Category: General

A bike with nowhere to put anything is a recreation vehicle. Add a rack and a bag and it becomes transportation. That’s not a small difference — it changes how often you actually ride. In a town like Evansville, almost everything is within a few minutes by bike.

We see a ton of worn-out chains. After  flat tires, it’s one of the more common issues we see.. And almost every time, the person bringing the bike in had no idea it was happening. That is not a knock on anyone. Chains wear out slowly and quietly. They do not snap or make a…

Spring is a great time to take a closer look at your bike — not for anything dramatic, just a chance to notice what’s worn and what might be due for a little love. Some of the most satisfying upgrades you can make cost less than takeout and take about ten minutes to swap. We’re…

Fall was a long time ago. If your bike could talk, it’d probably ask for a little attention before you throw real miles at it. The tune-up schedule fills up fast in spring, so early birds get the smooth-shifting bikes. We also offer a free no-pressure check-in — just bring it in and we’ll tell…

Got a bike collecting dust in the garage? Shifting Gears is buying used bikes right now — any condition, any size. Bring it in for cash or trade-in credit toward something new. Kids bikes especially welcome as we head into the spring riding season. We also accept donations, and every bike we take in helps…

Your bike needs a good cleaning if it’s been on the trainer all winter. Sweat is surprisingly corrosive to bike components and can lead to failures in cables, handlebars, or even crank arms — and you definitely don’t want something giving out on your first big ride of the season.

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