Cycle Logical Bikes in Pacific Beach is not your standard bicycle sales and repair shop.
“It’s a passion project for me. I just love the sport,” said owner Antonio Espinosa about the independent bike shop he has owned since 2019 at 2710 Garnet Ave., Unit 105 behind Discount Tires. “This is my first venture in the bike and cycling industry.”
An avid cyclist himself, Espinosa comes from the world of finance and investment banking and wanted to develop a sideline business because he saw a niche developing “with people taking better care of their health and cycling becoming a crucial part of people’s lives.”
On its website, cyclelogicalbikeshop.com, the company describes itself as “a top-notch bike repair shop offering a wide range of services for every type of bike. Whether you need repairs for the bicycle you ride to work every day, or you need a tune-up for your mountain bike before you hit the trails, we can help you. We understand how important it is to have a bike you can rely on, and are proud to offer competitive pricing and a two-to-three business-day turnaround time. Our goal is to provide efficient and quality repair services so you can get back to riding in no time.”
The cycle shop owner also finds bicycle repair to be therapeutic. “Some people find solitude and peace in painting,” Espinosa said. “I find solitude and peace in fixing a bike.”
Espinoza added it is also nice that he lives near his business so that “I can just stop by as well as create a community for cyclists to get together.”
Cycle Logical sells two well-known brands of bicycles, Yeti Cycles and Niner Bikes, both from Colorado. “Those are our bread and butter where we mostly thrive, though we do all sorts of repairs as well,” said Espinosa. “We even work on eBikes, as long as it doesn’t involve the electronics (motors).”
“Each bike has a different story as everyone rides their bikes differently whether they be weekend warriors, commuters or mountain bikers,” related Espinosa. He added the condition of their bikes is a reflection of “how often you ride and how many miles you put on the bike.”
Espinosa added it is also important for riders to do regular proper maintenance with their bikes including lubing their chains after a long ride. “You have to remember that machines are powered by men, but in the end, machines break down,” he pointed out adding Cycle Logical “prides itself on having some of the best service in San Diego with a turnaround time of just two days.”
Though most of his clients are local, Espinosa noted that he has “sold bikes to people that I know all over the United States from Florida to Las Vegas to New York.”
Adding his bike shop is known for working on higher-end bikes as well as beach cruisers, Espinosa noted it is all satisfying work. “When people walk away with smiles on their faces because we helped them out, it brings me joy,” he said. “I take a lot of pride in having mostly positive reviews. That means we’re doing things the right way. I just love the business, and it’s a fun business to be in.”
CYCLE LOGICAL
Where: 2710 Garnet Ave., Unit 105.
Hours: Weekdays 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., closed weekends.
Contact: cyclelogicalbikeshop.com, 858-352-6055, @Cyclelogicalbikes.
