Bicycles: Rent, Buy, Sell
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Best Deals on Bicycles in
Santa Barbara: 1. Bici Centro (805) 617 3255 434 Olive St Place to buy a used bike (starting around $50) -fix your bike here -bicycle repair workshops 2. Play it Again Sports 805-967-9889 4850 Hollister Avenue Buy a used bike here and then sell it back when you are done 3. Kmart (805) 968-4462 6865 Hollister Ave; New bikes starting at $69 4. Craigslist Website where you can find a used bike, and more, in Santa Barbara. -You can also sell your bike here! -Try it before you buy it! 5. Santa Barbara Bikes To-Go (805) 628-2444 1 N Calle Cesar Chavez Suite 11 Reservations recommended FREE BIKE DELIVERIES! starting at: $35 per day, $85 per week and $165 per month Electric bikes too! 6. Ebay Auction website for buying and selling things. 7. Wheel Fun Rentals (805) 966-2282 ($10 per hour or $40 per day) Located by Stearn's Wharf 8. Bicycle Blue Book You can also sell your bike here! -Find out how much your bike is worth! 9. Bikes Direct Discount bike website -Caution: these bikes are a great deal only if you know exactly what you are buying, many of them have cheap parts, but a few are crafted well. More Local Bike Shops:
Hazard's Cyclesport 110 Anacapa St Santa Barbara, CA (805) 966-3787 Velo Pro Cyclery 633 State St Santa Barbara, CA (805) 963-7775 Fastrack Bicycles 118 W Canon Perdido St Santa Barbara, CA (805) 884-0210 Bici Centro 434 Olive St Santa Barbara, CA (805) 617-3255 Open Air Bicycles 1303 State St Santa Barbara, CA (805) 962-7000 Cranky's Bikes 511 E Gutierrez St. Santa Barbara, CA (805) 963-7433 Bicycle Bob's 320 S Kellogg Ave, Goleta, CA (805) 682-4699 |
Finding the Perfect bike:Bicycles are one of the best ways to get around Santa Barbara, but the first step to cyclist freedom is getting the right bike. Before shopping around, consider what type of cyclist you are:
If you're thinking about a few afternoon cruises along the beach with friends, the best deal might be a day, half day, or hourly bike rental. There are great shops to check out here in town that can give you a great deal on a variety of bicycles to rent. For those who plan to ride more frequently, but like to take their time and enjoy the views, a beach cruiser, or ¨cruiser¨ bike is perfect. Cruisers are a great way to get around town at a relaxed pace, but plan on putting in extra effort to get up tough hills. If you know you're going to want to check out some of the hills and trails that SB has to offer, then a mountain bike is perfect for the job. If you enjoy long rides on the road, or plan to commute to school, work, or just friends houses by bike, then a road, touring, or hybrid bike will be the right fit. An alternative to these, for short rides around town, is a fixed gear, or ¨fixie¨ bike. Fixed gears bikes do not have the ability to coast, so you always have to be pedaling, even when slowing down. Many beach cruiser bikes also use fixed gears. While they may seem like extra work, many people consider fixed gear bicycles to be the purest form of cycling. Once you know what type of bike is right for you, it's time to explore the various places you can pick up a new or used bike. For new bikes, most people will choose from one of our local bike shops, although there are a number of websites that have great selections and deals as well. For a used bike, the biggest selection is craigslist.org and ebay.com. Craigslist is great because you can meet somebody face to face and make sure the bike is a good fit. Some local bike shops also have deals on previously owned bikes and equipment. Tips:
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