WHY WALK? WHEN YOU CAN ROLL!!

The History of BIKEFACTORY HAWAII.

In 1971, a young Wally Parcels charged 12 bicycles on his Sears Credit Card which began a seasonal bicycle rental operation in the remote San Juan Islands. 

Following four successful summer seasons and the addition of partner, Bob Barci, the full-time business known as "BIKEFACTORY" moved to Lynnwood, Washington. Under that name, Wally and Bob were inspired to construct BMX bikes, folding bikes, and skateboards.

A year later, in 1972, the team purchased an existing skateboard shop in Bellevue, Washington. As time went on, "SKATEFACTORYS" were added in three additional cities. Parallel to the expansion, "BIKEFACTORY WHOLESALE SALES" began with national and international distribution of skateboard components, roller skates, and related protective equipment.

Having lived and surfed on the North Shore in the late sixties, it was Wally's dream to live in Hawai’i. That dream came true in 1984 when Wally, his wife and their two children moved to Hawai’i to begin BIKEFACTORY HAWAII. The first location was on Keeaumoku St. In 1986, the business expanded and moved to a newly built location on the corner of Kapiolani and Atkinson. Soon after, the offering expanded to include mountain bikes, inline skates, and more skateboards. 
 

Nine years later, BIKEFACTORY HAWAII moved to its current location at Ala Moana Boulevard and Cooke St. With additional space, road bikes and related accessories were added. In 2008, BIKEFACTORY HAWAII, INC added a second location in central Hawai’i at the Waipio Business Center. This store extended the offing of the Honolulu store to a wider population to include the military and coastal Oahu Residents. Many of our customers today, their children, and grandchildren date back to those early days.

It is the mission of BIKEFACTORY to provide bicycles, skateboards and related products to our local, national, and international customers to fulfill their wants and needs at the right price. Our friendly, knowledgeable and expert staff inspire, educate, and problem-solve.