The Kickstand

Shop will be closed on September 4th

2011-09-04T14:07:00.000-07:00

The shop will be closed on September 4th for the holiday. We apologize for any inconvenience. Have a great Holiday!

Cyrus and Nicky

Shop will be closed today for an event

2011-08-26T17:28:00.000-07:00

The kickstand will be closed today, Friday the 26th for a Roller Race event we will be hosting at the bar Anna O'Brian's. Roller sprints are short races on stationary bicycles where you can race your friends. There is a computer and projector so everyone can get in on the action. Everything gets started at 8 PM with the first qualifying races beginning at 9 PM. We will be having a tournament and will be giving out prizes. For more info, check our Haleakavelo website.

polo court

2011-08-05T16:01:00.000-07:00

Mighty wallets!

2011-05-26T17:15:00.000-07:00

We just got out first shipment of these great wallets. I have been using one for several months now and it is just about everything I want in a wallet. It's thin, water resitant and only $15. They got some awesome designs, my favorite being the star trek one. The Mork and Mindy one is sweet too.

And the heavens opened up...

2010-12-19T14:14:00.001-08:00

The street outside the shop became a river, as this shot from our
front door shows.

2010-11-30T13:26:00.000-08:00

We are back from the Thanksgiving holiday, I hope everyone had plenty of food and plenty of good times with good friends and family. Me and Nicky had two Turkey dinners on thursday, one at her sister's and one at my mom's, so much food. We were able to spend some much needed relaxing time with family.

We got some fun projects happening this week and I will try to post some pictures.

-Cyrus

Its been a little while

2010-11-24T11:35:00.000-08:00

Its been busy around here! I havn't been updating the site lately, but that will be changing. We finally got internet down at the shop which helps a lot. We have been doing a lot of powder coating jobs which are always exciting. We also got our first shipment of Leader frames and parts! We are excited to offer them.

Aloha Sunday - Saturday July 18th

2010-07-14T14:19:00.000-07:00

Aloha Sunday!

2010-04-16T13:48:00.000-07:00

We were in the advertiser

2010-04-05T11:19:00.000-07:00

We want to thank Amanda for stopping by and writing the article about our shop!

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2010/Apr/04/il/hawaii4040321.html

JUST KICKIN' IT

The Kickstand bicycle shop, a hidden treasure in Kaimukī, can be found upstairs above the Champa Thai restaurant. It's a cool and friendly spot that attracts bike enthusiasts of all skill levels. The furniture, made from recycled bicycle parts, is seriously creative. And while you're ogling the bikes and accessories, there's coffee at the ready — so you can sit down and stay a while.

Owners Nicky Rowles and Cyrus Camp are an understated yet super-friendly duo who met at their day jobs, where they work with children with special needs. Their passion for conservation and the environment is evident throughout their establishment, which opened in August 2009. Every piece of furniture comes from something salvaged: closet doors morphed into a bookshelf, a fence piece used to hang backpacks, abandoned display cases refurbished and painted with a bike theme and a workbench made of wood from Re-use Hawaii. The powder coating used on their bikes is better for the environment, too. Walk in, tell them your budget and they'll work with you.

Camp, an expert in all things bicycle, told us about their Mechanics Club — an innovative program that allows you to save money and learn something new. With a six-month membership for $60, you'll learn how to fix your bicycle, have access to Kickstand's tools and be welcome to chill.

Kickstand, 3452 Wai'alae Ave., Suite 2; 384-0790, www.thekickstand808.blogspot.com. Hours are good for for nighthawks (and riders with day jobs): 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays.

— Amanda Stevens

Bike polo!

2010-03-24T14:25:00.001-07:00

2010-03-09T13:44:00.000-08:00

Cog issue #8 is here!

New Urban Velo #17

2010-01-26T21:14:00.000-08:00

The new issue of Urban Velo has arrived. It is their first full color printing. Stop by and check it out!

New powdercoat colors available!

2010-01-25T13:21:00.000-08:00

Here are the samples of the new powdercoat colors:

There is a new base which is the Sparkle Silver, top left. The candy translucent colors all have glitter in them. The picture doesn't do them justice. We have These as well as many other samples at the shop for you to see.

Shop Additions

2010-01-19T14:39:00.001-08:00

This past weekend I added some additional hooks for wheels and frames. I will be putting some more up over the next couple weeks.

New Treats!

2009-12-06T14:43:00.000-08:00

We are excited to announce that we now have healthy treats from yummy tummy available in our cafe. Currently, we have their "Almost Raw Bars" and "Trail Mix Cookies". They are handmade from organic and all natural ingredients.

1954 Schwinn Cruiser before/after restoration

2009-11-10T21:59:00.001-08:00

We just completed a custom build for our friend. It is a 1954 Schwinn Ladies Cruiser. It was in bad shape, but we got it refinished with new colors and some new parts.

