Holiday
We will be closed Monday, September 6th for Labor Day we will open as usual from Wednesday, September 8th. Have a terrific holiday! Keep the rubber-side down!
New at Tip Top Bike Shop
The new Xtracycle Peapod LTs are in stock! We have a range of Xtracycle goodies in stock, please give us a call and let us know what you need.
Bicycle maintenance classes:
We are offering the " Get-Home" classes again this year. Nothing too complex, just a basic hands-on clinic that will give you the skills to get home should the inevitable occur.
Third Thursdays every month: Next class will be September 16th at 6:30pm
Space is limited to the first 5 riders. Bring your bike and be ready to get your hands dirty because this class is hands-on.
Knicker's on Sale
We have two styles of bicycling knickers currently on sale for you. For women we have Sheila Moon Riding Britches in bittersweet chocolate, and black for just $75 (msrp $105).
From B. Spoke Tailor for both men and women we have wool bicycling knickers for just $99 (msrp $150). We designed these knickers and love wearing them whether summer or winter!
We are rapidly coming to the end of the 2010 bicycle model year (yes, we know it's August), some bicycles are getting thin on the grond below are some still available models:
Road Bicycles
Jamis Xenith Endura: A snazzy new carbon fiber road frame from our friends at Jamis. Designed with long days in the saddle in mind, the Xenith still offers light weight, performance, and a super smooth ride. Unlike any other carbon road frame this bike also includes rack mounts. Cool.
Felt ZW95 / Z85: (2011 in stock in some sizes). You can't go wrong with the Z-Series road bikes. One of our favorite road frames with component upgrades and super stylish looks.
Jamis Satellite Sport: (sold out of 56 & 58 size frames). 90% of the ride quality of the Jamis Quest at ~1/3 of the price. One of very few modern steel bikes around; super versatile with 32mm tire clearance, fender and rack mounts.
Commuter Bicycles
Jamis Commuter 3: (Sold out of Women's 18, and unisex 21 & 23). Hello Commuter 3. Big changes for the Commuter this year. Added to the the internal 8 speed hub and nippy yet comfortable frame are sleek alloy fenders and rack; plus a super bright dyno headlight.
Gary Fisher Simple City: (Sold out of unisex 20 & 22). These bikes look great and ride like a dream. Classic city bike styling with the comfort and convenience of full metal fenders, a huge front basket to haul your goodies to and from the farmer's market, a Pletscher dual kickstand to make sure the bike is extra stable, and the incredibly low maintenance and high reliability of internally gears.
Dahon Mu XL: Enjoy your commute with this Dahon folding bike. With an internal 8-speed, installed fenders, tough Schwalbe tires, and rack mounts this is a great addition to the Dahon commute line-up.
Mountain bikes --All mountain bicycles are on SALE. Upto 20% off all in stock bicycles.
Jamis Exile 1: Our new 29er with improved gear and a lower price. This one's good.
Gary Fisher Wahoo: Not new as Gary is one of the originators of the modern mountain bike but this bike combines all of Fisher's 30+ years of experience to make a great bike at a great price.
2009 Bicycle Sale!
You can still treat yourself, or another good person to a terrific deal on a 2009 bicycle. We many styles of bicycles available, but not all sizes. All current stock and sale information can be found here.
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Green Bicycling:
It Clips
These were the surprise 'new thing' at Interbike this year. They allow you to simply recycle your old tubes into effective bungie cords.
Tube and Tire Recycling
We are a certified Green Business and love to recycle everything we can get our hands on. Bring us your old and discarded tubes and tires and we'll make sure they are disposed of properly.
Art Murmur. First Friday every month. Next event is Friday, September 3rd.
There are many galleries open and art events taking place during each Art Murmur. The map on their website looks a little out of date, but it's a good starting point. We have a few great galleries in and around Temescal. It's always a terrific event to ride a bike too!
MG Gallery 5532 Shattuck Avenue
Desa Arts 4810 Telegraph Avenue
Smokey's Tangle 4705 Telegraph Avenue
Slate 4770 Telegraph Avenue
Temescal Farmers Market. Every Sunday 9am - 1pm
Held at the DMV 5300 Claremont Avenue.
Always a bustling event. Local produce, food and drink, and local artisans. All good, the only part we'd like to see changed is the early start time....we know a lot of people who would like to see it start later and end later. It's Sunday in Temescal afterall!
Lights --California law reguires a front (white) light visible for 200ft after dark. If you are stopped it is a $75 fine (and we know plenty of people who had to pay up). It is not required to have a rear (red) light but we highly recommend it. Blinky lights make it easier for drivers, pedestrians, and other cyclists to see you and save batteries.
Bright clothes and reflectors are no substitute for good lights.
Helmets --California state law requires people under the age of 18 to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle. Adults can make up their own minds, but we have plenty of scare stories.
All we can say is that you only have one head.
Locks --We highly recommend U-locks to keep your bike safely locked. Always try to lock your rear wheel and your frame. If you have a quick release on your front wheel, use a cable and hook it through the u-lock.
Do not allow bad people to seperate you from your loyal steed.
Be
Careful Out There...
Please Ride Well-Lit Streets at Night
There
have been some incidents late at night. Please be extra careful on Bicycle
Boulevards or poorly lit streets. Please choose well lit and/or more populated
route and ride safely.