Robby Fenstermaker in his SE Madison Avenue location in August 2009.(Photo © J. Maus) Portland-based used bike shop The Recyclery has closed two of their four locations. The Ladds Addition and SE Madison Avenue shops are now closed, while the St. Johns and downtown Portland locations will remain open. Owner of The Recyclery, Robby Fenstermaker, … Read more
Our story about public accusations of illegal activity by The Recyclery bike shop has sparked a lot of dialogue. Yesterday, I spoke about this issue with Portland Police Bureau Sergeant Troy King who works in the PPB’s Special Property Investigations unit. One of Sgt. King’s main responsibilities is enforcing Portland’s Secondhand Dealer regulations. I asked … Read more
Robby Fenstermaker, owner ofThe Recyclery.(Photo © J. Maus) A flyer that has been posted far and wide on the streets of Portland contains allegations that the owner of local used bike shop chain, The Recyclery, “knowingly purchases” and then sells stolen goods. The flyer contains serious accusations and names The Recyclery’s owner Robby Fenstermaker as … Read more
The Recyclery is moving out of this location.(Photos © J. Maus) Popular used bike shop The Recyclery is leaving their current home in a Quonset hut on the corner of SE Madison and SE 7th and opening up at two other bike-friendly locations in the coming weeks. I caught up with shop owner Robby Fenstermaker … Read more
At The Recyclery – 1417 SE 9th Ave. in Portland
Poster for the Old School BMX show.(File photo) For many Generation X’ers, BMX bikes were the gateway drug into a lifetime love of bicycling. I can still remember following my older brothers to the local dirt jump track and coveting brands like Hutch, G.T., and P.K. Ripper. That’s why this event poster pinned to the … Read more
Once per month bicycle swap meets. Entry is free, vendor space $20, some glass cases will be rented out for for $10. Spaces are limited and running out, so reserve yours soon. Dr. Elvis Panther will be spinnin’ the tasty tunes. Sponsored By The Recyclery Event Location: The Recyclery, 1417 SE 9th Ave, Portland, OR … Read more
@ 1417 SE 9th Ave., Portland (The Recyclery) 1:00pm Come for a day of massive bike swap overdose.June 16th DJ Elvis panther will spin the tunes. There will be beer,food and bikes,lots O bikes!Gates open at 1:00 p.m. entry is free, vendor spaces are $20. For more info or to reserve a space call 503-734-8831. … Read more
The Recyclery is having a huge store sale! Everything in our shop is on sale, with prices negotiable. The sale spans November 13 – 18. Help keep your local bike store alive! 1417 Se 9th Ave, at Madison Hours are 11am to 7pm, Monday – Saturday 503.734.8831
Thanks to a tipster, I just found out that The Recyclery, a used bike shop formerly located at SE 46th and Hawthorne, is moving to SE 9th and Madison. This new location is much larger and is right across the street from The Lucky Lab Brewpub.