Welcome to the Express Bike Shop in the heart of the Midway Area of Saint Paul, MN. Since 1995, our shop has offered an impressive variety of quality refurbished bicycles, professional repair services, an excellent selection of cycling accessories and an extensive inventory of new, used and rare components.Tumblr (3.0; @expressbike)http://expressbike.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltyay8vj0b1qhfh9go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“The importance of regularly replacing and properly adjusting brake pads should never be under-valued…  Those “squeaks” and “thuds” (and especially those scraping or grinding noises) should always be investigated promptly!”</p> <p>In further detail-</p> <p>The side-wall of this lovely specimen broke in half while being ridden… Fortunately, the rider in question was able to return safely home (and pick up an inexpensive used wheel here @ Express).  And you betcha we talked him in to replacing those brake pads, especially in light of the fact that the far side of the rim (not visible in picture) is in great shape.</p> <p>Older, worn and incorrectly adjusted brake pads can tear at, snag, or seize up on rims- they can even pick up shards of the rim and drag them across other areas of the rim.  Very serious business!</p> <p>It’s important to check the surface of your brake pads (especially if they’re making noises) regularly.  If you see any cracks, metal shards or an “L” shaped profile- it’s probably time to replace!  (If you choose to DIY, remember that their are 9 planes of alignment to be taken in to consideration when installing your own brake pads… so do your research first!)</p> <p><br/>And!  For you winter riders- please remember that the amount of salt, sand and other debris on the roads in the snowier months can exacerbate wear and tear on brake pads!</p>http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/12174500054http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/12174500054Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:10:00 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lt679jtuTE1qewv1lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://kimjongillookingatthings.tumblr.com/post/11532092702/looking-at-dmitry-medvedev">kimjongillookingatthings</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>looking at dmitry medvedev</p> <p>Favorite!</p> </blockquote>http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/12040589487http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/12040589487Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:20:54 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltshxqVDGc1qhfh9go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Check Out this “tite” Vintage Diamond Back BMX bike. Perfect for BMX collectors and Blue Anodized Aluminum Enthusiasts (BAAEs) As-Is: $200</p>http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/12039812599http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/12039812599Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:56:14 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lt2ve3dBtx1qhfh9go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>…We got a lot of bikes in all at once that day…</p>http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/11452436363http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/11452436363Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:49:15 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lt2va04n4J1qhfh9go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“No comment.”  (It’s a little hard to see, but yes: it is what you’re afraid it might be.)</p>http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/11452335070http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/11452335070Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:46:48 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsm13bsXzB1qhfh9go1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This strange bird came in on a 1994 Univega Alpina S7.7…  A Concept linkage fork!</p> <p>1” threadless steer tube and some really unique, easy to work on, break-boss mounts (which, sadly, you can’t see in the picture).</p> <p>It’s still in good shape, but sadly is from a bi-gone era, wherein holding a suspension fork together with cir-clips instead of bolts was considered acceptable… (No real concern for riding the roads, but I wouldn’t take this one out on the trails.)</p>http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/11070843308http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/11070843308Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:33:11 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqwzeuQMJn1qhfh9go1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>And this- this is excellent.</p> <p>Bicyclists, especially in groups, have always reminded me of schools of sharks (also called a “collage of sharks”, “a grind of sharks” or “a shiver of sharks”).</p> <p>Yes, it’s true.  Pictures of underwater fauna make me want to ride my bike.</p> <p>-WR</p>http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/9718333846http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/9718333846Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:23:18 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkp8xszaWm1qhfh9go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Another gem… Anyone for birdseed?</p>http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/5206587743http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/5206587743Wed, 04 May 2011 20:46:39 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkhq3zDjMY1qhfh9go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sometimes, when things break… they really, really break.</p>http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/5084625284http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/5084625284Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:16:47 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljo1cwKerD1qhfh9go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Bike Of The Week!</p> <p>Vintage steel Araya “T350” complete with brake bosses, solid clearance for knobby tires & 700c wheels- this could be a great commuter or an inexpensive introduction into cyclocross… try it and maybe you’ll like it!  Currently has Continental Ultra Sport tires, for extra flat protection… all for only $275!  And that’s a 56cm frame, folks!</p>http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/4618400995http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/4618400995Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:31:00 -0500<p>Thats what we like to see!</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljm41f8IDN1qgcuub.jpg"/></p> <p>Custom Tandem??? Weld two (or more!) beater frames together and let the games BEGIN!!!!!</p>http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/4590320475http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/4590320475Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:36:08 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljed6wov8W1qhfh9go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h6 class="uiStreamMessage"><span class="messageBody"></span></h6> <p><span class="messageBody">Bike Of The Week… *IS* The Jamis “Starlight” for $75</span></p> <p><span class="messageBody">White-walled tires and matching accessories make this bike one heckuva classy little number.  With 20” wheels and a stand-over height of 18”- this bike could be a perfect fit for  *your* little princess.<br/></span></p>http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/4471775639http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/4471775639Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:11:19 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_limsrsllxu1qhfh9go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Bike Of The Week!</p> <h6 class="uiStreamMessage"><span class="messageBody">Radical 18” 90’s neon fuchsia pink themed bike including crazy cool white cable housing. <br/>With a 5 speed freewheel and 2 chain rings in the front…YOU and only you CAN REACH SPEEDS EQUIVALENT TO however fast a 10 SPEED CAN GO!<br/>Get the Schwinn Maximizer for only $145, and remember…if ya schnooze, ya lose! <br/>—>Ladies and Gents this has <span class="text_exposed_hide">…</span><span class="text_exposed_show">been the bike of the week :^)</span></span></h6>http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/4090602286http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/4090602286Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:55:04 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_li6ajskNAB1qhfh9go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Surprise!  Look at what we found stuck to the bottom of this stem- it’s a moth.</p> <p>(Never a dull moment around here.)</p>http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/3907514805http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/3907514805Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:59:52 -0500<p>Better late than never!!! In February the whole Express Bike Shop crew traveled to the Quality Bike Products warehouse in scenic Bloomington, Minnesota to attend the annual Frostbike bicycle industry trade show! </p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_li669mmDWm1qgcuub.jpg"/></p> <p>EBS Internship Alumnus Manzi resting up for a big day of important question asking</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_li66ayNfb31qgcuub.jpg"/></p> <p>Current intern Jesus Bonilla also took a quick disco nap on the way there</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_li66fm5ULJ1qgcuub.jpg"/></p> <p>Who would&#8217;ve known???</p> <p>We didn&#8217;t take very many pictures as we were too busy learning about Bicycle Products in the year 2011!</p>http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/3905709096http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/3905709096Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:35:00 -0500manzifrostbikeQBPfrito-lay<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhygd0U0T31qhfh9go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Bike Of The Week!  A celeste green Schwinn Traveler- vintage 70’s frame converted to single-speed…</p> <p>Flip-flop rear hub, for fixed or freewheel; new wheels & drive-train; Kenda Kwik tires for a little extra traction.  Frame size is 57cm… Price is $300</p> <p>Call or stop in if you have questions!  651-644-9660</p> <p>And don’t forget to follow us on Face Book and Twitter!</p>http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/3809540203http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/3809540203Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:24:36 -0600<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhphxtLnMD1qhfh9go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>test post test post test post test post test post test post test post test post!!!!!!!!!</p>http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/3707958768http://expressbike.tumblr.com/post/3707958768Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:20:17 -0600