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Posted February 24, 2010 by adminChrome Shoes in Stock!
WheelHouse is now fully stocked with some of the most durable, stylish, and practical (on the bike and off) shoes on the market. The shoes are made by Chrome, the folks who gave you the iconic seatbelt messenger bag, so you know they are built tough. We have two different models in stock, the Midway and Arnhem. The Midway comes with a cordura upper in Brown and Black and the Arnhem is more “chukka” style with a black suede upper. Both boast a re-inforced fiber glass shank midsole, a low-profile design so they can fit in your toe straps, and metal lace ends so you don’t fray your shoelaces. Come down and grab a pair, they all go for $90…. might be the best $90 shoe you ever buy.
Chrome Midway
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Chrome Arnhem
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Posted February 18, 2010 by adminNew Workcycles Shipment!
2 weeks ago WheelHouse received a giant present in the form of a 40 fott container and dozens of beautiful Workcycles Dutch bikes. These Dutch bikes are handbuilt in Holland by Azor and distributed to us by Workcycles. They are all high-tensiled steel frames that offer and amazingly upright riding position. They are also fully-equipped with a rack, fenders, skirt/coats guards, full enclosed chaincase, and front and rear lights that are p[owered by the 6v 2.4 w front hub. The ride buttery smooth and are designed to last a lifetime. Ride ‘em in your weekend beach wear or in your business suits, they won’t mess up your slacks or skirt. Along with the standard Omafiets and Opafiets, we are proud to introduce the Henry Cutler designed FR8, a bike that gives you the wonderful ride feel of a city bike with enough carrying capacity for you, the kids, and a boat load of groceries. Come on in a take one for a spin, they won’t dissapoint.
Tagged with Azor Bikes, Bakfiets, City Bike, Commute by Bike, drive less ride more, dutch bike, Dutch Touch, FR8, fully eqquipped bike, WheelHouse, Workcycles No comments
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Posted February 17, 2010 by adminBox Bike Smiles
Most of the folks that roll through the shop have never seen a box bike before. This is why we encourage people who are curious to take one for a spin around our parking lot. There is definitely a learning curve for most folks when they start charging forward, but once people get the hang of it, it’s all smiles. So next time you are in the shop, give in to that curiosity and take a Bakfiets for a spin.
Tagged with Amsterdam Mini van, Bakfiets, Bike Santa Barbara, Bikes, Box Bike, car free, dutch bike, kid carrier, Lifestyle Riding, Santa Barbara Bike Shop, WheelHouse, Workcycles No comments-
- WHeelHouse staff showing off the amazing carrying capacity
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- Evan and 2 youngsters
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- Bakfiets Fun
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- Who has a bigger smile?
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- Big Red bakfiets
For those looking for more information on the Bakfiets, click here.
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Posted February 17, 2010 by adminBike Valet
“Keep ‘er upfront, I’ll only be a minute”….. Ever since we opened in May 2009 we’ve been offering free bike valet for Saturday morning farmer’s market patrons. We’ve parked as many as 50 bikes in a day and have come across some beauties. Below is a gallery of some of the coolest, jaw-dropping, silly, and inspiring bikes. As always, we start valeting bikes for the Saturday morning farmer’s markets at 8:30 am. If you ride a bike to the market, come say hi!-
- Ride your bike to the market, free valet!
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- Museum quality
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- "We share the same stomach" ear side
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- "We share the same stomach"
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- Calfee bamboo Bike w/ trailer
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- Calfee Bamboo Bike
The pictures with the cool looking trailer labeled “we share the same stomach” was done by a young artist touring the west coast named Maria Michealson. Her concept is awesome so please check it out here.
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Posted February 7, 2010 by adminBowery Lane Bikes on Sale!
Broncks
As we starting gearing up for Spring, we decided to do some early cleaning. So, our entire Bowery Lane city bike rental fleet will be on sale until they are gone! Normally we sell the Brueklen and Broncks at a retail price of $650 (they go for $695 online), but our lightly used fleet will be going for $450! Thats over 30% off our list price! These are American made street machines with classic Euro styling, both the rear wooden boxes, Lepper sprung leather saddle, and cork grips are stained for a vintage look and to increase longevity. The single-speed drive train and upright riding style are great for city cycling, beach cruising, and campus jaunts. The frames are built in Brooklyn, NY and all the trim and accessory pieces are manufactured by Wald, meaning this bike was fully built in the USA. We have 3 Brueklens (step-through) and 3 Broncks (diamond-style) left. They are one size fits most. To peep out the specs, check out Bowery Lane Bicycles. Enjoy your ride.
Tagged with Bowery Lane Bikes, Broncks, Brueklen, City Bike, Commute by Bike, Cycle Chic, Euro Bike, Handmade frame, Lifestyle Riding, WheelHouse 1 commentBrueklen
