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Page 1 - Shops, Cruiser Sites and Local Links

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Bike Shops

Hot Bike by bhughes, Feb 01, 2008 06:53 PM: Swiss site with bikes for sale and LOTS of pics, forums etc... French site
Backpeddling.Com by ChoppeRon, Jan 21, 2008 08:56 AM: Way cool bike shop in Guelph,Ont... This shop is one of few the few places that still deal with used bikes and parts and knows the cool stuff when it comes ...
Bicyclelogy by bhughes, Jan 09, 2008 06:47 PM: Lots of old bike pictures, parts and restoration help.
Freeman's Cycle by bhughes, May 30, 2007 03:31 PM: Bicycles and Parts including Sturmey Archer products
The Bike Zone by bhughes, Mar 29, 2007 12:16 PM: The Bike Zone in Surrey is the home of a regular Thursday cruiser ride
Denman Bike Shop by bhughes, Jan 23, 2007 01:17 PM: Denman Bike Shop is the closest shop to Stanley Park. They've got one of the best selections of cruiser bikes and parts in the city.
Harris Cyclery by bhughes, Jan 07, 2007 02:31 PM: Great source for Sturmey parts among other things. Knowledgeable staff who are more than willing to help you figure out what you need before you order. They're ...
Smut Peddler BikeWorks by spbwsean, Nov 13, 2006 01:59 PM
west coast warrenz by bigdaddy, Oct 13, 2006 09:24 AM: this is my custom guy he will make anything from cars to one of kruisers. i highly recomend him hes a straight shooter with no bull shit.
Dave's Vintage Bicycles by bhughes, Aug 20, 2006 11:20 AM: A reference picture archive containing hundreds of images of vintage bicycles, parts and literature. They also offer restoration services for your classic or ...
Toxik Design Lab by bhughes, Aug 20, 2006 11:20 AM: Custom paint for your bike!
HUKK Bikes by bhughes, Aug 20, 2006 11:20 AM: HUKK is a North Shore shop/classic bike museum.

Other Cruiser Sites

Central Valley Greenway by bhughes, Mar 26, 2009 08:34 AM: Translink's web site about the Central Valley Greenway, a brand-new 25 km bike path connecting Vancouver to New Westminster through Burnaby
Bike Route Planner by bhughes, Mar 22, 2009 11:23 AM: This handy site will help you plot out how to get from A to B on your bike. It takes things like hills, traffic signals, pollution, etc in to account when ...
Indahnesia.com: Dutch Bikes on Independence Day by Pappa, Mar 20, 2009 11:36 AM: Some fine classics, look for the Bryce like dude, and Colonel Benny.
Tedly3000's Wordpress Blog by tedly3000, Mar 20, 2009 11:35 AM: About cruiser bikes, my stuff, my riding, my commutes, just about anything to do with how and when and where I ride my bikes
Copenhagen cycle chic by tedly3000, Mar 20, 2009 11:34 AM: Advocacy website from Denmark.
What to wear on a bicycle (ladies!) by tedly3000, Mar 20, 2009 11:34 AM: Ideas for what to wear on a bicycle.
the Bike of Doom by tedly3000, Feb 29, 2008 11:20 AM: Not really a cruiser-related site, but does have some interesting stuff to read inside.
Hot Bike by bhughes, Feb 01, 2008 06:53 PM: Swiss site with bikes for sale and LOTS of pics, forums etc... French site
Bicyclelogy by bhughes, Jan 09, 2008 06:47 PM: Lots of old bike pictures, parts and restoration help.
CruiserKirkham by bhughes, May 03, 2007 12:06 AM: GOBS of photos, the true history of cruising in Vancouver. Rod Kirkham is the big daddy of the Vancouver cruiser scene!! Definitely one to bookmark if you're ...
Bike Rod 'n Kustom by bhughes, Mar 17, 2007 11:01 AM: Wicked bad ass kustom bikes! Serge has a page up on there with his creations, lots of others too!!
Rat Rod Bikes by bhughes, Feb 13, 2007 10:14 PM: Very nice looking cruiser & custom forum. Lots of bikes and builders throughout North America...
Fearless Gearless by bhughes, Feb 01, 2007 07:51 AM: Fearless Gearless is your fixie and single speed home. Lots of bike advocacy and probably the best place to find out what's happening in Vancouver (well, ...
Cruise & Style by Pappa, Jan 21, 2007 12:13 PM: This is a Cruiser, Lowrider, and Chopper site in Berlin...info about rides and lots of pics
Supercharged by Pappa, Jan 18, 2007 12:01 PM: Here is a major custom , cruiser , chopper, and lowrider bikes portal in the Nederlands
Velorution by Pappa, Jan 18, 2007 11:52 AM: A great online magazine all about cycling...chock full of up to date information
Rock City Cruisers by Pappa, Jan 16, 2007 09:20 PM: Here is a site run by the Rock City Cruisers of Eindhoven Nederlands. Nice site, looks like they are pretty active
Chopaderos by bhughes, Jan 14, 2007 02:25 PM: Hardcore chopper site - lots of good pics, clothing, you name it. Worldwide coverage!
London custom bike enthusiasts by Pappa, Jan 14, 2007 12:50 PM: Yup...even in jolly ole London we have cohorts
An Ontario cruiser, lowrider, chopper, and custom ride site by Pappa, Jan 14, 2007 12:44 PM: Just thought it would be nice to see what our bretheren back east were doing

