Jamie wanted to build up a special single-speed for his girlfriend, Siobhan, and he came to us with some parts, a frame, and an idea! Unfortunately, said frame wasn’t gonna cut it despite our best effort (anyone experience the East German headset standard?) but we had the perfect thing hanging on the wall - this NOS single speed frame that got painted back in the day for our sister shop @superbbicycle. We think it ended up coming together perfectly and the finished product is just gorgeous. What a nice, simple bike for getting around! Thanks, Jamie, and hope you love riding this beauty, Siobhan! ...
We may be a little biased, but this one hits different! 🤤We’ve had the pleasure of working with Ryan on getting his bikes set up and accessorized over the last few years but this one takes the cake, easily. If you don’t know Nutmeg Country’s very own @larkin_cycles, you should! Darren’s work is top-notch and stands out in a crowded landscape of American frame builders. #employeerob has one that partially inspired this, which is pretty cool in our book!
Anyways, as the days are getting short and winter approaches, Ryan hit us up to get this thing ready to ride all season long. We built up a dynamo wheel with a no-fuss @rideshimano hub and the super solid, light, and strong @hedwheels Belgium G to match some existing wheels we built for Ryan a few years back. That’s paired to one of our favorite light combos - the @buschundmueller IQ-X for that bombproof and bright output to the teeny-tiny but super bright Micro taillight. There’s a meme about not talking to me or my son in there somewhere… At the same time, we installed some nice @velo_orange fenders to keep the bike and rider pretty and protected as well as wrapped the bars with some fresh @brooksengland tape to match the saddle. What a beautiful bike, we just can’t get enough. Thanks for letting us spruce this thing up, Ryan and enjoy! ...
The homie @oscposh had us finish up this sweet build the other day! Oscar swooped this SWEET Spesh Rock Combo and then found some really sweet parts to build it up with. What a great bike with some excellent stuff, not to mention purty too. Is this the OG gravel bike? We’re leaning yea. Thanks again Oscar, love you bud! ...
One of these is not like the other… so here’s your weekly reminder to get your brakes checked and serviced before the winter! As days get shorter, it becomes more important than ever for your bike to be safe, so let us help keep you safer this winter! ...
Our friend Ian of @bicyclebenefits fame just released a sweet new kids book. We’re stoked for him and this book is SO cute! We got one at the shop and you can check it out next time you’re here. We also re-upped on Bike Benefits stickers including the hot new holographic ones. Come by and grab one to start saving today! ...
Here’s your reminder that FENDER SEASON approaches! Get your bikes in here soon and we can fit some on your bike so you can ride comfortably all-weather. We stock a bunch and can source lots of other choices too! We specialize in metal fenders like @velo_orange and @honjomudguards in case you were wondering 😉 here’s a sweet @surlybikes Steamroller we built a long time ago that just got some new Honjos installed. So fresh and so clean 🧼 ...
Our best boy, Joshua, will be leaving the shop after 12 years! Over that time, he’s helped countless folks first as a mechanic, then service manager, and eventually working up to store manager. He’s an excellent problem solver and an even better friend. We’ll miss him around these parts but wish them the very best in his next endeavors. If you’ll miss him around here too, stop in over the next two days to say “See ya” or bring him some treats as a thank you! Love you, Josh!! ...
We recently had the pleasure of giving Katie’s trusty @surlybikes Cross Check a major overhaul! This thing has been an active duty commuter for 10+ years at this point and Katie wanted to shake things up, majorly. Namely, Katie wanted to move to a 1x drivetrain and add dynamo lighting to all better suit her needs and use case. We also opted to use a lot of the original parts that were in still good working order, like the cranks, bars, and canti brakes while opting for new stuff as needed, like wheels, chainring, drivetrain parts, and shifter. The end result, we think, encapsulates a truly flexible commuter rig that can also handle bike touring/camping and more! It also came out looking so good in the way only a bike that’s got a lot of #beausage can. Thanks for the opportunity to breathe some new life into this fun bike, Katie, and enjoy it for the next decade+! ...
Riley picked up this brand new @statebicycleco 4130 in the sweet ⚡️high voltage⚡️ colorway. Riley will eventually be switching over to fixed, so we had to set him up with some foot retention. Peep the @holdfastordie straps that say how we were feeling when Riley rode off into the sunset! #happynewbikeday Riley and have a blast! ...
Yes, we are open today for normal hours on this beautiful Labor Day. Stop by for all your bike needs today until 6! ...
Our service manager, resident polo expert, dungeon master, and all around fun guy Olsen is gonna be leaving us to start his own bike shop in LA… and we don’t mean Los Angeles!!! Before coming to CB, Olsen ran his own shop @roost_cyclery in Highland Park, Los Angeles and he’s decided to restart it on this coast in Lower Allston this fall. We encourage y’all to keep your eyes peeled over the next few months while he’s getting started. Expect expert service and coffee! We’ll miss this guy around here and absolutely wish him the best. Allston, support your new local bike shop! ...
