Sven's Bicycles of Anaconda

04/04/2026

Hey there, sports fans,
Quick update for the season...
Discovery Ski Area's last day for this season is tomorrow, April 5th,
Also known as Easter Sunday 2026 edition. Which means that Sven's last call for end of season ski and snowboard tunes will be Tuesday April 7th, 5 P.M. When I have completed whatever comes in by then, the tuner will go back into hiding until it re-emerges from it's summer estivation this coming October.
I am taking in bike repairs already, it will just be a little easier to get them done with the ski equipment out of the way!

Thanks for supporting Sven's this winter, I am looking forward to servicing your bicycle needs now that spring has arrived!

Pete from Sven's

02/21/2026

Hey there, Sports fans! I am still renting ice skates, so if you're looking to try the rink this weekend, I still have them available. The ice is usable, the smoothest section is the Library corner. The 3rd street side IS VERY ROUGH! Also watch out for holes in the ice scattered around the rink in general. Be aware that if it gets above freezing, any exposed sand turns into a sticky mud that doesn't wash off easily. I will be open 9 to 6 Saturday and Sundae this weekend!

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11/09/2025

Hey there Sports Fans, I hope y'all had a fantastic summer, especially if you overdosed on the bike riding part.

Now that it is November, after a puzzling summer for myself and the shop, I am gearing up for the Ski and Snowboard season, and the Ice Skating season as well. Both machines are in the shop and are now at your service for the winter. As well as my bad sense of humor. This is my 30th season of offering these services for you in Anaconda!

The Kennedy Commons should have refrigeration for the rink this season, I am hoping it brings more consistent skating conditions for all you skating fans! And less surprises, too.

With the uncertain economic conditions we are going through, I will not be increasing my labor rates for ski and snowboard work.
Ski and snowboard full tunes will be 45 bucks, unless they are REALLY trashed, that's extra! I offer less expensive repair and tune options that are less expensive.

Ice skate rental equipment will be in the shop around Thanks-Giving Day, but the ice skate sharpening is available now. I will be keeping ice skate rental rates and skate sharpening rates at last year's prices.

Sven's Bicycles of Anaconda is OPEN Monday through Saturday
9 A. M. through 5 P.M. As winter business gets busier, I will be open all 7 days of the week, with later closing hours for Christmas Week skate rentals.

Bike repairs! I will be accepting repairs until the Ice skate rental equipment is in. That takes up most of my shop space until it is out for the spring. Any bike work I take in during the winter has lower priority than ski, snowboard and ice skate work. You really don't want me touching your skiis after I have done bike work. Not glamorous.

Any questions you may have about Sven's Bicycles, hours and services, Please call me at 1 (406) 563-7988, Please leave a message on the machine if I don't answer it. I can be reached by email at [email protected]

Thank you for letting me serve your Cycling, Skiing and Ice Skating needs for these last 29 years. I look forward to serving you yet again this winter.
Pete Kurtz, Owner, Sven's Bicycles of Anaconda

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03/30/2025

Welcome to Spring, Sports Fans! Discovery Ski Area is in their final week of operation for the 24/25 ski season, closing on April 6th. Last call for ski and snowboard tunes and repairs is Monday April 7th. Ski work will have priority over Bike Repairs until I have finished what comes in by end of day April 7th. I AM ACCEPTING BICYCLE REPAIRS NOW. Then it's all bikes, all the time until next October. Had a good winter for the ski tuning and skate business, once winter finally showed up! Thank you for your support and friendship this winter, and as always, I look forward to serving your bicycling needs for the summer.

