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Tires: an inexpensive upgrade.
New tires are one of the least expensive upgrades you can make to a bike, and one of the most noticeable. The right set changes how your bike rolls, corners, and absorbs the road beneath you. Whether you ride pavement, gravel, or trail, there is a tire built for how and where you ride. Here’s…
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May Is Bike Month | We Have a Full Lineup of 3 Events
May is National Bike Month, and we are celebrating with three events open to everyone in Evansville. On May 6, kids ride to school together. On May 16, come test ride an eBike at Lake Leota. On May 30, children ages 3 through 5th grade build skills and confidence at our Kids Bike Rodeo. Three…
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Two Years In: What We’ve Learned Running a Bike Shop in a Small Town
Two years ago, we opened Shifting Gears and hoped for the best. Long story short, Evansville showed up. Here is what two years in this town have actually taught us about riders, conversations, community, and why everyone deserves the right bike.
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First Look: Revere Bikes Are Here
Spring is here, and if you have a kid who loves to ride… or one you are trying to get on a bike… this is the right time to come in. Revere’s kids’ lineup just landed at the shop, and these are bikes worth getting excited about. Revere builds kids’ bikes the way they should…
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Is Your Chain Trying to Tell You Something?
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…
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What Is an eBike, Really?
You’ve been curious about eBikes for a while now. Maybe you’ve stopped to look at them in the shop, or you keep seeing people cruise past on one and wondering what it’s actually like. We can answer every question you have, cut through the confusion, and put you on one for a test ride. It’s…
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Join us for bike packing!
Overnight ride to New Glarus Woods State Park on April 25th! We’ll camp, eat well, and ride back Sunday. SAG support available for your gear. Only $15 covers everything.
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Trail Passes Now Available
Pick up your annual WI State Trail Pass in person! Wisconsin State Trail Passes are now available for purchase at the bike shop. A state trail pass is required for all individuals aged 16 or older who bike, cross-country ski, horseback ride, or inline skate on certain trails. A state trail pass is not required for…
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Small Upgrades, Big Difference
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…
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Bikepacking Part 3
Hello again! In the last installment of this series on bikepacking, we talked about the many forms bike touring or bikepacking can take. Throughout each article, I have repeated important declarations: A bicycle is the best way to travel, and you meet the best people on a bike. In this installment, I want to talk about…
