Fairfax 4th of July Parade today

Trikes and riders, waiting for the start.

A European Adventure With Bromptons!

A while back a customer came in to buy her second Brompton, explaining that she and her daughter were planning a trip to Europe and wanted to both have Bromptons for exploring. Here are some pictures from their adventures as they traveled about Europe, visiting Copenhagen, Lyon, Stockholm, and London, as well as traveling a bit of the English countryside. Amazing how much fun a folding bike can add to your travels!  Many thanks to Elizabeth for sharing these.

In the Copenhagen airport!
 

Bike parking in Copenhagen.

Mom and the Bromptons with the gear they carried.

Apparently the pile of stuff to the right was carried on the rider's backs.

Here's how the bikes were loaded.

Brompton in Lyon, France.

Daughter and Bromptons in Stockholm.

Apparently, English cows like Bromptons!

Bike to Work Day

Off to a good start at the Vienna Town Green!

At the Vienna Bike Rodeo today

NOTE - Change in Brompton Class "bonus!"

Just wanted to let folks know, we've made a change in the "bonus" for the Brompton repair and maintenance class.  Now you have the choice of either a FREE Portland Design Works 3Wrencho tool (axle wrench/tire lever) OR a coupon for TWENTY DOLLARS off the Brompton Toolkit.  In either case, it basically means you're paying $25 for our time, which we think is a pretty good deal.

Come on in or call to sign up!

Brompton Folding Bicycle Class - Sunday, April 21, 2013

Brompton Folding Bicycle Class - Sunday, April 21, 2013, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

That's right, the long-awaited, much-anticipated class focused on the care and use of the Brompton comes to bikes@vienna! Learn how to fix a flat tire and perform basic adjustments on this terrific little bike. This will also be a great opportunity to meet other Brompton owners and share tips and information with each other.  You will also be eligible for either a Portland Design Works 3Wrencho combo tire lever/axle wrench or a coupon for $20 off the Brompton Toolkit (subject to availability).

Cost is $45, registration and payment required in advance.  You can come on by or call with a credit card to reserve your spot.

CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY

We will be closed this Sunday, March 31st, for Easter Sunday.  The weather forecast looks good, so perhaps it's a good day to take a ride with family or friends.

Closed for the day!

Due to the weather, we will be closed for the rest of the day. We should be open our regular hours tomorrow.

Along the way...

We visited Vanderbilt University Hospital, where John showed adaptive bikes. Here's two of the staff on a Draisin Plus.

Guess who came to the shop?

That's John and Ces, in front of their new shop van. They stopped on their way back to Iowa. Tim is riding back with them to visit for a week and is looking forward to seeing their shop, home, and town.

SOLD!!!!!! Dahon Smooth Hound SALE! $899! SOLD!!!!!!!!

A few years ago a new trend made some ripples in the bike world... the Mini-Velo.  The concept was a bike that looked and fit and felt like a conventional bike, but with 20" wheels, so it was more compact and more nimble than a conventional bike. Very popular in Japan, and somewhat popular in some US cities, Dahon joined the movement and added the feature of folding!  The Smooth Hound is a really great riding bike, and is definitely more compact than your "normal" bike, AND it folds to become even more compact.  Originally $1099, we've had this one longer than we'd hoped, so we've marked it down to $899.

New Bike From Tern

Now in the shop, the new Tern Cargo Joe! It's a joint venture between the folks at Tern and Xtracycle, the small company that put "longtail" cargo bikes on the map. The end result is a longtail cargo bike that folds for easier storage and transportation. All for only $1000, complete with the top platform and side bags. Capable of carrying 200 lbs of your choice of cargo, this could be just what you need for hauling the family groceries or all manner of stuff. Come on in and check it out!

Holiday Full Moon Ride!

Come join us on the evening of December 28th for a Holiday Full Moon ride! We'll combine some miles on the W&OD trail with a visit to some neighborhoods to view people's lights and decorations. Meet at the shop at 7:30 to start the ride. We'll have hot beverages and some sort of treat afterwards at the shop.

Brompton Bundle while supplies last!

S-Bag, Brompton DVD, T-Bag, Brompton book.

We're adding an extra incentive for those of you who have been thinking about buying a new Brompton folding bicycle: Buy any 2012 Brompton folding bicycle we have in stock, and get our special Brompton Bundle FREE! What is the Brompton Bundle? Well, it includes the following:

• Your choice of a new, pre-2011 S-Bag or Touring Pannier - $45 now, originally $100
• The appropriate carrier frame for the bag of your choice - $35 value
• A copy of David Henshaw's The Brompton Bicycle - $24 value
• The History of Brompton DVD - $40 value

We've been offering this bundle with a new in-stock Brompton for $49, but now you get it FREE if you purchase one of the shiny new 2012 Bromptons we have in the store! Offer is good until Christmas Eve and is limited to stock on hand. Once we are out of any item, that's all we have, sorry.

If you already own a Brompton, ask us about the bundles we have for you!

