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Here’s an update to the story about a burglary at Weir’s Cyclery in St. Johns courtesy of Ira Ryan (who works in the basement of the shop), “The cops recovered 10 bikes and most of the other stuff last night. The thief was a resident tweaker in St. Johns who the cops are on a … Read more
Empty racks inside Weir’s Cyclery.(Photo: Ira Ryan) Weir’s Cyclery in St. Johns was the target of a major robbery last night. According to framebuilder Ira Ryan, whose shop is in the basement of Weir’s, the thieves broke into the back door and took nearly all the shop’s Specialized and Raleigh brand mountain bikes and several … Read more
From Bicycle Retailer and Industry News The newly-opened Dutch, cargo and utility bike shop Clever Cycles, is featured in the latest issue of Bicycle Retailer and Industry News Magazine. In their “Retail Briefs” section, the article says that thanks to the shop, “Portlanders are embracing what the owners call the Dutch bike revolution.” The piece … Read more
Employee Peter Drake(File photo) The storefront on NW 21st Avenue that had been occupied by Northwest Bicycles for 32 years has re-opened after a complete renovation. The new shop is 21st Avenue Bicycles and about the only thing that remains of the old shop are veteran employees Jose Cano and Hugh Nixon.
Word on the street is that Seven Corners Cycles has moved from 2314 SE Division to a much a larger space at 3218 SE 21st (near People’s Food Co-op). Long-time customer Aaron Tarfman stopped by to check out the new space and chat with shop owner Corey Cartwright: “He’s got three times the space and … Read more
Portland’s youngest bike shop owners look to serve a busy route right outside their door.