The frame and parts were sandblasted and then powder coated. The frame received a matte black finish and the chain guard and rear rack both got florescent green. The handle bars had lost much of their chrome, so we had them blasted and then clear-coated over the raw steel. New chrome wheels, fork and cranks and matching grips completed the bike. Here is what it looked like before:

we just need the pedicabs

2009-11-05T14:37:00.000-08:00

COG issue #7

2009-11-05T12:10:00.000-08:00

We now have the newest issue of the COG Magazine, #7.

We also have some hip bags, made by a lriend who wishes to remain anonymous. She made three, and we are down to two now. They are made out of a recycled banner. They sell for $15.00 each.

Newly powdercoated items!

2009-11-02T12:46:00.000-08:00

We just got a group of frames and parts back form the powdercoaters. Such an awesome job.

Items include: 4 frames, 4 forks, 1 chainguard and rear rack, 1 handlebar, 3 rims

This blue frame is a 49cm Bridgestone road bike. The shade is called "French Blue" and almost matches the blue in our shop. The next frame is a vintage schwinn which was coated with a special copper sparkle finish. The next frame is a vintage Schwinn Sports Tourer. It has lighter weight steel tubing than the others.

We are building a vintage beach cruiser for our friend. The frame was powder coated matte black and it will have a florescent green chain guard and rear rack, the handle bars were sandblasted and then clear coated. We got matching grips.

Nicky is really excited about her new rims and fork. They are for her Schwinn Stingray which we are building up.

If you want your frame powder coated, you can bring it to us for help. We have color samples and there are hundreds to choose from.

First Friday bike event

2009-10-02T12:29:00.001-07:00

Tonight, me and Nicky will be at Mark's Garage. Our friend Vince is organizing it. He has arranged for some bicycle valet to take care if your bike while your at First Fridays. We will be fixing bikes and we will have information about riding and commuting in Honolulu. It starts at about 4:30 pm. So come on down and hang out.

update

2009-09-16T16:15:00.001-07:00

Our sign is now has some blue lights.

2009-09-02T01:36:00.001-07:00

We got Cog magazines...

2009-09-02T01:30:00.001-07:00

Cog photo annuals,

2009-09-02T01:27:00.000-07:00

T-shirts,

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and Bailey Works bags!

2009-09-02T01:23:00.001-07:00

2009-09-02T01:20:00.001-07:00

Thanks MYQI!

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2009-09-02T01:16:00.001-07:00

We are open!

2009-08-31T11:54:00.000-07:00

What a great day. Nicky prepared her famous coffee cake and made orzo pasta salad and pulled pork sandwiches. Sister Tanya cooked the chicken wings and brought the all important limes for the coronas.

We want to thank everyone who came out for our opening. It was great seeing everyone there. A big thank you to everyone who helped us make this a reality. We look forward to helping everyone with their bikes.

Some special thanks:

Dave and Kathi for being there every step and giving so much time and support

Danny for building the counter and sink

Gabe for building the workbench

Myqi for his artistic talent

Matt for lending us tools and his creativeness

To our new neighbors for helping out

And for all the positive support and energy from our friends.

Bern

2009-08-18T12:22:00.001-07:00

We got our shipment of Bern helmets. We got the mens Watts and
Brentwood and the womens Berkely styles. We will be getting some kids
helmets soon. We have already begun selling these and we will need to
make another order soon. If your interested in a particular style let
us know and we will bring it in for you.

Workbench and sink are in!

2009-08-18T12:17:00.000-07:00

Many thanks to Gabe and Danny who have been helping us with the
counter/sink and work bench. The shop is looking more and more like a
shop. The workbench has a fabulous blue sparkle plexi-glass surface
thanks to Gabe. We also have the sink in and Nicky can still reach the
faucet! Amazing work guys.

We got the sign up!

2009-08-11T12:56:00.001-07:00

Nicky made this sign/message board from an old cabinet window we got at Reuse Hawaii. Our friend Kristen visited last night and got the honor of being the first to write on it.

We will be recieving our first shipment of Bern Helmets and Bailey works Bags soon, as well as some tools and spare parts so we can begin doing repairs. Once we get the sink and the workbench installed, we will be ready for our opening, it's gettin close!

2009-07-28T12:56:00.001-07:00

Here is a stool that Nicky restored. She took it all apart, painted it
and I re apolstered the seat with the sparkle red.

Re-treaded sittin' bench

2009-07-01T13:23:00.001-07:00

This bench was made with old tire tread. We used rivets to hold the
straps on. Sit down and enjoy a cup of joe.

2009-06-27T22:36:00.000-07:00

2009-06-26T12:42:00.001-07:00

We are almost finished painting, I'll post a more recent photo soon.
You can see the blue that Nicky is painting and there is a big red
racing stripe around the room now.

We still need to get some plumbing installed, and Nicky's counter
made. My work bench will be done soon too.