The all-new Cervélo R5 is here! The road bike that is known for climbing is now a joy to ride on the descent. The previous version of the Cervélo R5 could climb like a goat, but the ride down was, well, less than ideal for the rider. The stiffness of the frame that made the […]

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? […]

As the good folks at Cervélo say, “Haul ass, not cargo.” The Cervélo Áspero is a gravel race bike. Period. It isn’t a beefed-up adventure bike made to add racks and carry you, fully loaded, on an epic tour. It is a road-race-inspired bike that is designed to finish gravel events in the shortest time […]

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 […]

Trying to figure out which type of bike, snowboard, or skis are right for you or what kind of gear you need and why? We’ve got you covered. We compiled all of our best buying guides here for you to peruse through. Each one offers a wealth of information to help you get the most […]

Wearing a bike helmet is a must! We’ve created this simple helmet buying guide to ensure you get the right fit and style for your noggin. Follow these simple steps to learn everything you need to know to make buying a helmet easy-peasy! 1. Choose your helmet style. Most helmets are somewhat versatile. As long […]

There are only three places where your body touches a bicycle: The handlebars, the shoes, and the saddle. Specialized revolutionized how riders make contact with their bicycles!

By guest blogger – Amy Patee, ERIK’S Events and Marketing Coordinator I was four years old when I first rode a bike. It became my main mode for getting around the neighborhood to visit friends. I biked A LOT. All of us kids did back then. But as I got older, I stopped riding my […]

Perfect roads don’t exist — at least not for very long. Unless you consider gravel to be perfect! Even then, there are rough roads ahead! As cyclists, we know this better than anyone.  We have an acute awareness of each crack and every small rock because we feel each crack and every small rock. Vibrating […]