August Shop News

How’s the shop this year? I get asked that a lot. Well, it’s better than 2020, that’s for sure, but it’s still not a “regular” year. We have zero corporate outings, no international travellers, are still grappling with supply chain shortages, and now there’s the rise of the delta variant and stupidly stubborn non-vaxxers causing another mask/shutdown threat. (On that note, our entire staff is fully vaxxed.)

But it’s better than 2020!

Onwards…

Our service turn-around is amazingly fast right now (thank you Judith and Rob!). We’re looking at same day for minor work (flats, gear or brake adjustments, accessory installs) and less than a week for major work (tune up or wheel true). Come on in and drop your wonky ride off and you’ll get her back rolling like a superstar!

New bikes are still coming in…at a trickle. We have back orders with Giant and Brooklyn Bicycle that we still expect to come in this year. Stay tuned at wheelhousedetroit.com/bikes as we keep that page very updated. Plus the THREE used bikes we have in stock are 25% off! And they’re beauts.

The same supply chain issues have affected our service parts and accessories, so our stock has sometimes been a bit light this season. But, good news, we’ve just secured a pretty big order (for 2021 that is, for a “normal” year, it would have been a weekly order) so by this weekend, we’ll be looking good. Come by and check out the cool and useful accessories and parts we’ve landed!

Finally, while we always recommend reserving rental bicycles ahead of time online — you know for sure the bike of your choice will be available, you save 10%, and you can even sign a waiver online saving valuable time at pickup — we want you to know that are happy to accomodate spontaneuous walk-up rentals!

Your support of local small businesses is more important than ever. Thanks to all that have and do.

Sincerely - Kelli Kavanaugh (owner)