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Man, I just randomly came across this and am totally bummed about it! Bohn's Cycle, a family owned dealership in Pittsburgh since 1944, is for sale. $189,900 buys the building, the business, parts inventory and equipment. http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/2015-Saw-Mill-Run-Blvd-Pittsburgh-PA/577…
I was proudly born and raised in Pittsburgh. When my father was in high school in the 70s, he'd to go to Bohn's for parts for his '74 Husky 125. Ron Bohn won gold for the USA ISDT team in 1973 along side the likes of Dick Burleson and Malcolm Smith.
The Pittsburgh area and the surrounding region in general is rich in moto history and enthusiasts; much of which passed through the doors of Bohn's Cycle at some point. Another sad sign of the times, I suppose
I was proudly born and raised in Pittsburgh. When my father was in high school in the 70s, he'd to go to Bohn's for parts for his '74 Husky 125. Ron Bohn won gold for the USA ISDT team in 1973 along side the likes of Dick Burleson and Malcolm Smith.
The Pittsburgh area and the surrounding region in general is rich in moto history and enthusiasts; much of which passed through the doors of Bohn's Cycle at some point. Another sad sign of the times, I suppose
The Shop
Mike- you are correct ,Bohns was the go-to Husky shop, but Lojaks were right in there as well. And Lojaks just re-introduced Husqvarna back a year or so ago (after a 30ish year hiatus) to complement their Yamaha line. There's nothing like the service of a small town dealership that's owned and run by racers .
http://stores.ebay.com/Guntown-Cycle-Den
How about HotShoe park in Prospect? The east coast version of Glen Helen . and there was Freedom Acres , Country Springs and my all time favorite Penny Hollow Park. So many great tracks within a 50 mile radius back then. I can think of at least 6 or 7. Now its only one . Damn shame.
Pit Row
I assume the lot you bought is a mixture of allllll kinds of stuff?? What manufacturers / eras ??? Thank you sir!
A lot of this has to do with theft. Way more thieves out there these days. And people who get their bikes stolen stop paying for them if they aren’t recovered.
Another reason has to do with no regulation from the Manufacturers. Since the birth of the internet, a lot of companies regulate the businesses that sell their product. I know Trek bicycles does regulate. If your local shop is selling a Madone for 8500.00, but you see it at another dealer online for 7,000.00, you can’t order it. They aren’t aloud to ship. The bikes are in store pick up only. If Honda, Kawi, and others would do this, it would help the smaller businesses. I’m guilty of it as well. When I bought my 01, 03, and 05 Honda’s, I drove 4 hours north because I got the bikes almost 1100.00 cheaper.
It’s sad because I always enjoy the mom and pop dealerships and customer service better than the super stores.
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