As some of our more astute customers have noticed, we recently added a Toll Free number to our contact information. While cell phones make this a little bit of an antiquated move, it is more about the message behind the “it’s free to call us” message.

Probably one of the most distinguishing characteristics about Renaissance Bicycles is that we want to take the time to help you make good decisions about bikes, parts, and accessories.  We don’t mind sharing our knowledge and experience, even if it doesn’t directly benefit us.  We know that a helpful conversation has definite valuable, despite what some of the online bike discounters would like you to believe.

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As many of you know (and appreciate), Renaissance Bicycles is small family-owned business. And being as such, there are really just two ways for us to “grow” our business workforce … we either hire friendly employees or create them ourselves … we have been working on the latter for the past 9 months.

So … we are pleased to announce the latest member of our family, Grayson
Marshall Luce. We haven’t decided on his exact role in the Shop, but Chief Siren might be a good start.  More importantly, he’s healthy, happy, and already furiously kicking his little legs.  No word yet regarding an on-road or off-road preference … although based on his contemplative expression, he is refining his opinion on the great threaded versus threadless headset debate.

As mentioned above, Renaissance Bicycles is a family-owned business … and the word family comes before business as it should. Therefore, we will be working on a minimal schedule until (at least) the 21st of March. Feel free to email or call, but please respect that our primary focus is spending quality time with our new family, caring friends, and thoughtful neighbors.

Thanks again to all of the friends, customers, and well-wishers for their love and support.

– Bryan, Kyndra, Grayson, and Carina

We are playfully realistic about our cycling ambitions. Podiums, medals, and any real cycling accolades aren’t exactly our Thing. But really, they never were a concern to begin with. This is because we are part of the Fun Majority of cyclists — the enthusiastic group of people who ride bikes simply for enjoyment.

But don’t get it wrong … we are not defining enjoyment as “tootling around the park counting squirrels”.  We mean enjoyment in the “it has personal value” context. In other words, there is enjoyment from touring, group riding, commuting to work, exploring gravel roads, leisurely solo rides, etc. Basically, if you ride your bike because it makes you smile and feel good (and not solely for a trophy / prize money / crushing other people’s self-esteem) then you are a part of the Fun Majority.

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For those of you who might be a little hard of hearing, let me say it a little larger:

Free shipping for the month of March!

Yes, that includes everything … complete bikes, frames, parts, accessories, wheels, etc.

And double yes, this applies whether you buy online, call in your order, send it by fax, or use a carrier pigeon.  In other words, when we say free shipping,  we really mean free shipping on everything!

(Now if you’re really clever, you’ll go ahead and order your Rivendell / Soma / Batavus this March.  While some of the bikes and frames aren’t available just yet, you’ll reap the benefit of this limited time sale.  Just think about it … that’s an easy $35 to $100 savings for buying something you would get anyway.)