Electric Bike batteries have been a hot topic in the past couple years. As eBikes become more and more prevalent, discussions around their safety have naturally come up. We at ERIK’S have been proponents of eBikes from the beginning, seeing their ability to make commuting easier, get more people back into riding, or introducing new […]

The 2024 Specialized Roubaix SL8 is Specialized’s updated entry into the Endurance Road category. They made the Roubaix lighter, faster and smoother than its predecessor. The new Roubaix SL8 takes Specialized philosophy of Smoother is Faster to the next level. The Roubaix SL8 is made for the person who wants to push their bike to […]

The Aventon Soltera.2 brings a sense of freedom and joy to riders’ daily routine, allowing them to enjoy the journey between responsibilities. It’s designed for city commuting, fitness riding, path riding, and more making it a versatile solution for individuals looking to embrace a new way of getting around while having fun and reducing their […]

One Bike To Rule Them All The Tarmac SL8 creates unprecedented speed with a combination of aerodynamics, lightweight, and ride quality previously thought impossible. After eight generations and over two decades of development, it’s more than the fastest Tarmac ever – it’s the world’s fastest race bike. Are your legs ready? The World’s Fastest Race […]

Specialized just released their first kids eBike, the Turbo Levo SL 24 HT! This scaled down Levo SL is a pint sized version of the Levo SL designed specifically for the little rippers of the world. Specialized wants kids to be able to enjoy their parents’ favorite trails and enjoy the sport together while allowing […]

This past month, I had the opportunity to join retailers from around the U.S. at the Specialized Experience Center in Santa Cruz, California. We were there for a sneak peek and more importantly, a ride on the all new 2023 Specialized Levo SL2.   Specialized & Turbo History Before we jump into the newest Turbo Electric […]

The 2023 Specialized Levo SL eMountain Bike is back and better than ever. Updates to the geometry make the Levo more versatile, and simply better, regardless of what type of trail you ride. These geometry updates paired with a whisper quiet Svelte motor and battery make this Levo SL the ultimate trail eMTN bike. The […]

Introducing the 2023 Aventon Sinch.2, Aventon’s newest folding e-bike. There’s a lot to love about the new Sinch, including more accessories, integrated lights with turn signals, and an upgraded motor. With these features and the Sinch’s large tires and suspension fork, not only is this the perfect bike for those that are strapped for space, […]

Specialized is releasing the 2023 Specialized Epic World Cup, their best XC race bike to date! The Epic WC was built from the ground up, with a new frame & carbon layup, a custom RockShox shock, Roval’s newest Control SL components, and SRAM’s brand-new Eagle transmission (on the S-Works model). The Epic WC will have […]

The new Garmin Edge 540 and Edge 840 bring in some great features you may have seen on the Edge 1040 when it was released in 2022. The most exciting update for the 2023 Garmin Edge product line is the introduction of “solar” models for both the 540 and 840. The solar models boast 32 […]