Metrofiets does it again with ‘Mobile Bike Service Station’
The Mobile Bike Service Station built by Portland-based Metrofiets.(Photo courtesy of North Natomas TMA)
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Portland Trail Blazer Joel Przybilla’s new bike (Slideshow)
A bike fit for a 7-ft NBA center.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus) 7-foot 1-inch backup center Joel Przybilla of the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers is the proud new owner of a fully-custom, 29-inch wheeled steel mountain bike made by Signal Cycles (a small, two-man shop based in a residential neighborhood in North Portland). I got … Read more
Local shop steps up for advocacy with benefit raffle
This (or a 29er MTB version) could be yours for just $20. Seriously.(Photo: Cyclepath) Cyclepath, a bike shop in Northeast Portland, has stepped up to support bike advocacy in Portland. They’re currently holding a raffle with a very tempting prize to bike lovers — the Grand Prize winner will choose from a Moots cyclocross or … Read more
More bike parking than car parking at new New Seasons market
New location on SE 40th and Hawthorne.(Photo: New Seasons) Local grocery store chain New Seasons Market will open its tenth store tomorrow on the corner of SE 40th and Hawthorne (former location of Daily Grind), smack-dab in one of the most bike-centric parts of town. According to a press release sent out by the company … Read more
Builder notes from the Oregon Handmade Bike Show
A big crowd turned out on Saturday.(Photos © J. Maus) Last weekend’s Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show (see my slideshow and mini-report here) made it clear that our region’s custom bike building industry is stronger than ever. Below are my notes from conversations I had with builders who displayed at the show… Tony Pereira / Pereira … Read more
Oregon Handmade Bike Show (Slideshow)
Watch the slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus) The Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show has once again shown that the bicycle building industry and craft is alive and thriving in Oregon. Despite steady rain, the aisles were full of people interested in meeting the hands behind their favorite bikes and getting up close and personal with some … Read more
Inside the new ‘Friendly Bike Guest House’
The latest sign of bike-oriented development on Williams.(Photos © J. Maus) North Williams Avenue has yet another claim to its title of best bike street in Portland — the Friendly Bike Guest House. I noticed the sign for the new business a few days ago and yesterday I met the owner of the establishment, Chris … Read more
Pedal-powered B-Line helps downtown dry cleaner be more “Eco”
After celebrating a successful first year in business back in April, B-Line Sustainable Urban Delivery continues to help Portland businesses move their goods without burning fossil fuels. According to an announcement made yesterday, B-Line has now teamed up with Eco Dry Cleaner to handle the majority of their downtown deliveries and customer pick-ups. The partnership … Read more
Handmade Bike Show this weekend: Who will be there?
A scene from last year’s show.(Photos © J. Maus) The Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show is this weekend. The event is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in what I think is one of Oregon’s most exciting and inspiring industries — bicycle building. 35 exhibitors from Oregon and beyond will bring their goods to Sandbox Studio … Read more
Business News Briefs: Three relocations show expansion trend
Russell Cree of Upper Echelon Fitness has moved into a 5,000 sq ft facility in Northwest Portland.(Photos J. Maus) It’s great to see bike businesses continue to flourish in Portland, even amidst the ongoing doom and gloom about the economy. Below are updates on three Portland-based bike businesses that have recently relocated into larger spaces… … Read more
Local builder roundup: The OBCA Show, A-Line, Renovo, and Cielo
This tri-bike from Portland-based Renovo Hardwood Bicycles is bound for the Ironman World Championships in Kona.(Photo: Renovo)
Portland bike builders see their designs in models by larger companies – UPDATED
Two new bike models shown at the Interbike trade show in Las Vegas last week borrow major design elements from Portland-based custom bike builders. As we noted with Electra’s Ticino line, being inspired by small builders is nothing new, but I feel the two examples below warrant more attention. The first example is from Globe, … Read more