Recycled Bikes
Our shop got its start building custom bikes from a mix of new and recycled parts. In the very early days our builds were strictly one and three speed bikes and built out of our college apartment. After opening our first store on Fraser Street in the Spring of 2005, we realized that a more diverse offering was in order. We began to include custom bikes of all shapes, sizes and gearing configurations. Over the years we have learned a lot and still love the challenge of custom assembly work. To date, we have assembled hundreds of unique custom recycled bicycles.
Our biggest adversary for these builds is frame availability. This year we are SUPER low on recycled frames and have also found limitations to certian styles of recycled bikes. Basically the more features you want on your bike, whether it be gears or suspension, the harder it is for us to build the bike at a competetive price. We have replaced many recycled models with carefully selected new bikes, allowing us to offer consistant availability of correctly sized bikes with the features you want. Trade-ins are still encouraged to help us build our recycled stock - bring your unwanteed bike(s) in for a free estimate of trade or cash value.
We still have the occasional recycled bike built up and tend to keep them out front of the shop during the day. Kid's bikes are more common than adult. Stop in to see our stock or bring in an existing frame/bike to trade or put towards a build.
All essential parts on a recycled bike from Freeze Thaw that tend to wear are always brand new (tires, tubes, brake pads, cables & housing, chains, pedals, grips, and often times wheels). The recycled parts on the bikes are checked for quality and condition and guaranteed by us.
After talking with you to design your bike, our expert mechanics will have it assembled, test-ridden, and ready for pick-up within 2 weeks. With a carefully picked mix of quality components, your custom ride will look and function just the way you like it!
Unsure of what will work best? Our experienced staff can recommend bikes and gear to best suit your needs. Check out our photo gallery for examples and please feel free to stop in and ask any questions or to see examples of our work in person.
