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A bike shop in my basement

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Judi

Dominic cleaned up his bike shop yesterday and I was stoked to come home from work and see it. I thought I’d share it with ya.

Flatland frames and tires — Flatland frames and wheels

Judi's bikes she isn't riding at the moment

Dominic's jerseys (that don't get worn much anymore)

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Bicycles are my salvation. They are my way of life. If you don't like it, then you can go straight to hell. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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26 Replies to “A bike shop in my basement”

kid dick on September 29, 2011 at 2:12 pm said:

“lucky”
Keith on September 29, 2011 at 2:38 pm said:

what are the hours? I’d like to drop by sometime. I see a crankset there I may be interested in.
Buck on September 29, 2011 at 6:49 pm said:

Looks like a lovely space.

I’d like to see a bunch of home shops, who gots pics? I’ll show you mine if you show me yours.

BK
Mikey on September 29, 2011 at 9:21 pm said:

you know, I got an overhead rack for spare wheels and tires just like that…
greg on September 30, 2011 at 4:05 am said:

Love it… my fovorite is the rattle can test area.. you must be like only one of ten women in the world that is ok with that .. good bike pile as well. :)
sfb on September 30, 2011 at 4:41 am said:

I’ve got my own “bike room” in the basement. It was a MUST HAVE when we were shopping for our house. Walls are lined with race numbers, shelving units for parts, TV and trainer set up. I spend a lot of time down there in the winter.
big jonny on September 30, 2011 at 5:00 am said:

@ Buck – This was my old house in Flagstaff at one point:

http://drunkcyclist.com/2007/05/31/whats-your-garage-look-like/

(I don’t know why the clamp is in the seat tube like that. I don’t usually do that. Spooky.)

This is a photo of my garage here in Phoenix taken a year or two ago. It looks about the same now. Maybe a little more messy (if possible).
bikesgonewild on September 30, 2011 at 5:04 am said:

…i stand & applaud our fearless leader, gianni…

…why fearless ???…you tell your wife ‘that’s’ how the garage is gonna look…
MM on September 30, 2011 at 5:09 am said:

12×16 building
Fully insulated and drywalled
1/2 carpet and 1/2 vinyl flooring
Full power
AC and heat
Cable TV, DVD, VCR (for old WCP tapes) and 5.1 surround
32″ TV
Fully appointed 8’x3′ bench w/5′ Craftsman tool book full of bike parts

No pics, as it’s my personal Batcave…
judi on September 30, 2011 at 6:08 am said:

BJ, your garage in flag looks pretty much like my basement. small space, tons of bike shit.

we keep the bikes that are actually being ridden in the livingroom. there are 4 that i can see right now. rollers and trainer are up here as well, along with all my gear that i need….
virgil Mutha Fuckin Rufus on September 30, 2011 at 8:10 am said:

BJ, Judi, Bikesgonewild, you all make my heart ache. Within the last year my landlord took away one of my garages, forcing me to sell off (actually donated most of it) 7 years of gear, 9 bicycles, and putting all my bicycle stuff into two drawers, two shelves, and a 8ft tall, 4ft wide and 3ft deep section of my garage. I’m down to 3 bikes, (one of which I’m borrowing), 1 Peg. Luigino, 1 Guerciotti Force cyclocross bike, and 1 KHS Flite 100 (borrowed). I miss having a different steed and all the parts for anything. Hopefully that number starts to go back up being that I’m employed again after 2 years and I work for a bicycle company. I want my garage to look like yours.
big jonny on September 30, 2011 at 8:20 am said:

@ Virgil – Buddy, a Pegoretti Luigino is fucking baller. Nice bike. Someday, I will own one. I saw one, my size, dressed in sensible campy bits for sale. Used. When I was broke and in law school.

Broke my heart to be sitting in a cubicle reading case books and looking at that beauty on my computer screen.
TripleF on September 30, 2011 at 8:44 am said:

Damn judi. That’s one hell of a basement.

My “bike shop” consist of a toolbox. I’m no mechanic so I only do the basic stuff on my measly 2 bikes. I leave the other stuff to the local pro.
virgil Mutha Fuckin Rufus on September 30, 2011 at 9:42 am said:

Jonny,
it’s that peg that you posted on here a few months ago. I could of sold it and not had such a rough go during the unemployed time, but I would of had to put my nuts in vice on video and tighten it down by the agreement made between me and some friends when I purchased that frame. It stays in the family of cyclist’s for life. No selling it just hand it down or hang it up.
Ryan Surface on September 30, 2011 at 10:10 am said:

Suh Wheet! Nice shop. I have some space at the back of a one car garage off an alley. Did the DIY peg board deal that Bicycling(?) featured a year ago or so and my next door neighbor is also has a Park work stand that I borrow on a strict beer for workstand basis. Nice to have a place to wrench.
Hurben on September 30, 2011 at 4:39 pm said:

My home.

It’s old school & that’s the way it’ll stay.

None of this gleaming, clean orderliness for me.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/68143042@N06/
judi on September 30, 2011 at 6:45 pm said:

@hurben, i love this one:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/68143042@N06/6198810629/in/photostream

so freakin’ organized for real. thanks for sharing those.
Phred on September 30, 2011 at 6:56 pm said:

well aint that special
Hurben on September 30, 2011 at 7:18 pm said:

Thanks Judi,

We live in what is seen to be a desirable area, close to the city. reasonable schools, good public transport, low crime etc.

Since our daughter has left home most of the reasons for staying here have gone so sometimes the conversation turns to ‘maybe we should sell’..

Then I go to the garage, crack a beer & put a bike into the work stand, I think ‘how can I leave this ?’, it’s 15 years of evolution, nah, I’ll die here..
TripleF on October 1, 2011 at 8:32 am said:

@Hurben

The blue bike with the funky seat in front of the fridge.

WTF is that ??
Hurben on October 1, 2011 at 10:01 am said:

@TripleF

A NZ made Bauer Softride.

Columbus steel frame.

That one I’ve kept at original spec, even has chrome MKS pedals & toe clips
Hurben on October 1, 2011 at 10:28 pm said:

And if you look around carefully, you’ll see three more of those proud beauties in various guises
TripleF on October 2, 2011 at 9:21 am said:

That’s a sweet looking bike. I want one.

N + 1 eh ??
Buck on October 4, 2011 at 8:27 pm said:

Jonny, I got my pics for ya, like I said I would. Just don’t know how to post it here.(sorry, My bad Yo) Look in your inbox when you can. They will be there.
big jonny on October 4, 2011 at 9:00 pm said:

This is Buck’s basement.
bike shopping on October 9, 2011 at 11:08 am said:

Although most areas have several bicycle stores, they aren’t on every street corner. In fact, depending on where you live, there may be only a few in your area. Even so, you should visit each shop to get a feel for which store is right for you