Brompton Thanksgiving Special Deal!

S-Bag on the left, Touring Pannier on the right, with frames behind. Brompton DVD and book in front.

This weekend only, we're adding an extra incentive for those of you who have been thinking about buying a new Brompton folding bicycle:

Buy any 2012 Brompton folding bicycle we have in stock, and get our special Brompton Bundle FREE!

What is the Brompton Bundle?  Well, it includes the following:

Your choice of a new, pre-2011 S-Bag or Touring Pannier - $45 now, originally $100

The appropriate carrier frame for the bag of your choice - $35 value

A copy of David Henshaw's The Brompton Bicycle - $24 value

The History of Brompton DVD - $40 value

We've been offering this bundle with a new in-stock Brompton for $49, but now you get it FREE if you purchase one of the shiny new 2012 Bromptons we have in the store this weekend!

Offer is limited to stock on hand.

Once we are out of any item, that's all we have, sorry.

Thanksgiving Weekend Specials!

This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only, in keeping with Small Business Saturday, and Vienna's own Vienna Business Saturday, we're running some special deals!

All tools, lights, and cycle computers are 10% off!

Perfect gifts for the cyclist on your list... they make great “stocking stuffers” or fit nicely under any sized tree. Come on in and get something for that special someone!

Discount only good on existing stock.

Brompton News - Limited Number of Superlights Available Soon!

Sample photo of an M6LX Superlight Brompton in sage green.

If you follow news in the Brompton world, you'll know that for the past year or so the Superlight option has been unavailable, due to supply problems of the titanium rear frame unit. Well, Brompton is still having issues with supply and demand of those parts, but they have informed us that we can get a VERY LIMITED number of Superlight bikes in early 2013.

Many of you may already know, but for those who don't, let's cover the basics... a "Superlight" Brompton is built with a titanium front fork and rear frame in place of the standard steel parts. In addition, some other smaller parts are made of titanium, or are otherwise lighter versions of the standard parts.  All in all, it shaves about 2 pounds from the weight of the bike, which can be very nice indeed when you're carrying your trusty steed.

So, how many is a "limited number" you ask? Well, here at bikes@vienna we are going to be getting FOUR such bikes, all scheduled to arrive beginning in early January, the last bike arriving mid-February. Now is the time to talk to us if you've been wanting one of these bikes, as our window of opportunity to "design" the bikes to your specifications is brief. The deadline for the first bike on order is December 1st, so come on in and let's work out the design together!

There's no telling when we'll next be able to order Superlight bikes, so if you have any thought of getting one, you really should take advantage of this opportunity before it's gone.

CHO Holiday Bike Drive

Do you have a bike or bikes that your kids have out grown, or no longer ride? Today and Saturday December 1st, the Committee Helping Others will be out in front of the shop collecting for their holiday bike giveaway. Come on by and bring that old bike!

Thanksgiving Day Ride!

It's that time of year again! Time for our annual Guilt Reduction Ride on Thanksgiving Day. Come and join us for a casual ride out to Herndon and back. We'll leave the shop about 9:00 am, so we can be back by 11:00, for those of you that have to prepare for dinner.

We'll have hot beverages ready before the ride, starting about 8:30. Please bring some canned goods or other non-perishable food for the CHO Food Drive. Reduce those feelings of guilt by burning off some calories and contributing to a good cause.

Below is a photo from a past Guilt Reduction Ride, with all of us posing at the Herndon Depot.

Send an email to tim@bikesatvienna.com if you think you'll be joining us, just so we have some idea of how many folks to expect.

Last year's ride. Let's get a bigger group out there this year!

Special Deals on Brompton Stuff!

S-Bag on the left, Touring Pannier on the right, with frames behind. Brompton DVD and book in front.

Brompton Specials for the coming holidays!

We've just received a special shipment of an older version of the Brompton S-Bag and T-Bag (formerly known as the Touring Pannier) at a reduced price, and we want to pass the savings on to our Brompton customers. The bags are a bit different from the current versions (most notably in having black interiors), but they are still very good bags, and a lot less expensive than the current offerings.

Older style S-Bag (w/out frame) - $45

Older style Touring Pannier (w/out frame) - $45

Carrier frame - $35

Special price – buy either of the above bags and a carrier frame for $69! The current S-bag with frame sells for $178 and the T-bag is $160.

Or -

Buy either of the two bags, and a carrier frame, AND a copy of The Brompton Bicycle (a great book about the Brompton and folding bikes in general, normally priced at $24) for $89!

Or -

Buy either of the two bags, and a carrier frame, AND the History of Brompton DVD (normally priced at $40) for $99!

Or -

Buy the whole shebang... S-Bag or Touring Pannier, carrier frame, The Brompton Bicycle, and the History of Brompton DVD for $116!

Finally, for that truly special someone (including yourself) on your holiday shopping list -

Buy any 2012 Brompton currently in our stock, and get all of the above for $49!

Offer good on current stock and only while current supply lasts.