The Green Bicycle Project is GROWING! We've secured a MUCH larger space (in the same complex). The new shop will have more room for bikes, a nice quiet area for test rides, and LOWER PRICES! That's right, because we've been able to secure a retail space for the price of a storage unit we can purchase parts at wholesale prices and pass the savings along to you.
We are also going to be rolling out a new line of GBP merchandise. Everything from T-Shirts to stickers to water bottles will be available with a new GBP logo. Have I mentioned we're having a design contest for our new logo? No? Well we are! What will we be giving away to the winner? Why a bike of course! I'll post details in a later post.
One last thing. Because we'll be closed on the 11th to move (yes, that soon!), this weekend we will be having a moving sale at the old shop. Most bikes will be 10% or more off the normal price and all unfinished bikes will be available for sale at deep discounts.
If you've been looking for a bike, Saturday is the day to visit the shop!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Moles and Trolls
All they do is work work work. Unfortunately that's my weekend. I'm being asked to come in to my day job tomorrow (the NERVE!) so I won't be at the GBP. If you were planning on coming by, drop me a line and we can set something up.
Also, there's been a vicious rumor that we're working on getting both a new location and sponsorships. I'm not sure who started the rumor (no, actually I KNOW who started the rumor) but this one is true. We're currently looking at 3 locations with a decision due by the middle of next month. As for sponsorships, we're working with several in town and out of town bike shops and manufacturers to try and reduce our costs even further. Why do you care? Because lower costs mean lower prices!
Also, there's been a vicious rumor that we're working on getting both a new location and sponsorships. I'm not sure who started the rumor (no, actually I KNOW who started the rumor) but this one is true. We're currently looking at 3 locations with a decision due by the middle of next month. As for sponsorships, we're working with several in town and out of town bike shops and manufacturers to try and reduce our costs even further. Why do you care? Because lower costs mean lower prices!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Complete: Next BMX
This bike is a relatively new Next BMX bike. The bike has front a rear pegs installed along with super sturdy wheels (twice as many spokes as usual) for both street and vert. This bike also has dual breaks with a cableless connection to allow for 360 degree handlebar spins.
The bike is considered "green" as it is priced at only $50.
The bike is available by appointment (email thegreenbicycleproject@gmail.com) or on Saturday during normal shop hours (12pm-5pm).
Complete: MTB Murray Ultra Sport
Today's bikes is a men's Murray Ultra Soprt MTB. It's a 21 speed, fixed frame bike that comes with the waterbottle and holder. I've given this bike a good tuning and replaced a worn seat.
The bike is considered "green" as it is priced at only $50.
The bike is available by appointment (email thegreenbicycleproject@gmail.com) or on Saturday during normal shop hours (12pm-5pm).
$3,000 for a trek commuter bike
That's the one takeaway I garnered from this article. Granted, the people building these bikes are Trek (which must stand for Truly Really Expensive biKes) so at least some of the price comes from the brand name. What's that? Each of the bicycles is branded as Bcycle not Trek? I give up.
The reason most ride sharing plans fail is that they don't assign private property rights effectively. This plan does assign responsibility to some extent (you check out a bike like a book at a library) but it doesn't impose a fee based on use, just access. The Bcycle project misses the point.
Personally, I'd like to see some company make these available in the US. For just over $1366 each, they're much more eco friendly than similarly prices motor scooters and much safer than the similarly priced home jobs.
The reason most ride sharing plans fail is that they don't assign private property rights effectively. This plan does assign responsibility to some extent (you check out a bike like a book at a library) but it doesn't impose a fee based on use, just access. The Bcycle project misses the point.
Personally, I'd like to see some company make these available in the US. For just over $1366 each, they're much more eco friendly than similarly prices motor scooters and much safer than the similarly priced home jobs.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
New Hours
Last week was a wonderful week for new bikes. I picked up an additional 7 bikes and managed to make it to the shop only 30 min late. If it seems that I've been late a lot, it's true. Sometimes it takes much longer to find bikes than I might wish. However, there is a solution. From now on the GBP will be open extended hours. The new hours are noon-5pm (yay! I get lunch!).
Also, this week is the ride at the St. Marks trail. I'll be there and you should be too!
Also, this week is the ride at the St. Marks trail. I'll be there and you should be too!
Complete: Girls Dual Shock MTB
This bike is the first of several that I will be posting this week. The bike is a Girl's Next 24" Dual Shock MTB. The bike is a 21 speed and is shiny purple with purple tires. If you're a smaller girl in need of inexpensive transport, this is the bike for you!
