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- 1970 - The Bike Shop opened
in 1970 by Faye and Dennis Saiki at the corner of
Cooke and King Streets. The Saikis got into the bike
business originally to promote cycling as a means
of transportation with the dream of eventually getting
more bikes than cars on the road.
- 1971 - A year later the shop
moved to it's present location at 1149 South King
Street, which was formerly Dennis' father's old upholstery
shop. The shop was very small, less that 900 square
feet which also included the office. Repairs were
done in back under an open-air tin roof awning. There
was an old mango tree by the house in back of the
shop, the shady steps of the old house became a favorite
gathering spot for hot and sweaty bikies.
- 1977 - As interest
in cycling grew, so did The Bike Shop. In the friendly
community of Aiea a 2nd location opened, which was
known as The Great Outdoors. As a business resident
for 32 years the store has continually offered enthusiatic
service and solutions for the Leeward cyclist. The Great Outdoors has become what is now known as The Bike Shop - Aiea.
- 1978 - The store
on King Street was expanded by adding a two story
structure and a parking lot in back. The King Street
location is now known as The Bike Shop -Honolulu (which
is our main store).
- 1987 - A 3rd store
opened in Kaneohe and was later moved to it's present
location in Kailua. This shop is now known as The
Bike Shop- Kailua. The Kailua shop is located in Windward
Oahu in the judicial district and the ahupua'a named
Ko'olaupoko. It is located 12 miles northeast of Honolulu
- over Nu'uanu Pali, smallest mountain peak in the
Ko'olau mountain range. As a business resident in
Kailua for 22 years, The Bike Shop - Kailua has been
offering quality products and services to local Windward
cyclists.
- 2010 - Whatever type of riding
interests you have; all three shops are committed
to its customers, making your bike a first priority.
From high-end road bikes streamlined for speed to
reliable commuter bikes built for running errands
or getting to work, you'll find these ends of the
spectrum and everything in between. With an abundance
of knowledge and experience in the bike industry spanning
many years, the Honolulu, Aiea and Kailua teams exude
their passion and enthusiasm to the local cycling
community.
AND HERE WE ARE 40 YEARS LATER:
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Instrumental in founding the Hawaii
Bicycling League
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Starting the Advertiser Century
Ride (now known as the Honolulu Century
Ride)
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Helped to organize the Tinman
Triathlon and continues to support it annually, this year marks 30 years.
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Brought BMX racing to Hawaii with
Hawaii BMX in the early years. Now supports the local Islans Sandbox BMX racing which holds races every Sunday.
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Organized The Bike Club in 1976
which was followed by the current Tradewind Cycling
Team (TCT). The TCT conducts many training rides
throughout the year, which are known as the Saturday
and Sunday rides. The rides are several hours
long and give you the benefit of keeping your
endurance up with the tenuous pace of the pack.
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Best of the Best 2006-2010
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We remain committed to providing
the best quality bicycles, parts, accessories and
service available. Being of service to you is the
reason we exist.
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