Thanks,
Pete from Sven's,
106 E. Commercial Ave., Anaconda Call me at (406) 563-7988

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12/22/2024

Happy Yuletime, Sports Fans! Sven's is now open 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. every day for ice skate rentals through January 5th. (If the rink is BAD I may close at 6 P.M.)
The rink is currently skateable, but rough or unusable in some spots. Not to mention that this lousy warm weather ain't helping anyone. I check the rink daily mornings and most evenings, so if you need a skate report, call me (Pete Kurtz, AKA Sven) at (406) 563-7988 for current conditions.
Thanks for your support!
Pete from Sven's

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12/12/2024

Hey sports fans! Sven's world update for Wednesday the 11th of December Twentytwentyfour! With this lousy (especially if you're a skier or ice skater) weather, I am going to go back to 2023 ski repair rates and ice skate rental rates:
Ski and snowboard standard tunes will remain at 40 bucks, extra dough may be charged if you really messed them up.

I have itemized rates for the other ski and snowboard repairs and services, please call for quotes.

And I will be keeping Skate rental rates at last year prices, $8.00 for a skates size 4 and larger, $5.00 for single blades 3 1/2 and smaller, and the little double bladed skates remain at $3.00

IT LOOKS LIKE THE RINK at the Kennedy Commons MAY BE open this weekend! I will post it when this happens.

I also have 10 pair of good used ice skates for sale- these are not my old rental skates. As sized:

Men's 11 double leather figure skate
Men's 10 Jackson Softec figure
Women's 9 Jackson Softec figure
Women's 8 Lake Placid figure

Hockey 9 CCM 92
9 American 20
8 Easton Ultralite Pro (nicest ones)
7 Cougar
6 CCM 2092.
All skates will have a fresh grind, priced according to quality and condition.
Women's 7 Crossfire figure

Hope I didn't give everyone a heart attack with my earlier post, conditions warrant that I keep the old prices for the winter.

Thanks for your support and friendship, Pete from Sven's
-call me at (406) 563-7988 for ski and skating conditions, and any questions or curiosities ya might have....

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11/18/2024

Hey Sports Fans! Don't often make 2 posts in a day, but why not...
I am putting up 2 of my personal bikes for sale if anyone is interested.

First bike is a 2015 Kona Abracadabra, Kona's premium enduro bike that year. Size medium (16") Like new condition, with less than 100 miles of use. This bike originally sold for $5500, reasonably modern suspension. Bicycle Blue Book had a suggested value of $1700 on it 2 years ago. It does have 26" wheels, spare tires.

Second bike is a 2018 Kona Unit, medium size. It is currently set up as a single speed, but it can be equipped with gears as well. I set it up with NICE components. This model is highly sought after by the bike packing community. I need to come up with an appropriate asking price for this one. This one is a 29er, set up toobless.

Anyone interested in either of these bikes please call me at the shop, 1 (406) 563-7988
Thanks in advance, Pete from Sven's

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11/18/2024

Hey there, Sports Fans! Thought it is time for a Sven's World update! Ya think winter is finally here? I hope so, as I have got the ski repair equipment up and running, and will shortly have the skates back on the shelves soon for rentals. The skate sharpener is operational now as well.

Ski and snowboard labor rates for this winter are as follows:

Ski and snowboard full tune-ups start at $50, additional with additional costs for delam repair, excessive ptex damage, etc.
(I may charge less if it is "touch-up" work.)

Edge and wax, (no ptex or grind) $25

Edges only: Skiis, $15, snowboard $10

Waxing, Skiis, $6 to $12, depending on size.

Waxing, Snowboard, $8 to $12 depending on size.

I offer other repairs such as XC and Tele binding mounts, $20 to $35, individual repair action as needed. (Please note that I cannot offer Downhill binding service of any nature do to liability restrictions)

I strive for as quick as possible turn-around on ski work, but depending on workload and circumstances I usually run 1 to 2 days.

Ice skate Rental Fees for 2024/25:

Adult skates $9 per day, Hockey and figure skates sizes 4 to 11 women, 4 to 14 mens.

Single blade kids skates 3 1/2 down to 8 children are $6

Double bladed kids skates sizes 13 to 8 are still $3.

Ice skate sharpens start at $6, more for seriously worn or damaged blades.
I have blade covers and laces in stock.

I am now open 7 days/week, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.

