So you’ve got that shiny new bike and are chomping at the bit to get out on the road and enjoy the wind in your face and fresh air with your riding buddies. After all, bike rides are more fun with friends. But maybe you’re a little nervous about riding in a group for the...
Where Should I Sell My Bike?
“Where should I sell my bike?” “Can I get more money for my bike if I sell it myself?” “How much is my bike worth?” “Does Bikes Palm Beach buy used bikes?” These are just some of the questions we frequently answer at Bikes Palm Beach. If you’re unsure of the process, It can be...
How often should you service your mountain bike suspension?
You’re out on the trails, shredding away, and you notice that your bike’s squish doesn’t feel the way it usually does. Or maybe when you’re washing it off after a ride, you notice that the fork or stanchion seems kind of dry. Then you think, “Hm, it’s been feeling ‘off” the past few rides.” When...
5 Reasons to Buy Your New Bike at Bikes Palm Beach
If you love bikes as much as we all do, you probably drool over every new model that you see out on group rides or while watching pro races or even in our shop when you bring your current bike in for service. Here at the store, we all drool over the new bikes when...
Pedal Assist vs Throttle E-Bikes
What’s the difference between pedal assist versus throttle powered e-bikes? You know that thrill you get when you ride your bike really fast and it feels almost effortless? Kind of like what I imagine dogs feel when they stick their heads out of car windows and catch that wind. You know—that feeling. That’s what it...
Ultrasonic Bike Parts Cleaning
Ultrasonic Bike Parts Cleaning: What’s the big deal? If you’re like most bike owners, one of the things you probably dread most about bike maintenance is cleaning your chain and groupset. Let’s face it–it’s dirty and greasy and nearly impossible to clean to a point that at least looks decently clean. Some of us have...
Folding Bead vs Wire Bead Tires
What is the difference? HINT: It’s not just the packaging! Most riders don’t spend a lot of time thinking about whether their bike is equipped with folding bead vs wire bead tires. Our focus tends to be on: “Hey, what’s going to hold up best for the longest amount of riding time?” When I first...
Back to School
It’s back-to-school time at Bikes Palm Beach, too Parents and kids are shopping for supplies for the upcoming school year. Bikes Palm Beach has a great selection of bikes, helmets, apparel, backpacks and gear that your student athlete needs to start the school year on the right foot, er, wheel. You won’t find these items...
Upcoming Local Events & Races 2022
Looking to sign up for your first triathlon? Want to give mountain bike racing a try? Or maybe you’re beginning to dabble in the world of gravel grinding? We’ve curated a list of upcoming local events and races that you should check out in Palm Beach County and surrounding areas. Jump to: Triathlon | Run...
5 Tips for Summer Running in South Florida
You love running, but this heat and humidity is…well, it can be soul-sucking (not to mention energy-sucking). But don’t fret—we’ve compiled 5 tips for summer running in South Florida to help you adapt and to still enjoy running, despite the heat and humidity. From shoes and apparel to hydration and nutrition, we are here to...