Citizen Chain Cyclery

• Rosebud was a bike!
• Declaration of Principles
• The Chain Gang
• Shop Hours + Directions

Just as Charles Foster Kane rejoiced in the memory of his sled Rosebud, we want to help you find a “Rosebud” that will bring the joy of bicycling back into your life. We built this shop on the principles of love and care that we lavished on our own two-wheeled friends, and we aim to provide the same level of service for yours. Whether it’s repairs, upgrades, new bikes, used bikes, “new old stock” bikes, or parts, we have something for every rider.

While today’s North Beach is full of happily bicycling tourists, there hasn’t always been a bike shop in the area. Our founders began underground, working in a basement just off Columbus Street. Known as “The Pit,” this close-kept secret allowed us to re-enact the close bonds between man and bike. Before long, other seekers of “the old ways” joined us, in search of steel friends old and new. As we dug out old tools, purchased new ones, and sought out long-lost frames, we realized the joy we were bringing to others couldn’t stay underground.

Citizen Chain LLC opened its doors in 2007 with one mission: to help our customers find and maintain a bicycle that is truly their “best friend,” and a companion on their journeys. Though we’ve moved from Columbus to Powell Street, our goal remains the same. Whether it’s a vintage Italian steel racer, carbon climber, fixed-gear track bike, or a classic American cruiser with a one-speed coaster break, we encourage you to come in and tell us more about your wheeled friend-we may have found him or her already!