Staff Picks
We’re obsessed with cycling, and we spend the majority of our waking hours discovering, exploring, and testing anything and everything that has to do with our passion for two wheels. With an endless stream of new cycling-related products hitting the market every day, it’s our pleasure to do the dirty work, find the best of the best, and share our carefully curated list of Staff Picks with you here.
We hope that you enjoy our reviews, and we encourage you to visit us in the shop to get your hands on our latest picks. Of course, we stand behind everything that we sell, and we’re always here to help you get the gear that’s perfectly suited for your cycling goals.
2019 Trek Domane SL 6 Disc | January 2020
Who Says You Can't Have It All?
Speed. Comfort. A super sweet deal. That’s what you get with the Trek Domane SL 6 Disc, a performance carbon fiber road.... (read more)
Trek Precaliber Kids' Bikes | December 2019
Kids' Bikes, Dialed
Do you remember your first bike? The sense of freedom and adventure they provided as kids were unparalleled. That is why we... (read more)
Bontrager Cycling Shoes | October 2019
Put Your Best Foot Forward
When you pedal in cycling shoes rather than sneakers, you’ll feel more comfortable and transfer more power from your... (read more)
Verve+ 2 | September 2019
Boost Your Daily Cruise
Open up a whole new world of cycling possibilities with the Trek Verve+ 2 e-bikes. Available in both low-step and... (read more)
Flare RT Rear Bike Light | July 2019
Ultimate Daytime Running Light
The Flare RT has specifically designed focus, flash, and range for ultimate daytime visibility... (read more)
Bontrager WaveCel Helmet | June 2019
You Only Get One Brain
We are excited to introduce Bontrager WaveCel as this months staff pick. WaveCel is a revolutionary helmet technology that has been... (read more)
Trek FX 2 Disc | May 2019
Get Fit On The Go
Get where you need to go and get fit at the same time. The Trek FX 2 Disc is built to give you the best workout with the greatest of... (read more)
Trek Speed Concept | July 2018
The Fastest in the World
Trek's fastest bike just got faster. Utilizing engineering inspired by rocket science, the Trek Speed Concept is built for speed... (read more)
Bontrager Interchange Deluxe | April 2018
Leave Nothing Behind
Never leave on another ride without everything you need. The Bontrager Interchange Deluxe boasts a capacity of 700 cu that expands... (read more)
Bontrager Cortado | 11.01.17
No-Slip, No-Trip
Finish a road ride and stroll into the coffee shop like you own the place with the stiff-yet-walkable outsole of Cortado women's... (read more)
Bontrager Ion 350 | October 2017
Light Up The Night
With the proper lights, you can ride all day and into the night. Lights make sure that you can see and be seen by motorists and... (read more)
Trek Zector | 07.20.17
Love the Daily Grind
The daily bike commute is dominated by speedsters and cruisers. The Trek Zektor flies down the middle, providing the... (read more)
MIPS Helmets | 03.28.17
Safeguard Your Smarts
We admit that helmet technology is not the most exciting topic (although we do think that MIPS is pretty fun to say)... (read more)
Trek Stache 5 | 02.01.2017
You Decide the Destination
To call the Trek Stache 5 “just another mountain bike” would be doing it a great disservice, as this thing was truly meant... (read more)
Garmin Edge 820 | 11.09.2016
Cycling Intelligence
Few devices out there can claim to function as flawlessly as a Garmin does. The GPS company’s attention to both design and... (read more)
Bontrager Solstice Jersey | 07.20.2016
Back to Basics
Every cyclist needs a few affordable, comfortable jerseys in his or her closet, ready to throw on for a casual spin or a training ride...... (read more)
Bontrager Ballista Helmet | 04.04.2016
Ready For Launch
There are a lot of aero road helmets on the market, but we’ve declared the Bontrager Ballista the current winner... (read more)
Trek Émonda ALR 4 | 02.15.2016
Eat Your Cake, Too
Whoever said that “you can’t have your cake and eat it, too” clearly hasn’t ridden the new Trek Émonda ALR 4... (read more)
2014 Trek 1.2 C | 10.15.2015
Affordable Luxury
Sometimes we love a product for its uniqueness. Sometimes we love a product for its jaw-dropping innovation... (read more)
Bontrager Flare R | 09.15.2015
Be the Center of Attention
We all know that lights are essential when you’re riding between dusk and dawn.However, most cyclists, even... (read more)
New Trek Madone | 08.13.2015
Superior Performance
When we discuss our favorite new products, the Trek Madone is a no-brainer. And, the entire line-up is... (read more)
Village Cycle Jersey | 07.03.2015
Coolest Jersey in the Windy City
We admit that we’re a little biased on this one, but we’re smitten with our Village Cycle Center Chicago jerseys... (read more)
Bontrager Flash Charger | 06.13.2015
Going Tubeless Gets Easier
Tubeless tires are the bee’s knees (who doesn’t love fewer flats and better ride quality?), but until we discovered... (read more)