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National Bike Month in May is a time to celebrate biking and the freedom, the joy, and the well-being it imbues within us. It’s a time to encourage ourselves to bike a little bit farther and a time to encourage others to bike a little bit at all. Because we know that when more people ride bikes, life is better for everyone.

Here are some basic things you can do to keep your bike running smoothly between comprehensive tune ups.

Do you know your ABCs? Whether you have an old or new bike, always inspect it prior to riding to make sure everything is working properly. Here's an easy to remember ABC bike check: Air, Brakes, Chain

A is for Air: Properly inflated tires helps prevent flats.

B is for Brakes: Squeeze your front and rear brake levers to make sure that the brakes engage properly and smoothly.

C is for Chain: Check that your chain is engaging with the gears.

Its also a good idea to make sure your saddle is at the proper height, and seat post is locked into place. Check that lights in front and back of your bike are in working order, especially for night riding. A bell is another good thing to have (mandatory in Philadelphia.) And don't forget your helmet.

Haven't had a tune-up on your bike in a while? Schedule an appointment now at either location. Howard St.: Tuesday – Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, closed for lunch 1-1:30pm or S. Philly: Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm. We hope to see you and your bike soon!
#Transportcycles #Nationalbikemonth #May #FirthandWilson #loveyourbike #bikecare

That gas is not getting any cheaper so leave the car at home!

Meet the Packster from Riese & Muller. The Packster2 70 will make your life easier. You can transport up to three children or your weekly shop in the permanently fitted box made of environmentally-friendly materials. Ride effortlessly around town, thanks to its small turning circle and low center of gravity.

The EPP transport box is fully recyclable and produced with zero emissions. Side impact protection and the five-point seat belts of the optional child seats reliably secure your passengers.

The Packster2 70 is remarkably easy to handle – whether riding, parking, or getting on and off. Its cable-controlled steering ensures that you can maneuver effortlessly in tight spaces, even when fully loaded. Speaking of which: you can additionally transport up to 27 kg on the rear rack.

The combination of high-performance headlight with daytime running light, rear light with brake light and well distributed reflectors guarantees that you can see and be seen.

This bike is available at our shop at 1315 Howard St in South Kensington. We're open Tuesday – Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm, closed for lunch from 1-1:30pm. We hope to see you soon!
#Transportcycles #RieseandMuller #Packster #FirthandWilson #ebike #cargobike

Time for a tune up? If yes, please note we are getting busier and busier with the weather getting warmer and nicer. To best work with your schedule please call us and schedule an appointment for your ride. Drop off your bike in the morning on scheduled day and typically pick up later in the afternoon.

When you bring your bicycle to us for maintenance or repair, our friendly, professionally trained technicians will assess your bike's needs and provide you with a free, no-obligation estimate. Whether your bike is in need of a minor adjustment or a major overhaul, we promise that your ride is in good hands.

Schedule a tune up now at one of our two locations: Howard Street shop 215.425.4672 open Tuesday – Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, closed for lunch 1-1:30pm, or our shop in the Bok Building, entrance on Dudley Street, 215.644.8124 open Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm. We hope to see you and your bike soon! #Transportcycles #loveyourbike #May #FirthandWilson #tuneup #bikemaintenance

Wouldn't life be simpler if there was one size tube for every tire size?

A common scenario at the shop: customer walks into the shop wanting to purchase a bike tube. When we ask what size and what kind of valve their response is "just a regular size tube." Just like people, there is no such thing as regular. Bike shops like us stock TONS of tubes in various circumferences and widths. A measuring tape won't tell you what size you need either. To take the guess work out look at your tire. On the side will be its dimensions. For instance: a tire on a Brompton bike is 16 x 1.35 (the 35-349 measurement is the same just a bit esoteric.) You'll also need to know what kind of valve will fit in the rim of your wheel. In this case it's a Schrader valve (the car tire style.) The other common valve is a Presta (the longer skinny one.) One last thing, a tube will stretch to fit different width tires within reason. When in doubt take a picture of your tire, just make sure the measurement and valve are visible.

To pick up a tube please visit one of our locations - Howard Street shop Tuesday – Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, closed for lunch 1-1:30pm, or our shop in the Bok Building, entrance on Dudley Street Tuesday - Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. Don't want to fix the flat yourself we can help you with that too. We hope to see and your bike soon! #Transportcycles #Biketubes #biketubesizes #FirthandWilson #schradervalve #prestavalve

There is still time to get one of the best cargo bikes around for less. Tern's Quick Haul Long is on sale until the end of May. Quick Haul Long combined with accessories can carry two kids and their stuff. It features the same Bosch Cargo Line motor found on their GSDs but in a more wallet friendly rendition. Make a plan to stop into our shop soon because they are moving quickly. Available at our Kensington shop only, 1315 N Howard St. Families please call ahead so we can have the bike set up for a test ride.

Pssst...a couple new fun color options are on the way!

Don't miss out on the hottest deal on electric cargo bikes this Spring! Howard Street shop Tuesday – Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, closed for lunch 1-1:30pm. We hope to see you soon! #Transportcycles #Nationalbikemonth #bikesale #FirthandWilson #Tern #Quickhaullong

Today are the primary elections in Pennsylvania. Polls are open from 7AM to 8PM. Make sure your voice is heard - get out and VOTE. Find your polling place here https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/PollingPlaceInfo.aspx

photo: WHYY

Happy Bike Month! What's an easy way to add a little more activity to your day? Take your next trip to the grocery store, to meet up with friends, or to just about anywhere by bike.

