Good "Vintage" style bike shop in Silicon Valley?

[Old School]

I have a need for some services that I cant do myself. (seat tube reaming, BB facing, dropping off a frame for shipping. )

I seem to remember that that was at least one very popular "Vintage Road Bike" shop in Silicon Valley?

any clues?

Thanks

[jtakeda]

I’m know very little about SV bike shops but I’ve been to the Cupertino bike shop swap enough times to know they have vintage gear and know how

[Old School]

Not a bad thought. I've always wanted to go to that swap meet.

[jtakeda]

Originally Posted by Old School

Not a bad thought. I've always wanted to go to that swap meet.

It’s really hit and miss and if you do go it’s worth it to get a table because all the real deals go down before it opens to the public.

There is always a line and the good stuff goes quick

[AngryScientist]

how far north are you willing to go?

if i needed that kind of work done, i'd give Mike up at Black Mountain Cycles my business.

(i'm sure there are a ton of good shops between you and there though...)

[prototoast]

Cardinal Bicycle Shop in Palo Alto - https://www.cardinalbikes.com/

[Old School]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

how far north are you willing to go?

if i needed that kind of work done, i'd give Mike up at Black Mountain Cycles my business.

I may just visit there on principle. I am intrigued by what he has secretly coming up next.
TBH, after I bought a cheap disc road bike from the PerformanceBike closeout, I'm never buying rim brakes again.

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by Old School

I may just visit there on principle. I am intrigued by what he has secretly coming up next.
TBH, after I bought a cheap disc road bike from the PerformanceBike closeout, I'm never buying rim brakes again.

we may need to change your user name!

[Spdntrxi]

Sloughs bike shop

Hard to find because it does not look like a bike shop .. more residential bldg.
great guy.. helped finish my Eroica build a few years back .. limited hours .. 1 man show

[jtakeda]

Originally Posted by Spdntrxi

Sloughs bike shop

Hard to find because it does not look like a bike shop .. more residential bldg.
great guy.. helped finish my Eroica build a few years back .. limited hours .. 1 man show

Oh yes. Sloughs.

My friend used to drive from Oakland to sloughs to get stuff done. He had some wild NOS Klein’s if I recall correctly

[tylercheung]

Tom @ Velotech in Palo Alto?

[Hindmost]

I would say Cupertino bike shop. They have vintage know-how and even some stock.

[pdmtong]

Sloughs or Cupertino if you need vintage work requiring vintage tools.

Tom /Velotech If you need great work

[Old School]

Thank you all.

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by Old School

I may just visit there on principle. I am intrigued by what he has secretly coming up next.
TBH, after I bought a cheap disc road bike from the PerformanceBike closeout, I'm never buying rim brakes again.

If you are heading to Point Reyes Station. There is a bike shop in Downtown San Rafael, Ca that has restored vintage bikes. Cannot remember the name.