Pardon the pun, but it seems that fixed gear bikes without hand brakes are being banned in Berlin. This does nothing to stop the craze that is the fixed gear bike in the US, in fact, it even reinforces the perception that riding a bike with no brakes (but WITH handlebars) is anti-establishment.
We at the GBP recognise the need for such bikes and their revolutionary riders. That's a good thing, because if we didn't then the fixies and single speed bikes we're building would just have to be scrapped! We have 4 of these bikes in the works with another 1/2 dozen or so planned. Here's the frame makes and general sizing for the 4 we're building at the moment.
Schwinn Varsity (~60cm) in yellow
Panansonic (~58cm) in black
No name (~54cm) in TBD
Free Spirit (~56cm) in purple or rider's choice
Each bike will be fitted with a single speed or flip flop hub. We will also be customizing the handlebars for a lighter and sleeker ride (eg, bullhorn or shorty bars) and leaving on at least one break (so you can ride in Berlin if you want). ETA on these is about 1 a week through 8/1.
These bikes may only be reserved through 25% deposit that is refundable only if the bike must be scrapped*. Pricing of these bikes is dependant on which parts are included (hub, handlebars, paint, etc). Those who reserve the bike in advance may choose parts.
*Scrapping of a bike means that the frame has been deemed unsafe or parts can not be found. Dates of delivery are approximate and dependant on external parts suppliers.
Welcome to the GBP Blog
This is the Blog associated with our main website TheGreenBicycleProject.org
The GBP has merged with Damn Good Bikes LLC. Please visit the new blog for more recent updates.
We are the GBP. Our mission is to keep bikes on the road and thus keep cars off. We call this “Bikecycling”; that’s recycling, but for bikes. The concept is simple. Take a bike that’s no longer wanted, broken, or even bound for a landfill and apply a bit of knowhow and a lot of elbow grease and you get a bike that can last someone for years. These bikecycled bikes are sold at a price that covers only our costs in repairing them so as to provide bicycles at the lowest cost possible. All of our bikes are repaired and tuned by a mechanic so that from the moment you pick them up they are ready to hit the road. Take a look below for our current project bikes and completed rides.
Location:
We are located in the US Storage facility at Capital Circle NE and Mahan Rd. While have moved into our new store, we are in the same complex. To get there follow the road through the complex, around the 90 degree bend and make the first left (at the tree). We'll be the first store front on your right. Sound complex? The best way to find us is to follow the bikes!
Buying our bikes:
Please visit our main website at thegreenbicycleproject.org for information about buying our bikes. You may also email us at Thegreenbicycleproject@gmail.com.
The GBP has merged with Damn Good Bikes LLC. Please visit the new blog for more recent updates.
We are the GBP. Our mission is to keep bikes on the road and thus keep cars off. We call this “Bikecycling”; that’s recycling, but for bikes. The concept is simple. Take a bike that’s no longer wanted, broken, or even bound for a landfill and apply a bit of knowhow and a lot of elbow grease and you get a bike that can last someone for years. These bikecycled bikes are sold at a price that covers only our costs in repairing them so as to provide bicycles at the lowest cost possible. All of our bikes are repaired and tuned by a mechanic so that from the moment you pick them up they are ready to hit the road. Take a look below for our current project bikes and completed rides.
Location:
We are located in the US Storage facility at Capital Circle NE and Mahan Rd. While have moved into our new store, we are in the same complex. To get there follow the road through the complex, around the 90 degree bend and make the first left (at the tree). We'll be the first store front on your right. Sound complex? The best way to find us is to follow the bikes!
Buying our bikes:
Please visit our main website at thegreenbicycleproject.org for information about buying our bikes. You may also email us at Thegreenbicycleproject@gmail.com.
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Fixies suck. Booo on hipsters.
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