Located in the Central District, 20/20 Cycle is more than a business -- it's a community hub. The shop does repairs of all kinds and sells vintage, new and custom-built bikes.

This West Seattle shop has won awards for sustainable practices. Its other outstanding qualities include a wacky sense of humor, a "fitting area" to help you determine whether a bike is for you, a library of more than 150 bike books you can check out and a full repair shop.

It may be small, but this West Seattle bike and skateboard shop manages to cram a lot under one roof.

This North End shop sells bikes from Raleigh, GT, Redline and other major brands. BCS has been around since 1969 and is conveniently located near the Burke-Gilman Trail, for those who can't wait to get on a new bike and ride like the wind. The store also rents bikes by the hour or the day.

This Rainier Valley bicycle center's many services include youth programs, a "recycling cycles" component, biking events and a shop where you can buy used two-wheelers and/or learn to fix them up.

Located along The Burke-Gilman Trail, Bothell Ski and Bike is a family-owned and operated ski, snowboard and bike shop.

Elliott Bay is a general-purpose bike shop, but it also contains a full-service frame shop, and the bike-loving folks who work there can give you a custom paint job, restore your old clunker to working order or just fix a flat tire.

Free Range offers a "service menu" that ranges from getting air in your flat tire to "The Montana," a complete overhaul. The Fremont shop also sells clothing, accessories and bikes from Soma, Surly, Jamis and other brands.

Since 1932, Gregg's Greenlake Cycle has been serving the needs of Seattle's two-wheel aficionados. Its selection is vast, its staff knowledgeable and its location -- just a few steps from one of Seattle's most popular recreation paths -- is absolutely prime.

Its name means "the old one," but this Madrona/Leschi shop keeps only the most up-to-date bike stuff in stock. Consequently, only serious cyclists, or those interested in becoming serious, need usually apply.

In additional to offering rental bikes at very affordable prices, Montlake is a friendly neighborhood place to get your bicycle shopping done. Whether you're into mountain bikes, road bikes or even recumbents, they've got your number. The shop does repairs, too.

R+E has been around since 1973, supplying cycle-philes with two-wheelers, repair classes, repair services and even tandem bikes, for bike-crazy couples who can't bear the thought of taking to the streets on separate cycles.

Recycled Cycles is the place to go to sell your bike that's gathering dust in the basement, or to buy a reliable bike without spending a fortune.

The prices for used sporting goods here range from "That's reasonable" to "Are you serious? I'll take five." Great buys on skiing and climbing equipment as well as an extensive array of bike components, helmets, shoes, tires and so on.

Don't let the name of this multisport and triathlon-equipment store scare you away. Speedy Reedy, located on the Burke-Gilman Trail, has swim, cycling and running gear for athletes of any speed or body type.

Supergo's shop floor is immense; the central space is dominated by racks where the store stocks almost 600 bikes, from full-on road racers to downhill screamers, with a selection of tamer city, sport, mountain and cruiser bikes. The store repairs bikes and sells parts and accessories, too.

This Capitol Hill bike shop carries new and used cycles and tons of gear and accessories. There's also a full-service repair shop -- and mechanics you can actually trust -- on the premises, and everyone's really friendly and helpful.

Named after Wilbur and Orville of transportation-innovation fame, and around since 1974, Wright Brothers sells and services both common commuter bikes and specialty bikes for road racing and other purposes. The store also offers a co-op workshop space and repair classes.