chilling on the north side of gerrard street just west of logan is cogs cycle. this ease with life exists both outside and inside the store. the store itself is small leaving no other choice but to walk from front to back and back out again all the while experiencing all their merchandise within that 10 step trek up and down the runway.
they have used the space as fully as is possible with many bicycle wheel frames hanging from the ceiling like an oversized chandelier and and a gang of bikes standing guard on the south wall.
they have on the other walls and on and near the counter at the back several bike accessories and necessities like locks, bike lights, weather guards and so on.
its a small place and so it doesnt have the room or focus to feature bags, clothing, a wider variety of bikes and the like. but what it lacks in inventory it makes up for in charm with a turntable at the back spinning out cool jazz tunes as you peruse the space.
this place is close by for me, the folks there seem nice enough, and so i would definitely consider bringing my bike here for a tuneup and a spruce up with supplies.