Working in a bike shop you see a lot of bikes, but each year it seems like there are a few models that stand out. Maybe it's a cool paint scheme, a new wheel or tire size, a killer group of components, or outstanding value. Here are a few bikes we have in the store … Continue reading Hottest Bikes In The Shop
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Latitude 45 is a bicycle and fitness store located in beautiful Petoskey, Michigan! Our friendly, professional staff is ready to help you find the right solution for your fitness, transportation, competitive racing or family fun needs!
E-Bike Trail Access Explained
Electric bikes, commonly known as e-bikes, are a popular new category that is attracting a lot of attention from riders looking to make cycling easier. These bikes have an electric motor that assists the rider but (most) still require pedaling. The assisted pedaling puts them in a grey area between motorized and non-motorized vehicles. This … Continue reading E-Bike Trail Access Explained
Winter Remodel “The Wall”
One of the benefits of winter's slower pace is the opportunity to reflect and implement changes. Last fall we spent time dreaming of ways we could improve the shop with the goal of taking customer experience and efficiency to the next level. The result was a major remodel and reorganization of the back of the … Continue reading Winter Remodel “The Wall”
How to Pick a Piece of Fitness Equipment
What is the right piece of equipment for your home gym? At Latitude 45 we have helped hundreds of customers make this decision. Choosing between a treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, or bike trainer can be a hard decision. All of them will give you a great cardio workout but there can be some significant cost … Continue reading How to Pick a Piece of Fitness Equipment
Don’t be “That Guy” in your riding group
If you've been a member of a riding group, you know there is always "that guy". If you don't know what I'm talking about you may be "that guy", in which case you should read this article carefully. Below is our list of group ride "do nots" to help make sure you stay on your … Continue reading Don’t be “That Guy” in your riding group
The Best Real Mountain Bike Races in Michigan
Let me preface this piece with the fact that I think mountain bike races should be tough, technical, fun, and not extraordinarily long. If you look at World Cup XC races the winning times are usually right around 90 minutes. Also, many of the racers are now riding full suspension bikes and using dropper posts … Continue reading The Best Real Mountain Bike Races in Michigan
All About Snowshoeing
We did a short interview about snowshoeing for a newspaper downstate. After giving ourselves a hearty pat on the back we thought you all might enjoy learning a bit more about the benefits of snowshoeing. Enjoy! Please tell me a little bit in general about snowshoeing in Michigan. What makes snowshoeing the perfect winter activity? … Continue reading All About Snowshoeing
Caring For Your Bike During Winter Riding
For many riders snow doesn't mean an end to the riding season. Whether you ride in the white stuff for recreation or commute on sloppy roads and sidewalks; your bike is going to need some extra care to survive the winter. The combination of cold, moisture (or ice), and worst of all salt can wreak havoc … Continue reading Caring For Your Bike During Winter Riding
New Products That We Kinda Like A Lot Part 2
Part 2 of our look at some of the new and cool gear in the shop. Norco Ithaqua 2 - Norco is a new brand to the shop but as the most popular bike brand in Canada, you may have heard of them. The Ithaqua is their carbon fatbike for people who want the lightest, … Continue reading New Products That We Kinda Like A Lot Part 2
New Products That We Kinda Like A Lot Part 1
Every fall we get visited by sales reps from a variety of companies in the cycling industry. Sometimes there isn't much new to see and things are kind of business as usual. Other times they have new and exciting products that make us rethink or reorganize entire product categories, or create new ones! As fall … Continue reading New Products That We Kinda Like A Lot Part 1
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