tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53290277459587824552024-03-12T01:04:36.926-07:00 West Los Angeles Bicycle Blog By Palms Cycle<center> Since 1930 Palms Cycles has served the West Los Angeles cities of Santa Monica, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Westwood, Beverlywood, Mar Vista, and Palms. We invite you to visit us and enjoy a slightly more eclectic and laid back atmosphere than the chains and sporting goods stores offer. </center>Randy Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07187149342560881341noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-35809562839122759412014-01-30T10:02:00.002-08:002014-01-30T10:02:22.035-08:00Bicycle Event Sat Feb 1st 2013
Your bicycle.
It’s most likely the first two-wheeled machine you learned to ride, the vehicle that provided you with your initial whiff of freedom, and the simplest apparatus you still own that continues to be an endless source of enjoyment. Join us at The Emporium of Postmodern Activities on Saturday, February 1st at noon to celebrate the velocipede in all of its guises, from the oldest and Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-46302390837739174532014-01-28T14:46:00.000-08:002014-01-28T14:46:32.258-08:00Limited Addition SE Santa Cruz Big Ripper In StockIn honor of Santa Cruz Skateboard's 40th Anniversary, SE Bicycles teamed up with the Santa Cruz crew to offer the Santa Cruz Screaming Hand x Big Ripper bike featuring the iconic Screaming Hand blue colorway, the SC logo stamped in the rear dropout, a 40th Anniversary logo embossed seat, and a padset with custom SE "Hand" logos drawn by Jim Phillips. The bike also comes with a limited edition Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-71511666222574283182013-12-20T11:55:00.000-08:002013-12-20T11:55:28.454-08:005 Days till Christmas product of the DayThere is no better way to protect your bicycle investment than to lock it up. Our product of the day is the Onguard Bulldog U Lock. This Ulock is available in different sizes so that it can accommodate your lock up needs. Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-72483238478750556392013-12-19T10:51:00.001-08:002013-12-19T10:51:24.762-08:00Product of the day 6 Days till ChristmasDo you like accessorizing your bike? We have by far some of the cutest accessories in stock and they make great stocking stuffers. Check out just a few of many of Electra Bicycle accessories below.
Handlebar Flower
Dingdong bell
We also have in stock these bedazzled handlebar cup holders made by Cruiser Candy.Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-62338770256273181392013-12-18T11:23:00.001-08:002013-12-18T11:23:58.543-08:00Product of the day 7 Days Till ChristmasThe awesome product of the day is the super siren bicycle alarm. Its the perfect gag gift for a grown child you may know or even a small child who wants to pretend they are a fireman. It makes an alarm noise, a 4 way siren noise, and it has a microphone.
Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-2580974615079263482013-12-17T11:48:00.000-08:002013-12-17T11:48:08.414-08:008 Days till Christmas product of the DayOur Number one selling kids bike during the holiday comes from the Haro Z series this bike is available in boys and girls and in 4 different sizes 12", 16", 18", 20". These single speed bikes all come with a coaster brake and rear hand brake so that your child can easily transition into using a hand brake. The z series bikes also come in a size 20" and 24" without a coaster brake.
Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-6757975655097666832013-12-16T13:25:00.001-08:002013-12-16T13:25:43.176-08:009 Days Till Christmas Product of the dayContinental Tires are a great gift for your everyday commuter. All of the continental tires that we carry have flat protection built right in to them which makes them very durable. This tire brand is a personal favorite of everyone that works in the shop.
Available in size 700c
Available in sizes 26" and 700cPalms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-47080630287622058792013-12-15T12:03:00.000-08:002013-12-15T12:03:53.837-08:0010 Days Till Christmas Product of the DayProtect your loved ones head with the Kali Chakra helmet! This product Features:
Ultra lightweight Polycarbonate Shell
Low density EPS foam for impact absorption
Integrated Airflow System
Expanded rear coverage design
Breakaway visor
Safety compliance: EN 1078, CPSC
Enhanced Graphics and durability (PLUS Version)
- See more at: http://kaliprotectives.com/bike/chakra#sthash.eS5GcFpi.dpuf
Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-27766689965211715892013-12-14T08:25:00.000-08:002013-12-14T08:25:02.658-08:0011 Days till Christmas product of the DayBlackburn Child Seat is an excellent way for you to get around on a bicycle with younger children. We have been carrying this product for many years.
The Limo model come with plush gel padding, a fold down grab bar along with a 3 point harness and reclining back rest for your child that likes to go to sleep during a ride.
The Taxi model come with seat padding, a three point harness, endorsedPalms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-45264949350948966122013-12-13T10:46:00.000-08:002013-12-13T13:04:52.754-08:0012 Days Till Christmas Product of the DayTrail A bike the perfect way to get younger kids out for a ride with the whole family. This little bike is Compatable with 26" and 700c wheels.
Weight: 23.5 lb (10.7 kg)
Load rating: 85 lb (38.5 kg)
For ages 4-6
Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-35965464681010185092013-12-12T11:03:00.000-08:002013-12-12T12:23:12.980-08:0013 Days Till Christmas Product of the DayThere is no better bay to deck out a plain beach cruiser than a colorful basket! Check out a few examples of the beautiful baskets,basket liners, and basket satchels shown below we have several different colors and designs in stock.
Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-46557824095358421452013-12-11T10:01:00.000-08:002013-12-11T10:07:59.206-08:0014 Days till Christmas Product of the DayRaleigh Push Bike
This little bike teaches your child how to balance before they get on a two wheeler. A lot of parents have been able to skip the training wheels,once their child graduates up to the next size bike. This cute little bike is for children ages 2-5 and it come with 12" bicycle wheels.
Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-15978980109969572942013-12-10T09:45:00.000-08:002013-12-10T09:45:17.587-08:0015 Days Till Christmas Product of the dayCheck out this Awesome stocking Stuffer! Swag Lights keep your family member safe when they ride at night and they are really bright too! Easy to install, thin wire so its not to bulky, 3 AAA batteries required. Available is colors green, blue, purple, pink, white, red, and multi-color!
Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-35361376060635295212013-11-17T13:24:00.000-08:002013-11-17T13:24:56.327-08:002014 SE Model Bikes in Stock
2014 SE BIG RIPPER 29"
2014 SE SoCal Flyer 24"
2014 SE PK Ripper Looptail 26"Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-65414475340515712762013-11-13T10:55:00.001-08:002013-11-13T11:09:49.809-08:00New Shoes in stock $100
The women’s Riela™ is a rugged trail shoe with the comfortable, supportive fit that Giro is known for. A high-grade synthetic leather upper features three wide straps for simple yet precise fit adjustments. A supportive EVA footbed with Aegis® anti-microbial treatment enhances fit and comfort, while a stout injected nylon sole helps transfer power to the pedals instantly. It’s a great choice Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-29244547271046031472013-10-29T16:56:00.000-07:002013-10-29T16:56:50.652-07:002014 Steel Reserve 1.2 In StockNOW IN STOCK !!
Packed full of high end features like an 80mm travel RST Dirt suspension fork, a Pivotal seat
and post and Alienation rims, the Steel Reserve 1.2 represents a remarkable value that rolls in a class all by itself. And because the Steel Reserve 1.2 wears a Haro badge, it comes with innovative, compact geometry that invented the entire freestyle segment more than 30 years ago.
Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-41727126144137401002013-10-24T17:27:00.000-07:002013-10-24T17:27:29.420-07:00For The Love Of Cycling - SubCultures
Check out this video featuring our Boys Rory Mcdermott, and Michael Chacon. Very well done!Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-90807000094937475602013-10-22T10:05:00.002-07:002013-10-22T10:05:51.382-07:00New Bicycle Model In Stock Retropsec Sid7New 2014 Bicycle Now In Stock Retrospec Sid7
This bike comes equipped with a Chain guard, Center Mount Kickstand, Classic Bell, Vintage Style Bullet Head Lamp, Fenders,and rear rack.
The Frame is made of Lightweight Hand-Built High-Tensile Steel. Available in Black, Coral, and Forest Green.
Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-22128990455094599702013-08-29T16:50:00.000-07:002013-08-29T16:50:32.787-07:00Pee Wee Herman Bike
We just recently had the pleasure of custom building a "Pee Wee Herman Bike". We started with a basic classic Schwinn that the customer provided. We found some motorcycle hard saddle bags along with a motorcycle trunk top case, these were modified and mounted to the rack that came with the bike. Sheet of metal was cut out for the center of the frame, it was also used to make the custom chainPalms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-91768849589180891652013-08-19T10:19:00.000-07:002013-08-19T10:19:22.515-07:00Schwinn American Beauty Restoration.We restored this Schwinn American Beauty for a man that won this bike doing a paper route many years ago. I wish that I had taken a before picture but I failed to do so. The chrome on this bike when it came in was really bad. It had broken lights,broken reflectors,and rusted spokes. Its paint was faded. After assessing the bikes condition we decided to re-chrome all of the chrome pieces. WePalms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-26528302221182303752013-08-15T17:13:00.000-07:002013-08-15T17:13:51.691-07:00Schwinn Cruiser Restoration
As a lot of you may know we are very well known for classic bicycle restorations. This 1980 Schwinn Cruiser is my personal beach beater bike. Custom built with heavy duty Kruzer king rims, Haro BMX cranks,a profile sprocket, felt cruiser bars, complete with some old Shimano DX pedals that my husband used when he was a kid racing BMX. It was starting to get to the point where it needed to be Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-24484951317621592002013-08-01T16:13:00.000-07:002013-08-01T16:13:13.172-07:002013 Footage for Rory McDermott
Video Filmed and Edited by Michael ChaconPalms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-83458850012705684302013-05-13T12:38:00.000-07:002013-05-13T12:38:40.606-07:00New Bike in StockWe are so excited to have back in stock the SE Retro line. Thats right we got those big daddy BMX bikes! Pictured below we have the 29" Wheel SE Quadangle,
29" Wheel Big Ripper, 26" SE OM Flyer.
Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-53516242887304881772013-04-02T13:20:00.001-07:002013-04-02T13:20:39.325-07:00Classic Three Speed BicyclesWe have been building up our fleet of Classic three speed Bicycles. Posted below are a few that we have in stock. They are some of our most popular studio rentals for tv shows, movies, and photo shoots. They are so popular because they are classy, simple, and practical bicycles. They have fenders to keep themselves and their riders clean and a chainguard to protect their rider's pants. Tires Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329027745958782455.post-33503379510474194812013-01-15T11:44:00.001-08:002013-01-15T11:44:17.895-08:002013 Bike of the Week Raleigh Alysa
Specs:
Sizes
45cm XS, 49cm SM, 52cm SM/MD, 54cm MD/LG, 56cm LG
Frame
Atomic 13 SL Hydroformed, Butted Tubing, RE2P Geometry
Fork
Alloy Cross w/Alloy Steerer
Cranks
Shimano FCM311 28/38/48t w/Chainguard
BB
Sealed Cartridge
F.Derail
Shimano TX-51
R.Derail
Shimano Altus
Shifter
Shimano HG20 7spd (12-28t)
Br.Levers
Shimano EF-51
Brakes
Tektro Alloy Palms Cyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16563879881698073568noreply@blogger.com0