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  1. The XtraCycle EdgeRunner

    February 7, 2013 by admin

    Here at Red Lantern, we get excited about bikes. I’d even say more than most. What really tickles our pickle, though, are bikes that make us look twice. We get all types of bikes coming through here, so when we stop for a second look, it becomes a special moment because it’s a special bike.

    When we opened the box and assembled this XtraCycle EdgeRunner, angels began to sing in our ears. It took us the rest of the day for this bike to settle into our heads. It was like being kissed by someone who has more experienced than you. You let them lead, take it all in, hope it will never end, and spend the rest of the week trying to figure out how the hell they did that.

    You all should come by for a test ride. Experience it first hand instead of reading our blabber about it. Come on in and get kissed.

    EdgeRunner

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  2. Yup. It’s Winter Time.

    January 6, 2013 by admin

    Cold? Snow? Pshaw! All that means is that we’re going to have to show you a good time. It’s the perfect time of year for movies, board games, bike maintenance classes, drink specials, house made chili, live music, parties… well… you get the idea.

    Check in on our Facebook page from time to time to see the schedule of these cure your winter time blues events. Click the icon at the top left of the page for the link.

    Oh. Before you ask: Yes. Landshark will be hosting all the events. Good for nuthin’ cat…

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  3. Price Match Guarantee

    December 1, 2012 by admin

    Now through Christmas, Red Lantern Bicycles will match any advertised price plus the cost of shipping. Just bring in the ad or print out the web page.

    We will also guarantee that if we have to special order an item for you, it will arrive in the shop by December 23rd.

    Support your local business this holiday season!

     

    Fine Print:

    - We will match any advertised price plus the cost of shipping. The entire cost of the product, including all applicable shipping and handling charges, will be taken into consideration.

    - The product must be in stock.

    - Price matches may only be honored on identical items. The product must be the same make and model (i.e., the same size, color, year, etc.). No exceptions!

    - We will only consider a price match if the item is being advertised in the United States and is recognized as a major web retailer. We do not price match eBay!

    - Some items may not be eligible for price match due to manufacturer pricing requirements.

    - Our Price Match Policy is subject to change at any time.

    - Price match is not retroactive and cannot be applied after you receive your product and the original transaction is complete.

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  4. Accident Support Group, every Thursday night

    September 27, 2012 by admin

    It’s sad to think that all of us have either experienced or know someone who has experienced an accident on their bicycle. Motor vehicles are often major offenders, but there are other events peppered throughout that involve another bike, a pedestrian, or something else entirely. Here at the shop we hear about these unfortunate experiences on a daily basis. You read that correctly: daily.

    The hardest part is helping the customer deal with the pain of it all. Both emotionally and physically, there is a sadness that walks in the door with them. Sometimes the event has just happened, just 5 minutes before they’ve arrived. Both traumatized and in shock, we try to talk them through the process of both starting to get over it and dealing with it. Sometimes the accident happened months prior to us meeting them. They’ve come in because they are finally ready to get back in the saddle and move on again.

    These moments that we have experienced have inspired us to start up a support group for cyclists who’ve been in an accident. No matter the scale or the number of bones broken or whether you’ve been given the ‘your bike is dead’ speech. Whether you’ve gotten a scratch or a concussion. Whether we’ve replaced your wheel that has been taco’ed. It doesn’t matter. We’ve opened our space to you, every Thursday night at 8:30pm, to… well… just talk about it. Meeting with other people who have been through what you’ve been through is important to the recovery process. We want to provide a chance for you to do that. People will trade stories, trade lawyer’s numbers, or just trade nods and silent support. We want all of you to come by and see and hear and relate to what others have been through.

    All are welcome. See you then.

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  5. The Tour

    July 6, 2012 by admin

    WOO! We’ve just finished setting up the projector, soooo…

    We’ll be watching the Tour De France all day for the remainder of the Tour!

    Come on down and see the most difficult race on the planet.

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  6. Good luck guys!

    June 6, 2012 by admin

    We just want to wish Gregg and Chloe (fine fine fine custy’s of ours) the best of luck on their trip up north. Upstate, through Canada, and back down into Minnesota. What a trip…

    Of course, these crazy cat’s wouldn’t be touring on an any old bike. No, no no. They’ve decided to take the cargo bike and… turn… it… vertical. Through trial and error, lot’s of sit downs with people who know how to do this kinda thing, and many hours at the bike shop (both ours and 718 Cycles), he managed to create not one, but two, fully functional and completely beautiful cargo tall bikes. Well done!

    So good luck bozo’s. Have an awesome, completely eventful, and wickedly tall tour!

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  7. Five Boro Bike Tour, this Sunday!

    April 29, 2012 by admin

    Just wanted to give all you lucky cyclists who got a ticket to the Five Boro Bike Tour on Sunday: Our tune-up list is filling up fast, so get here as early in the week as possible if you plan on getting some work done before the ride. It’s first come first serve, but we plan on throwing as many mechanics at the list as possible. We’ll be working overtime all week to get you out the door and riding before Saturday night. We hope to see you lucky one’s soon!

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  8. Finally…

    March 1, 2012 by admin

    Somebody pinch me… Yesterday we received our liquor license! Unbelievable, isn’t it? We are OFFICIALLY a bike shop, cafe, AND bar. We are so happy to finally have all the pieces in place for this crazy thing we’ve got going on over here.

    Thank you for all your patience throughout this. We’ve promised you all SO many times that it would happen soon. It started to feel like we were pulling your leg.

    But no more! It’s here and it’s official. So, to thank you all for your love and understanding, we want to invite you all to our first little shin-dig on Saturday night.

    A little music, a little fun, and a whole lot of love.

    So come by. Have a brewsky. Help us start this thing out right.

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  9. Serious Coffee Time

    February 23, 2012 by admin

    Everybody, say ‘Hello’ to Collin. Collin, this is everybody.

    Collin here is going to be putting a fire underneath the coffee portion of this fantabulous place we call Red Lantern Bicycles. He’s been lighting firecrackers for some time now, so we are really excited to have him on. He’s got some skills… some SERIOUS coffee skills…

    We’re talking cold brew iced coffee, french press style coffee, home made alternative milks (i.e. almond, sunflower, yum!), and some serious consistency in the way we do things ’round here.

    Rumor has it, we may even start roasting our own beans right here in the shop. I can almost smell it…

    We need to start taking the coffee as seriously as we are taking the bikes. Fortunately, Collin has his ass on the rivet and his nose on the stem.

    SOOO, come on by and say ‘Hey’ to the newest addition. I promise you’ll fall in love.

     

    Crazy Coffee Collin

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  10. Karla’s Free Radical

    January 6, 2012 by admin

    Before the conversion

     

    After the conversion

     

    We at Red Lantern Bicycles do a LOT of conversions. I’ve got to admit, though, this is by far one of the best.

    I gotta tell ya, this Xtracycle Free Radical has the power to change anyone’s life in a dramatically positive way. It’s so exciting to see something like this leave our doors. I hope we build 1000 more.

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