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The Changing Gears Bicycle Shop is closing after 12 years in business in Alameda. The Island City staple located at Alameda Point will shut down services officially in April.

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Changing Gears management has been unable find any affordable alternative locations after searching for more than a year. The owners of Changing Gears hoped to move to Oakland after the lease was up at their current location. But after being unable to find a new location, they will permanently close the business.