What is Zach Kaplan Cycles' specialization?

Zach Kaplan Cycles is a recumbent bicycle and tricycle specialist, carrying dealers' inventory from brands including AZUB, Bacchetta, HP Velotechnik, Lightning, Catrike, and Inspired Cycle Engineering. The shop also stocks a wide range of components and accessories for both recumbents and conventional bikes.

Does the shop offer test rides or consultations?

Yes. Zach Kaplan Cycles offers one-on-one recumbent consultations, test rides, fitting, and instruction by appointment. The standard fee is $25/hour for these services, with any amount paid credited toward future purchases of recumbents or components.

What payment methods does the shop accept?

Zach Kaplan Cycles accepts cash, cheque, and PayPal. The shop does not accept credit cards.

Does the shop offer mail order service?

Yes. The shop sells by mail order with no minimum order and no handling charge; customers pay only actual shipping costs.

Does Zach Kaplan Cycles price-match?

The shop can match most advertised or internet prices on recumbents, components, or accessories.

What is the owner's background with recumbent cycling?

The owner has been riding recumbents as primary transportation since 1992, worked in the recumbent industry since 1994, and opened the shop in 1995. He has completed over 100 double centuries, multiple brevets including five super-randonneur series, and the 1200 km Paris-Brest-Paris brevet, and commutes daily by recumbent bike or trike.