For those new to road bikes, looking at bicycle photos online can be deceiving as they all appear to be about the same size. How do you tell at a glance if it is, broadly, a big or small bike? Look at the head tube. That is the frame tube that holds the fork. (Editor's note: originally when I posted this, I said steerer tube, which I knew was wrong when I was writing it. The steerer tube is on the fork itself. Thanks, Matt for point out!) In between the forks and the handlebars, that mostly vertical tube is a rough indicator of frame size. Click Double Grape Soda photo above and check out the relative size difference of the two bicycles.
This is a consignment bike from Jesse. He assembled it in his spare time and it was constructed according to Coco's lofty refurb standards.
59cm Trek aluminum 1420 frame was stripped and rebuilt. Frame is made in USA - how is that for a rarity? Nice quality mixed Shimano group. 105 hubs, brake calipers. New tires, new tubes, new brake cables, new brake pads, new brake cable housing, new gear cables, new gear cable housing, new stem and new bar tape. A very nice, 'bike store' quality bicycle. Tuned and ready. Needs nothing. $375.
Do we take consignment bikes? Only if it is from a trusted source and the bike is perfectly refurbished.
This diminutive Miyata road bike is one of the smallest that we have ever had. The frame on this Miyata measures a twee 45cm, but rides even smaller as it is mounted on 650 wheels instead of the standard 700 wheels. This is small, like the tiny Motobecane (sold) that appeared at Andy's pop-up shop at South Willard.
Stripped and rebuilt. Shimano component group. New pedals, new saddle, new bar tape, new tires, new tubes, new brake cables, new brake pads, new brake cable housing, new gear cables and new gear cable housing. High quality Japanese road bike. Super, super rare size. Tuned and ready. Needs nothing. $400
Lugged Centurion 47cm road bike. Stripped to frame and rebuilt.
Tuned and ready. Needs nothing. Stripped and rebuilt. Shimano Exage component group except the brake levers. Brand new alloy wheels with Shimano hubs. New pedals, new saddle, new bar tape, new tires, new tubes, new brake cables, new brake pads, new brake handles, new brake cable housing, new gear cables and new gear cable housing. High quality Japanese road bike. A little taller than the grape Miyata and a slightly less rare size. Tuned and ready. Needs nothing. $400.
So, check it, a double grape soda and a tiny scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Coco's Variety
2427 Riverside Drive
Los Angeles, California 90039
Email (323) 664-7400 Map
Summer Hours
Open 7 days, my friend
Every day 10:30-7:30
2427 Riverside Drive
Los Angeles, California 90039
Email (323) 664-7400 Map
Summer Hours
Open 7 days, my friend
Every day 10:30-7:30
Coco's Variety's primary business is bicycles. Additionally, we sell Japanese figural pencil erasers, used bike parts, old toolboxes, books worth owning, bike pumps, balsa wood gliders, vintage novelty French flags, metric measuring tapes, oilcloth, Park bicycle tools, wicker bike baskets and Dutch bicycle cargo bags for the carting of fresh produce, the transportation of books of French poetry and the rescuing of kittens.
At this time, we sell neither pancakes nor parakeets.
At this time, we sell neither pancakes nor parakeets.
In addition to selling brand new Linus bicycles, Coco's is engaged in the refurbishment, repair and sale of used bicycles. From the scrap iron dealer's mud puddle, we buy bikes that nobody else wants. We buy junkers, clunkers, road bikes, mountain bikes, mixtes, European bicycles, stepthrough ten speeds, heavy bikes, skip tooth relics, racing bikes, 80's splatter paint disasters, suspension bikes, track bikes, cruisers, bruisers and midnight losers.
We believe the bicycle with the greatest positive impact on the environment is a fading champion that has already served a meaningful life and is resuscitated for a second chance at glory.
When buying a new bicycle, consider making a generational purchase. A quality bicycle that is a serviceable platform, that is precious such that you will want to protect it from harm and is attractive enough to warrant maintenance. Buy a bicycle that you have a soft spot for. If it doesn't make you smile, it is the wrong bike.
We believe the bicycle with the greatest positive impact on the environment is a fading champion that has already served a meaningful life and is resuscitated for a second chance at glory.
When buying a new bicycle, consider making a generational purchase. A quality bicycle that is a serviceable platform, that is precious such that you will want to protect it from harm and is attractive enough to warrant maintenance. Buy a bicycle that you have a soft spot for. If it doesn't make you smile, it is the wrong bike.
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