The bike is considered "green" as it is priced at only $40.
The bike is available by appointment (email thegreenbicycleproject@gmail.com) or on Saturday during normal shop hours (12pm-5pm).
Friday, March 13, 2009
Ride for a reason next saturday
The GBP will be closed so that we can attend the Matthew Beard Memorial Ride to the Sea. The ride is to raise awareness of drunk driving in Florida. The event is free and you have no excuse to miss it. From the press release:
"FSUPD Hosts Matthew Beard Memorial Ride to the Sea on March 21
The FSU Police Department and its community partners would like to invite the local cycling community out to the St. Marks Trail for a pleasant Saturday morning ride for a very special purpose. In December 2006, FSU marine biology scholarship student Matthew Beard was on his way to south Florida to complete a scuba diving trip. While riding in the back seat of his friend’s car, they were struck from behind by a drunk driver. Matt was severely injured and died from his injuries several days later with his mother Connie by his side. Matt’s death was a terrible loss to the FSU community and a loss to the marine research community as well. As an undergrad, Matt was successful enough in his research to have it published in respected scientific journals. During spring graduation, President T.K. Wetherell awarded Matt his bachelor’s degree posthumously. Apart from the devastation to Matt’s family and friends, this tragedy highlights the threat that drunk drivers pose to us all as users of the roadways. The Matthew Beard Memorial Ride to the Sea is intended to embrace the spirit of Matt’s life, to remind us that
DUI claims real lives and not just statistics, and to demonstrate the community’s unified commitment to stopping DUI.
The ride will begin at 9am on March 21 at the St. Marks Trailhead in Tallahassee. There is no preregistration required and the ride is absolutely free. Riders should arrive early enough to sign in, much like a regular club ride. The course is a simple out and back along the trail to the St. Marks River Park near the fort. The ride will be supported with snacks and drinks. Riders will receive a “Beard MATTers” anti-DUI bracelet and t-shirts will be given to finishers. The ride is being presented by Student Housing Solutions, LLC, and is supported by additional community supporters. The Florida Park Police have committed to attend to assist with the ride, and the trail has been reserved for this event with the Office of Greenways and Trails. Upon arrival in St. Marks, riders will be able to sign a designated driver pledge and will be able to dedicate a flower in memory of a loved one or person affected by a DUI driver. This is a great ride not only for experienced cyclists, but also for friends and family who may like to try out an easy, organized ride for the first time. Come out for a ride that makes a statement and can save lives!
For more information call Jim Russell at 644-2900 or email at JLRussell@admin.fsu.edu."
"FSUPD Hosts Matthew Beard Memorial Ride to the Sea on March 21
The FSU Police Department and its community partners would like to invite the local cycling community out to the St. Marks Trail for a pleasant Saturday morning ride for a very special purpose. In December 2006, FSU marine biology scholarship student Matthew Beard was on his way to south Florida to complete a scuba diving trip. While riding in the back seat of his friend’s car, they were struck from behind by a drunk driver. Matt was severely injured and died from his injuries several days later with his mother Connie by his side. Matt’s death was a terrible loss to the FSU community and a loss to the marine research community as well. As an undergrad, Matt was successful enough in his research to have it published in respected scientific journals. During spring graduation, President T.K. Wetherell awarded Matt his bachelor’s degree posthumously. Apart from the devastation to Matt’s family and friends, this tragedy highlights the threat that drunk drivers pose to us all as users of the roadways. The Matthew Beard Memorial Ride to the Sea is intended to embrace the spirit of Matt’s life, to remind us that
DUI claims real lives and not just statistics, and to demonstrate the community’s unified commitment to stopping DUI.
The ride will begin at 9am on March 21 at the St. Marks Trailhead in Tallahassee. There is no preregistration required and the ride is absolutely free. Riders should arrive early enough to sign in, much like a regular club ride. The course is a simple out and back along the trail to the St. Marks River Park near the fort. The ride will be supported with snacks and drinks. Riders will receive a “Beard MATTers” anti-DUI bracelet and t-shirts will be given to finishers. The ride is being presented by Student Housing Solutions, LLC, and is supported by additional community supporters. The Florida Park Police have committed to attend to assist with the ride, and the trail has been reserved for this event with the Office of Greenways and Trails. Upon arrival in St. Marks, riders will be able to sign a designated driver pledge and will be able to dedicate a flower in memory of a loved one or person affected by a DUI driver. This is a great ride not only for experienced cyclists, but also for friends and family who may like to try out an easy, organized ride for the first time. Come out for a ride that makes a statement and can save lives!
