Go inside Portland’s formerly secret cargo bike factory
It was like going behind the gates of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.
It was like going behind the gates of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.
It will open in two weeks with a fresh, new look and a wider variety of bikes and accessories.
$625,000 for a building that has housed a bicycle shop for nearly half a century.
“The whole bike industry is in this, ‘What do we do? We’re just gonna’ have to figure it out as we go,’ moment.”
“It’s preposterous. It’s impossible, but we’re going to hold on as long as we can.”
Portlanders are reacting with shock and sadness at the news.
The shop is an institution and enduring symbol of strength for our local cycling scene.
Two friends who met in Santiago, Chile have embraced their new hometown and the early success of their bike company.
One of the shop’s owners says he plans to retire.
North Portland’s peninsula has a quality, community bike shop to stoke cycling well into the future.
Prices start at $299 a month.
E-bike sellers not immune to tough times in the bike business.