A few hardy Milwaukeeans ride their bikes all year 'round -- and helmets off to those hardcore cyclists -- but most of us wait until spring to bust out the bike.
If you’re looking for a shop to tune your bike, or want to invest in a new ride, here’s a list of Milwaukee bike stores that can set you up. Happy riding.
BikeMilwaukee.org
3470 N. Oakland Ave., (414) 332-3479
bikemilwaukee.org
A store, a Web site and a regularly updated blog, BikeMilwaukee.org is a one-stop shop for your cycling needs.
Cory The Bike Fixer
2410 N. Murray Ave., (414) 967-9446
corythebikefixer.com
This East Side independent bike shop sells new and used bikes, and services all types of rides. It also sells clothing and provide paint services.
Crank Daddy’s Bicycle Works
2108 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 347-5511
crankdaddys.com
Crank Daddy’s sells and maintains new and older bicycles. Its service area is more than 4,000 square feet.
Ben’s Cycle & Fitness / Milwaukee Bicycle Company
1018 W. Lincoln Ave., (414) 384-2236
benscycle.net
Ben's offers bicycle sales and services. The business specializes in hard-to-find bicycle parts and accessories.
The Bikesmith
2865 N. Murray Ave., (414) 332-1330
thebikesmiths.com
This full-service bike shop has been open since 1981. It recently expanded its hours and are open on Sunday.
Emery's
9929 W. Lisbon Ave., (414) 463-2453
N88 W15036 Main St., Menomonee Falls, (262) 250-3481
emerys.com
Emery's sells bicycles and fitness equipment and offers indoor fitness classes, including indoor bike training with a coach.
Rainbow Jersey
4604 N. Wilson Dr., (414) 961-1110
www.rainbowjersey.com
A locally-owned bike shop is a local staple that’s been around for three decades. The shop sells and maintains a variety of brands of bikes.
Truly Spoken Cycles
833 E. Center St., (414) 263-2453
This new, independently-owned bike shop in the Riverwest neighborhood, offers bike maintenence and a small selection of used bikes.
Wheel & Sprocket
Seven locations
www.wheelandsprocket.com
Wheel & Sprocket was founded in 1973, and has provided local riders with new bikes and close-outs ever since. It also maintains bikes and sells bicycle accessories from bells to helmets.
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