Even if you didn’t ride your bike all winter and it hung in the garage or basement, it could stand to be cleaned off before your first ride of the season. This also gives you a chance to check the bike over mechanically and make sure that your first ride isn’t cut short by a ..read more

It happens to all of us! A flat tire while out bicycling can be a real bummer – but not if you know how to fix it. Keep reading to learn the basics of changing a flat tire on your bike ..read more

It might not be time for you to get a new bike… (Wait, what?!? Isn’t it always time for a new bike?) so here are some great ways that you can refresh your bike. With a few little tweaks, you can make your old ride feel new again ..read more

Did you just purchase your first cycling shoe and clipless pedal system? Awesome! Now it’s time to get your cleats set-up. Watch our tutorial for easy to follow instructions on how to do just that ..read more

Bicycle service departments at our shops, and most other shops, are pretty backed up right now. Maybe you don’t want to wait to get your bike fixed. Maybe you don’t want to pay to get your bike fixed. Or maybe you’ve decided it’s time to better understand your bike and how it works.  Regardless of your reason ..read more

Thanks for purchasing your new bike online from ERIK’S! Once you’ve received your bike securely packaged in a bike box, you will need to do a few minor reassembly steps to get it ready to ride. Please read our instructions carefully before reassembling your bike. Also, watch the Bike Reassembly video below which walks you through the reassembly process ..read more

Congratulations on your new disc brake bike! Before your first ride, please be sure to bed-in your new brakes. This process will transfer material from the brake pads onto the brake rotors to ensure that you have proper stopping power! This process is simple, easy, and necessary to prepare your bike for years of riding ..read more

No matter what type of rider you are, giving your bike a little attention before you ride will help keep it in good shape and might help you spot any issues before they become real problems. No one wants to be stuck on the side of a trail because of something that could have easily ..read more