Seattle Shopping

  1. Elliott Bay Bicycles

    This place aims more at pro or hardcore cyclists who are prepared to slap down big bucks for bikes. Custom-made bikes are a renowned specialty.

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  2. Feathered Friends

    Feathered Friends stocks high-end climbing equipment, made-to-order sleeping bags and backcountry ski gear. Products made with down are the specialty.

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  3. Gregg's Cycles

    This is Seattle's largest bicycle dealer. Near Green Lake, it has a huge stock of all kinds of bikes and accessories and a very helpful staff. Gregg's also hires out bicycles.

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  4. Mountaineers

    For outdoor activities guides, the Mountaineers in lower Queen Anne has one of the best selections anywhere. In addition to books, it has CDs, videos, maps and technical manuals. It also offers a range of outdoor courses.

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  5. Patrick's Fly Shop

    Located near Lake Union, this shop has been around as long as anyone can remember. It offers workshops on fly-fishing, sells equipment and gives advice.

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  7. Recycled Cycles

    Recycled Cycles, at the bottom of the U District along Lake Union, sells used and consignment bikes. It also has a wide selection of parts including cranks, forks, pedals, tires and tubes. Staff members are candid with their advice and know what they're talking about. You can also rent: for 6hr/24hr US$20 / US$40 .

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  8. Rei

    The state-of-the-art REI store is right by I-5 south of Lake Union. This outdoor recreation megastore has become a tourist destination: it has its own climbing wall, and you can check out the rain-proofing of various brands of gear by entering a special rainstorm shower, or road-test hiking boots on a simulated mountain trail. It has practically every kind of outdoor equipment and gear, from hiking boots to kayaks, pitons to bicycle tires.

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  9. Second Bounce

    Second Bounce sells used outdoor gear, clothing, boots, backpacks and camping equipment. This is a good way to save some money if you've decided on an impromptu hiking trip but didn't pack any gear.

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  10. Velo Stores

    Velo Stores has a good selection of road and mountain bikes, along with a helpful staff. They recently began carrying Tommasini bikes, the carbon fiber frames of which are entirely hand-made in Italy.

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