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Local Links

Central Valley Greenway - CoV by bhughes, May 19, 2009 11:30 PM: City of Vancouver's Central Valley Greenway site
Canada Topographical Map Database by bhughes, Apr 15, 2009 07:23 PM: Gotta love the government of Canada... They've got this awesome map generator that will spit out topo maps of ANYWHERE in Canada, with whatever other ...
Central Valley Greenway by bhughes, Mar 26, 2009 08:34 AM: Translink's web site about the Central Valley Greenway, a brand-new 25 km bike path connecting Vancouver to New Westminster through Burnaby
Canada Trails by bhughes, Mar 24, 2009 09:23 PM: Online guide to bicycling, mountain biking, hiking and cross-country skiing.
Bike Route Planner by bhughes, Mar 22, 2009 11:23 AM: This handy site will help you plot out how to get from A to B on your bike. It takes things like hills, traffic signals, pollution, etc in to account when ...
Tedly3000's Wordpress Blog by tedly3000, Mar 20, 2009 11:35 AM: About cruiser bikes, my stuff, my riding, my commutes, just about anything to do with how and when and where I ride my bikes
Jett Grrl Bike Studio by bhughes, Apr 06, 2008 12:51 PM: jett grrl bike studio was created as a way to empower women on their bicycles. we offer a series of mechanics classes, aimed at educating women about their ...
The Bike Kitchen by bhughes, Apr 06, 2008 12:49 PM: The Bike Kitchen is a project of the UBC Bike Co-op, with the support of the UBC Alma Mater Society and the Trek Program Centre. Any extra revenue raised by ...
CruiserKirkham by bhughes, May 03, 2007 12:06 AM: GOBS of photos, the true history of cruising in Vancouver. Rod Kirkham is the big daddy of the Vancouver cruiser scene!! Definitely one to bookmark if you're ...
Momentum Planet by bhughes, Apr 30, 2007 06:59 PM: The Magazine for Self Propelled People! Vancouver bike culture magazine...
The Bike Zone by bhughes, Mar 29, 2007 12:16 PM: The Bike Zone in Surrey is the home of a regular Thursday cruiser ride
Denman Bike Shop by bhughes, Jan 23, 2007 01:17 PM: Denman Bike Shop is the closest shop to Stanley Park. They've got one of the best selections of cruiser bikes and parts in the city.
Smut Peddler BikeWorks by spbwsean, Nov 13, 2006 01:59 PM
Another Hourly Forecast by bhughes, Nov 11, 2006 11:51 AM: This is the forecast from a US company - it's the one that the weather widget on the front page of the site uses. Seems to be SOMEWHAT accurate but not as ...
Hourly Weather Forecast by bhughes, Nov 10, 2006 10:54 AM: Really useful site for finding out what the weather is going to do in the next 12 hours or so. Absolutely critical for cruiser rides during the rainy season!
west coast warrenz by bigdaddy, Oct 13, 2006 09:24 AM: this is my custom guy he will make anything from cars to one of kruisers. i highly recomend him hes a straight shooter with no bull shit.
Toxik Design Lab by bhughes, Aug 20, 2006 11:20 AM: Custom paint for your bike!
HUKK Bikes by bhughes, Aug 20, 2006 11:20 AM: HUKK is a North Shore shop/classic bike museum.
Cruiserbike.ca by bhughes, Aug 20, 2006 11:20 AM: A blog site - hasn't been updated in quite a while though
Cruiser Bike Central by bhughes, Aug 20, 2006 11:20 AM: This is a Vancouver-based group who do a lot of rides. Pretty much the 'official' cruiser bike site for Vancouver.

