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Why you should buy your next bicycle from a bike shop and not from Amazon

Advantages of buying for a specialty bicycle retailer vs. a discount store on an online retailer:

Bike Comfort and Fit
People come in all sizes and need the expert fit bike shops provide. They ensure your bike is
the right size and adjusted properly for you. Test rides and follow-up fitting and fine-tuning are
part of their service. The result is easy, efficient and safe cycling—and more fun!


Selection
Bike shops have a wide selection of bicycle models, sizes, styles and colors. Their expert staff
listens and coaches you through the process of finding best bike for you.


Safety
Bicycles come in boxes and need to be assembled carefully and properly to be safe, work right
and hold up. Bike shop bikes are assembled by experienced mechanics and each is test ridden
to ensure proper function and safety. Bikes are then carefully fit to you at the time of purchase.
Test rides, tuneups and instructions ensure safe and comfortable rides.
If you buy from a discount store or an online retailer and have to assemble it yourself, could
you? How about properly mounting the car bike rack so it doesn’t fall apart on the highway?


Accessories
Bike shops offer a wide selection of high-quality cycling accessories, locks, lights, helmets and
clothing. Staff consult with you to find the right accessories and gear for your bike and how and
where you ride.


Expertise
Bike shops employ knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff, many of whom are cyclists with
detailed knowledge in the field. Their job is to satisfy your cycling needs and they love doing it!


Value After the Sale
Bicycle shops have experienced staff who are there to help with post-sale service and
adjustments, often free or at low cost. They understand the goal is to make sure you are
satisfied and help you enjoy cycling.


Warranty
Bicycles sold at bike shops come with full warranties and most problems are resolved in-house.
Plus, bike shops stand behind their bikes and products with experienced mechanics and riding
experts. Discount store or an online retailer products have manufacturer warranties only, making
it impossible or cumbersome to get a repair or adjustment.


Community
Bike shops are the place for more than just great bicycles and accessories. They help you find
great rides, help kids learn bike skills, and are often advocates for better bike infrastructure and
education. Discount stores or an online retailers just sell things.

Source: National Bicycle Dealers Association

Tax-Free Weekend Sale Aug. 13-14

Save on just about everything

Save over 12% (save 6.25% in taxes plus a matching 7% discount from Ferris Wheels Bike Shop) on just about everything in the shop! Plus many additional discounts available.

Bikes of all types

We have hybrids, e-bikes, and specialty bicycles like the All-City Cycles Gorilla Monsoon Apex available in frame size 52cm. Click here for more specs on the Gorilla Monsoon Apex from All-City Cycles. As All-City Cycles says: “Taking inspiration from our famed cross bikes, the Gorilla Monsoon will send you far into the unknown with comfort, style, and elegance.” Save an additional 10% on any All-City bike in stock at Ferris Wheels Bike Shop.

AllCity Gorilla Monsoon Apex cyclocross bicycle with drop bars and large knobby tires in a rugged environment,

Saddles for comfort and performance

Make your bicycling experience more comfortable with an upgraded saddle. Come in and chat with our team – find out how a different saddle can help you reach your bike riding goals!

Helmets for kids and adults

Ferris Wheels Bike Shop stocks child, youth, and adult helmets in many styles! Remember that you should replace your helmet after an impact, or else every 5-10 years. Get your new helmet for 12.5% off this weekend, Aug. 13-14, 2022.

Lights and bells and more

Bikes should be seen AND heard! Add lights, reflectors, bells, horns, and more – at 12.5% off only this weekend, Aug. 13-14, 2022.

Open Saturday AND Sunday – this weekend only.

Ferris Wheels Bike Shop will be open 10am-5pm on Saturday and 11am-5pm on Sunday for our Tax Free Weekend Sale, Aug. 13-14, 2022.

Cash is king

While we do accept credit and debit cards, using cash instead of cards keeps more of your $ local. We appreciate it!

Staff picks for bike lights

 

At Ferris Wheels Bike Shop, we carry a wide selection of lights and reflectors. Check out some of the staff favorites:

Fortified bike lights front and rearAfterburner and Aviator from Fortified Bicycle Products: these lights are bright and durable, designed to be theft-resistant. They have a lifetime warranty if you register your set. So if you want a quality set of lights you can leave on your bicycle without a care, these are a great choice. Definitely a good investment for $98.90. As staff member said: “They last forever.” (That may not be literally true but they DO have a forever guarantee.)

 

Cygolite Metro front and rearCygolite Metro 400: these lights are 400 lumens of brightness. (In case you didn’t know, that is really bright.) This front light will actually light your path a fair distance ahead, so you can see where you are going in low light and you will never out-bike the distance you can see ahead of you. Great for riding in the dark on minimally lit bike paths. For the amount of power they pack, the $95.80 price tag is actually very reasonable. They also have a lifetime warranty.

1 light 2 waysBlackburn 2’Fer: these lights are reversible in that a light can be used as either a front and/or rear light. They also have 2 ways of attaching: you can mount them to your bike with a wrap-around strap or clip them to your clothes, bags, or wherever else you like to clip things. They ALSO have a lifetime warranty.

We have many more options in the shop, and we’re always happy to help you figure out what lights and reflectors are the best choice for you. Just stop by anytime we are open.

Brooklyn Bicycles are here!

Ferris Wheels is proud to be a new dealer for Brooklyn Bicycle Company, a high quality brand of urban commuter bicycles. Brooklyn bicycles feature thoughtful design and high quality parts:

  • Chromoly steel frames are light, durable, and flexible
  • double-walled wheels and a careful, custom design give you more durability and a smoother ride
  • aluminum and stainless steel parts, plus vegan leather grips and saddles, for the best possible weather resistance

And, most importantly: these bikes are very, very, very pretty.

Franklin

Franklin

Driggs

Driggs

Calyer

Calyer

Stop by anytime we’re open for a test ride!

Explore Boston by Bike this month!

Ferris Wheels Bike Shop is co-sponsoring 3 local rides with Bicycle Benefits this month (September 2015).

These rides will be easy paced with stops to regroup. Riders should be able to bicycle at least 10 mph on level ground. All rides leave at 8:00am from Ferris Wheels Bike Shop (66 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130). Please bring water and a helmet!

Saturday, Sept. 5th: Emerald Necklace – Southwest Corridor Loop with two bonus spurs: How to get to the Esplanade along the Charles River and how to get to the BU Bridge to Cambridge. 2 hours, approx. 13 miles

Sunday, Sept. 13th: Boston Loop, JP to waterfront: incorporating Franklin Park, Forest Hills cemetery, waterfront path around Harbor Point & to Castle Island, South Boston Harbor Walk to ICA and Moakly Courthouse, looping back to JP along Melnea Cass Bike Path. 4 hours

Saturday, Sept. 19th: Bike Out of the City from JP: ride west through Brookline and Newton to Cutler Park. Includes some hills. Connects to many biking destinations. Under 2 hours, approx 16 miles.

You can RSVP below or on our facebook page!