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Richmond BizSense Reporting Coqui Closure – Update: Store Will Reopen in January

Prior to the unexpected closure the bicycle shop was active with rides and supporting local events.

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Photo Credit: Coqui Cyclery Facebook
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UPDATE FROM COQUI CYCLERY:

The store is still open. We will resume business in mid January. All customer product and bicycles are safe and will be returned to clients promptly upon reopening. We have served our community faithfully for 12 years and we wish to do so for years to come. Anyone who has been to our shop has always known that we are a passion based business and love what we do. The closing was unavoidable and unfortunate. We truly do apologize to our community of clients and friends for any stress or inconvenience that this 25 day business closure has caused.
Coqui Cyclery

No details to add beyond the Richmond BizSense article that was posted today.

A decade-old Forest Hill cycling shop appears to have abruptly shuttered, leaving customers’ bikes locked away out of reach and at least one vendor claiming it’s owed six figures.

Multiple customers report that Coqui Cyclery at 3416 Semmes Ave. has gone dark in recent weeks and ceased communications with them regarding service on bikes and orders made through the store.

Coqui and its owner, Clint Kronenberger, also were sued last month by California-based bike-maker Giant Bicycles USA, which claims the Richmond shop owes it nearly $150,000 for unpaid goods.

The store appeared to be closed Wednesday morning during its posted business hours and it was unclear whether it would reopen.

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