# Hybrid Bike Shop Cafes 'The Wheelhouse' is a Bike Shop That Doubles as a Coffee Bar By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-02-26 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-bike-shop References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/the-wheelhouse/) & [thewheelhouse.bike](http://www.thewheelhouse.bike/) 'The Wheelhouse' is a hybrid bike shop that doubles as a coffee bar. As cycling rises in popularity -- particularly among millennials -- there is a growing demand for spaces that accommodate the cycling community. This shop combines bikes services with coffee for a different kind of cafe experience. The Wheelhouse is an LA-based bike shop located in the city's Arts District. The 3,700-square-foot space is a hybrid bike shop that also doubles as a cafe. The main floor boasts a [full-service coffee bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-grounds-terra-cafe) where patrons can purchase crafted coffee and tea beverages. Upstairs there is a service department that offers everything from quick repairs to full restoration jobs. The entire space is tied together by the decor, which consists of [vintage bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/64-street-spec-caf-racer) and other carefully curated accessories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Bike Shop Cafes:** The combination of bike services and coffee is a disruptive trend in the cafe industry, catering to the growing cycling community. - **Cycling Community Spaces:** Creating spaces that accommodate the needs of the cycling community is a trend that offers opportunities for innovative businesses. - **Bike Shop Service Integration:** Integrating bike services into coffee shops provides convenience and a unique experience for customers, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bike Shop Industry:** Bike shops can explore the incorporation of coffee services to attract a wider customer base and enhance the overall shopping experience. - **Coffee Shop Industry:** Coffee shops can consider integrating bike services to tap into the growing cycling community and provide a distinct offering. - **Cafe and Hospitality Industry:** Hybrid bike shop cafes offer a unique blend of services that can attract customers seeking a combination of cycling and coffee experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Function Retail Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-coffee.md) - [Modern Electric Bike Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bike-shop.md) - [Coffee-Wine Bar Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equal-parts.md) - [Coffee-Brewing Cafe Racer Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-caf-racer.md) - [Minimal Cycling Retail Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maap-lab-sydney.md) - [Comfortable Functional Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ride1up.md) - [Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fit-cafe.md) - [Restored Cafe Culture Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-coffee-house.md) - [Recycled Coffee Pod-Made Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycle.md)