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Directed, shot, and edited by Nick Perry.

The Last (or almost last) One 2011 Sale Bicycles!

Commuter Bicycles:
Trek Kaitai  size: 15.5, 17.5, 22.5                $450 was $530
Trek Utopia  size: 15.5                      $595 was $700
Jamis Coda Sport  size: 14                        $595 was $700
Trek 7.5 FX  size: 15                                 $675 was $850
Jamis Allegro 3  size: 23                              $700 was $875
Civia Midtown  size: L                                   $700 was $895
Civia Kingfield  size: 61                                $1050 was $1425

Road Bicycles:
Gary Fisher Lane (2010)   size: 61     $800 was $1100
Trek Lexa SLX  size: 50                      $975 was $1200

All bicycles are at the lowest prices we can go. We cannot offer any further discounts. All bicycles receive lifetime free adjustments from Tip Top Bike Shop. All bicycles carry manufacturers limited warranties. Please call with questions, or come into the shop for a test ride.



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Green Bicycling:

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, February 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 The map on their website looks a little out of date, but it's a good starting point.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!

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.

   

Who we are

We are a couple of Bay Area immigrants who LOVE Oakland and Bicycles. As people who ride every day, we want to share our enthusiasm and knowledge with people who want to start riding bikes, keep riding, or ride something new. The shop is thoroughly enjoying being open & we look forward to helping more people find the perfect new ride, fix up a loved old ride, or help you find the perfect bicycle accessory. We look forward to meeting you all soon.

Richard & Charlotte.
Need to reach us? Send us an email.

   

Reasons Why We Love Bicycles
We're Not just Another Bike Shop

Bicycles are one best examples of human invention.
They can be made using the highest tech construction and materials and/or the most artistic human craftsmanship. They can also be not much more than two wheels connected in line.
Bicycles are easy to make our own. Whether covering your bike in stickers, getting just the right sounding bell, or the exact vintage wheels for your restoration project.
Riding is an easy, joint-friendly, way to build strength and cardio-vascular health for all ages/sizes of people.
And dang, aren't bikes fun! A quiet ride along the water, an eye-watering decent, an adventure in the woods, winning that race to the end of the block beside your friend... this time, or just being able to see and smell the flowers in bloom.
These are a few reasons why we love bikes. We are sad when a bike is too damaged to ride, we are happy when we get a person riding again. We are very happy to ride in the neighborhood everyday; meeting new people and seeing our friends on bikes.

What we have

We have a full range of new bicycles and accessories. Our goal is to provide the best performing, best fitting gear. For now, please checkout the websites of our main suppliers:

Trek bicycles
Jamis bicycles
Felt bicycles
Salsa bicycles
Surly bicycles
Xtracycle hitchless bicycle trailers & the Radish bicycle
Lazer helmets
Pryme V2 Lite helmets
Nutcase helmets
Endura
clothing

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