Broadway Bicycle School

Category: News

General news and excitement from the Broadway Alley Bloggers.

  • Hubway = going your way

    Hubway = going your way

    Spring is here and that means the return of Hubway bikes to the streets!

    Effective Tuesday, April 2, the Hubway bikeshare network opened for the 2013 season! Nearly 75% of the system will be operational and full station deployment is expected by mid-April. There will be an official ‘Opening Day’ launch event on Monday, April 8. Stay tuned to the Hubway Twitter feed and Facebook page for event details.

    In the next week 1100 bikes will be hitting the pavement at 112 convenient bike sharing stations across Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and Somerville.

    The Hubway system is optimized for local trips that take less than 30 minutes from station to station. Three levels of membership  make it a great option – whether your primary bike is in the shop for a few days or you need an affordable and reliable way to get from A to B.

    • Join as an annual member for $85 and get your own Hubway Key – you get 24/7 access to bikes throughout Cambridge, Somerville, Boston and Brookline.
    • If you have friends visiting for the weekend – go for a bike ride! Opt for the 3 day membership for only $12.
    • In a jam and need wheels quick –  get a 24 hour membership for 5 bucks

    The T has some stiff competition for those commuters who prefer getting some fresh air and exercise on their daily travels.

    Super affordable – the Boston Hubway is a great asset to prove Boston and surrounding municipalities are actively promoting healthy, local self-sustaining commuter transit. And the response over the last two years since the Hubway was born has been huge.

    Hubway is making bike sharing a viable option on multiple levels… The Boston Public Health Commission is providing subsidized annual memberships for low income Boston residents at $5.00/year, which includes a free helmet. Find out if you qualify and get your subsidy code from the Boston Public Health Commission, and redeem your code at TheHubway.com or by calling 1-855-(4 HUBWAY).

    Hubway also offers a Corporate account – If you work for a company interested in promoting sustainable living – encourage them to add Hubway as an employee incentive.

    Try something different – take a hubway bike round the block and join the ranks of Boston’s joy riders.

  • Spring means New Bikes

    We are proud to announce the arrival of a few additions to this years bike selection…

    The All-City SpaceHorse

    The All-City Space Horse is a do it all design with a really nice set of components out of the box.

    The geometry of the frameset itself, is a mix of traditional road and touring geometry’s giving the bike agile head tube and seat tube numbers, a relatively short rear end, but with a lower than roadbike bottom bracket for increased stability while loaded.

    This thing is rugged, can run whatever drivetrain you wish, haul crap, and take your cycling experience further. Standard with a 2×10 STI Tiagra Drivetrain and plenty of pep. Read More about the Space Horse

    Civia Twin City 5speed Step Thru

    Comfort and aesthetics combine in this version of the step thru from Civia. Now with 5 speeds- internally geared for better performance and longevity. Comes with a painted rear rack and fenders to match! view the Twin city 5speed stepthru

    Stop in this weekend and take it for a spin!

     

     

    Civia North Loopblue civia north loop bicycle with painted rear

    Civia continues there line of elegant  yet practical bikes with the North Loop, a commuter bike we are expecting to be a great fit for Cambridge. Comes with a custom rear rack painted to match the frame, kickstand and Continental Contact tires.

    Set up as an 8 speed derailleured drivetrain – simple yet useful!

    view the North Loop

  • Snow Days!

    We are closed on Saturday and Sunday, February 9th and 10th for the Blizzard.  We will re-open, as usual, Monday, February 11th at 8 AM.

    Be safe in the snow, and have fun!

  • Do you love your Bike?

    This February – learn to give your bike some extra affection with our Bicycle Maintenance Courses!

    Learn the fundamentals in our Basic Course starting in February! Practice on your own bike and get experience fixing flat tires, adjusting your brakes and rear derailleur and the essentials of making your bike live longer. Through a fun filled 5 week class extravaganza of informational sessions and hands on activities you’ll graduate an alumni of the Broadway Bicycle School.

    You can read more about our basic class and even register online! check it out …

    If you have already learned the ropes of bike repair but want to dig a little deeper — our upcoming schedule will also include our Advanced Mechanics course on Monday evenings starting February 25th. Explore the more specialized parts of your bike. Learn how to overhaul a headset, replace the bearings in your rear hub, true your own wheels and learn the intricacies of front derailleur adjustments. We do request all advanced students to have previously taken our basic bike repair class.

    Here’s more info about the advanced schedule.

     

     

  • Want to learn Bike Repair? Register online!

    Have you ever been stranded with a flat tire wishing you could change it yourself? Lucky Day – Broadway offers that and oh so much more! We have just released a new schedule of classes starting the week of November 11th.

