Gran Fondo Suggests

At Gran Fondo, we sell a lot of bikes to women. We have worked hard to insure that Gran Fondo Cycles is the place for women to know that they can find the most selection among a wide array of quality bicycles and accessories.

We thought a video to capture the update of Vida's Lynskey Helix was a great example of the advantages of buying a classic titanium frame. We put this bike into service in the fall of 2008 and it has always been a favorite. This winter we unbuilt it and sent it back to Lynskey for a polish. Check it out!

After years of being asked about taking trading ins, we are now offering customers a Trade-in option on new purchases. We pride ourselves on being "full-service" and we often see customers who relish the idea of trading up, but do not have the time to sell an existing bike. Let us help you...

Last year when we were aimlessly riding around in the middle of nowhere, we found a real jewel of a place, Marcy Jo's Mealhouse. Put this on your list of epic rides for 2011!

Gran Fondo Cycles specializes in custom bikes for the rider who wants to create their dream ride. A lot of the custom bikes we are doing these days are in titanium, made by Moots or Lynskey.

One of the most frequent questions that we are asked at Gran Fondo Cycles is whether we will do a bike fit for a bike that was not purchased from our store. The good news is that Yes - we will be glad to help you out with a bike fit if you are in need.

A lot of customers who are visiting a variety of bike shops in their pursuit of the perfect bike ask us questions similar to “What size bike equates to a Large?” or “If you measured me as a 57, is that the same as a Large?” Well, there’s no short answer here.

Even a seasoned veteran can use a little refresher about the wonders of layering to stay warm as temperatures begin to drop. Not only can dressing in layers keep you really comfy as a day warms up, you can also save a lot of money by getting the most from your existing gear and not having to buy a lot of heavy pieces you may never fully utilize. Check out this little article by former pro, Katharine Carroll, to give you some advice on "weathering the storm".