Strauss Skates and Bicycles is a 5th generation family owned business located in Maplewood, MN. Strauss began in 1887 as a bicycle and skate blade manufacturer and soon became some of the finest blades in the world.. Customers ranged from Olympic Gold Medalists to The Chicago Blackhawks to local St. Paul residents simply wanting to enjoy our beautiful winters. Over the years, Strauss expanded to retail sales of speed skating, hockey, and figure skating equipment. Today, Strauss is a full service retailer of hockey and figure equipment, cycling, as well as team apparel with custom embroidery, sublimation, and screen printing services. Strauss maintains a factory authorized skate and bicycle repair shop as well as expert skate sharpening.