Takoma Bicycle

About

Opening in April 2010, we are Takoma Park's Neighboorhood Bike Shop. We specialize in recreational adult and childrens bikes, accessories, parts and repairs.

Story

Specialties
We are primarily a GIANT dealer and also sell Masi, Surly, Pure Fix, Brooklyn, Dahon, Strider, Sun Bicycles, and KHS. Of the Giant brand, the most popular models we sell are of the Escape and Defy lines. We serve families and sell lots of kid’s bikes too. We have a great selection of parts and accessories. We are conveniently located in Old Town Takoma Park at 7030 Carroll Avenue, just 4 blocks from the Takoma Metro. We repair bikes all brands of bikes. Feel free to call us at 301-270-0202 if you have a question. You may also use the "Contact Us" form at www.takomabicycle.com.

The gear selection is awesome at Takoma Bicycle too! We sell lights from CygoLite, Night Rider, Planet Bike, and Blackburn. Tires come from Continental, Schwalbe, Giant, and Panaracer. Our lock selection includes Kryptonite, Abus, and Giant. We have bicycle specialty tools from Park Tool. We have Showers Pass rain gear. Our selection of helmets are from Kali, Bell, and Giant. Car racks by Hollywood and Saris are also available. And for our youngest riders, we have Strider balance bikes.

History
Takoma Bicycle opened on April 1, 2010 to be Takoma Park’s Neighborhood Bike Shop. We fulfill the Takoma Park/Silver Spring/DC community’s need for a bike shop focused on the entry level, recreational rider and commuter. Our shop emphasizes repairs and provides the associated accessories average cyclists need to be safe on the road. Because our mechanics have raced mountain, road, and cyclocross bicycles we can also accommodate the needs of the enthusiast and racer..

Takoma Bicycle was rated One of America’s Best Bike Shops in 2013 and 2014 by the National Bicycle Dealers Association. The store is a business member of the Washington Area Bicycle Association, National Bicycle Dealers Association, League of American Bicyclist, People for Bikes, and Old Takoma Business Association. We team up with the Takoma Park Department of Recreation and DC Public Library to provide bike maintenance workshops. We donate to local schools and organizations in our community to assist in their fundraising efforts. We channel donations of old bikes to the Mount Rainier Bicycle Co-op. We support our local Safe Routes to Schools program by providing repair services and equipment for their bike rodeo program. We support local Boy Scout Troops and Cub Scout Packs to help fundraise, and help with bicycle safety and use education as needed to fulfill scouting program requirements.


Meet the Business Owner
My name is Bruce Sawtelle. I have been in the bicycle business most of my life. I worked for my Dad's company, Chevy Chase Bicycle Service, since I was a little kid. I love riding all types of bicycles and I raced road and mountain bikes for many years. I was a United States Cycling Federation/USA Cycling race official and organizer. My mission is to get more people on bikes so they can enjoy the benefits of bicycling. I am a skilled mechanic and love repairing bikes for people. The new equipment is amazing, but I also enjoy repairing old bikes too. We have been repairing many, many bikes for Takoma Park and Silver Spring, and D.C residents.

Personally, I love the thrill of a bicycle’s speed and agility. Bicycling challenges me on up hills and exhilarates me down them. I love being outside in nature on my bike, it is therapeutic to me. Bicycling improves myself-image, health, and creativity. If you already ride, I want to help make your cycling experience more fun! I look forward to having the opportunity to serve you! I look forward to your comments and suggestions about our store and how it can best serve the community.