Bicycles

The Perfect Bike

Many people look for a bike that can do it all: as a commuter bike, training bike, winter bike, or for bike touring. We believe that’s impossible—at least if cycling is meant to be enjoyable.

Gravel and Touring Bikes

As a golden middle ground for fast commuting, we often recommend a Gravel bike or Adventure bike. Here you get wider tires for a more comfortable ride, room for studded tires in winter, and the option to equip the bike with both fenders and racks. Plus, they’re built to be extremely durable.

For pure bike touring, where panniers and heavy luggage are the focus, a touring bike is preferable. It usually has a longer wheelbase to keep the panniers close to the bottom bracket, which gives a balanced bike. If the wheelbase is too short, you risk hitting your heels on the bags while pedaling. The frame is reinforced and has all the mounting points you need for racks and other gear. A touring bike is optimized for carrying loads; it may feel a bit sluggish when empty, but in its element, it offers unbeatable stability.

Ride Fast and Far with a Road Bike

If you want to ride fast and far, a classic road bike is ideal. It’s built for high speeds with low weight and geometry that minimizes air resistance while maximizing power transfer. Pure training and racing bikes are rarely the best commuter bikes, as they seldom have mounts for fenders and require narrow tires with high pressure. But for a quick training ride to and from work, they work perfectly well.

Need Help Finding Your Bike?

As always, it’s important to consider how and where you want to ride to find the right bike. That’s exactly what we’re passionate about helping you with.