Golden Saddle was my spot for my two years living in LA, I felt welcome and the vibe was chill. I learned to laugh more, respect all forms of ride style and was knocked down a few pegs in the best of ways. Stoked to see what comes from the new shop and the neighborhood too.

As someone in a similar place in life (kids, family responsibilities, etc), I LOVE the idea of having a LBS with hours that accommodate that schedule. Long weekend hours? Yes! Open early and close early? Yes! I hope it works for y’all.

Inspirational. Some great man said, "There is nothing more vital to a flourishing community and the future of civilization than a thriving bike shop. Don't forget some of the most profound, life-changing ideas were birthed in the Wright Brother's bike shop, a focal point where heart and mind could prosper."

Russ-you"re always super good at these journalistic-style interview videos. a real pro, and probably underrated in that particular skill set.

Stopped in King Kog last Fall. Shawn was behind the counter and such a nice dude. He was interested in what we were up to, where we were from, and gave us great recommendations on places to stop - including some of the best pizza we've ever had. LA is still on my bucket list - never been. Need to get out there and escape a week of Ohio's winter next year.

Looks like a great collaboration. And LA may be the place they can find their niche.

Shawn is one of the best boses I have ever had. No doubt this place will be amazing.

Sounds like a great addition to our ( LA) area.

I'm always excited to hear about more "small" shops opening, thank you for sharing this info! I hope as time goes on, that you will continue to keep in contact with them. I have been in the bike industry for a long time now, but always feel that there is a lot more that I can learn both in owning a business, but also in sales and the repair end of things as well. I'll look forward to hearing more about this shop!!

Good luck! Glad to see folks who aren't afraid to try. Time will tell, but I wouldn't bet against them.

Atomic Cycles approves of this new endeavor!

Sort of sad to see the Waterford bike in the background with the company closing their doors.

cool video!!! I worked at LAFD FS 55 in the mid 90s about a mile from the Allez LA will be located. Back then, the area was still a little rough. Looks like it’s became gentrified. We’re going to stop by next we go to LA from Oceanside

Great. Hope the project goes from strength to strength. Creating and supporting the community. All the best.

Sound like a couple of capable and super positive guys. Hope they do well.

excited! was bummed that golden saddle closed before I could go there. but I'm near highland park, so even better!

Love getting to see this sneak peak!

Hell yeah! Great folks doing great things!

Serving the community is an ethos that should go over well. It's also huge that both owners are family men, and are open to family e-biking and other forms of biking that are inclusive and not just trying to be cool. One of my favorite things about riding around on a bike is the democratizing effect. Every kind of biking is great! I hope they find success!!

NIce! Good for Shawn (Sean)! Been going to king kog since 2017. I live in Queens but make my way to Brooklyn when I have a big bike project- to be handled. Best of luck!

Shawn is such an amazing part of the cycling community! I deff got off a plane in NYC and went straight to King Kog and he set me up proper during my 2 week long visit. Plus an og in the fgfs community and was so stoked to meet him. Very excited for this new venture xKKxGSCx!

GSC was a great spot, and I loved going to King Kog in Oakland. Excited to check this new spot out!

"Service, service, service!" Yes! I'm just getting into this side of bicycles and (although I'd heard of King Kog thanks to Terry B) I've not encountered Shawn before but I know 100% he has his head screwed on correctly just from his emphasis on that statement alone!

Shawn is the man. I was very fortunate to live a few blocks from King Kog for many years, it was the best bike shop experience in NYC.

Nice! Super excited to visit and shop here! Definitely go with Giant guys trust me 😃

Love the idea of short weekday long weekend hours. I'm scared of the day where I have a catastrophic problem on my eCargo Bike with the kiddos while on a weekend adventure.

So pumped for Kyle and the crew!

King kog is the best. JP (i think thats his name) taught me how to change my tire after i failed twice and popped two tubes outside the shop. Im sure he felt bad that i was trying so hard and failed, but none the less i can change my flats so fast now

Love the track bike stuff, the Squid helmet on the coat rack, the Turnstile shirt. Place is going to rule!

Shawn is an incredible guy, stoked to visit

I live in Pasadena CA but never have been to Golden Saddle but know about it’s great rep from the Radavist and other media. Personally I do most of my own wrenching on my bikes and have been riding and buying bikes and parts for most of my life. I’m hoping that more bike shops will be able to order frames and do fittings for small builders. I’m not really ever going to buy a mass production bike or frame from any of the big manufacturers, its just that I don’t want to. I prefer to buy something custom or semi-custom from a smaller company or frame builder.

sean is the coolest. king kog is great

I hope you make it. The Death Star is destroying bicycle retail IBD

Great news!

Nothing better than a good bike shop where you feel everyone belongs. Conversely like everything else, one bad apple gets too much publicity. So it’s good to reaffirm our faith with good examples! 👍✌️

Godspeed!

Shawn is a G 🎉

Dude what is Kyle's hat?? I neeeed that, yessir

Great ! And congratulations ! But beware the oncoming Specialized mean legal action for trademark rights ...

Woohoo!

‘Allez’? Spesh may have something to say about that! 😭😭😭

I wish them good luck, hope they do well 🚴

@gplama should you warn them about chevrons 7:00

Pretty sure I bought my first fixed gear (GT GTB) from Shawn.

Hoosiers unite!

Nice to see some Hoosiers “breaking away”.

Jack of all bikes ❤

Well done Indiana boys!

bike shop is pretty high up on my list of jobs, I might work in one part time parralel with college if I have time.

Not crazy at all, i have my little shop, i could easily do this for a living, and it's not just bikes, if you are mechanically and technically capable you are in a strong position, there is going to be a really high demand for folks like us because the younger generation isn't getting into these fields of work, (blue collar) so there will be a shortage, take it as an opportunity, i can certainly say that i have more than enough work cut out for me, it gives me a sense of security knowing that regardless of what happens in the world, my skills will be needed.

I wish more bike shops would have longer weekends and shorter weekdays

These guys are "cutters." Sounds like a future success story.

Kyle I love you but Hlp is not flat.

Specialized lawsuit incoming! Kidding, glad to see new bike shops come up :)

with so many big bike companies and small builders doing their sales direct to the customers, bike shops are feeling the pinch. you have to makenyour own environment with in demand products in your sales area. these huys may actually pull it off while sobmany others are struggling

The cycling community is much healthier in the US than the UK.. find in the UK we have lots of too pro to say hello riders on 7k plus carbon road in team race kit... cycling is pretty divided here :( lots of clicky cycle riders...

Haven't heard of these folks or the shops mentioned but they seem like cool dudes so I'm hopeful their shop is an overwhelming success!