    In our basic class – we provide a great foundation in fundamental bicycle maintenance skills. Our Basic class teaches you the most common repairs and adjustments that any bicycle enthusiast is most likely to encounter. Fix a flat, adjust your brakes, learn about changing your chain and proper drivetrain care. We even cover rear derailleur adjustment. But more than that – we instill the confidence for you to tackle these tasks on your own and get comfortable putting it all back together.

    Already taken our basic class — why not broaden your skill set with the advanced? Learn how to overhaul your hubs, overhaul and properly adjust your headset, true your wheels, and adjust your front derailleur. Much more information is provided to help with understanding the different components of your bike and how they work together to create the performance you expect. The winter is a great time to invest in your own knowledge.

    Take a class and relax — because you CAN fix it!

    All of our classes meet at Broadway Bicycle School once a week in the Evening after the shop closes. Here is a list of current classes available starting Soon!

    Basic – choose either Sunday, Monday or Tuesday for 5 weeks

    Advanced – meets Wednesday for 4 weeks   (note there will be no class on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving)

    Register online!

  • Happy Halloween!

    Treat your bike right – bring it to Broadway ….. we love bikes!

  • New Product! Showers Pass Rain Gear

    Just in time for wetter weather, Broadway is proud to carry Showers Pass rain apparel. Showers Pass clothing is technically engineered cycling gear for racers, commuters, messengers and everyday cycling enthusiasts. Inspired by the challenging rides and weather of northern California and the Pacific Northwest, they have been combining top-notch fabrics with innovative, functional design elements since 1997. The result? Truly superior cycling outerwear that is waterproof, breathable and comfortable.

    Made in Portland, Oregon.

    Stop by to try on the Club Pro Jacket (available in men’s or women’s cut) or the Storm Pant.

  • update — Hurricane’s A-Comin’

    Due to the weather forecast, we will be closed on Monday 10/29.

    We are still scheduled to be open during our normal business hours for the remainder of the week.

    Everyone  be safe out there!

    -The Broadway Bicycle School

     

     

  • The Nights are getting longer – Be Safe, Be Seen!

    Now that the sun sets a bit earlier – it’s a great time to think about riding with lights so you can see and be seen by other traffic! It just makes sense and we are very pleased to carry a bunch of great lights to meet the needs of a wide variety of cyclists. Whether you commute each evening or find yourself on the Minuteman trail at 9pm – we’ve got a light for you!

    Most lights now a days are rated in Lumens. The lumen can be thought of casually as a measure of the total “amount” of visible light emitted from some source. The higher the rating – the brighter the light. Here’s a spectrum of the lights we offer.

    FRONT LIGHTS

    Lezyne Femto Drive : 15 Lumens,  A front safety light for $15.00

    Knog Blinder 4 : 80 Lumens, visible up to 800 meters.

    Serfas Thunderbolt : 90 Lumens, An awesome NEW light that we are highly recommending for the daily commuter!

    Light & Motion Urban Series — These are all very powerful lights that will show you where you are going, giving you time to react to the potholes and paraphernalia on the path ahead.

    • Urban 200: 200 Lumens. Wow bright is now affordable!
    • Urban 400 : 400 Lumens.  A more expensive light – USB rechargeable that can last on high power for 1.5 hours.
    • Urban 550 : 550 Lumens. The light to take at night in the woods. Anything stronger would need a separate battery pack!

     

    REAR LIGHTS

    Lezyne Femto Drive Rear : 7 lumens. sleek and safe – make this a great affordable choice. $15.00

    Light & Motion Vis 180 Micro:  25 Lumens. Rechargeable Tail Light with high visibility from both side and rear.

    Light & Motion Vis 180: 35 lumens.

    Knog Blinder 4 rear : 44 Lumens. Very bright USB rechargeable rear light.

    Cygolite HotShot : 2 Watts of light – another great USB rechargeable rear light, can clip to clothing or your bag.

    FRONT & REAR SETS

    Planet Bike Combo – $35 – a basic battery powered set for safety, be seen by other vehicles/pedestrians.

    Serfas USB Combo – $40 – a bright basic rechargeable set

    Light & Motion Vis 360 – The Ultimate light set!  Super Bright – mounts to your helmet!

  • Are you Special?

    Our bikes are SPECIAL!

    Especially these because they’ve been dramatically reduced in price.

    • Ever wanted a Surly Crosscheck – well treat yourself right because all our 2011 models are now on SALE~ You save BIG $$$ for a really awesome bike!
    • How about a tough and comfy steel single speed steed ? That would be the Civia Twin City! We even have a step thru version for a smaller person.
    •  Do you need a ready to go commuter bike? do you have long legs? Well come on by and test ride the Civia Prospect – has fenders, rack, and tons of awesome ready to roll.
    • BACK IN STOCK – the bike you’ve all been wanting. an affordable basic hybrid that can carry your books and get you to class on time ..  the Marin CS1


    Click on the bikes to reveal their secrets. . .