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Electric Lady’s Alex Kostelnik on why he’s closing the Central District e-bike shop

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Tom Fucoloro

Alex Kostelnik is getting out of the e-bike showroom business. After nearly three years on the front lines of a volatile e-bike industry, selling shiny new bikes out of the Central District’s Electric Lady, he finds himself looking longingly up … Continue reading →

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Public Bikes will close Pine St shop

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Tom Fucoloro

When Public Bikes opened at Summit and Pine in April 2015, we noted that the shop was “well-positioned to take advantage of Capitol Hill’s bike shop desert.” Velo Bike Shop had recently moved to the Denny Triangle area after decades … Continue reading →

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20/20 Cycle owner plans Central District electric cargo bike shop: Electric Lady

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Tom Fucoloro

Alex Kostelnik built 20/20 Cycle out of little more than a couple maxed out credit cards and a serous desire to create a bike shop in the Central District focused on getting any old bike rolling again. Perhaps more than … Continue reading →

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PUBLIC Bikes now open on Capitol Hill

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Tom Fucoloro

I just swung by the PUBLIC Bikes shop at Pine and Summit, and the crew there is mopping the floors and putting the final touches on the renovated shop space. They opened quietly this afternoon, and their grand opening party … Continue reading →

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