About Quad Cycles

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In many ways, the story of Quad Cycles is the story of Rustem Gode.

As owner of Quad Cycles, Rustem ensures that his store offers top quality equipment and repairs combined with professional cycling advice.

Rustem’s passion for cycling began as a child where early on he jumped into the world of racing and bicycle maintenance. As his love for the sport grew he found himself a job as a mechanic for the Turkish International Racing Team. Working for a professional crew, he quickly developed his skills, and before long he was promoted to chief mechanic of the Turkish team. He traveled widely and he grew to understand and appreciate cycling in many other countries.

Rustem moved to the United States in 1989 and worked as a bike shop manager in the Cambridge area. In 1996 he and a childhood friend opened a new bike shop there. Shortly after that he bought a home in Arlington and immediately fell in love with the community. He sold his share of the Cambridge bike shop and opened Quad Cycles in April of 2000.

Rustem says, “Experience and service is what sets us apart from other bike shops. I have learned much in my travels throughout the international cycling community and wish to transfer that knowledge and level of service to everyone who comes into my shop.”

When young children come to Quad, Rustem’s eyes light up. He loves their pure passion and excitement. In partnership with the Arlington Bicycle Club and Quad Cycles racing team, Rustem hosts maintenance and safety classes to help kids get the most out of their cycling experience.

Rustem is from the “old school” of cycling. He loves it when people to come into the shop not only to buy, but to hang out as part of an open cycling community. At any given time you may find one or more cyclists sitting at the back counter reading a magazine or having a cup of coffee. You’ll meet members of the racing team riding trainers or talking shop just because they like being here.

Come down to the store and meet Rustem, and some of the interesting and enthusiastic staff he has collected. Have some coffee and chat. You will leave feeling that you got exactly what you needed—even if you didn’t buy a thing.