Key 2026 National Bike Month Events & Dates:

National Bike Month: May 1–31, 2026.
National Ride A Bike Day: Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Bike to School Day: Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Bike to Work Week: May 11–17, 2026.
Bike to Work Day: Friday, May 15, 2026.

For a smooth ride through National Bike Month on into spring and summer, schedule a tune up at one of our two shops: Our Howard Street shop Tuesday – Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, closed for lunch 1-1:30pm, or our shop in the Bok Building, entrance on Dudley Street Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm. We hope to see you and your bike soon! #Transportcycles #nationalbikemonth #May #FirthandWilson #phillylovesbikes

The annual Ride of Silence is an international ride that honors bicyclists killed or injured by motor vehicles.

The 22nd Annual Philadelphia Ride of Silence will be held this Wednesday May 20, from 6:45 pm to 8 pm. The ride will start at the North Apron of City Hall with a short memorial ceremony and slow bike ride that will travel an 8-mile route at 9.5 miles per hour through Center City before ending at the Art Museum for a memorial bike lift. The ride occurs rain or shine. https://bicyclecoalition.org/events/ride-of-silence-2026/
#transportcycles #bicyclecoalitionofgreaterphiladelphia #rideofsilence #FirthandWilson #bikemonth

Bells aren't just fun and cute. They're actually a state requirement for cyclists. Bike bells are a safety measure to help avoid accidents on the road, hence their importance. You're alerting pedestrians and other road users and vehicles that you're there with a ding-dong or a brrnnggg.

To learn more about bike laws please visit https://bicyclecoalition.org/resources/bike-laws/

To see all the different bells, we have to offer visit our Howard Street shop Tuesday – Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, closed for lunch 1-1:30pm. #Transportcycles #bikebells #May #FirthandWilson #bikesafety #phillylovesbikes

Fight Trump's war on black America - show your support by joining the All Roads Lead to the South rally this afternoon. Meet up is at 2pm, 15th and Market Streets, west side of City Hall.

"All Roads Lead to the South" is a national day of action for voting rights, calling on people from across the country to rally together again because it is clearer than ever that our work for freedom and justice is far from finished. And our collective fate as a country is tied to our neighbors in the South's fight for justice.

https://www.mobilize.us/blackvotersmatter/event/955011/

Save on gas and leave the car keys at home!

Meet the Yuba Kombi E5. This longtail cargo bike, with a new electric-powered version is designed principally for flat terrain riding but able to handle big cargo loads. The best thing is that this great ride is right now on sale.

The Kombi E5 boasts a host of features from Shimano — a high-quality and high-performance component manufacturer for different types of bicycles globally — all at a competitive price. It's powered by Shimano's lightest E-bike system: the STEPS E5000 mid-drive motor and its 418 Wh battery. Key to riding safety is powerful braking, and the Shimano Alivio hydraulic disc brakes will inspire confidence in all conditions.What a Kombination!

The heart of this high-tech bike is the Yuba in-house designed chromoly-steel frame, featuring Yuba's proven Stay Steady Technology (found on ALL Yuba compact, mid-tail and long-tail bikes), that is stable, sturdy and built to last. You'll likely be riding it more than you use your car - and doing your part for a cleaner, healthier planet!

The Kombi E5 can handle up to 440lbs of cargo—personalize your ride with a great range of add-ons for hauling the kids, or gear, or for the daily ride to work - then surprise everyone by parking it vertically to save space!

This bike is available at our shop at 1315 Howard St in South Kensington. We're open Tuesday – Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm, closed for lunch from 1-1:30pm. We hope to see you soon!
#Transportcycles #Yuba #Ekombi#cargobike #FirthandWilson #ebike #newbike

Simon made it out to the Life After Cars - An Evening with the War on Cars podcast event last night.

Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear, the hosts of The War on Cars podcast, promoted their book Life After Cars and discussed the negative impacts of car-dependency and how we can create safer, more live-able streets in our cities and towns.

The event was hosted by 5th Square Advocacy and Philly Bike Action with remarks by cyclist and State Senator Nikil Saval and emceed by cyclist and Philadelphia Inquirer design columnist, Inga Saffron.#TheWarOnCars #nikilsaval #ingasaffron #FirthandWilson #ridebikes #phillybikeaction #fifthsquare

Simon made it out to the Life After Cars - An Evening with the War on Cars podcast event last night.

Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear, the hosts of The War on Cars podcast, promoted their book Life After Cars and discussed the negative impacts of car-dependency and how we can create safer, more live-able streets in our cities and towns.

The event was hosted by 5th Square Advocacy and Philly Bike Action with remarks by cyclist and State Senator Nikil Saval and emceed by cyclist and Philadelphia Inquirer design columnist, Inga Saffron.#TheWarOnCars #nikilsaval #ingasaffron #FirthandWilson #ridebikes #phillybikeaction #fifthsquare

Simon made it out to the Life After Cars - An Evening with the War on Cars podcast event last night.

Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear, the hosts of The War on Cars podcast, promoted their book Life After Cars and discussed the negative impacts of car-dependency and how we can create safer, more live-able streets in our cities and towns.

The event was hosted by 5th Square Advocacy and Philly Bike Action with remarks by cyclist and State Senator Nikil Saval and emceed by cyclist and Philadelphia Inquirer design columnist, Inga Saffron.#TheWarOnCars #nikilsaval #ingasaffron #FirthandWilson #ridebikes #phillybikeaction #fifthsquare