A bike shop owner’s view on tariffs and market uncertainty
“The whole bike industry is in this, ‘What do we do? We’re just gonna’ have to figure it out as we go,’ moment.”
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Local bike company hangs on for dear life as Trump tariffs take hold
“It’s preposterous. It’s impossible, but we’re going to hold on as long as we can.”
Iconic shop Fat Tire Farm announces closure after 40 years
Portlanders are reacting with shock and sadness at the news.
River City Bicycles celebrates 30 years in business (video)
The shop is an institution and enduring symbol of strength for our local cycling scene.
Primos Cycles is Portland’s hottest bike company
Two friends who met in Santiago, Chile have embraced their new hometown and the early success of their bike company.
West End Bikes closure leave a bike shop desert in downtown Portland
One of the shop’s owners says he plans to retire.
Kenton Cycle Repair has reopened under new ownership
North Portland’s peninsula has a quality, community bike shop to stoke cycling well into the future.
Portland bike shop offers e-bike subscriptions
Prices start at $299 a month.
Cynergy E-Bikes is latest shop to call it quits
E-bike sellers not immune to tough times in the bike business.
Want to buy a bike shop in north Portland?
Kenton Cycle Repair owner Rick Walker wants to keep the shop alive.
A big bike shop now anchors east Portland’s Lents Town Center
Corner location attracts attention at a busy intersection.
Another north Portland bike shop is closing
It’s the fifth closure in the last four years and leaves behind an 18 square-mile bike shop desert.