I went here to shop for gifts for family members... for anyone who likes bicycles or the culture in and of itself, this shop is seemingly magicial.  The bikes (many european) are gorgeous, the saddles (many made by Brooks) are works of art themselves... the location is great for what they sell and the people are all very kind.  They have great saddle bags, accessories and clothing!  Go there sometime just to check out the clothing! 

I bought one of the first bakfeits from Clever Cycles.  I actually believe it was part of their first shipment (fleet).  From the first day I met with the owners it was obvious they created their business, (their shop) around principals that they believe dearly in.  I have loved my bakfeits for 3 years now.  It has stood up to long jaunts across the eastside of Portland, numerous miles clocked back and forth to the Pearl from Irvington and ultimately the constant banging on from my 3 year old.     One thing that has stood out to me beyond the fact Clever Cycles sells killer bikes and gear is their service.  I actually flatted out within the first 3 weeks I had the bike and both their owners came to my home to show me how to fix the flat (complicated given the accessibility of the rear tire, valves, etc.).  To have both of the owners show up at my home to do this was extremely impressive and very old school in my book.  I won't forget it and now speak to it often when telling people how much I have loved my bakfeits.  There are other folks getting into the game, but if you look closely at the way the bikes are made you will see that the bakfeits (the original) shipped from Holland is the best product available.    It is a testament Clever was the first to carry them on the west coast.