Their back shop is a great place to bring your sick bike, or to get your bike in tip-top riding shape. While preparing for our BikeStyle Toronto party, I took my Dahon in for tome tender loving care. My bike had been traveling a fair bit. I had picked her up in NYC for BFF, bussed her to Toronto and rode around to see what was going on during the G20, went back to do my first Vancouver critical Mass, and scooted up and down the Pemberton Valley frequently. Needless to my Mu P8 needed a bit of a tune-up!
Urbane Cyclist worker Zef Kraiker was the mechanic for the job. Zef has his own business and merchandise available for sale at the shop called WIPT, or Wear It Proud Toronto. He is pictured wearing one of his favorite caps. Check out his blog for info on the brand, but the blog offers a tiny peak at the creative and dynamic individuals that make up Toronto’s fantastic bike community. (You can also go to Urbane Cyclist to be a part of it yourself.)
Zef fixed my derailleur, tuned my spokes, check and adjusted the breaks, greased the chain, checked the folding bike components to make sure they were holding up, gave my bike and wheels a clean up, and sent me on my way. Tune-ups vary in cost, but your average will be $50 CND. Think of it like check ups at the dentist; going in for cleanings will make it less likely you will get a cavity, and regular tune-ups will ensure your bike won’t break-down in the middle of the road. It’s totally worth it, and I can recommend Urbane for their friendly service, giant back shop, and amazing location.
By: Meaghan Orlinski
September 2, 2010
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