Late last year a new type of bike shop appeared in Sacramento. Its not your run-of-the-mill mom and pop shop, or a chain bike shop. Pedalhard is a small fixed-gear specialty shop located on the corner of 17th and T st. The walls are adorned with track frames, and glass cabinets are filled full of parts. If they don't have what you are looking for, chances are that they can get it. Do not be surprised though if you do not see preassembled bikes for sale; at Pedalhard, bikes are build piece by piece to the customers order. Builds can cost several hundred dollars, or if desired, very high end, and cost a grand or more. Pedalhard is also a tight knit group of customers, employees and riders. Near the front window is a couch and a Nintendo with Tetris usually being played. It is not unusual to see people hanging out in the shop, or just stopping by to say hi.
One of the interesting things with the Fixed-gear bike community is the diversity of bikes and people. Bikes range from 15 pound street machines built for speed, to overbuilt freestyle frames meant to take a beating. Since Peadalhard caters to both groups, they decided to Organixe a grand opening trick competition in Sacramento. I was fortunate to be there and got many great pics.
The Compition turned out great, with a large turnout. People came from all over Sacramento to watch, and some came from the Bay Area to compete. Here is a link to all the pictures I took during the day, and below is a video shot by CHOP EM DOWN
After the Trick Comp most of the locals headed over to Hot Italian for some pizza and brews. The food was excellent, and I highly recommend stopping by next time you are in the area. We hung out, and raffle prizes were drawn (Congrats to Mikey Dwitt for the Leader frame!)
Everyone is excited to see the great new things Pedalhard will continue to do for the Sacramento bike community. The shop is ever evolving, and I personally have built my bike (and hopefully soon the next one) out of this shop, as well many new friendships.
Contact PedalHard
916-801-5545
1703 T st Sacramento Ca
95811
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