Find Your Ride
Selecting the right type of bike and - equally as important - the right size bike, will set you up for years of enjoyable riding. Our team works with you to recommend bikes that address your specific cycling goals - whether you’re commuting to work or planning an epic adventure.
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Customers looking to spend a significant time off-road, exploring trails should look at gravel and mountain bikes.
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If you plan to primarily use your bike for getting to and from work or school, most hybrid, fitness, or commuter/city bikes should work for you - but don’t rule out a “gravel” bike for your daily ride!
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If long stretches of pavement are your jam, you’ll want a dedicated road bike. A lightweight, efficient road bike will help you tackle miles with comfort and ease. “Gravel” bikes can also cover road miles at a pretty good clip and will provide some extra versatility.
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Looking to lessen your reliance on the car? Cargo bikes offer ample carrying capacity, for kids, groceries, or both!
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Mountain | Trail
Get pumped for off-road adventures with a dedicated mountain bike. You’ll find a range of hard-tail and full-suspension options from beginner to “gnarly.”
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Hybrid | Fitness | Commute
What’s in a name? Any bike can be a fitness bike! But there is a class of bikes that are perfect for the recreational cyclist. Fitness/hybrid bikes are great for commuting, too.
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Adventure | Gravel
If a road bike and a mountain bike had a baby, they’d name it Gravel. Gravel bikes are the triple threat—they’re equally fun for commuting, trail, and road rides!
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E-Bikes
E-bikes have so many applications. They can replace cars for short trips, or they can allow fitness and recreational riders to go farther and faster than ever before. Come in to learn more about our selection of E-bikes.
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Road
Dedicated road bikes, with their performance positions and lightweight frames, enable you to log some serious mileage. Come in to get fit for your next road bike.
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Kids
There’s no such thing as too young to cycle! You’ll find options for every age and a generous trade-in program when your wee one outgrows their bike.
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Cargo Bikes
If you want to lessen your dependence on a car, a cargo bike might be right for you. We love the Yuba Cargo bikes, which are available for several different applications.
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Custom Build
For some, a custom built bike is the only way to go. We can order special sizes from several bike brands, including a fully custom build from Seven Cycles.
Marin Fairfax Series
Year after year, the Marin Fairfax ranks as a best seller at Durham Cycles. It’s comfortable, light, and is ready for fender and rack installation, making it a perfect choice for students and employees at Duke University.
But don’t just take our word for it. Check out New York Times’ Wirecutter review of The Marin Fairfax.
Jamis Renegade Series
For gravel and touring fans, the Jamis Renegade is a really fun ride and has no problem doing triple duty: commute, adventure, tour. (Rinse and repeat!) Bicycling Magazine agrees.
Yuba Kombi
The Yuba Kombi won’t just replace your car for short trips, it will out-perform it! Drop off the little ones at the front door of school while the other parents sit in a 30-minute-long line of cars. Get in and out with your groceries while others are still looking for a place to park!
