Broadway Bicycle School

Category: News

General news and excitement from the Broadway Alley Bloggers.

  • Get a piece of history!

    “Can a local shop and a local framebuilder build a durable, classic, comfortable, well-made commuter bike and make it available, ready-to-ride, for under $1000?

    The Broadway Master Model was our answer. Sadly when the final “Broadway Master Model” sold last year- it marked the end of an era. It was our dream commuter bike. It had a 4130 cro-moly steel frame hand-built in Holliston, Massachusetts by local framebuilder Mike Flanigan of Alternative Needs Transportation Bikes – “Not sport…transport” . Add to that a threadless front end, a Sachs 7-speed internally geared hub, and many other upgraded parts, and you got a truly unique and amazing bicycle.

    These were very special bikes with handcrafted charm. Just look at that custom headbadge!

     Mike Flanigan is an amazing teacher and offers one on one frame building intensives. If you want to learn frame building – learn from one of the best!

    Here’s a video highlighting ANT Bike Mike at work.

    Credits:
    Original Score by Roger Miller

    Directing/Editing/Photography by Zachary Lee

    But all is not lost – scoop up this gem while you can – direct from the source

    Master Model bike for sale

     

  • Custom headbadges and MORE …

    Recently found on the internet is this amazing custom flask by local artist and BostonBiker.org host with the most! Made for some lucky member of the Broadway Bicycle/Igleheart Cyclocross Team – you can order custom headbadges for your bike. Check out his other work here at Futurecrash.com also keep an eye on his blog,  BostonBiker.org to keep up to date on local events and news relevant to the Boston Cycling Community. Beautiful work Shane!

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  • Closing at 4pm Saturday, August 18th

    Broadway will be closing early this Saturday August 18th

                                             so our staff may attend a very special event!                                                                                                                                              

    Saturday August 18th 

    Broadway closes at 4pm!!

    Happiness and love to D and H from everyone at Broadway!

  • Get that Bike with Tax Free Weekend!

    Once a year Massachusetts recognizes the Tax Free Holiday – August 11 & 12th! So take a mini vacation and drop by Broadway Bicycle School this weekend to fulfill your cycling needs. We have BIKES and if you buy one this weekend you could save big (6.25% aint pennies folks)!

    Get a great deal – these bikes are already drastically reduced~! You could take home ….

    The Prospect                      The Midtown                       The Pacer

    Or any of our other New and Reconditioned Bicycles! Shop Smarter* – see you this weekend!

    *Broadway Bicycle school promotes safe and responsible shopping.

  • Today is our Birthday — new t-shirt revealed!

    40th anniversary design

    Broadway Bicycle School is proud to have served the local bicycling community since 1972! In honor of this most auspicious occasion we have unveiled the newest in Broadway Mechanics’ apparel, the 40th anniversary edition of Broadway Tshirts – minimal and unforgettable  in yellow or green –  You could buy one online

    but I highly recommend stopping by the shop today in particular because…. all day long we are celebrating our birthday! Time your visit to coincide with the arrival of Host with the most from WMBR Backwoods DJ John Funke as he spins away the afternoon IN HOUSE 2-4pm! Later on we will invite you to learn the Annual Three speed dance with all of our mechanics. If you’ve ever wanted to be a pawl or a planetary gear – here’s your chance!

    Stay or come later because at 6pm we are gonna bring the house down with the Joe Longo Mouthful of Blues Band. No kidding – the mechanics of Broadway have joined forces to create a fantastic blues band – We will be playing our debut tonight right here in the shop!

    As Always Free Cake and Ice cream. Free Self help. Free teaching one on one with any of our mechanics ALL DAY LONG!

    We love Broadway –  may we never grow old! Happy 40th!

  • New Lazer URBAN Helmets


    Broadway is now carrying urban style Lazer helmets.

     

     

    The Lazer Street is a great street smart helmet for expressing yourself. Available in multiple colors and designs, this helmet is an affordable and comfortable urban option. Molded with plenty of ventilation and size options, you can further customize comfort with the included padding.

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  • A brief Interlude

    Too much work and  not enough play are things we try to avoid at Broadway. See mechanics hard at work!  Thanks to Gil at the Lilypad for bringing in his bike. Depending on your wheel – your results may vary. check it out….. and do try this at home.  All you need is a fresh inner-tube!

  • Featuring Green Guru Gear!

    Entirely crafted in Boulder, Colorado, Green Guru Gear are focused on making products based on a foundation of sustainable actions. They ask difficult questions about processes and create real solutions that help reduce waste and raise efficiency. Recycled Bike Tubes, Banners, Wetsuits, Climbing Rope, and PETE recycled plastic bottles are reclaimed to create new and extremely durable products designed for daily abuse that are weatherproof against rain, snow, and wind.

    Did you know that you can contribute to upcycling with Green Guru … .watch this video to find out how!

    Broadway Bicycle School is proud to carry the following select Green Guru Gear:

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  • Broadway is Turning 40! Party with us August 4th

    All day long on Saturday, August 4th from the time we open – Broadway will be in party mode. Free Food, Free Self help, Free Teaching. If you want to work on your bike – come on down. If you want to learn how to fix your bike – come on down and we’ll show you. (Regretfully, due to demand, stand and teaching time is limited to one hour).

    We have even arranged for a guest appearance by local legend DJ JOHN FUNKE – the host with the most – reigning WMBR Backwoods DJ will be spinning all our favorites to keep the oil flowing and the wrenching ripe.

    In the evening – don’t despair – the Joe Longo Mouthful of Blues Band will brighten your day with a selection of blues straight from the heart. Members include: Sconebelly, Lightning, Milk carton, and many more Broadway mechanics’ alter egos.

    We sincerely invite you to the shop to join us in celebrating Broadway’s 40th Anniversary as a collectively run repair and community oriented biker’s resource.

    Stop on by and leave happy!

  • Facebook Friends Like Us!

    ANNE VICKMAN – you have been chosen …

    … to receive this month’s Facebook Friendship Award!

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