Road & Urban Bikes | Traditional & Electric

Road and urban bikes are designed to be ridden on pavement (and some even on dirt paths or mixed terrain), but beyond that common denominator, styles differ widely depending on a range of factors.

So, how can you discover which bike is right for YOU? Start by determining what kind of riding appeals to you. Then click on the category or specific bikes to learn more!

fitness rides ON pavement, generally long distance (drop Bars)

TREK DOMANE, TREK EMONDA, TREK MADONE

You live for speed, and aspire to ride as efficiently as you can. You want to put down significant miles and aren’t daunted by elevation — the more hills, the merrier. A Trek road bike will fit the bill as it’s lightweight and chomping at the bit to GO.

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fitness and adventure RIDES on mixed terrain (drop BARS)

TREK CHECKPOINT

You enjoy long rides on gravel roads, with perhaps some pavé thrown in for good measure. Trek’s gravel bike, Checkpoint, is the perfect steed for your adventurous spirit. It’s versatile enough to pull double duty as your commuter bike, too!

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fun RIDES AND COMMUTING on PAVEMENT AND maybe SOME DIRT (STRAIGHT BARS)

TREK FX, TREK DUAL SPORT

Trek urban bikes are versatile, easy-riding bikes that will carry you wherever you want to go. They prove to be light, fun, and comfortable companions mile after mile. This type of bike is great for fitness, commuting, adventure, leisure, and more.

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COMFORT RIDES IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION

ELECTRA TOWNIE, ELECTRA LOFT, ELECTRA CRUISER

If superior comfort is what you’re after, look no further. The ergonomic geometry of this type of bike is perfect for cruises to the beach, to the store, and to nowhere in particular. Choose from a basic model to one with all the bells and whistles.

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pedal assistED RIDES

TREK DOMANE+, TREK ALLANT+, TREK VERVE+ 2, TREK VERVE+ 3, ELECTRA VALE GO!, ELECTRA TOWNIE PATH GO!, ELECTRA TOWNIE GO!, VINTAGE ELECTRIC CAFE, XTRACYCLE EDGERUNNER SWOOP

You love the idea of cycling for recreation, fitness, and/or transportation, but have physical barriers keeping you from riding traditional bikes. Or … there are no barriers but you just want to have FUN on your rides, and/or a sweat-free commute. An electric bike with pedal assist is just the ticket for you.

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Test Ride for FREE!

Test rides are always FREE — try out as many different models as you like … we want you to be super happy with your bike!

And keep in mind, when you purchase any bicycle from Epicenter Cycling, you receive unlimited FREE tune-ups for the life of your bike. We also include a full bicycle fit and saddle sizing at no charge. A Day One 15% accessory discount puts the cherry on top!

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Road bikes are mainly ridden for fitness and recreation. This type of bike is generally light, strong, comfortable, and fast. The typical road bike features drop bars and smooth, skinny tires. Its geometry is designed with long distance rides of varied elevation profiles in mind.

Even within the road bike category, there is an array of styles. Although most will work out just fine for you in most riding situations, it’s best to match the model to your own unique priorities for ultimate comfort and performance.

For example, if you envision particularly long days (and even days on end) in the saddle, a long distance touring model would be best. If you aspire to race, there are styles designed specifically for speed and aerodynamics.

Following are the Trek road bikes that we recommend.

The all-new Domane delivers incredible endurance road bike comfort without sacrificing performance. Road-smoothing IsoSpeed tech lets you ride longer with less fatigue, and aerodynamic tube shapes cut through wind for more free speed.

Wherever you ride it – paved roads, hard-packed gravel, or the cobblestones of the world’s greatest one-day races – Domane is smooth, fast, and fun.

The all-new Émonda has aerodynamic tube shaping that helps riders go faster than ever on flats and climbs alike. And because Trek refused to sacrifice weight for speed, Émonda still has the incredible lightweight ride quality and balanced handling that made it a racing legend in the first place.

