South Side Cyclery

A bicycle shop with roots going back to 1933, South Side Cyclery has been serving the St. Louis area with bikes, gear, and accessories for generations. The third-generation family business was sold in 2021 to the Zimmer-Kakouris family, who carry on the shop’s long-standing role as a South Side cycling institution at 6969 Gravois Ave. The store pairs bike sales with a full repair service: staff such as Deanna and Tim take time to match riders with the right bike for their needs and budget, follow up with adjustments and dial-in tweaks after purchase, and walk customers through cleaning and maintenance so they understand the why behind the work. Test rides, patient fitting help, and practical guidance on helmets, locks, and accessories make the buying experience low-pressure, and long-term loyalty runs deep — one rider raced a bike in high school supplied through the shop’s team sponsorship back in 1984. The team stays involved in the local cycling community, and shoppers looking at Cannondale mountain bikes, Levy Plus electric scooters, or everyday essentials find a crew that knows its inventory and treats a quick helmet purchase with the same care as a full bike sale.

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