We’re big fans of helping folks replace car trips with bike trips, obviously. Cargo e-bikes are excellent tools for such a job and there are loads out there nowadays. We helped Andrea pick one out for daycare pick-up and drop-off duties that will get her and her son around super comfortably. We landed on the new @velotricebike GoMad due to it’s fairly compact size for city dwellers, super stable ride, great giddy-up and range, and because it can take a @thule Yepp seat natively. This obsidian paint is also beautiful in the sun - I mean, just look at that! The built-in stash bag can also fit that long @kryptonitelock Evolution chain perfectly too cause you know you gotta protect the investment. Thanks so much Andrea - we hope you and your loved one love your new chariot! ...
We had the pleasure to help Frank re-configure this sweet @surlybikes Cross Check that we originally built up in March 2020! It was originally built up with a simpler 3-speed IGH for ease of use, but Frank decided it finally needed a drivetrain upgrade to give him more range. So, we went with a bombproof @shimanomtb Deore 12 speed set up. The tricky part was finding a ring for geared drivetrains for those 144bcd cranks - thankfully @specialites_ta makes em still! With a 50t ring and 50t ring and 11-50 range on that cassette, Frank has now got loads of range and has a 1:1 bail out gear, which is lower than before. Got to love it! Frank’s also got a bunch of fun details sprinkled in throughout that we are also really digging. Thanks for letting us revisit this sweet bike, Frank! Have a nice ride! ...
Kiem had us build up this @leaderbike 735 frameset and it feels like it’s 2011 all over again! It’s complete with deep carbon wheels, riser bars, and a tuff gear ratio. A true all gas, no brakes kinda ride for sure! Thanks for tapping us in, Kiem, and keep the rubber side down! ...
New shirts are live in-store!!! Our friends at @luckyhousemfg did a stellar job with em and we hope you will enjoy them for years! We decided to go with a heavier weight Comfort Colors tee for the Campy design and a lighter American Apparel tee for the classic Sturmey design, so we have something for everyone. Swoop at the shop NOW! ...
We had the pleasure of making a few upgrades to this ‘93 Bridgestone XO-3! We swapped out the stock bars for some more relaxed chiller bars from @velo_orange as well as threw some new wheels on it, upgraded the shifters to some more modern triggers, and upgraded the braking to way more powerful @rideshimano v brakes. New bikes are great and have loads of benefits, but sometimes putting some love into the bike you already own and love is the right approach, and we’re happy to help either way! Plus, these old Bridgestones are real gems (in terms of practicality and reliability) and it’s great to keep so many still on the road. Thanks for the opportunity to give this bike some love, Marco! ...
It’s that time of year again! Tax-Free weekend is this weekend and that means any single item less than $2500 will be tax-free. That means any of our @velotricebike models, most of our dropbar road and gravel bikes from @marinbikes, @ridecannondale, @jamisbikes, and @fujibikes, and all of our commuter bikes will have a little savings this weekend. Same goes for any big ticket items you’ve been thinking about but putting off, like fancy boutique parts, dynamo hubs and lights, fenders, or more! We hope to see you this weekend! ...
You can do it on 32’s or bigger. No-drop ride, bring your own snacks! We will likely be heading through Arlington to Whipple hill via the bike path. ...
The very best bells are back in stock! @spurcycle has been making these for more than 10 years now and thankfully they have kept the quality and consistency the same, which is amazing for any product. We’ve got both the original (made in US) and compact (made in Taiwan) bells in stock in most color options to fit your bike just right. Come by to give em a ring and see for yourself!
Here’s a relatively recent one that will sound and look great for years to come.
And then here’s one that dates back to the original Kickstarter that’s still sounding as good as day one but has developed a beautiful patina. Doesn’t get better than that, if you ask us! ...
Just a heads-up, we’re closed tomorrow. Hope you all have a nice long weekend and find a way to stay cool with the heat out there. We will see you again on Sunday! ...
Got an itch for a mean and modern steel gravel bike? The @marinbikes Nicasio 2 has really impressed us in almost every respect and demonstrated it’s a real contender for an all-rounder gravel bike that can competently do it all. It’s a comfortable and fast bike for all-day rides, capable and comfortable even on some loose terrain, and can take bags and racks for all sorts of cargo for camping and bikepacking. It’s built with Marin’s lighter steel tubeset and a carbon fork, an excellent geo (even in the smaller sizes!), 50mm tire clearance, a @shimanogravel 10s setup with hydro brakes, and it’s UDH-equipped so it’s future-proofed for any drivetrain you’d want in the future. It’s our sales managers favorite bike in the shop right now, which is a high bar given #employeerob is pretty picky with his bikes. Stop by and give it a ride while it’s here! ...