For more information call Jim Russell at 644-2900 or email at JLRussell@admin.fsu.edu."
Tomorrow at the GBP
As posted before there are TONS of new road bikes in the shop. TONS! I'm also going on a buying trip this evening (and into the morning) to pick up some more! Further, as tomorrow is my favorite holiday (just slightly above the 4th of july and talk like a pirate day) we'll have something special in store for all our visitors! See you all tomorrow!
Thank god you don't live in OR
This proposal goes against everything the GBP stands for. Oregon, being one of the most bike friendly states in the union, wants to charge bikes for the right to bike on the street. I could understand a small registration fee, but when the fee for 2 years of using a bike is as much as the bike itself? I think there's an issue there. What do you think?
Monday, March 9, 2009
New bikes, pt. 2
Now that my midterms are over I should have a much better chance to get through the backlog of bikes that have built up this past week. I mentioned in the last post that there were 6 new road bikes. It turns out that by weeks end there were 7 road bikes and 2 mountain bikes. Here's a basic list of the road bikes:
Large Men's no-name (Red)
Large Men's no-name (Blue), sold as-is
Medium Woman's Comet (Red)
Small Men's Peugot (Dk Blue)
Medium Men's Peugot (Blue)
Medium Women's no-name (Green), on hold
Medium Men's Free Spirit (Purple), on hold
There's also a small girl's dual shock MTB and a medium men's MTB (that needs some work). I don't have prices for the bikes yet as I haven't gotten too far into the repair process (some need parts). The general rule for pricing is something on the order of:
$50 for MTBs
$75-$100 for Hybrids
$100-$150 for standard road bikes
$150 and up for brand name or race worthy road bikes
It should be noted that 2 of the road bikes have been claimed. While not sold, someone has laid claim to them and thus will get first shot when they're finished. If you're interested in a bike email me or come by on Saturday. I will gladly put your name on a bike that's still being repaired.
Large Men's no-name (Red)
Large Men's no-name (Blue), sold as-is
Medium Woman's Comet (Red)
Small Men's Peugot (Dk Blue)
Medium Men's Peugot (Blue)
Medium Women's no-name (Green), on hold
Medium Men's Free Spirit (Purple), on hold
There's also a small girl's dual shock MTB and a medium men's MTB (that needs some work). I don't have prices for the bikes yet as I haven't gotten too far into the repair process (some need parts). The general rule for pricing is something on the order of:
$50 for MTBs
$75-$100 for Hybrids
$100-$150 for standard road bikes
$150 and up for brand name or race worthy road bikes
It should be noted that 2 of the road bikes have been claimed. While not sold, someone has laid claim to them and thus will get first shot when they're finished. If you're interested in a bike email me or come by on Saturday. I will gladly put your name on a bike that's still being repaired.
Monday, March 2, 2009
New Bikes!
FLASH: In an unprecedented move, the GBP has purchased a lot of 6 road bikes thereby doubling their entire road bike output for their entire existence!
Yes, the rumors are true. The GBP has purchased 6 new road bikes in sizes ranging from 48cm (yes a very small bike) to 62cm (of course, a very large bike). The bikes range from fixers to ready to ride. They're a mix of men's and women's frames.
If you have requested a bike in the last few months and are still looking, I will be sending emails later this week. If you requested a specific bike and I have one that might match your request, you get first dibs until shop hours Saturday. After that, it's first come first served!
In further good news, these bikes may be just the first of many. There is a chance I can pick up quite a few more over the next few months. So if you have a need, EMAIL ME. You get to be first on the list when I get new bikes!
Yes, the rumors are true. The GBP has purchased 6 new road bikes in sizes ranging from 48cm (yes a very small bike) to 62cm (of course, a very large bike). The bikes range from fixers to ready to ride. They're a mix of men's and women's frames.
If you have requested a bike in the last few months and are still looking, I will be sending emails later this week. If you requested a specific bike and I have one that might match your request, you get first dibs until shop hours Saturday. After that, it's first come first served!
In further good news, these bikes may be just the first of many. There is a chance I can pick up quite a few more over the next few months. So if you have a need, EMAIL ME. You get to be first on the list when I get new bikes!
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