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Aventon Dealer Spotlight: Bike AttackTaking a historic ride down memory lane, we’re sharing the story of the first electric bike shop in Los Angeles! Born and bred in Berlin, Germany, and now rooted in the greater Los Angeles, California area, Bike Attack is a pioneering figure in the e-mobility movement. In addition to being the first ebike shop in LA, Bike Attack has a rich founding history that’s transversed two continents, having now established itself as a trusted staple in the community. With two prominent locations in Santa Monica and Playa Vista, we had the absolute pleasure to speak w …
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November 11, 2019BIKE ATTACK named America’s Best Bike Shop 2019The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) has certified BIKE ATTACK as being among the top local bicycle retailers in the United States. Fewer than 200 qualified for this honor.Key to certification is a lengthy application survey that quantifies key elements found in successful retail operations of all kinds. Mystery shoppers then evaluated dealers through phone & email contacts, website appeal & accuracy, and an in-store visit with detailed breakdown of their experience, from a customer’s perspective, provided …
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Which bicycle maker is the oldest in the world?Which bike maker is in business since 1885?Which bicycle manufacturer has the longest cycling history and why?Which bicycle manufacturer holds the title as the longest running producer of bicycles in the world and is still going strong today?The answer is: Bianchi is the oldest bike maker in the world and is still in business today all over the world.How did Bianchi’s invent their signature color “Celeste”? Bianchi is the only bike maker with a signature color. The color "Celeste" or celeste teal color is the most copied bike color in the …
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Bike Attack: The Category is ALL ROAD! Photo courtesy of Bicycling Australia Is this Bianchi's Gravel Grinder? Yes and NO! Will a model from Bianchi's All Road Family ride comfortably and capably down an unpaved country road that vacillates from hard-packed dirt to railroad bed ballast? Of course it will! But an All Road model will also handle rural roads made of glassy asphalt or choppy chip-seal. Ditto for pothole-laden urban avenues and alleys. And smooth suburban streets. And crushed limestone rail trails. And neighborhood bike paths. And fire roads. And pretty much any s …
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PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08-22-2014Bike Attack Named America's Best Bike Shop 2014August, 2014 – BIKE ATTACK of Santa Monica, California has been named one of America’s Best Bike Shops for 2014 by the National Bicycle Dealers Association.There are approximately 4,000 bike shops in the United States, and less than 300 were chosen to be named “America’s Best.”The shops were asked to fill out a detailed application describing what sets them apart from the average store. Mystery shoppers then evaluated the business in more detail by visiting the store, reviewing their website, and contac …
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