WheelHouse: Classic and Modern Bicycles

Chrome Shoes in Stock!

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:03:50 +0000

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

Chrome Arnhem

New Workcycles Shipment!

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:01:16 +0000

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.

Box Bike Smiles

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:02:14 +0000

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.

For those looking for more information on the Bakfiets, click here.

Bike Valet

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:17:17 +0000

“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!

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.

Bowery Lane Bikes on Sale!

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:23:28 +0000

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.

Bikes for Bucks at WheelHouse!

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:23:14 +0000

With 2009 behind us and a fresh and exciting 2010 coming up, WheelHouse has decided to do a twist on the “Cash for Clunkers” program to encourage more people to get out of their cars and on their bikes. We are excited to introduce our 1st annual “Bikes for Bucks” program.

So, take that beaten up clunker out of your garage or grab your old everyday rider and bring it down to WheelHouse between January 29th-31st and trade it in for deep discounts on some of the best city, commuting, and cargo carrying bikes in around.

But what will you bike guys do with all those used bikes?

The bikes being traded in will go to the local community bicycle shop, Bici Centro. We will take all kinds of repairable* bikes but priority will be on bikes of the road and kids variety. Each person is allowed to trade in as many bikes as they want, but only 1 will be awarded credit towards the purchase of a new bike. Here’s how it goes:

The trade-in credit will be worth $50 off any bicycle we sell under $1000 (excludes Skuuts), this is $50 off the last marked price which means you can get a killer deal on already marked down bikes.

The trade credit will be worth $100 on any bicycle we sell over $1000 including specially ordered Surly or Jamis bikes.

The trade will also work with our Xtracycle products and Bakfiets cargo bikes. You can apply a $50 credit towards an Xtracycle Freeradical Conversion kit and receive 10% off the installation fee, you can also special order a complete Big Dummy and receive 10% off its purchase price (a $245 value). The credit will also get you $150 off our entire selection of Bakfiets cargo bikes.

But what if I have a bike to trade-in but don’t want to purchase a new bike right away?

All bicycles accepted for trade-in will be awarded a Bikes for Bucks certificate that will be redeemable on new bikes for the remainder of 2010**. Again, you are welcome to trade-in as many bikes as you would like but only 1 trade-in credit will be given per person and only 1 trade-in credit can be redeemed per purchase. If you have more questions, feel free to contact WheelHouse at 805-845-6547 or e-mail us at info@wheelhousebikes.com.

*Repairable bike: A repairable bike is defined as: A bicycle that needs less than $50 dollars worth of material to make into a rideable and sellable used bike. The decision on whether or not a bike is “repairable” will be made by a representative of WheelHouse, and while we are subjective in nature, we’ll strive to be as objective as possible. Priority will be placed on bikes that are needed by Bici Centro but all will be considered.

**The trade-in credit will be redeemable on any bicycle WheelHouse sells (including special orders) through February 2010. After February through the remainder of 2010, the credit can be redeemed for any sale bicycle.

Functional Bike Art Show Pics

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:52:34 +0000

We finally have some pics up from the 1st Thursday Event. It was a great event and we’d like to thank everyone that helped out with it. Thanks to Telegraph and the Isla Vista Food Co-op for the beer and food. Thanks to Mark Grieve and Ilana Spector for the awesome bike art. Also, thanks to CELP for coming out and spreading the good word of sustainable living and of course Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition’s Bici Centro for helping to make the event as great as it was. Enjoy the photos.

All 2009 Jamis at least 10% off!

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:12:21 +0000

As we approach the new year we are starting to make room at WheelHouse for all the fresh 2010 bikes. So, all 2009 Jamis product will be at least 10% off. This is an excellent opportunity to get on a beautiful new city or commuting bike and save some coin. Supplies are limited and once they are gone so is this awesome Jamis discount. Not only is biking for transport healthy for you and the community at large, its healthy for your wallet! With that said, take a look at some of the new product we are making room for for 2010!

This jack-of-all trades bike can handle it all from long distance commuting, to light touring, to a fixie freestyle party. We'll also be carrying the beloved Long Haul Trucker and the workhorse Big Dummy by Surly. Surly Cross Check $1050 at WheelHouse

The Dutchi is one of three city bike designs by Linus, easy to ride bikes that are easy on the eyes. Linus Dutchi 3 spd $550 @ WheelHouse

What makes a fully equipped bike? Fenders, rack, lights, and a chainguard. The 2010 Jamis Commuter 3 has all this and an internal 8 spd hub to boot. Brilliant. 2010 Jamis Commuter 3 $750 @ WheelHouse

Functional Bike Art Event

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:17:18 +0000

Come dressed to impress

On December 3rd, WheelHouse will be partnering with Bici Centro to throw a 1st Thursday “Functional Bike Art” party. We will be hosting the Catalina Environmental Leadrship Program (CELP) riders as they journey from San Fran to Mexico, spreading the sustainable word. There will be beer, wine, some awesome bike art for sale, and a raffle with all sorts of cycling prizes, with proceeds going to CELP, SB Bike Month aka Cycle-MAYnia, and Bici Centro. The festivities will kick off at 5 pm in the WheelHouse patio with snacks and drinks, there will be a DJ spinning the hits, an interactive bike art wall, and a lot of friendly faces. All are welcome and encouraged to come and check out what’s possible with pedal power.

Enjoy your ride.

SKUUTS ARE HERE!!!!!

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:18:33 +0000

Come one, come all, the Skuuts are here! The skuut is a great bike/tool used in the development of a childs riding skills. Instead of using training wheels in which the child is relying on side to side support from the wheels the skuut teaches the child to rely on his or her own balance.