A bike shop owner’s view on tariffs and market uncertainty
“The whole bike industry is in this, ‘What do we do? We’re just gonna’ have to figure it out as we go,’ moment.”
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“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.
Kenton Cycle Repair owner Rick Walker wants to keep the shop alive.
Corner location attracts attention at a busy intersection.
It’s the fifth closure in the last four years and leaves behind an 18 square-mile bike shop desert.