960s Carlton is a sweet ride...Love the polished lugged frame. Now wouldn't that be special if it was converted with an electronic shifter!!😄🤣🚲
I love all these bikes! And this shop!
Great show! One of my favorites ever. Well Good Sir. Cheers - M
Check out West End bicycle in Houston, TX. A hidden gem of cycling memorabilia!
super rad place. looks like they're well appreciated by the locals.
Beautiful shop gotta go! I’ll take metro with my bike and ride rest of the way once I get to LB
I'm m amazed with all you ate dealing with your big nmove you can put out such good content.
I thought a day at a great California winery would be ideal but this place would be better.
My God, what a shop! I wish I had the market to sell into for something like that!
The emphasis on freedom with bicycles in this video is what my inclination is. There are so many channels and cycling content creators that lean on both extremes of cutting edge tech and vintage, chasing only wireless or friction shifters, only alt components or aero stuff, etc. that "freedom" loses its meaning.
I wish to see modern frames with retro mechanical bling parts, retro frames with the latest components, bog standard bikes with expensive gear, expensive steeds with aliexpress stuff, electric and mechanical parts harmonizing together in some weird frankenbike, etc.
If it all works out fine, functional, and nondetrimental, then more power. I strive for that ethos in freedom of choice and freedom from paradigms.
Amazing bike shop, great video and interview, thank you.
Been there a few times. Place is a one of a kind gem.
I've been looking for a sturmey archer 3-speed stuff!
So much cool and classy stuff!!
Oh that we could have shops like this in my part of the world
Obviously the used bike market is different in every region, but those prices blow my mind! Most of the stuff I saw in this video would sell for 1/3-1/2 of their pricing in a retail shop here.
It does look like a really cool shop though!
Where is it that you live, It might be worth going there to buy a nice bike.
And here I was thinking those prices were a steal! They looked like they were priced on the low end, which is a bummer for me since I am starting to sell my whole collection
This spot is amazing. I’ve got a good buddy who owns the watch and jewelry shop right next door Mimo’s. Was in there from Nor Cal in August. Fun place to see and great people to talk to.
Ha. Yeah stopped by Mimos while there.
This reminds me so much of South Shore Cyclery in Cudahy, WI
I really enjoy this type of content
“There’s never too many bikes”. Ha so true for me. I rotate my stable. Buy and sell. A couple I hardly ride, they are art objects.
Amazing vídeo, even more amazing bikeshop!! ❤❤🎉
Thanks for the tour & good luck!
Just holy cow!! What a collection!
Where do I get the pedal wall hangers? And… these bikes are gorgeous.
In a world of stupidly spiralling bike costs, the price tags on those bikes seemed quite reasonable.
What a rad shop!
Great spot. Had a great experience at this spot getting my wives bike fixed
Super cool shop