Mike Kwak

Road, Gravel, or MTB? Choose It Like You'd Choose a Car

Road, Gravel, or MTB? Choose It Like You'd Choose a Car

People usually choose a bike by category — road, gravel, mountain — but those words are the answer, not the question. They don't tell you which one is yours. The usual shortcuts don't help much either. "Pick by what you'll use it for" is

When Shifting Goes Wrong: A Snapped Derailleur Hanger on a Cannondale Synapse

When Shifting Goes Wrong: A Snapped Derailleur Hanger on a Cannondale Synapse

The Job A Cannondale Synapse 1 (aluminum frame, Shimano Tiagra 2×10) came into the workshop with a clear problem: the rear derailleur hanger had snapped clean through. The derailleur was hanging loose, and the bike wasn't going anywhere until it was replaced. If you've never

2026 Stage 4 - Tour Auvergne Rhone Alpes Race

2026 Stage 4 - Tour Auvergne Rhone Alpes Race

Quinn Simmons U.S. National Champion on Lidl- Trek Team win

Before You Pump: The Two Tire Pressure Mistakes I See Most

Before You Pump: The Two Tire Pressure Mistakes I See Most

Tire pressure is not complicated. But before talking about how to get it right, it is worth talking about what not to do — because not doing the wrong things comes before doing the right ones. After years of checking bikes in the shop, the pressure problems I see come in

10 Trek Bikes That Cost Less in Korea Than in the US (June 2026)

10 Trek Bikes That Cost Less in Korea Than in the US (June 2026)

If you're heading back to the States this season, here's something worth checking before you start packing: a lot of 2026 Trek bikes cost less here in Korea than they do in the US — and because Trek's warranty follows the bike, not the country,

A Quick Look Inside Platoon Cycles

A Quick Look Inside Platoon Cycles

Here's a short video that gives you a feel for the shop. Platoon Cycles is two buildings joined together — a Trek showroom on one side, service and accessories on the other. We carry road, MTB, hybrid, city, and electric bikes, and we handle service in-house. But the

Trek Domane AL 2: A Road Bike That Quietly Does More

Trek Domane AL 2: A Road Bike That Quietly Does More

Most customers walk into the shop with a clear bucket in mind. "I want a road bike." "I want a gravel bike." "I want something for touring." The Trek Domane AL 2 is interesting because it sits a little outside those buckets — not loud