Local bike shops keep Philly cyclists, commuters and joyriders on the move

Let it Ride by Emily Kovachphotos by Gene Smirnov Human Zoom Bikes & Boards MANAGER: Stanley TworekOPEN SINCE: 2005NEIGHBORHOOD: Manayunk and ArdmoreVIBE: Big like a chain, cool like an indie. “We have our tattoos and piercings, but we’re getting a little more clean-cut.”REPAIR, RENT OR RETAIL: All three are availableUNDERLYING VALUES: Service to all. “I

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Five local bike accessories you should know about

Gear Up by Emily Kovach 1. LOCK HOLSTERS FROM FABRIC HORSE No more locks rattling around on handlebars or shoved awkwardly in back pockets. $10 at fabrichorse.com, 1737 E. Passyunk Ave. 2. LOCKDOWN FOOT STRAPS FROM R.E.LOADMade from the same tough Cordura waxed canvas as their legendary messenger bags, these straps can be made in the

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