BicycleFrames.com - Custom bike builder in Wilkes-Barre PA
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rich adams [ custom fabrication ]
Description
"I'm pleased to announce the opening of our new bike shop, Around Town Bicycles in downtown Wilkes-Barre, Pa. I've teamed up with expert retailer, and front man Tom Jones, former owner of Sickler's Bike Shop. Both of us have returned to our home town to contribute to the revitalization of the area. We've rehabbed the old Schmitt Printery (circa 1919) to create a unique retail space and custom frame shop all in one, just a few hundred yards from the old Sickler's store. We carry Giant, Orbea, Titus, and of course Rich Adams bicycles."
I never knew bicycles would become my life's work. As a youngster I would ride dirt bikes like most kids. Later as a young teen I started touring and then road racing. I soon progressed to the mountain bike, like most people in the late 80's and raced a bit. After college I worked in the Semiconductor Industry commuting with my bike and enjoying the northern California cycling mecca. During this period I made a life changing decision and quit my Silicon Valley engineering job for a basic wrench position in the now defunct Start to Finish Bicycles in San Francisco. While financially it was a bit of a shock, I never enjoyed my previous work as much as that first job. Meanwhile I bought some equipment and starting building road frames.
Since then my obsession has been bikes. I love riding them; I enjoy the relaxed casual atmosphere of the bike shop, and I honestly get to do what I love, build frames. Not many people can say they are content with their job or are happy with their careers. While I gave up the comfortable life in a more lucrative field, I haven't once regretted my decision and I continue to look forward and strive to improve each bike I build.
Contact
- Rich Adams Custom Fabrication
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- San Francisco CA
- United States 94110
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- +141.56425908
