The latest news and updates from the shop…
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Short hours this week
We will be closed on Friday and Saturday for some family time before things get really busy this spring. Back at it on St. Patrick’s Day! 🙂
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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…
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Time for Tune-ups!
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…
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Got a Bike Collecting Dust? We Want It.
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…
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2026 Save the Dates
Here are some dates you may want to pencil in on the calendar. Make sure you are signed up for the shop newsletter and following us on social media to get all the latest information about events in and around Evansville!
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Be ready for spring riding!
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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Bikepacking Part 2
Bikepacking isn’t one-size-fits-all — and that’s the beauty of it. From fully supported luxury tours to credit card cruising, fully loaded self-supported adventures, and rugged backcountry bikepacking, there’s a style for every budget and comfort level. In this installment, we break down the options so you can decide what kind of adventure fits you. However…
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On the Stand: The Motobecane Tear-Down
A bike with a story—and a lot of miles behind it. This Motobecane once carried its owner from Illinois to Maine, then spent decades being loaned, ridden, and relied on. When it finally came into the shop, the goal wasn’t a museum restoration or a full modern overhaul. It was something better: careful attention, deep…
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Closed Feb 3 for CABDA
Back on Friday!