Madone is the ultimate superbike. It delivers the triple threat of advanced aerodynamics, superior ride quality, and unprecedented integration on every ride. And now, thanks to all-new 800 Series OCLV Carbon, Madone SLR is lighter and faster than ever.

There’s even a gravel style that’s specifically designed to take great care of you on those adventurous mixed terrain rides!

Trek Checkpoint is the only bike you’ll ever need. It’s Trek’s most versatile model ever, designed for gravel but fully capable of so much more. Whether you’re riding for fun, commuting to work, or you’re just getting into gravel riding, Checkpoint does it all.

Not sure where your adventure is headed? Hop on Checkpoint. And remember—roads are really just suggestions. The true adventure begins where the pavement ends.

Urban bikes, also referred to as city and commuter bikes, are better suited for getting around town for recreation, commuting, and running errands. Of course, if you’re looking to get some exercise, this type of bike offers that, too.

As with road bikes, there’s a variety of city styles best suited for specific priorities, too. Again, most will get the job done no matter what, but you’ll enjoy the ride so much more on a bike especially suited for your priorities.

For example, if you commute a long way to work, you’ll want to look at a model built primarily for speed and efficiency. If you’re sticking a bit closer to home, and using the bike mainly for shorter commutes, local errands, and/or light to moderate exercise, you’ll be looking at styles designed around comfort and ease of use.

Following are the Trek urban bikes that we recommend.

FX is the most popular hybrid bike in the world for good reason. Go for a cruise, get a workout in, pull your kids, ride to work, run errands—this comfortable, reliable bike truly does it all.

If you can have just one bike, make it a Dual Sport. Whether you’re commuting, riding for fitness, or riding to explore, it’s simple to make this hybrid a part of your routine.

Electra offers several bike collections. Each one is unique, just like the people who ride them. While there are plenty of differences between the collections, each one is super comfy and fun to ride. Electra’s patented Flat Foot Technology® is integrated into almost every frame, inspiring confidence in riders ages 3 to 93. You can even customize your bike to your needs by adding a rack, bell basket or fenders.

No matter which one you choose, you'll do it comfortably and in style on an Electra.

Following are the Electra comfort/cruiser bikes we recommend.

The best-selling bike in the US, Electra's Townie®, is the perfect run-around-town bike for riding to the farmer’s market, grabbing a coffee or just rolling around the neighborhood. With an upright riding position that lets you see the world better and the ability to place your feet flat on the ground whenever you want, Electra’s Townie collection sets the standard in comfort and control.

The Townie Collection offers something for everyone. Choose from an Original or Original EQ equipped with lights and fenders for the perfect run-around-town bike. Or, for a slightly more aggressive ride, the Townie Path includes larger 27.5” tires to help you roll faster and tackle terrain with better traction and control.

The Loft is a modern city bike with the grit to handle whatever the streets throw at it and the grace to look good doing it. Lightweight but durable, the sleek design features fast-rolling 700c wheels and an upright riding position to give you more control on your commute to work, coffee run or whatever urban adventure you have in mind.

This is the bike that started it all. Electra was launched on the idea that an American classic could be improved on. And improve it, they did! Today, Electra Cruisers are technologically advanced, lightweight, customizable, and of course oh so stylish.

Road, city, and comfort/cruiser bikes alike come in electric styles. E-bikes make bicycle commuting much more enjoyable (and sweat-free if desired!), and they make exercising by bike more accessible to folks with physical limitations.

Most of all, electric bikes are just plain FUN — you’ll even smile on the climbs!

Popular models include Trek Domane+ (road), Trek Allant+ (urban), Trek Verve+2 (urban), Trek Verve+3 (urban), Electra Vale Go! (urban), Electra Townie Path Go! (comfort/cruiser), Vintage Electric Cafe (urban), and Xtracycle Edgerunner Swoop (cargo).

View the bikes and learn more about them in our Electric Bikes section.