Blue Line Bike Lab is proud to be Houston's premier dealership for two great new brands, Linus and Retrospec. Linus is an American-owned company that specializes in affordable classic  European style bicycles such as their Dutchi model and Mixte model. Most of their models are available in several different drivetrain options and are offered in a collection of very hip modern color pallettes, making them a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern style. Retrospec is a California based company that specializes in fixed-gear street machines and have quickly become known for their bright color mixes and low price points. We heavily stock the Retrospec Beta series bikes that retail for $349. There may be other dealers in town that carry these brands, but we think that our customer service, mechanical expertise, and deep inventory availability make us your one stop shop for either of these great brands of bikes. Come in and test ride a Linus or Retrospec today and show the world your style- your new ride is here waiting on you to take it home.

-Don't forget about our Wednesday Night Ride! We leave from the Blue Line parking lot at 7pm every Wednesday night (unless it's raining) and usually get back around 9pm. There are at least two different pace groups to choose from, and all of the pace groups do the same route every week so you can start with the faster group and drop back to a slightly less fast group if your legs aren't feeling it. You can view and print out the route here. Please remember to bring your helmet, your lights, and a smile.

-We also have the Saturday Morning Ice Cream Ride! This is a moderately paced road ride that meets at Happy Fatz and rolls out at 9:30am sharp! If you get there before the ride, you can feast on Houston's best French Toast, and there's an ice cream stop at the halfway point. It's 27 miles long and speeds range from 17mph-19mph.

*We post changes to our ride schedules and extra-credit rides on our Facebook pages. Please "Like" our page or  send us a friend request to keep up to date on the latest ride information.

Ever since Ed Scott invented the tapered aluminum ski pole, Scott's delivered cutting-edge products to a variety of sporting markets. The sharing of tech information across divisions ensures that their bicycles are some of the most technologically advanced available and we've got 'em in stock!

Serious riders the world over who expect nothing short of perfection, ride Konas. Designed and built from the ground up with an eye toward quality, rather than making a buck, one spin and you'll agree: Konas are phenomenal!

The Stand-over Test Is Just A Start - The stand-over test, which you may have used or heard about, is a quick, ballpark-only indicator of whether a certain-size bike will fit. It's simply done by straddling the bike and checking the clearance between the crotch and top frame tube. On bicycles designed for road use, you usually want about one to three inches of clearance (depending on the size and design of the bike). On off-road models, which usually have sloping top tubes and long seatposts, more clearance is needed. Look for three to six inches (depending on size and design). There's a lot more to a proper bicycle fit than stand-over clearance and on some bicycles, especially those with compact frame designs, it doesn't tell you enough to judge fit. Be sure to ask us for expert advice in selecting the right size bicycle and getting it fitted correctly, too. We're always happy to help.

cleats –

The parts that are attached to the soles of cycling shoes that connect the shoes to the pedals for more efficient pedaling.