With its wider, aggressively treaded tires and versatile front suspension, Allegro X is like the Allegro’s bulked-up sibling, the one who plays football but still has the speed to make the track team for the 100-yard dash. It’s a more rugged bicycle that trades a little bit of speed for some go-anyplace flexibility.

The Allegro X is a chameleon, changing its colors to suit your mood. Need to cover a lot of asphalt in a hurry? No problem, with the big 700c wheels that let you roll with the speed of a road bike. Need to take a dirt-trail shortcut? Nothing the slightly knobby tires and mountain bike drivetrain can’t deal with.  We looked high and low, and think that the Allegro 2X could very well be the best greenway running, urban commuting, all around bicycle out there today!

Kit it out with fenders and make it an all-weather commuter. Or mount a rack, and hit the road for an all-day adventure.  Stop by the shop and let us show you how we can get you out of your car,  and into a whole lot of fun!

We are proud to be Melon Bicycle’s newest dealer! For those who are not familiar with Melon, they are a small company based in Asheville, NC that makes some of the most amazing, yet affordable folding bikes out there today. Melon bicycles started with the vision to make riding a bicycle a simpler and more enjoyable experience. They decided to create fun to ride, easy to transport, intuitive to operate 20” wheel folding bicycles, designed for a wide range of rider abilities.

Our first Slice is here and is available for test rides! Stop by and see the little bike that could change the way you look at cycling!

Eggbeater C’s:  Reg: $79.99  NOW $39.99

Eggbeater SL’s:  Reg: $119.99  NOW $59.99

Candy C’s:  Reg: $79.99  NOW $39.99

Candy X’s:  Reg: $59.99  NOW $29.99

There has never been a better time to make the leap to clipless pedals!

We just received  our first shipment of the 2010 Jamis Exile! Never before has it been easier to experience the fun of a 29″ mountain bike! Stop by the shop and see why so many people are singing the praises of 29′ers!

Reg: $829.99
NOW: $749.99

More fun than you ever thought possible!

Marketed as a touring bike, but an incredibly fun road bike for anyone more concerned with distance and comfort, rather than gram counts and racing bikes.

Regularly $1000  now $749.99!!!

more info here!

Our Sunday rides will be rolling out of the shop at 8AM starting Sunday, June 20th. This should help to keep everyone cooler as we move into the warmest part of the year.

Come out and join us!

We have one 19″ Trek 930 in great shape available.

$150

It’s quality American made steel frame give this bike an incredibly plush ride!  This bike will not be here long, so stop by the shop to take a look at it!

Best rear lights we've ever used

The Planet Bike Superflash is an incredible little light. Visible for up to one mile, it features a half watt led along with two smaller led’s in a small, lightweight rear light. Simply put, it is the single best rear light any of us have ever used, and Planet Bike donates 25% of their profits to cycling advocacy.

• ½-watt Blaze™ LED plus 2 eXtreme LEDs for visibility up to 1 mile
• Unique, eye-catching flash pattern
• Flashing and steady mode
• “SuperFlash” mode is highly visible, even in daylight
• Ultra compact vertical design is weatherproof, lightweight and durable
• Includes bike mounts and clip mount for multiple mounting options
• Up to 100 hours of run time on 2 AAA batteries (included)

Ultimate Bicycle & AAA Erie Canal Bike Adventure!

Join us for an exciting expedition of the Erie Canalway Trail! We’re going to be biking 400 miles in 8 days across New York State along the scenic and historic Erie Canal, named a National Heritage Corridor, and enjoy great scenery, interesting history, and unparalleled cycling.

The Ride

You’ll cover 40 to 60 miles per day, about half on asphalt or compact stone dust on completed portions of the Canalway Trail, the rest along public roadways with good shoulders. This is a great tour for riders of all abilities. let us take care of the transportation and all of the arrangements,  you just bring your bike and a sense of adventure! Most days, the route follows the canal along level ground. There are a few rolling hills and two long, gradual climbs in the Mohawk Valley. Starting with a reception at a local Buffalo winery and finishing with a beautiful fireworks display in Albany, this is shaping up to be an incredible adventure!

The Erie Canal

In 1825 it was called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” a man-made waterway that stretched into the western wilderness to touch the Great Lakes. This tour will follow the towpath along sections of the original Erie Canal and the “canalized” Seneca and Mohawk Rivers through historic villages, rural pastures, old locks and abandoned aqueducts. Today, the Erie Canal and the villages along it are being rediscovered as a unique and easily accessible corridor with a rich role in the history of Colonial America, the American Revolution, commerce, and women’s rights.

Cost: $1099 AAA members save $30

Trip Cost Includes:

Roundtrip transportation from Charlotte, NC

Fully supported bike trip Buffalo to Albany, NY

9 Nights of hotel accommodations

Reception Dinner on June 26^th and 9 Breakfasts

Dates: June 26, 2010-July 5, 2010

Day 1: Drive Charlotte to PA (Lake Erie Wine Country) for a reception dinner at local winery. Stay night in local hotel.

Day 2: Start Erie Canalway Trail in Buffalo bike to Lockport

Day 3: Bike to Rochester

Day 4: Bike to Seneca Falls

Day 5: Bike to DeWitt

Day 6: Bike to Rome

Day 7: Bike to Palatine Bridge

Day 8: Bike to Schenectady

Day 9: Bike to Albany (July 4^th fireworks downtown)

Day 10: Drive Albany to Charlotte

This trip is still being finalized, so all info is subject to change.  Please contact Michael with any questions or to reserve a spot on this trip, as space is limited and THIS TRIP WILL SELL OUT.

Here is a link to a video documentary that follows alot of the route we will be taking!  Stray Compass