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.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Winter Road Bikes Are IN!

Before you ask, no, there's no difference between a winter road bike and a summer road bike. Well, besides the price. These bikes have been dissapearing from the shelves all year and now we've got a shipment of 6 road bikes in just in time for the holidays. We have bikes for all sizes, skill levels and price ranges. Here's the skinny:

Trek 1000AL road bike ($450):
Perfect for the serious rider looking for an every day bike or a entry level race bike. The 1000 series is the less expensive version of the 1200 and 1500 series. The cost savings comes from a "suicide" shift system (instead of trigger shifters) and less expensive components. With a 60cm frame it's an ideal size for someone of the 6' persuasion. We've swapped out the stock tires for a nicer Bontrigger model and upgraded the seat to a gel race saddle. We also rewrapped the handlebars with some deluxe foam tape to take some of the edge off. The bike comes with stock flats but you also get your choice of any of our used clip pedals for free.

Fixie Road Bike ($300):
Looking to get out on the road in style? This fixie/single speed features a flip flop rear hub with tension adjuster making it the ideal minimalist transport. Use this puppy to get around campus or bike to work in style. With a flat black finish, the 55cm frame accommodates average sized riders in comfort while allowing the rider's style to show through. We got this bike new in the box so it's super clean and comes with all brand new components.

Huffy Omni 10 ($125):
This is the GBPs least expensive, fully rideable, multi speed road bike in many months. Well, the first one to make it to the floor at least. While she might not be a looker in her 80s fab, she's fast and durable. A 20" frame makes this baby a fit for an average sized rider and the perfect campus transportation.

Sheffield Single Speed RB ($100):
This bike is old school. A red Free Spirit fame has been combined with classic mustache handlebars and a coaster break rear wheel to create a road monster of epic proportions. This bike screams classic while still being practical. Due to the smaller frame and upright position of the rider, this bike will fit any average sized adult.

Classic Raleigh Fixer Upper ($150):
It's red. It's 60cm tall. It's a giant of a road bike. This sucker is next on our list of fixie converts but until then we're offering it to you for 1/2 the price.

Ross Fixer Upper ($75):
She needs some love but all the parts are there to make a great bike. A bit of a smaller women's road bike, this one will make someone a great every day commuter.

We're also constantly getting bikes in. We just got in a 7th road bike today but it hasn't been checked out yet. As soon as it's done we'll post info.

Monday, December 14, 2009

New Bikes...

... are up on the GBP main page. Two things to note. First, not every bike in the shop is up right now (I was in a rush and missed some pictures) but I'll try and finish off the post tomorrow. Second, the online prices may differ from in store prices. You can see the differences in the "sale item" category. We do this to give those of you who use the website a little extra incentive to stop by. But be warned, if you don't mention the price difference in the store you won't get the additional discount!

In other news, we're accumulating a large number of very nice frames. These often sit for weeks or months gathering dust in the back. Not anymore. We will begin displaying some of our more awesome fames out front come this Saturday. If you're in the market for a MTB of RB fame, our used frame department is a good starting point.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Saturday Heads Up

Just a heads up to everyone looking for a road bike. We picked up a BEAUTIFUL 60 cm Trek 1000 last night. It's the Aluminum frame version so it's very light weight. It comes with basic areo bars and your choice of pedals. It still needs some work but it should be done this afternoon.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Congratulations Tallahassee!

You've won a Bronze Medal for being an awesome bike community. Feel free to reward yourself with a nice bike ride through a tornado.

http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/78884417.html

Friday, December 4, 2009

Back in black!

Ok, so we've gotten trough the holiday season in one piece. No more holidays till Valentines. Perfect. What? We still have Christmas and New Years? Blerg. Well, fortunately both are on Fridays which means the GBP will be open! W00T! We'll also be open tomorrow (Saturday) during normal hours.

No structured sale this week but there are about 1/2 a dozen bikes that were nearly done before the break that should be on the floor by day's end. We're also marking down some of the bikes that have been sitting around for a while to try and get some more room for January and the spring semester rush.

Last but not least we have a GBP first. We have a brand new bicycle in the shop. It's a 56cm fixie road bike that came to us new in the box. We'll have it asymbled and ready to ride for just $300 tomorrow. I promise you it won't last the day.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Better Than Black Friday Sale

Because we hate the black Friday lines as much as you do, the Green Bicycle Project is having their Black Friday Sale a week early! We will be offering $10 off your entire purchase of $100 or more, $25 off your purchase of $200 or more, and $100 off your purchase of $500 or more! What makes this sale better than black Friday? Well, we're also offering savings on all of our accessories! Buy any 2 accessories (new or used) and get one used accessory free!

It should be noted that several of the bikes listed in the previous post aren't ready yet. The sale only applies to what's ready... BUT! if you come in early I could be convinced to finish one or more of these bikes before closing. Otherwise, you'll just have to wait till December.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Sorry for the Down Time

It's been a hectic couple of weeks. First we were closed for Halloween, then Justin got a new day job, we both had midterms and finals eating all our time and now I’ve been sick. I hope you can forgive us if we didn't have a whole lot of time for the shop. The good news is that the shop is not dead and even though we've been silent on the interwebs we've been keeping our stock up in the shop. Here's what's new and a taste of what's still there!

Jamis Rangers MTB x2
Gary Fisher MTB
low cost MTB x2
ready to ride road bike
fixer road bike x2

We also have several mountain bikes from TREK, Dimondback, GT, and others just waiting for a shipment of parts.

Of course we still have some oldies but goodies

Free Spirit Single Speed RB
Trek Police Bike
24" wheel MTB x3
Giant MTB
GT MTB
Smaller Cruisers x2
Kids Bikes
and much more!

And we have some new accessories! We have a new shipment of new and used seats from $10, water bottles and cages from $3, and stainless steel water bottles for just $5!

We will be open normal hours on Saturday (12-5) this week but will be closed next week for the holiday. We will be taking appointments for individual bike showings so don't hesitate to ask!