Coast Cycles

Coast Cycles makes gorgeous custom bicycles!
After 10 years of commuting on bicycles in New York City,
I finally dawned on me that I was a lifer. It was time to invest in a cycle
that fit my body and my riding style. I wanted a bike that was useful and beautifully made.
My friend Araby recommended Johnny Coast’s work, so I dropped him an email for a consultation.
You won’t find a flashy storefront with spandex billowing in the windows.
You will find a no-​frills garage/​shop with «Coast» hand-​painted across the grill.
When you go for a consultation, be sure to budget at least an hour or two to chat.
Johnny’s a really friendly, patient and professional builder, but the consultation takes time.
There are A-​LOT of details that go into a custom bike.
Johnny took my measurements, and he asked lots of detailed questions around
which style of frame I wanted… right down to the lug styles.
After I put down a reasonable deposit, he put me on the waiting list. (He’s got a busy shop.)
A few weeks later, he started work on the frame.
It took a few months in the build, but custom work takes time.
This is not assembly-​line construction.
Since then, I’ve been riding Johnny’s frame for five years.
His attention to detail is incredible. The welds and braising are clean and crisp.
The powder-coat’s still going strong.
I feel WAY more comfortable when I ride, now that my bike’s built for my body.
I feel good about riding this bike for a long time to come.