Hank & Frank Bicycles, 101-year-old Lafayette bike shop, closes Aug 31
The Bay Area institution founded in 1918 is shutting its doors as its building changes hands for redevelopment.
What to know
- Hank & Frank Bicycles, a Lafayette, California bike shop with roots dating to 1918, closes permanently on August 31, 2026.
- The closure stems from the building's change of ownership and planned redevelopment, not from business failure.
- Owner Frank Dryer is retiring; a neighboring shop will honor the store's existing lifetime service commitments to customers.
- The story was picked up by multiple outlets nearly a week after initial local social media reaction to the news.
Nostalgic appreciation for the shop's long history and community role.
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“Wow. So long and thanks, Hank & Frank’s.”
@mazz@well.com · mastodon
Skepticism that whatever replaces the shop will match its longevity.
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“And here's betting the dance studio replacing it *won't last 101 years*.”
@dancingtreefrog@mastodon.social · mastodon
Frank Dryer Owner of Hank & Frank BicyclesHank Stahl Founder of the original bicycle shop
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What people are saying 2 voices from 1 site · verbatim
- Aug 25
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And here's betting the dance studio replacing it *won't last 101 years*. Why this Bay Area business is closing after 101 years https://www. sfchronicle.com/eastbay/articl e/bike-shop-closing-101-years-22395492.php > Hank Stahl opened the shop in 1918 in Oakland and took a partner named Frank in 1925, at which time it became Hank & Frank Bicycles…
- Aug 24
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Wow. So long and thanks, Hank & Frank’s. # bicycle https://www. sfchronicle.com/eastbay/articl e/bike-shop-closing-101-years-22395492.php