COAST CYCLES SHOP VISIT
Johnny Coast is the friendliest face out there, building modern classic rando bikes out of his long standing Brooklyn workshop. Bike Kill to Paris-Brest-Paris, Johnny gets it and is just a total joy to talk and gawk over bikes with. On a quick shop visit over the summer where these images were gleaned we spent way more time leafing through old bike reference materials than much else, a pretty perfect couple of hours talking aesthetics and history.
Coast Cycles bikes are a blend of classic randonneur styling and function with modern-ish components as desired by the end customer. Nothing is sacred, and I love it. Mix some positively ancient cranks with some early 2000s Campy? Full on classic French build but with modern tires, lights, and generator hubs? Note the tapered headtube with custom reinforcing rings featured above for example.
Check out the below gallery from the 2024 Philly Bike Expo, where you can usually find Johnny in rando row with a few like-minded friends.
We are very proud to offer the hot rod shop inspired Coast Cycles shirt, printed in a union shop on top-quality AS Color shirt stock. Unisex and women's cuts available!
