The Maestro, Erik Nohlin, and his design team have taken the rainbow and broken it down to its core components to celebrate Peter Sagan, a rider who is so much more than just Rainbow Stripes.

ERIK’S is excited to announce our Bloomington shop is moving back to Richfield, Minnesota, on August 12, 2020!

Want a sure-fire way to increase the fun factor on your next roadtrip? Bring your bike! With your bike in tow you can easily check out new riding spots enroute to break up a day of driving. And, once you’ve reached your destination, you’ll be able to park your car and explore by bike! This […]

The totally re-designed Specialized Tarmac offers riders a bike that is lighter than the previous Tarmac with the aerodynamic speed performance of their aero monster, the Venge. In other words, no compromising weight or aerodynamics.

Love cycling? Love camping? Love adventure? Why not mix all those passions together to experience the thrill and chill of bikepacking?!

Got the rush-hour blues? Imagine instead enjoying your morning and evening work commute by bicycle! Commuting by bike, whether it’s to work or to simply run errands, provides physical exercise, fresh air, Vitamin D, and an environmentally friendly way to get from point A to point Z. Here are five useful tips that will help […]

If you’ve owned a bike, you’ve likely had tires with inner tubes. Which means you’ve also probably dealt with the limitations of inner tubes. You’ve had to replace or patch them after running over something sharp. If you’ve tried to run lower pressure, you’ve probably hit something hard and suffered a pinch flat. The solution? […]

The flat bar road bike is the most popular style of bicycle and for good reason. This bike is perfect for many cyclists because it combines a comfortable and efficient ride. These bikes don’t put the cyclist in an overly aggressive body position that many riders can find uncomfortable. But at the same time, these […]

You probably have regular activewear in your closet. Cycling is an active sport. Therefore, you can just wear general activewear for cycling, right? The short answer is no. Cycling apparel has specific features to make you more comfortable, more efficient, more protected, and generally more happy riding your bike.

Bike helmets don’t last forever.  In fact, even if you aren’t in a crash your helmet can become less protective.  Here are four things to think about when deciding if it is time to get a new helmet.