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[bike shop] Ride Shop
Ride Shop
Lonsdale Street, Braddon
Over the coming weeks I am going to introduce you to the many bicycle shops in Canberra that stock the kinds of bikes I saw everywhere when I was in Copenhagen.
(These posts are not paid endorsements.)
This shop is first up because… it’s across the road from where I get my coffee.
Ride Shop at the city end of Lonsdale Street has a great selection of bikes in store, occupying prime retail space right up front in the window.
Bikes by Electra are some of my favourites. They have some really bright, eye-catching designs. And large comfy seats. And bells.
They just look… beautiful. And they come with a warning label that says “This bicycle is not designed for off-road use or for stunting.” Just in case you had any ideas.
Butterflies!
This is a lovely bike… Classic. Subdued. Cool.
This gorgeous specimen is another Electra. I love the rack on the front for your groceries or a cane basket (which, by the way, you can buy at Ride Shop).
Tim Palmer is the owner and manager and he will happily show you the selection of bikes he has in store, and the catalogues for all the other makes and models he can order in for you. Prices range from around $400 up to $900.
Love the photos, looking forward to seeing some images of spunky Canberran’s cycling – good luck tracking them down!
Just saw your article in the City News and have been thinking about getting a commuting bike for a while, I currently have a road bike but don’t want to do the fast, lycra ride to work, and road bike just isn’t practical to ride dressed ready for work.
I love the idea of fostering an alternative cycle culture in Canberra, and hope it takes off.
I know Tim from the Ride Shop and can’t speak highly enough of him. I bought my road bike private, second hand, and yet he has always provided fantastic service and support and is always happy to help with inquiries.
Hi Ecycle! I hope you’ll come along on our next ride. Though I should warn you – seeing the other bikes with their baskets and flowers will have you running to your nearest bike shop in search of something new. Cheers, Trish.
Messers Canberra Cycle Chic,
I’m an italian girl, I live in canberra and I would like to buy a bicycle to go to school and to the office. I walk about 15 Km every day and I need a bicycle with two rack.
Could you give me some information about the bicycles?
Best regards
Chiara Fadda
Chiara, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to bike shops in Canberra. Pop along to any of the shops you find in a Yellow Pages search. If you’re after a Dutch-style bike (rather than a mountain bike or road bike) then the only advice I would give you is to find one with more than 3 gears. My bike has 8 and allows me to get up any of Canberra’s modest little hills without too much trouble. It will cost you a little more but you will be grateful to have the extra gears. – Trish.