When it's six in the morning, and all the mister and missus fix-its from other bicycle repair shops are fast asleep, Bill Fasano is awake. He’s waiting for you and your out-of-commission bike, which he plans to repair by day's end so that you can participate in the ride you and your friends have spent weeks planning. Fasano's Green Garage is open weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., although he does take a "siesta" between noon and 2 p.m., which he spends on the road hunting for and fetching your repair parts. Fasano also says he's also aiming to organize local bike expos and swap meets sometime in the future. Either way, pedal by. Fasano says that if you see his Green Garage's sandwich board sign out front, stop in to say "Hi" and take in a classic bicycling race projected on the garage's big screen. Or simply invite him to join you for a quick ride. To get in touch with him, drop him a line at thegreengaragepdx@gmail.com. Chad Walsh, 1/1/11
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We took our GT Quadrafoil tandem to Bill at the Green Garage expecting the worse. Our rear wheel was bent beyond repair and parts are no longer available for GT bikes. Bill and Gabby were quick to offer options to remedy the nonexistant 700D GT wheel size and were on the hunt, nationwide, for replacement parts. We just picked it up and it is like a brand new bike. Smooth new kevlar tires with reflective sidewalls, rebuilt front and rear wheels with new rims and spokes using our original hubs, fenders that actuallf fit (We've tried other styles and failed), smooth shifting and silent braking and it even shines brighter than when we took it in to them. We can't wait to get out on a sunny day and enjoy our tandem once again. Thanks guys!
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Purchased a used Trek from the boys last week. They had gone through the bike top to bottom; new chain, cables, etc. Got a good deal on a ready to ride bike. Couldn't be happier.
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