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Bull Run Bicycles Welcome! BIKES! New & Used Bicycles - Parts & Accessories - Repairs - Great Prices! We are a traditional 'Mom & Pop', neighborhood bike shop. Sorry in advance.

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday - Friday 10:ish - 6.00
Saturday 10:ish - 6:00
Sunday 11:ish - 5:00
Hours may vary - We might be late opening sometimes. If it snows, we may be closed.

It is with a heavy heart and a lot of disbelief to let you all know that a fellow rider and friend, Chris S. has passed ...
10/08/2026

It is with a heavy heart and a lot of disbelief to let you all know that a fellow rider and friend, Chris S. has passed away. I was informed of this yesterday and I was crushed. He passed last month on the 14th after a short, hard battle with cancer. He came by the store earlier this year and seemed perfectly fine. Chris, a.k.a. 'Cool Chris'/'Dreadlock Chris' loved bicycles and biking and rode with us on the TNR often. I met him years ago when I worked at Performance. Only 52 years old. So sad. I am glad I got to ride with him, get to know him and I was proud to call him a friend. He will not be forgotten. Maybe he's out riding right now on the other side...
R.I.P. Chris...Ride In Peace.

It's a beautiful day in Manassas...a GREAT day for a bike ride.

10/01/2026

Wow! September just FLEW by! We've been so busy ~ thank you very much! Fall came in like a lion and now it's October already. This time of year is GREAT for riding bikes...not too hot, not too cold, the leaves are changing colors and are simply beautiful. We've had so many cool bikes I wished I could have shared but I either don't have the time, are too busy or just too tired. We FINALLY got some NEW bikes in from HARO, who only produced a small batch of kids bikes but we got what we could. We have also been actively seeking new brands, have a few picked out and 'in the works'. I'm not going to say which brands until everything is finalized. Keeping my fingers crossed. We also have some interesting changes that are going to happen in the store - more about that later. But repairs have been through the roof and we're still getting used bikes out...they don't stick around long usually.
We haven't been riding much, although EVERYDAY I yearn to get back in the saddle. Seems like any free time I've had has been taken by yardwork, auto repair, band practice or bad weather. We hope YOU have gotten some good rides in.
So that's 'what's up' with BRBikes! We appreciate you all so much for keeping us busy! Please don't stop! Lol!
It's a beautiful day in Manassas...a GREAT day for a bike ride.
Thank you.
Ride on...

I guess over-lubing a chain is better than under-lubing, or not lubing it at all! This chain wasn't l**ed and then sat o...
08/26/2026

I guess over-lubing a chain is better than under-lubing, or not lubing it at all! This chain wasn't l**ed and then sat outside too long. It started to rust and corrode resulting in stiff links....many stiff links. There are ways to 'revive' old chains and remove stubborn stiff links but the owner decided to just replace it, which is the right thing to do, IMO, when the chain gets a lot of stiff links like that. There's also a better chance of breaking a link too in that condition. We have lots of chains and lots of l**e, btw. ;)
The best thing about a rusty chain is using bolt cutters to remove it.
Keep your chains l**ed riders!
Thank you!
Ride on...

Gross. Look at all that wax build-up and dirt. That black blob of goop is just a little bit of what we cleaned up. It wa...
08/25/2026

Gross. Look at all that wax build-up and dirt. That black blob of goop is just a little bit of what we cleaned up. It was packed in the derailleur, the chainrings, the chain and the cassette. Don't touch it without gloves or something because it's hard to clean off your hands. This is caused by over-lubing and no cleaning/no maintenance. The chain was completely stretched out and filthy. A new chain, cassette, front chainrings, new pulleys and a good cleaning is what it took to get a nice, crisp-shifting, CLEAN drivetrain again. I love it though because the person that owns the bike this came off of rides A LOT! And that is great. We clean drivetrains all the time and we don't mind one bit. It will help keep it shifting good, parts will last longer and it looks SO much better. Clean your chain often and be careful not to over l**e. Wipe off the excess if you do. ALL l**e attracts dirt and traps it. Keep 'em clean riders.
Thank you.
Ride on...

This is SO true! I changed it from 2021 to 2026, so this has been going on for a while now. LOL!
08/15/2026

This is SO true! I changed it from 2021 to 2026, so this has been going on for a while now. LOL!

