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A '''Bicycle Shop''' is a shop where players can receive their [[bicycle]] in Generations I through IV. Bicycles can be obtained by trading in a [[Bike Voucher]], the owner of the Bicycle Shop giving away a bicycle for advertising purposes, or purchasing a bicycle (but because price is so high, the player cannot use this option). | |||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
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===Generation II=== | ===Generation II=== | ||
{{main|Miracle Cycle}} | |||
In [[Generation II]], the [[Miracle Cycle]] shop has found so much success that it was able to expand into [[Goldenrod City]]. Unfortunately, the shop in Goldenrod is not harboring the same sort of success (at least until the arrival of the player). It is implied that this is because of the poor location of the shop, being in the strange east corner of the city. As a result, in an attempt to advertise, the shop owner says he will temporarily lend the player a bicycle. Later in the game, the owner will use the [[Pokégear]] to tell the player that because business has boomed since their advertisements, the player can keep the bicycle. | In [[Generation II]], the [[Miracle Cycle]] shop has found so much success that it was able to expand into [[Goldenrod City]]. Unfortunately, the shop in Goldenrod is not harboring the same sort of success (at least until the arrival of the player). It is implied that this is because of the poor location of the shop, being in the strange east corner of the city. As a result, in an attempt to advertise, the shop owner says he will temporarily lend the player a bicycle. Later in the game, the owner will use the [[Pokégear]] to tell the player that because business has boomed since their advertisements, the player can keep the bicycle. | ||
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===Generation III=== | ===Generation III=== | ||
{{main|Rydel's Cycles}} | {{main|Rydel's Cycles}} | ||
In {{ | In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, the [[Hoenn]] region does not appear to have the competition of Miracle Cycles. It is located in the North part of [[Mauville City]]. The location of this shop seems to be significantly better than the [[Johto]] Bicycle shop and even the Kanto shop. On the way to the [[Pokémon Center]] in Mauville City for the first time, the player must pass [[Rydel's Cycles]]. With eight bikes sitting out in front, this shop is certainly much more obvious than the previous ones. | ||
Another possible reason why Rydel's shop may be so successful is that it is the only store known thus far in the [[Pokémon world]] to offer two different types of bicycles: the [[Mach Bike]] and the [[Acro Bike]]. Much like the store owner in Generation II, [[Rydel]] (the first Bicycle shop owner to be named) will offer the player a free bicycle for the purpose of advertising. The player can go into the shop anytime they like to switch between the two types of bicycles. Because the shop has two options, it is possible that the price of his bicycles are higher than his Miracle competitors. | Another possible reason why Rydel's shop may be so successful is that it is the only store known thus far in the [[Pokémon world]] to offer two different types of bicycles: the [[Mach Bike]] and the [[Acro Bike]]. Much like the store owner in Generation II, [[Rydel]] (the first Bicycle shop owner to be named) will offer the player a free bicycle for the purpose of advertising. The player can go into the shop anytime they like to switch between the two types of bicycles. Because the shop has two options, it is possible that the price of his bicycles are higher than his Miracle competitors. | ||
In {{ | In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the bicycle scenario is identical to the Generation I games. | ||
===Generation IV=== | ===Generation IV=== | ||
{{main|Rad Rickshaw's Cycle Shop}} | {{main|Rad Rickshaw's Cycle Shop}} | ||
In {{ | In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, players is given a bicycle after rescuing [[Rad Rickshaw]], the Bicycle shop owner, from [[Team Galactic]]. | ||
The shop is located in the middle of [[Eterna City]], giving it a relatively good location directly next to the Pokémon Center. It is unknown if Rad Rickshaw gives bicycles away for advertising, or what the price of his bicycles are. His bicycles are unique in that they have third and fourth gears, seemingly giving the player the advantages of both the Acro and Mach bikes, which could potentially allow him to charge high prices for his bicycles. | The shop is located in the middle of [[Eterna City]], giving it a relatively good location directly next to the Pokémon Center. It is unknown if Rad Rickshaw gives bicycles away for advertising, or what the price of his bicycles are. His bicycles are unique in that they have third and fourth gears, seemingly giving the player the advantages of both the Acro and Mach bikes, which could potentially allow him to charge high prices for his bicycles. | ||
In {{ | In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the bicycle situation is identical to Generation II, with the exception of the Kanto branch being open. Despite this, the player cannot purchase anything from the Kanto shop. | ||
===Generation V=== | ===Generation V=== | ||
Because the [[Day Care Man]] gives the player their bicycle, there doesn't appear to be a bicycle shop within the [[Unova]] region. | Because the [[Day Care Man]] gives the player their bicycle, there doesn't appear to be a bicycle shop within the [[Unova]] region. | ||
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