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Friendly Bicycle is a full-service bike shop located on Ives Street near Wickenden Street in Providence. Founded in 2016 by Eamon McGlynn, the shop began as a Craigslist-based vintage bike resale business run from his apartment. In 2018, McGlynn moved operations to a commercially zoned garage, turning it into a legitimate bike shop. Initially focused on restoring and selling high-end vintage steel road bicycles from Italy and Japan, Friendly Bicycle has since shifted toward servicing city-friendly bikes for the local community. The shop offers new and used bicycles, parts, and custom builds, emphasizing products from independent manufacturers. Known for its personalized, labor-of-love approach, Friendly Bicycle serves as a neighborhood gem for cycling enthusiasts. McGlynn plans to spend the summer fixing bikes and hopes to enjoy some rides himself. The shop’s welcoming atmosphere and dedication to quality service make it a favorite among locals. Friendly Bicycle is located at 83 Ives Street and can be reached through their website or by phone.
Friendly Bicycle es una tienda de bicicletas ubicada en 83 Ives Street, Providence, que ofrece venta, servicio, repuestos y construcciones personalizadas. Fundada en 2016 por Eamon McGlynn, comenzó como un negocio en Craigslist desde su apartamento, donde compraba, restauraba y vendía bicicletas vintage. En 2018, al mudarse a un garaje comercial en Ives Street, transformó el espacio en una tienda formal, enfocándose inicialmente en bicicletas de carretera de acero vintage, especialmente modelos italianos y japoneses de alta gama y personalizados. Con el tiempo, Friendly Bicycle amplió su oferta hacia bicicletas urbanas y el mantenimiento de bicicletas para la comunidad local. Actualmente, la tienda cuenta con bicicletas nuevas y usadas, además de piezas de fabricantes independientes. McGlynn destaca que el negocio es una pasión personal y que sus planes para el verano incluyen reparar bicicletas y disfrutar de paseos. Friendly Bicycle se ha consolidado como un punto de referencia para los ciclistas de Providence, combinando experiencia en bicicletas clásicas con un enfoque en las necesidades actuales de movilidad urbana.
