Used Street Bikes

2008 rolls out the 26th year that Karim Cycle has supplied thousands of used bicycles to athletes, scholars, scientists, professors, theologians and local residents of Berkeley and beyond.

Maybe you've caught a glimpse of our more famous bicycles in Hollywood movies; The Rock, Patty Hearst Story, Rent, Bee Season, Pursuit of Happyness, Kite Runner, music, videos or in ads for Dockers Pants, Ked's Shoes, Lee Jeans, etc.

Alleged by local authorities and internet blog rooms of having TOO many bicycles, B.P.D. 20--man S.W. A. T. team gave up and went home after counting 750 plus bicycles. Finally, after 18 months the City attorney paid a partial settlement admitting damage to the bike shop and merchandise as a result of the questionable search warrant and misguided Berkeley Police raid.

Yes, this year you can help. Bike commuter, local enthusiast, out-of-town collector or film property master can find the "right " bicycle and clear our aisles to comply with the fire code. See you soon and thank you for your business.

largest selection in the San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley area. Dozens of commuter bikes from $99 to $299, many not listed on site, but perfect for UC Berkeley artists and scholars on a budget. Street, road, touring bikes, traditional 3-speeds, beach cruisers, basic mountain bikes, and hybrids - perfect for the trip to campus, BART Station or the grocery store. Bike to work or school. It's a fun alternative to riding the bus or BART (or now take it on board). Great selection of U-locks, chains, and cables for security, lights for those dark evenings on your way home and Baskets, Racks to carry those books and groceries. Visit the store soon for the best selection. 2800 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, View Map

Fall is a great time to ride a bike. The air is fresh and the parks and backroads are calling. The back roads and parks are not crowded. Rediscover the joys of Mountain Biking the East Bay Regional Parks - Redwood, Briones, Tilden, Mt. Diablo, Berkeley Bicycle Bridge, Shoreline Bike Path and more. Make it a point to ride a bike somewhere, even if it's just to the local Cafe.

 

Modern and Vintage brands

Alegro, Atala, Bianchi, Bertin, Bottechia, Boss, Bridgestone, B.S.A. Cannondale, Centurion, Cinelli, Colnago, Diamond Back, Dyno, FreeAgent, Fat Chance, Frejus, Fuji, Gary Fisher, Giant, Gitane, GT, Guerciotti, Haro, Italvega, Jamis, Klein, Kona, KHS, Legnano, LeMond, Marin, Mercier, Miyata, Mongoose, Montague, Motobecane, Nishiki, Novara, Park-Pre, Pinarello, Raleigh, 3-Rensho, Ritchey, Redline, Rocky-Mountain, Ross, Paramount, Peugeot, Phillips, Puch, Santa Cruz, Schwinn, Sekai, Shogun, Specialized, SR, Surly, Terry, Tommaso, Trek, Univega, Viner, Viscount, Vitus, Voodoo, Waterford, and Zeus, Zunow.

New and Used Accessories

Bell helmets, Cat-Eye lights, Blackburn, Jandd, Topeak baskets/racks/grocery bags/panniers/pumps, Hollywood car racks, Kryptonite locks/cables, Adams Trail-a-Bike, Burley child trailers, Rhode Gear baby seats, Velo saddles

A Note on Bikes

In order to answer the questions, we request some specific information from you:
Intended use or riding habits  
Type of bike (cruiser, cyclo-cross, hybrid, Mountain, road-racing, touring, track.)
Size of bike (in inches or centimeters, or your height)
Features (wide range or gears, powerful brakes, light, STI shifters, etc)
Price range you feel comfortable with,
Condition of bike acceptable to you
Make / Model / Year

If you would like to order one of these bikes or have a request for an item not listed,
or have questions about pricing, please visit or call us!