While we don’t offer customizable bikes at this time for individuals, we do offer accessories such as wheelsets, saddles, grips, and more so you can add your own personal touch. If you’re looking for a customized fleet of bikes for your brand or busi
We have a robust network of dealers all over the country where you can see, touch, ride, and check out our bikes IRL before purchasing. To find a dealer near you, check out our Dealer Locator.
Our bikes are designed in-house here in Los Angeles and manufactured in China. We work intimately with our factories every step of the way from conception to completion on each of our models.
A step over frame has a top tube going across the top of the bike that you usually have to put your leg over to get on the bike. The step through frame either has no top tube or low top tube, you don't have to lift your leg up and over – you simply s
The best bike for you is the one that will satisfy all your needs! Do you plan on riding in hilly or non hilly areas? Pavement or gravel? Do you want a step through or step over frame?. All of these questions are what you should be asking yourself wh
Yes! We provide detailed assembly instructions for you to put your bike together at home. However, we highly recommend bringing your bike to a local bike shop to have a professional bike mechanic check out your bike before riding it. Some bike shops
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer assembly at this time. Many bike shops will offer assembly as a service, so we recommend looking into those options at your local bike shop.
Our bikes will be delivered to you 75% assembled. Though you can do it on your own, we highly recommend taking your bike to a local bike mechanic to assemble the rest of the bike.
We have a few popular replacement items available for purchase on our website. If the part you need isn’t listed, please reach out to our customer service team so we can assist!
A coaster brake is an internal brake built into your bike that’s activated by pedaling backwards. Coaster brakes generally allow for a smoother transition from moving to full-stop and remain effective even in rainy conditions.
A flip-flop hub allows you to choose how you ride – fixed-gear or single-speed – by simply flipping the back wheel. Single-speed allows you to easily coast on your bike without pedaling, and the front brake will be your main mode of slowing down and
This is a small extra piece in the middle of your wheels that protects your bike’s delicate bearings from weather conditions and debris in the road. Sealed cartridge bearings are becoming more and more common because of the additional protection they
A suspension fork is a part on the wheel(s) that allows a bike to better absorb shocks that come from bumps and cracks in the road, or varying terrain. Bikes with suspension typically offer a smoother ride because of it.
A bike with internal cable housing is designed to allow the bike’s cables (for its brakes, speeds, etc.) to run through the bike frame. This offers a cleaner, sleeker look and protects the cables from outside elements (like rain or dirt).
All of our bikes except for Amok, Harper, Harper 7, and Culver come with a kickstand.
You can find our bike's tire size information in the "Specification" section located at the bottom of the product's page.
Unfortunately, some wheels will not fit our bikes. Should you decide to install wheels from a different brand, consult your local bike dealer before purchasing new ones.
Barron, Atlas, and Chatham Plus all have aluminum frames.
Amok, Beaumont Plus, Harper 7, Harper, Harper Plus, and Culver are Presta tubes, while all the other models are Schrader.
Yes! Our trailers are compatible with most adult bikes with 20-29” wheels.
Apollo, Apollo Lite, Apollo-X, Dreamcatcher and Toto bike baskets are compatible with the following adult bike models: Sully, Beaumont, Chatham, and Barron.
Our Lenox Tray Car Rack is compatible with all Retrospec bikes, regardless of frame shape, with no adapter needed. Our Lenox Hitch Mounted Car Rack is also compatible with all Retrospec bikes, however bikes with step through frames will need a top tu
Unfortunately, we have not tested any of our bikes with child carriers, so we do not recommend installing one to your Retrospec bike. However, we do recommend attaching any of our trailers to the back of your bike should you decide to take your child
Only Alder is designed to fit in a bottle cage.
You can add a water bottle cage to any of our bikes except for those with a step through frame.
All of our adult bikes fit our Lenox Bike Tray, however, our kids' bikes will not.
The recommended weight limit on our adult bikes is 250lbs.
If you are in-between sizes, we recommend sizing up based on your inseam and standover height. There should always be some clearance between your inseam and the saddle. To measure your inseam and find the proper size bike, we recommend following the
We love our riders and we want you to get back on a bike as much as you do. Email us with a valid police report indicating your stolen bike, and we’ll send you a discount code good for 10% off a new one. Consider this a nice silver lining to this bum
You can register your bike by filling out this form.
Your seat post is adjustable and can be raised up until you see the insertion limit hashmarks. If correctly adjusted, the hashmarks will be inserted into the seat post and not be visible.
Your bike is packaged with the fork backwards to prevent and minimize damage to the brake system. Once assembled, follow the arrows located on the sides to face the fork forward to complete your assembly.
Our bikes are compatible with both schrader and presta valves.
Only bikes with threadless quill handlebars are adjustable by a few inches. If your bike comes with a threadless handlebar stem, then unfortunately, you won't be able to adjust its height.
Front wheels are easy to remove by using a simple hex wrench to unscrew the front bolts. However, if you want to remove the back tire and don't have the proper tools, you should take your bike to a local bike shop to have it removed correctly.
Yes, you should always wear a helmet while biking. If you are involved in an accident while biking, a helmet will drastically reduce the odds of a fatal or serious head injury.
Tuning your bike depends on how often you are riding it. Typically the 6 month mark is a good time to check it.
There’s not too much you need to do on a daily basis to make sure your bike stays in tip-top shape, but you should always make sure there is air in your tires. If you notice you’re filling up your tires often, inspect them for punctures. Every other
We recommend leaving your bike in a dry location when it's not being used. Extended exposure to moisture can rust components like the handlebar and chain, which can be particularly difficult to remove. Should you need to remove rust from your chain,
Many of our paint colors are custom-mixed and may not be found readily available on store shelves. For the highest quality paint repair, we recommend checking out your local hardware store, as they often have the tools and expertise to mix and match
Oops! That’s definitely not supposed to happen, but it’s an easy fix. The likeliest cause of this issue is that the front fork is on backward, so simply remove your front wheel, flip the front fork around, adjust the handlebars, remount the front whe
Flat tires are a bummer, especially when all you want to do is go for a ride. Sometimes you can’t see the damage or debris in the road that causes your tires’ tubes (the internal part that holds the air) to burst, but it happens to the best of us! We