March promotions

In honor of the greenest month of the year, next month the GBP will have a special promotion. The problem is we have never done a promotion before so we don't quite know what you would like. Our solution? A Poll! Vote on the right for your favorite promotion!

(PS: We have something else special in the works, but keep it on the DL will ya?)

Green Truck and a new mystery bike!

Hi all. A few of you stopped by the shop today and were witness to the new green truck (it's not my fault that GMC decided to paint it white)! I fronted the project the cash (we were a little short on funds as indicated by the note in the sidebar) as we've been in dire need of more substantial transport for new bikes. It's a sad sad day when we have to pass up great deals on bikes due to a lack of space on a bike rack. Speaking of lack of space, the GBP has a new mystery bike for sale! Come by Saturday and see the new hotness.

How is the GBP different?

Being an economist I know something about how common property works. It doesn't (see: the tragedy of the commons). Projects like the yellow bicycle system and this system in Paris are doomed to failure. The problem is and always will be that each individual acts to maximize their net benefit which means that they seek to get the most out of something while paying as little as possible for it. In the case of common property, there is no or little cost in use and great benefit in certain actions.

Take for example someone who needs to get from one side of a city to another. If they can take a free bicycle to make the trip then the cost is entirely in the effort and time necessary to bike to the destination. If there is no place to return the bicycle at their destination, there is an additional cost of turning in the bike. If there is no punishment for not turning in the bike then why make any effort to do so?

This is one of many reasons common property schemes fail. The GBP avoids the common property problem all together by assigning private property rights (eg: ownership). In doing so, we act to make sure that every bike we repair is taken care of. If you own it and use it then why would you destroy it?

SOLD: Peugeot Carbolite 103 ($175)

This bike is a wonderful old french made road bike. It's a 56/57 cm bike with special rims designed for a generator (also included) and is set up as a 5 speed (but can be made back into a 10 speed). It's in perfect condition with lots of shiny chrome.

The bike is considered "premium" as it is priced at $175.

The bike is available by appointment (email thegreenbicycleproject@gmail.com) or on Saturday during normal shop hours (10am-2pm).

SOLD: Benotto Modelo 800 ($150)

Another new small road bike. This bike is a lugged 48cm (perfect for someone about 5") with a Shimano light action derailer set. It's a 10 speed with some very nice wheels.

The bike is considered "premium" as it is priced at $150.

The bike is available by appointment (email thegreenbicycleproject@gmail.com) or on Saturday during normal shop hours (10am-2pm).

SOLD: Cannondale Road Bike

This bike is something I NEVER get at the GBP. In fact, if you were looking for me this morning you may have noticed the shop wasn't open till 1pm. This bike was the reason. It's a smaller (I think it's a 45cm but i'm still researching), aluminum, welded frame bike. It's a 10 speed, shift on the frame with a Shimano 105 derailer set. Also included in the price is the clip pedals.

Due to the highend nature of this bike is considered "premium" and is priced at $250.

The bike is available by appointment (email thegreenbicycleproject@gmail.com) or on Saturday during normal shop hours (10am-2pm).

Today @ the GBP

If you happen to be planning to visit the shop before noon, don't. I have to make an extended trip to pick up some new merchandise. When i do get there I will have extended hours (open till 5pm). Sorry about the change.