Spring is here which means bare legs, mandatory pedicures (a must before slipping into sandals), and après-work bike rides along the Seawall. Here are the best places to get a shiny new two-wheeler (or to tune up a vintage one).
Rain City Bikes
Booking a ticket to Amsterdam to find an Azor Dutch bike isn’t necessary – this place has plenty of them.
Rain City Bikes; 2518 Manitoba St.; 604-879-4455; www.raincitybikes.com
Dream Cycle
Forget owning the same Nirve or jorg & olif that everyone else has. This shop will custom-make the steel two-wheeler of your, well, dreams.
Dream Cycle; 1010 Commercial Dr.; 604-253-3737; www.dream-cycle.com
Jett Grrl Bike Studio
Got a loose chain or wonky tire? Sign up to take a repair workshop, taught by a certified female mechanic in a woman-friendly environment.
Jett Grrl Bike Studio; 247 Union St.; 604-255-5097; www.jettgrrl.com
Ride On Again Bikes
This location has one of the city’s best one-speed cruiser and Electra Bike selections. Be sure to ask for Don for help (and hilarious conversation).
Ride On Again Bikes; 2255 W. Broadway; 604-736-7433; www.rideonagain.com
Bicycle Sports Pacific
Mountain, full-suspension, road, hybrid, cruiser, and kids’ bikes – you want it, BSP will have it somewhere in their massive venue.
Bicycle Sports Pacific; 999 Pacific St.; 604-682-4537; www.bspbikes.com
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