trike and folding bike headquarters.
bikes@vienna
PedalPower in the other Vienna (Austria)
FABB—Fairfax bicycle advocacy organization.
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Closed July 4
We will be closed on July 4. We will be open regular hours on Friday July 3 and Sunday July 5
Building Bicycle Wheels
Learn how to build and true a traditional, spoked bicycle wheel from scratch. Our head mechanic Tim Fricker will hold his first wheel building class Sunday, July 19th and July 26th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. $75, plus cost of parts. For more information see the Events page.
Dahon Stem Recall and Replacement
Dahon is recalling stems on a number of their 16" and 20" wheel models from 2008. We received a supply of replacement stems today. We will begin contacting customers to bring in their bikes and allow us to replace the stem. There is no monetary charge to the customer. It is an inconvenience and for that we apologize on behalf of Dahon.
For more information see the bikes@vienna blog and the Dahon recall flier.
bikes@vienna on Facebook
If you're a Facebook user then bikes@vienna would like you to become a "fan". bikes@vienna now has a facebook page. You can communicate with other fans and keep up with our diverse activities in the community and the area.
KidzTandems
Our most popular rental tandem has been the KidzTandem by Brown Cycles. The child is seated in the forward position and the adult controls the bike from the rear. Conversations are much easier making for a more fun ride. The adult can easily watch the child seated in front. Options for the front seat include a regular saddle for older kids and a child seat for toddlers. We sell and rent these bikes.
Brompton Folding Bikes
We now have several Brompton folding bikes in stock. Bromptons are made by hand in the UK. They fold fast and small and are fun to ride. There are three styles based on handlebar type: M Type bikes have a u-shaped bar for an upright riding position; P Type bikes feature a curved bar with many hand positions meant for touring; and S Type bikes have a flat bar with a lower, sportier riding position. All styles are available in lighter versions that have front forks, rear frames, and seat posts made out of titanium. Why not come in for a test ride. Call first to make sure they have arrived.
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Basic Bicycle Maintenance and Repair
Tim Fricker, bikes@vienna's lead mechanic, teaches a 2 hour class in basic bike maintenance and repair, usually on the first Wednesday of the month. Topics covered include flat repair, brake and gear adjustments, basic lubrication, and performing a safety check on your bicycle. See our events page for information about the next class.
Rans Crank Forward Bikes
Crank-forward bicycles are becoming very popular. They are a cross between recumbent and hybrid bicycles. They are comfortable, with the rider sitting in an upright position on a wide seat. When stopped it's possible to have both feet flat on the ground. The Rans Fusion is the most popular crank-forward bike here at bikes@vienna. It sells for $1025. In 2007 there was only one bike store in America that sold more crank forward bikes than bikes@vienna.
Trice trikes
We now carry the Trice line of tadpole trikes. The trikes have been produced since 1986 and are now owned by Inspired Cycle Engineering (ICE), an English company. The trikes are hand-built in England with hand-built wheels and custom-made spokes. The Trice Q has rear suspension and folds. Come in and see for yourself by taking one for a test ride.
Bike Friday tikit; World's Fastest Folder?
Bike Friday recently introduced a revolutionary new bike model, the tikit. Unlike previous Bike Friday models, the tikit was designed for quick folding. Most Bike Friday models have a "quick" folding method that is quick but not compact. The tikit folds in seconds. It's probably the fastest folding bike produced today. Not only that, but the name is a palindrome as well.
To see for yourself, visit the Bike Friday tikit page and click on one of the many videos of the tikit in action. An informative printable brochure is also available. Soon we hope to have a tikit in the shop for test riding.
Blog
Read all about the latest happenings at the store in the new bikes@vienna blog.
Our Mission
We rent, sell, and repair single bikes, tandems, recumbents, trailers, and trail-a-bikes. We want people to use a bike to have fun, to exercise for good health, to save money, and to protect the environment. Our bike shop offers high-quality cycling products and service, but what we really promote are values.
Brochure
Our latest brochure (PDF) is ready to print and includes details on store hours, rental pricing, and more. It make a handy handout for friends and family.
Contact Info
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Location
| bikes@vienna 128-A Church Street NW Vienna, Virginia 22180. | Mapquest Map |
The store is, in fact, about midway between Church Street and Maple Avenue (Route 123), and is accessible from a broad, unnamed alley that runs between those two streets. Coming from Maple Avenue (Route 123), look for Mattress Discounters and Floors USA; between them is our alley. Coming from Church Street, look for Terra Christa; by it is our alley. From farther afield, you can take the Beltway to I-66 to Exit 62, Nutley Street (Route 243). You then follow Nutley Street north, passing three stoplights and turning right at the fourth light, onto Maple Avenue (Route 123). A few blocks further, after the next stoplight, Mattress Discounters is your cue to turn left into our alley.
Our store is near mile 11.8 on the W&OD Trail. At Church Street, turn south. Cross Center Street and, on that next block, look to the left for the store tucked away in an alley.
“Excuse me. Do you have... ?”
Yes
Friendly people, humor, prompt service, great products, deep knowledge, individual attention, family/kid orientation, independent and local (Vienna) ownership, Adams Trail-a-Bike, Bacchetta, Barcroft, Bike Friday (BikeFriday), Breezer, Burley, Dahon, Easy Racers, Gary Fisher (not quite Gary Fischer), Greenspeed, Haluzak, J&B, Longbikes, Marin, Optima, Pashley, QBP (Quality Bicycle Products), Rans, TerraTrike (not quite Terra Trike), Thule, WizWheelz (not quite Whiz Wheels).
No
Bad attitude, long service waits, junk, idiocy (or should that be idiotitude?).
Etcetera
Have an old bike that you no longer use? Bikes for the World can put it to excellent use.
bikes@vienna has since 1998 proudly served Vienna, VA; Oakton, VA; McLean, VA; Fairfax, VA; Reston, VA; Herndon, VA; the rest of Fairfax County, VA; Falls Church, VA; Arlington, VA; Alexandria, VA; Washington, DC; Loudon County, VA; Prince William County, VA; and parts of suburban Maryland. In fact, we’ve earned ourselves happy customers from as far away as North Carolina, Ohio, and England. So don’t be a stranger. We’d love to see you down at the store. *