Safety Cycle a Hollywood Bicycle Epicenter

Note: Definition of epicenter: The point at which an earthquake reaches the earth's surface


I call this place an epicenter because alot of activity ( at least a 8.0 on the bicycle Richter Scale) that benefits the local bicycle community emanates from this place beginning with the fact that I bought my bike here which was followed by much riding and then this blog.



Safety Cycle

Sales. Parts and Repair Center
1014 N. Western Ave ( 1 block south of Santa Monica Blvd.)Hollywood/LA . Ca 90029
(323) 464-5765
http://www.safetycycle.com/

Open seven days a week
Hrs:
M-Fri 9:30 - 7pm
Sat: 9:30- 6pm
Sun: 10am - 5pm



This is an old school bike shop that has been at this same location since the 1940's. It has been owned by the same family for the past 22 years and is managed by two brothers (Brent and Eric.)



Friendly customer service is their motto:
"We try to help customers as much as possible, answer any questions they may have about their bike or cycling. People are always welcome to just come in and talk about their cycling needs."










Bicycle Sales
There are a wide variety of bikes for sale in the shop and also the online store. Some of my pictures came out too dark so I have only a few samples to show you below but all types of bikes are for sale including but not limited to:
road bikes, fixies. hybrids, youth bikes. bmx freestyle, mountain bikes, beach cruisers, folding bikes etc.
If you purchase a bike from them see free tune up policy below.







Parts Dept.
The shop carries a wide selection of replacement parts including a large selection of rims, tires and tubes.

Repair Dept.
Bicycle repairs here are fast and excellent!
There is always 2- 3 repairman available for repairs 7 days a week.
I've brought my bike in three times for a free quick tunes up since I owned it and there was no problem getting it adjusted in a short period of time plus the cost was zero as the tune ups were covered by my purchase ( see below)

"We can pretty much handle anyone who comes through the door with a bike problem to solve though repairs are on a first come first serve basis " says mechanic Diego. Diego also said " alot of bike repair shops won't work on cheap bikes but we'll work on anything" While I was there waiting on my bike a blond woman with an attractive English accent commented that they always bring their bikes there for repairs as the work is excellent. On a previous trip I observed a woman's surprise after she asked how much she owed them when she was told there was no charge for her adjustment as she had originally purchased her bike there.





Safety Cycle free basic
tune -up with purchase Policy:
(does not include any parts)
Purchase a new bike from them and you'll get free "basic tune-ups" for as long as you own the bike at a $ 45.00 - that's right $ 45.00 value
Tune up includes:
*Brake adjustment, front/rear
*Gear adjustment. front/rear
*Check and re tighten all major parts
*Minor true wheel
*Check air pressure
*Oil chain
*Minor cleaning:
Stem. handle bars. crank. seat
I Have had my brakes and wheels tuned up three times since I bought my bike here and this deal is unbeatable!





Bicycle mechanic Diego works on straightening out my rim by observing how the wheel spins and then tightening or loosening the spokes. The first time I brought my bike in complaining about the wheel alignment he explained that potholes or jumping curbs can cause the rim to become crooked. He fixed it and since then I make every effort to to avoid potholes and stopped jumping curbs as well.








Some cool looking "Fixies" belonging to locals parked out back of the shop.

Cool form of bike art!
Saw this bike parked out back of the shop and got to get the skinny on these spoke cards I have been noticing on some bikes.
These spoke cards are sold for a dollar as souvenirs of the group rides that take place all over town. They're road worthy as the are laminated and therefor waterproof. They're collected like baseball cards used to be back in the day. Some of the rides have several hundred riders or more and so the organizers can cover their expences and have a few bucks left over - sweet!



New handlebars and shoulder bag = satisfied customer!