Page 2 - Bikes, Bike Parts and Bike Tech

Tech Links

Wheel Building by bhughes, Mar 01, 2010 12:19 PM: This is a good set of wheel building instructions - I find I have better luck with this site than with Sheldon's instructions. The method is slightly ...
Sturmey Archer Service Info by bhughes, Apr 15, 2009 07:55 PM: This site has some general info and instructions for servicing various Sturmey hubs. Not a lot of pictures but if you're just looking for a quick refresher ...
Building Bicycle Wheels by bhughes, Apr 15, 2009 07:54 PM: Sheldon Brown of Harris Cyclery tells you how to build a wheel. I've built a couple using these directions now...
Spoke Length Calculator by bhughes, Apr 15, 2009 07:54 PM: Handy calculator for determining spoke length when building wheels. The pre-defined rim selection isn't particularly useful for cruiser folk but the hub ...
How to repair old Sturmey Archer hubs by bhughes, Apr 15, 2009 07:53 PM: Instructions for a wide range of Sturmey-Archer hubs from 1902 to 2001. Includes the original 1902 3-speed, the popular K type of the 1920s and 30s, the T and ...
Bicyclelogy by bhughes, Jan 09, 2008 06:47 PM: Lots of old bike pictures, parts and restoration help.
Bunchobikes by Pappa, Jun 13, 2007 10:28 AM: A truly great site for all your restoration questions, lots of excellent how toos.
Harris Cyclery by bhughes, Jan 07, 2007 02:31 PM: Great source for Sturmey parts among other things. Knowledgeable staff who are more than willing to help you figure out what you need before you order. They're ...
Schwinn Date Codes by Nashira, Nov 22, 2006 10:14 PM: A log of serial numbers for all Chicago Schwinns made between 1948-1982, as was recorded by the factory forman at the time! Very detailed - you can actually ...
Dave's Vintage Bicycles by bhughes, Aug 20, 2006 11:20 AM: A reference picture archive containing hundreds of images of vintage bicycles, parts and literature. They also offer restoration services for your classic or ...

