The Amazing Bike Shop That No One Knows About

A shop visit at The Bicycle Stand in Long Beach, a low key treasure of vintage bikes.

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[notanomad]

I'm currently working with a non profit that gets bikes donated, fixed up and given away to needy families. I'm always on the lookout for collector bikes and pull them aside to hopefully go to a bike museum or a collector that'll preserve them for history. Every bike has a history, even cheap ones. Bikes are just cool.

[mrjoshuahargis]

I got my first road bike there! My favorite LB shop! Side note: I own a bike shop in East TN now. They are one of the inspirations of getting into this business!

[klarkolofsson]

I’m amazed when shops like this can employ people and stay afloat. That’s tough when you typically have small margins anyway.

[jodyroubanis]

I LOVE this shop! It is like going to a vintage neighborhood bar where you can talk to very friendly mechanics while they work on your bike. I have an additional success story with them. They got me a new road bike for a very reasonable price and now I am on that bike about 200 miles a week!

[thejesuschrist]

I used to frequent this shop frequently back in my Long Beach days. Such a glorious shop!

[JasonLA]

What a treat to watch. I just moved to Long Beach and was looking for a local bike shop. I just found it 👍. Thank you 🙏

[Tom-olem]

I wanna sit and smoke a blunt with dudeman and listen to him talk about bikes for hours. ✌️💜😎

[danielsotelo]

My entire life I've dedicated my self to the art of bicycles, and this shop and the owner by far is the best I've seen... He is so relaxed and so friendly yet flooded with knowledge. First chance I have going back to LA, I will be there to meet the owner and see this incredible shop. Sincerely Mr. onZa

[JM-jdyp]

Do you know that I enjoy your channel more and more with each passing day. Your videos are always so positive, fun and interesting. Thank you for all you do and I wish you well.

[SuperJulioes]

Such a cool bike shop! I love finding gems like this one.

[Angiebanagie]

Wow, Russ within your top ten videos. Our family, myself, wife and two adults really love the vintage bikes

[fancytyme]

I'm so glad you featured The Bicycle Stand. There are a lot of great shops in SoCal, but this is my favorite for the vintage focus and how easy Evan is to work with. There's always something new (old) to look at every time I stop by. Evan has helped me with so many bikes, from a neo-retro Bianchi Tipo Corsa build for a friend to a wild wood-rimmed '53 Galmozzi in orange and lime green. Can't say enough good things about the shop. Oh, Evan's also a fantastic painter. I don't know what his availability is these days, but if you get a chance to have a frame painted by him, take it. You won't be disappointed.

[petercouttie]

Wow !! What a shop . I'm so glad I'm not living near this place . I'd spend my money and my life in it !! Kudos to the people that work and own this place .👍🚴🏻‍♀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[johnnydoe]

Personally, I love the whole neo-retro builds I have been seeing online lately. I am currently riding a 1986 Specialized Allez (my friend actually bought the bike new right after college) with more modern 10 speed components, updated carbon fork, and other parts. It rides like a dream compared to my newer full car carbon steed, so much so, I am selling the newer bike. I have plans on upgrading the components to newer Shimano stuff as money allows. I cold worked the rear stays and dropouts to fit the newer 10 speed hub.

[bikechingu]

Very cool bike shop! Thank you for visiting and showing the shop!

[WheelsGood.]

I used to work here as a mechanic! Evan and the rest of the mechanics are awesome. Family owned business too!

[richardward]

I grew up in Nottingham England, my first job just down the road from the former Raleigh Factory, Carltons were made in Worksop North Nottinghamshire. I think Raleigh and Carlton stopped making bikes in England in the early 1980s. I can remember dreaming of owning a Carlton Criterion or Corsair as a teenager. Great to see a Carlton In the US being appreciated. Great shop, thanks for the vid.

[Andy_ATB]

What a treasure trove of awesomeness!!

[truman]

That Carlton for $750? That is a steal for a very cool bike.

[astro]

Cool video. This type of content is right in your wheelhouse.