Jamie wanted to build up a special single-speed for his girlfriend, Siobhan, and he came to us with some parts, a frame, and an idea! Unfortunately, said frame wasn’t gonna cut it despite our best effort (anyone experience the East German headset standard?) but we had the perfect thing hanging on the wall - this NOS single speed frame that got painted back in the day for our sister shop @superbbicycle. We think it ended up coming together perfectly and the finished product is just gorgeous. What a nice, simple bike for getting around! Thanks, Jamie, and hope you love riding this beauty, Siobhan! ...
We may be a little biased, but this one hits different! 🤤We’ve had the pleasure of working with Ryan on getting his bikes set up and accessorized over the last few years but this one takes the cake, easily. If you don’t know Nutmeg Country’s very own @larkin_cycles, you should! Darren’s work is top-notch and stands out in a crowded landscape of American frame builders. #employeerob has one that partially inspired this, which is pretty cool in our book!
Anyways, as the days are getting short and winter approaches, Ryan hit us up to get this thing ready to ride all season long. We built up a dynamo wheel with a no-fuss @rideshimano hub and the super solid, light, and strong @hedwheels Belgium G to match some existing wheels we built for Ryan a few years back. That’s paired to one of our favorite light combos - the @buschundmueller IQ-X for that bombproof and bright output to the teeny-tiny but super bright Micro taillight. There’s a meme about not talking to me or my son in there somewhere… At the same time, we installed some nice @velo_orange fenders to keep the bike and rider pretty and protected as well as wrapped the bars with some fresh @brooksengland tape to match the saddle. What a beautiful bike, we just can’t get enough. Thanks for letting us spruce this thing up, Ryan and enjoy! ...
The homie @oscposh had us finish up this sweet build the other day! Oscar swooped this SWEET Spesh Rock Combo and then found some really sweet parts to build it up with. What a great bike with some excellent stuff, not to mention purty too. Is this the OG gravel bike? We’re leaning yea. Thanks again Oscar, love you bud! ...
One of these is not like the other… so here’s your weekly reminder to get your brakes checked and serviced before the winter! As days get shorter, it becomes more important than ever for your bike to be safe, so let us help keep you safer this winter! ...
Our friend Ian of @bicyclebenefits fame just released a sweet new kids book. We’re stoked for him and this book is SO cute! We got one at the shop and you can check it out next time you’re here. We also re-upped on Bike Benefits stickers including the hot new holographic ones. Come by and grab one to start saving today! ...
Here’s your reminder that FENDER SEASON approaches! Get your bikes in here soon and we can fit some on your bike so you can ride comfortably all-weather. We stock a bunch and can source lots of other choices too! We specialize in metal fenders like @velo_orange and @honjomudguards in case you were wondering 😉 here’s a sweet @surlybikes Steamroller we built a long time ago that just got some new Honjos installed. So fresh and so clean 🧼 ...
Our best boy, Joshua, will be leaving the shop after 12 years! Over that time, he’s helped countless folks first as a mechanic, then service manager, and eventually working up to store manager. He’s an excellent problem solver and an even better friend. We’ll miss him around these parts but wish them the very best in his next endeavors. If you’ll miss him around here too, stop in over the next two days to say “See ya” or bring him some treats as a thank you! Love you, Josh!! ...
We recently had the pleasure of giving Katie’s trusty @surlybikes Cross Check a major overhaul! This thing has been an active duty commuter for 10+ years at this point and Katie wanted to shake things up, majorly. Namely, Katie wanted to move to a 1x drivetrain and add dynamo lighting to all better suit her needs and use case. We also opted to use a lot of the original parts that were in still good working order, like the cranks, bars, and canti brakes while opting for new stuff as needed, like wheels, chainring, drivetrain parts, and shifter. The end result, we think, encapsulates a truly flexible commuter rig that can also handle bike touring/camping and more! It also came out looking so good in the way only a bike that’s got a lot of #beausage can. Thanks for the opportunity to breathe some new life into this fun bike, Katie, and enjoy it for the next decade+! ...
Riley picked up this brand new @statebicycleco 4130 in the sweet ⚡️high voltage⚡️ colorway. Riley will eventually be switching over to fixed, so we had to set him up with some foot retention. Peep the @holdfastordie straps that say how we were feeling when Riley rode off into the sunset! #happynewbikeday Riley and have a blast! ...
Yes, we are open today for normal hours on this beautiful Labor Day. Stop by for all your bike needs today until 6! ...
Our service manager, resident polo expert, dungeon master, and all around fun guy Olsen is gonna be leaving us to start his own bike shop in LA… and we don’t mean Los Angeles!!! Before coming to CB, Olsen ran his own shop @roost_cyclery in Highland Park, Los Angeles and he’s decided to restart it on this coast in Lower Allston this fall. We encourage y’all to keep your eyes peeled over the next few months while he’s getting started. Expect expert service and coffee! We’ll miss this guy around here and absolutely wish him the best. Allston, support your new local bike shop! ...