Any questions about my services, rentals, ski and skating conditions, please call me at 1 (406) 563-7988

Thanks for your support and patronage for over 28 years!
- Pete from Sven's

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04/07/2024

Hey There, Sports Fans!
Today, April 8th, is the last day of ski season at Discovery, and with that Mr. Sven here will accept ski and snowboard tunes up to April 10th. As soon as I am done with whatever walks in by then, I will put the tuner away for the summer. I plan on returning the tuner and skate sharpener to the shop around the 1st of October. Ski work will have priority until all the ski stuff is done.

I have changed to summer shop hours:
9 A.M to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday,
and open Saturday from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.

I am REALLY looking forward to getting some good riding in the woods and on the road soon, as we now are getting longer days, and (c'mon!) warmer weather. And I am here to help you do the same thing...

Thank you to all my ski, snowboard and skating customers who pulled me through this disappointing winter, It was my pleasure to serve you. It will be my pleasure to keep your bike(s) happy and healthy for this year!

Thanks for your support and friendship,
Pete from Sven's.

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02/05/2024

Hey there, Sports Fans! Time for your Sven's Post Ground Hog Day update.

What a winter... looks like our Park & Rec has probably ended maintenance on the Commons Rink for the season. As a result, my ice skate fleet has been put in storage for the off season, with its next appearance around the next Thanksgiving. The skate sharpener will stay in the shop until the end of February. I am still taking in skiis and snowboards for repairs and tunes, up to the end of ski season in April. I am hopeful that we will get more snow, especially after the lame performance this winter has given us this far. So bring 'em in, winter ain't done yet!

I am s l o w l y getting the shop transitioned for bike repairs, got more space available for bikes now that the skates are out. But please be aware that until I am done with skiis in April, ski work has priority over bikes until then. (Ski work and bike work are not very compatible with each other, has something to do with clean hands.)

As always, thank you for your support and friendship all these years, I am looking forward to keeping you sliding, turning and rolling through 2024! Here's to an awesome year for all of us!

Please call me at (406) 563-7988 if you have any questions about my hours and services. And YES, I still sell bikes, on a special order basis. Give me a buzz if'n ya got a taste fer a new pony!

11/22/2023

Hey There sports fans, noticed everyone getting excited about turkeys, or maybe something else, Like Winter! This is my Turkey Day update for y'all...

I am now in serious ski tuning mode, have already taken in a good sized pile of skiis, and snowboards as well. Due to the warmth we got after the big October storm, I had a goodly amount of bike repairs in as well. Depending on the weather, I MAY be able to take in a few more bike tunes, until ski work and shop space make that difficult. Please call me at (406) 563-7988 before bringing in any bike work, as switching into winter mode has seriously limited shop storage space. Be aware that ski and snowboard work has priority over bike work until ski season ends. When the skating starts, I will focus exclusively on winter activities.

Ice skating will start soon, Mother Nature permitting. The skates will be put back on the shelves by this weekend so they will be ready for use when the rink is ready. Rental prices will remain the same as last winter, with adult sizes BIGGEST to size 4 at $8.00, Single bladed kids at $5.00, and the little double bladed skates are still $3.00 And YES! I still sharpen ice skates...Machine is ready now.

Shop hours will be 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Saturday, but will go to 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. every day when the ice skating starts.

Thanks for supporting Sven's all these years! Please call me if you have any questions, at (406) 563-7988.

04/03/2023

Hey there, Sports Fans! Now that the ice skates have come and gone, and ski season rapidly approaching the end of the season, I thought it would be a good idea to bring you the latest update from Sven's.

I will be accepting ski and snowboard repairs through end of day, Monday April 10th. Ski and snowboard repairs will have priority until the last tune is finished. At which time the tuner goes into hibernation until next October. The bike rack is back in the shop, so YES!, I am now accepting bicycle tunes and repairs.

I will update Y'all with summer shop hours and other trivia when I shift into full bike mode. Please call me at (406) 563-7988 if you have any questions or curiosities...

Thank you for your support this winter, I am looking forward to serving your bicycle needs fer da summer! Thanks, Pete from Sven's!