We will be closed Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27.

Headed to the mountains for the weekend to catch up with old friends.

See you on Tuesday!

So its been awhile since the last update here on the site. We have been super busy with the spring rush, which we are super grateful for. 

What’s been happening?

Well, we are embarking on the path of custom paint jobs. Discount rates during our experimental phase! (Inquire at the shop about specific jobs you have in mind)

Bringing new life to an old 3 speed.

Also, brand new shipment of handmade goods from R.E. Load up in Philly:

An array of hip-packs (purple waxed canvas, khaki w/ orange trim, brown waxed canvas)

Basic wallets, waterproof.

Beautiful custom bag, chillin’ in the grass

Touch of blue makes it

Check out the recent profile in Urban Velo magazine of R.E. Load founder, Roland Burns

http://urbanvelo.org/roland-burns/

–>> LOOKING FORWARD –>>

A few things on the horizon here at the shop for the long stretch of warm weather that awaits:

quarry/swim hole seeking rides

camping trips to nearby rivers, lakes, shady lanes

picnic rides

“the back wheel” : after hours grill out/ basic bike maintenance tutorial

That’s all for now – be well and check back for updates!

Tip-Top

We’ll be closing up the shop next week for a couple of days, here’s what the schedule looks like:

Monday the 12th 10 til 6

Tuesday the 13th CLOSED

Wednesday the 14th CLOSED

Thursday the 15th 2 til 6

Friday and onwards, back to normal.

In the mean time enjoy the clip & have a great week!

With our year anniversary just around the corner, we’ve decided to take a short break from shop life . Tip-Top Cycles will be closed Monday, September 10th through Wednesday the 12th of next week. We’ll be back in action Thursday morning.

P.S. Check back for information on the shop’s one year birthday party, coming up later this month!

FREE fix-a-flat class this SATURDAY 1 pm at Tip-Top Cycles! Come on by the shop for a brief half hour or so of instruction on one of the most basic & useful bicycle repairs. 

We aim to do this on a monthly basis, with a variety of other free clinics and low-cost advanced mechanics courses to follow. 

Hope to see you all on Saturday!

Tip-Top Cycles will be closed on May Day, this coming Tuesday, May 1st. We’ll be at the MAYHEM day at Sam’s Quick Stop just down the road. Come join in the fun!

http://www.facebook.com/events/199435793507003/

Check out a hip-pack for your minimalist round town riding. ($35)

Keep your basic tools at hand with the handy tool roll. ($25)

All products handmade in Philly, USA !

So, Earth Day is coming up in a couple of weeks. A chance to reflect on lifestyle choices and how they affect the growing concerns we as a society and as individuals face in regard to both environmental and health issues. Choosing to ride your bicycle on a regular basis is one of the best things that you can do for yourself and the world around you. Take advantage of the beautiful weather, the trails (and sidestreets), and the feeling of passing the Family Fare without shelling out fifty bucks for a tank of gas.

On Earth Day, Sunday, April 22,  there will be a festival by Central Park, complete with a blocked off “Open Streets” bike and pedestrian zone. Tip-Top Cycles will be hanging out along the Open Streets route, most likely in front of the old Viking Orthotics space. We’ll provide free safety checks and home repair advice, as well as a learn-to-change-a-tire clinic all between 12 and 3 pm. Come hang out with us, listen to music, and get your bike going once and for all!

 
http://durhamnc.gov/ich/op/
prd/Pages/Earth-Day-Festival.aspx