Joe R.'s done did it again...he took a great bike, a Giant Roam hybrid/dual-sport, and made it a customized, personalize...
08/12/2026

Joe R.'s done did it again...he took a great bike, a Giant Roam hybrid/dual-sport, and made it a customized, personalized, bad-, awesome bike. He 'elevated' it. He upgraded it a lot, starting with the Rockshox Paragon suspension fork, which dropped over a pound and half right off the bat, then he had us build a custom wheel-set going from loose ball bearing hubs to fully sealed Origin-8 black hubs, DT swiss black spokes, black brass ni***es and black DT Swiss disc rims....nice! He topped them off with Schwalbe Gravel type tires. Then he had us get him a new Thomson seat-post and stem, installed on a un-cut steering tube to gain height and cool headset spacers to match. He had a Surly swept-back bar, with OURY lock-on grips, skull-chief bar plugs and a beautiful, classy Brooks leather saddle to add to his excellent, thought-out, envisioned creation. The drivetrain was still in great shape but he had us install a fresh, new chain to keep it crisp. He already had upgraded to those super-cool Black-Ops platform pedals. A couple of gloss black water bottle holders, a tune-up and cleaning with lots of positive energy finished it up. It's a heck-of-a-bike now!
Thanks to our friend Joe! Nice addition to your collection. We appreciate you, as always.
I wonder if he's out riding it right now?
Thank YOU too!
Ride on...

Here's Quinn M.'s 1955 Schwinn Traveler he got from an old timer not too long ago. Come to find out, the gentleman he pu...
08/11/2026

Here's Quinn M.'s 1955 Schwinn Traveler he got from an old timer not too long ago. Come to find out, the gentleman he purchased it from was the original owner. He had entered a coloring contest as a kid in 1955 for the 'Howdy Doody" show...AND WON! This absolutely gorgeous Schwinn was his prize! He's had it ever since. He decided to sell it, but it had to go to someone who would really appreciate this classic bike, the beauty, the history and take good care of it like he did. Quinn was the one. Even better, the day Quinn got it, was the SAME day the Old Timer won it, many, many years before. How cool is that? It's almost all original and in magnificent condition. Quinn chose a newer Brooks saddle and we installed an easier gear on the back and some new brake pads, that's it. It's so shiny and clean it doesn't look 71 years old! The chrome fenders, the chrome generator light, the chrome horn and the 'vintage' speedometer just make it so great! Quinn is probably out riding it right now!
What a cool bike.
Thanks Quinn...and Thank YOU!
Ride on...

Surely we sell SURLY bikes, usually special order, like this brand-spanking-new Preamble road/gravel/commuter/all around...
08/06/2026

Surely we sell SURLY bikes, usually special order, like this brand-spanking-new Preamble road/gravel/commuter/all around bike in 'hi-viz' black. lol! Get it? High visibility...black. It's 100% Surly Chromoly steel frame & fork with a double-butted main triangle with plenty of places to attach fenders, water bottle holders, racks and such. Shimano Cues components, 1x9, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano hubs, flat-bar version (you can get this bike with drop-bars also) and those classy lookin' gumwall Teravail tires. Thanks Mr. S! He was wanting something more upright and comfortable with more versatility than his road bike. Great choice! We hope you have many, many great rides on your new SURLY Preamble. EVERYONE I've ever come across that has a SURLY absolutely LOVES it and we hope you do too!
Thank you!
Ride on...

07/22/2026

We will be CLOSED on Sunday, July 26th for a family event. Sorry for any inconvenience. Keep riding bicycles. Please.
Thank you.
Ride on...

It was 16 years ago today that Bull Run Bicycles opened and we can't thank you enough for getting us here. Your support ...
07/10/2026

It was 16 years ago today that Bull Run Bicycles opened and we can't thank you enough for getting us here. Your support has meant absolutely everything to us and we are so very grateful. We had no idea what the future would hold for us. It's been an incredible journey so far. We've had our 'ups and downs', we survived the pandemic, we've watched the industry change and we've hung on for this long with your help. Along the way, we've made a lot of friends, lost some friends, created some great relationships and even watched some of your kids grow up. We've had a lot of help and we've had some hurt. We've ridden many miles together and had a lot of fun. We've tried to be as good and as fair as we possibly could doing 'business' with you and we will keep trying to give you the best service at the best prices we can. There's been a lot of learning and a LOT of hard work and sacrifice. I know 'Old school Mom & Pop shops' are a dying breed, which is sad. We've seen stores come and go and iconic brands close. Personally, it's been the hardest thing I've ever done and continue doing, with a few close considerations of closing and moving on BUT, you have made it possible for me to be with the love of my life everyday, you've helped get our daughter through college and on her own, you've allowed us to 'live the dream' and we've been doing it for 16 years now. SO many memories! Will we make it 17? It remains to be seen. With your help and support, we will keep going. Every little bit helps tremendously...it really does. We love bikes and seeing people out riding. Whether you ride for fitness, transportation or just for fun, whether you have a race ready machine, or a department store bike, whether your competitive or just chill, we've been here for you. It doesn't matter why or how, it's just the love of bikes and riding that brings us together. This is my 38th year working in bike shops and BOY HAVE TIMES CHANGED!
Here's to YOU! Thanks for everything, especially choosing us to work on your bikes. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. For without you, we wouldn't be here.
Thanks again.
Ride on...

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10458 Dumfries Road
Manassas, VA
20110

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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