Re: [CR]Rochester MN? Bike Shops

(Example: Framebuilders)

Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:51:50 -0500
To: "classicrendezvous" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
From: "Mark Stonich" <mark@bikesmithdesign.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Rochester MN? Bike Shops
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cc: JB Froke <jbfroke@msn.com>

At 4/19/2006 11:02 AM -0500, Curt Goodrich wrote:
>At 01:35 AM 4/19/2006, JB Froke wrote:
>>Yo Norskes and Nortlanders, I'll be spending a bit of time in Rochester
>>MN next month, and will be un-tethered on weekends to poke around and
>>look for cool bike shops. Rochester to the Twin Cities and beyond.
>>Would anyone kindly suggest a shop or few that would have some cool
>>on-topic bikes hanging up on display; bike museums, etc. Don't hesitate
>>to nominate your own! Tusen tak, in advance.

J.B. I'd like to second Curt's mention of One On One Bicycle Studio & Hiawatha Cyclery. http://hiawathacyclery.com

Hiawatha is a small shop but usually has 5-6 of co-owner Kevin McAfee's collection of classic lightweights on display. The owners host rides on the weekends, before the shop opens. Usually Saturdays. They are posted on Jim's blog http://www.hiawathacyclery.com/blog/ Most of the riders are not on classic bikes, but seem to appreciate those that do show up.

Rydjor Bikes http://www.rydjor.com seems to be carrying on despite the recent passing of owner Dan Ulwelling. They are in Austin MN, about 45 miles SW of Rochester, and have a great collection.

One event you might consider would be the 3 Speed Tour of Lake Pepin http://www.3speedtour.com Machines range from 531 British customs with close ratio hubs to $5 garage sale Robin Hoods. If you don't have a 3 speed (actually 4 & 5 speed hubs are also allowed) several of us locals have extras. It's not uncommon for someone to fly in with their favorite Brooks saddle and borrow a bike for the event.

Mark Stonich;
Minneapolis Minnesota
http://mnhpva.org
http://bikesmithdesign.com