Freeze Thaw

Why are there new bikes at Freeze Thaw?

Although Freeze Thaw Cycles started out with exclusively recycled bikes, the shop currently has a large selection of new bikes in stock from over a dozen manufacturers.  As the needs of our customers evolved, so has the inventory of the shop as we now can meet the needs of any cyclist from a singlespeed commuter to a cyclocross racer or endurance mountain biker.  These days our classic recycled bikes are more rare due to increased demand and low supply, but we are able to offer a wide size and model selection of new bikes that we trust.

Every new bike model in our shop has been hand picked by us based on a strict criteria - we will only sell bikes that we would put our friends and family on. You won't find any mountain bikes or hybrids with non-servicable suspension forks, multiple speed freewheel rear wheels, inferior shifting systems, or sketchy adjustable stems & suspension seatposts.  Problems with these items are far too common on service bikes we see and are not something we feel comfortable passing on to you. Rest assured that any new bike model you see in our shop represents the best value, quality and features that we could find in that category. Having access to a number of bike manufacturers helps us keep a well-rounded inventory for any style of bike. We take pride in fitting people to their bikes and will work to make your new bike comfortable and efficient.

Every new bike assembled at Freeze Thaw Cycles is built to the highest standard with expert care. Bikes arrive to us mostly assembled, but we do not simply finish the job and send it out the door. Instead, new bikes from boxes are stripped down to the bare frame and treated with our extensive collection of frame-preparation tools. Facing of the headtube, crown race and BB shell as well as BB shell thread chasing are performed on all bikes to ensure maximum performance. Even our children's bikes get this treatment which serves as in-house quality control and helps avoid future issues.

This preparation is a costly and labor-intensive process that we feel every frame and fork deserves. This is included with every bike, no extra charge. We are one of few remaining shops in the country putting this effort into our assembly and we are proud of it.

The benefits of this prep work are less future creaks and things coming loose or getting stuck, as well as longer bearing life in the headset and bottom bracket. Because we take everything completely apart for every build, customization is easy! Our customers get the bike they want through a process that is enjoyable and caters to their specific needs. We rest easy knowing the bike is double checked and tested. With our area's wet weather, it is nice to know all surfaces are prepped and greased properly.

We treat each new bike as if it were a custom build and can modify them to your specifications. It is rare that a new bike leaves our shop stock, with modifications ranging from custom fitting to component swaps and handbuilt wheels. If there is something on your mind, let us know and we can try to figure things out. Saddles, tyres, grips and handlebars are just a few items that can be swapped out easily. Our approach takes a little longer, but you end up with a well thought out bike that will suit your needs and make you want to keep riding.

We ride and sell bikes with anything from one to thirty three speeds. While traditional external gears are quite popular, some of our favorite bikes sport internally geared hubs. We are not afraid to embrace old and new technologies. Every rider has different needs and we aim to please anyone who seeks our advice.

Read below to learn about the different brands we carry and why we chose to bring them into our shop.