Bike Parts

Bicyclelogy by bhughes, Jan 09, 2008 06:47 PM: Lots of old bike pictures, parts and restoration help.
Canadian Bike Supply by bhughes, Jun 17, 2007 05:03 PM: Lots of BMX parts, clothing, etc...
Maple Island Sales by Pappa, Jun 01, 2007 11:28 AM: You want classic decals and parts? This site and Memory Lane are excellent for classic parts and decals
Freeman's Cycle by bhughes, May 30, 2007 03:31 PM: Bicycles and Parts including Sturmey Archer products
Nostalgic Reflections by Pappa, Apr 01, 2007 11:09 AM: Kewl site for tricking out your ride
Chain Gang Lowrider by Pappa, Feb 06, 2007 09:04 AM: Canadian parts retailer!! Prices are all in CDN, no cross-border duty! Prices on most things are comparable with local bike shops, if not better.
Memorylane-classics by Pappa, Jan 29, 2007 07:55 AM: A good place to find some of those parts for classic cruiser rebuilds
Choppers US by spbwsean, Jan 18, 2007 11:52 AM: Choppers US / Cycles US is your one stop shop for all chopper n cruiser related coolness! The best customer service anywhere with quick reliable shipping to ...
Historical Chain Rings by Pappa, Jan 15, 2007 07:42 PM: Actually this archive refers to them as chain wheels, but wheels or rings or whatever they are really kewl
Harris Cyclery by bhughes, Jan 07, 2007 02:31 PM: Great source for Sturmey parts among other things. Knowledgeable staff who are more than willing to help you figure out what you need before you order. They're ...
Crossbow Cycles by bhughes, Jan 07, 2007 01:54 PM: Crossbow Cycles make reproduction Monark-Style springer forks. I want one!!!
F&R Cycle Inc by bhughes, Oct 07, 2006 04:49 PM: Wholesale bike parts online...
Aztlan Bicycle by bhughes, Aug 20, 2006 11:20 AM: Yet more lowrider parts
Street Lowrider by bhughes, Aug 20, 2006 11:20 AM: More lowrider parts - good selection and prices.
Bicycledesigner.com by bhughes, Aug 20, 2006 11:20 AM: Lots of lowrider and cruiser parts. Mostly stuff aimed at the lowrider market but lots that works for cruisers too.

Bike Manufacturers

Haro Cruiser by bhughes, Mar 31, 2009 09:04 AM: Haro has some great looking bikes in their 2009 catalog - they're definitely trying to give Electra a run for their money!
Basman33 by bhughes, Oct 11, 2007 02:18 PM: Gorgeous gorgeous bikes made in Amsterdam... Gotta have the finest, you need Basman!
Ellsworth Ride by Pappa, May 05, 2007 04:52 PM: A bit costly, but tres sweet... Nice styling and a new hub technology too!
Trek Cruisers by bhughes, Apr 28, 2007 11:54 AM: Trek has come out with a cruiser line this year!
Felt Racing by bhughes, Mar 02, 2007 05:20 PM: Felt have some sweet bikes...
Coker giant beach cruisers by Pappa, Jan 14, 2007 12:52 PM: These are the beach cruisers for those who like em big
Project 346 by Pappa, Jan 13, 2007 12:32 PM: Another cool series of european cruisers, these ones are manufactured in the Nederlands and look pretty cool to my eye
Hawk Classic Bicycles by Pappa, Jan 13, 2007 12:32 PM: These are interesting european style cruiser bikes. They're made in Germany and are somewhat styled after the motorcycles of the 1920's and 30's
Phat cycles by Pappa, Jan 13, 2007 12:31 PM: Whew...nice bikes...lots of styles...California company
FireBikes by spbwsean, Jan 10, 2007 08:59 AM: Custom frames & parts made in Canada! Support Canadian Business!
3G Bikes by bhughes, Jan 08, 2007 03:06 PM: A new cruiser manufacturer I hadn't previously seen. Nice looking bikes, some WICKED cool fender designs you won't see anywhere else.
Nirve by bhughes, Aug 20, 2006 11:20 AM: Nirve makes some gorgeous choppers and cruisers - they have a very full product line and make a lot of accessories too.
Del Sol by bhughes, Aug 20, 2006 11:20 AM: Del Sol has a few nice models - I like the Shorliner in orange...
Simple by bhughes, Aug 20, 2006 11:20 AM: Simple is Giant's cruiser line. These bikes seem to be pretty well built - the lower end models are common with the rental places around the city and those ...
Kustom Kruiser by bhughes, Aug 20, 2006 11:20 AM: Kustom Kruiser was formerly known as Dyno, a division of GT.
Manhattan Cruiser by bhughes, Aug 20, 2006 11:20 AM: Manhattan Cruiser is a division of KHS, better known for their road and mountain bikes. Manhattan has expanded their product line over the last year with even ...
Electra by bhughes, Aug 20, 2006 11:20 AM: Electra has some awesome looking cruisers and has been in the business for over 10 years. They make a great assortment of bikes with affordable prices.

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