Howdy, friends!
I started writing this while hanging out at Macon-Bibb County’s Earth Day Celebration (Saturday) and in conjunction with the Earth Day Committee, we gave away four Jamis bikes to some stoked kids from our community! This is always a fun day for us as we are able to work with the winning families to help them find the perfect sized “bike shop quality” for their child. It’s what we have the great fortune of doing every day at the shop – help people enjoy the sport we all love.
We’re in peak riding season. Let this newsletter be your kick in the pants to get out and go for a ride. If you’ve got a bike you need to get back in riding condition, schedule an appointment or just bring it by the shop. We’re ready to help get you back on the trail! If you are eyeing something new, we’ve got some new arrivals from Jamis, Specialized and Salsa in stock. Our inventory of pre-loved bikes is ever changing as well. Reach out if we can help.
Full disclosure about this months newsletter – its long – especially if you watch all the videos and check out many of the links shared. We are thinking and breathing bikes (and bike stuff) most every day. In this newsletter AND in the shop, we feel it is our job to wade through the excess of crap in/around our industry. If something is shared here or if you see product in our small shop, we’ve thought tirelessly about it and enjoy it/use it ourselves.
We hope you enjoy this month’s newsletter. Of course, if we are missing something or if you have something to contribute, please share. We read all the replies to this email and do our best to respond.
In closing, please consider following us on Instagram and Strava and join us for Crank to Coffee each Saturday. We are here for you and hope to see you on the trail or at the shop soon. Thanks for being rad and supporting your local bike shop!
– Bobby, Lou, Jeff & Rod
🙏 Sending our thoughts & prayers to Cal Till’s family
Ride with us on Saturdays!
Crank to Coffee
When: Saturday @ 8:00am (wheels down @ 8:15am)
Route: 10+ miles at Party Pace (avg. 11+ mph)
Start/End: Bike Tech, Downtown Macon, GA
Notes: Bring your bike (in good working condition), helmet, bright rear light and $ for coffee/bagels
*Only thing that cancels the ride is rain or ice on the roads*
📸: @a_walk_in_the_woods8783
Have you been keeping up with the new drop from our friends at Specialized?!?
The brand new Turbo Levo 4 lineup is here!
Turbo Levo electric trail bikes combine class-leading power, torque, SuperNatural power delivery and revolutionary GENIE suspension technology to transform every ride into a seamless synergy of human and machine. Couple that with our Specialized App for complete control over the entire system, and you’ll experience the most advanced trail ride ever. Ride farther, climb higher, and descend faster.
Learn more:
Review: Specialized’s New Turbo Levo 4 Has More Power, More Battery (via PinkBike)
Specialized Launches the Levo 4: A Game-Changing Electric Mountain Bike for Trail Domination (via StupidDope)
2026 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 S-Works E-Bike (via Vital MTB)
Specialized Levo 4 Review | More Power, Bigger Battery & GENIE Magic (via Flow MTB)
2026 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 eMTB review (via Singletracks)
Remember, you can buy online and ship to store OR swing by and we’ll help you decide which one is right for you. As a matter of fact, our friend and Specialized Rep Tony (who you’ve seen on our Instagram lately) brought one by this week for us to check out!
We’re excited to share that Bike Tech launched the Bicycle Free Box this month! This community-driven project provides a dedicated space for cyclists to donate and pick up gently used bike gear—everything from pedals and saddles to tubes and tools. It’s all about giving new life to pre-loved equipment and helping fellow riders keep rolling.
We loved bringing this project to life, teaming up with local creatives Jake Grisamore (GrisWorks), who built the box, and Bo Walker (@bometheus), who painted the signage with the rules for sharing. This one is special to Elizabeth and Bobby, inspired by the free gear swaps we discovered on our travels in Colorado. Now, we’re thrilled to bring that same spirit of generosity and cycling camaraderie to Macon!
Stop by the shop to check it out and help spread the love for bikes and community.
How it works: Clean out your parts bin! What do you have that you don’t need but still has life left in it? Drop off extra tubes, saddles, pedals, wheels, or any bike gear that could help someone else. Need a part? Take what you need, free of charge!
What’s stored in your garage these days? Be honest—do you have an older, bike shop-quality ride just gathering dust in the corner? Maybe a sweet road bike you haven’t ridden since you ‘upgraded’ or that mountain bike from your glory days that deserves a second shot at life?
Well, we’ve got good news! At Bike Tech, we love helping great bikes find new homes. If you’ve got something quality you’re not using, bring it by! Whether you’re looking to sell it or trade it in toward something shiny and new, we’re here to help. And hey, if you’re on the hunt for a solid used bike, check out what we’ve got in stock—it changes all the time. Let’s make sure those bikes see some action instead of collecting cobwebs!
Here is an example of what is currently in stock…
Giant Talon
Size: Small
Color: Desert Sage
Details: Great entry level mountain bike! Originally purchased at Bike Tech and then traded in. Just went through the service department and is ready to ride as-is. Of course, if you wanted to add some new OneUp pedals and grips, you could…
Asking: $475 obo
Gravel Bike Route – Fried Green 27 – 27 miles, 1,700 +/- elevation
Info from Ride w/ GPS & SouthEastCyclingRoutes.com: The Fried Green 27/42/50 routes explore the extensive network of gravel roads in and around the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge near Juliette, Ga. Located little more than an hour south of Atlanta, three lengths provide options for riders of all abilities. All feature pristine pine glades and hardwood forests, rolling and sometimes playful terrain, a few creek crossings and postcard perfect gravel.
Trailhead Access: 5543 Juliette Road, Juliette, GA
Note: True route credit goes to our friend Monte Marshall, the pioneer of gravel riding in Juliette/central Georgia!
Looking for an affordable yet extremely capable full suspension mountain bike?
Check out the Jamis Faultline.
The perfect build for our central Georgia trails. High quality components, an excellent warranty and price points all under $2k – you can’t go wrong!
Come test ride one in-store or order online and ship-to-store.
What we’re reading/watching/listening to:
1. Fresh Finds at Sea Otter – Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 & Part 5 (via Bikepacking.com)
2. This Super Unique New Camper Dramatically Rethinks What One Can Do (via Gear Patrol)
3. The Story of Salsa Cycles (via The Loam Wolf)
4. Listen: Lance Armstrong’s Cycling Safety Tips (via 2% w/ Michael Easter)
5. Revel Bikes is Closing Its Doors (via Bikepacking.com)
6. Now Playing at the Shop: The Lot Radio
7. Live Music While Crafting this Newsletter (part 1): Dean Brown & Dubshak (live at Macon-Bibb County’s Earth Day Celebration)
8. Record Spinning While Crafting this Newsletter (part 2): The Olympians
Photo Credit: © @the_dead_dirtbag
Upcoming Rides/Events
Crank to Coffee – Weekly on Saturdays
Urban Confidence: Adult Bike Class – April 29th
Macon Transportation Documentary Screening + Q&A – May 1st
National Ride a Bike Day – May 4th
National Bike & Roll to School Day – May 7th
Macon Bike Party – May 8th
Bike to Work Week – May 12th-18th
Flat Tire Clinic – May 13th
Warthen Ride – May 17th (Washington County, GA)
Macon Car Free Day – May 30th
GSC Series MTB Race: GSC #4 + Time Trial – June 14th & 15th (Dauset Trails)
Journey Ride – November 1st
OMBA Chat – Varies (Check out their Facebook page for upcoming events)
#GoRideYourBike
Scenes from Macon-Bibb County’s Earth Day Celebration @ Amerson River Park