The Boulder Bikesmith

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Like many entrepeneurial ventures, the Boulder Bikesmith emerged many years ago from more humble beginnings. Operating out of her custom van, founder Beth Roy started her bicycle rental and repair business on a strictly mobile basis. A few years later, the business moved to its current location in a unique arrangement with Breeze Ski Rentals, providing the Bikesmith with a storefront during the prime summer months. In 2002, longtime Bikesmith employee and manager, Jon Stabile, purchased the Bikesmith from Beth to continue to expand upon what she had established in her 12 years of running the business. As Boulder's largest rental shop, the Bikesmith has a niche. Since we sell only used (vs. new) bikes, we don't compete with Performance Bicycles, located in the same shopping center. Rather, our businesses complement one another. Often, a customer interested in purchasing a new bike from Performance will opt to 'test ride' the bike first, by renting it from us for a day or two. It also happens that we'll buy someone's used bike, essentially providing them with a down-payment towards a new bike purchase. At any rate, it's satisfying to be a part of the recycling process. In 2003, the Bikesmith took over the storefront space for year-round operation. So what does the Bikesmith do during the winter months? Along with continuing service, sales, and rentals, Jon can be seen in the back, in full welding regalia, designing and fabricating his unique custom cruisers and choppers. Please contact us with your bicycle needs - if it rolls, we probably rent it; if it needs to be repaired, we have the expertise; and if it doesn't yet exist, we can help you design it! Rentals: Bicycles: Mountain bikes, comfort bikes, cruisers, road bikes, kids bikes, BMX bikes, recumbents, tandems -Service: Tune ups, overhauls, replacements parts, special orders, etc.

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