Cascade Bicycle Studio

Science meets care and you're invited! On June 17th, the CBS + We Ride Why Obliteride team is hosting an evening at the shop with representatives from Fred Hutch's Philanthropy team. Hear from Amitabha "Guppy" Gupta and Dave Kolk on how today's research is reshaping cancer treatment, see where our team's fundraising is making an impact, and connect with the people behind the rides. Pre-event ride leaves at 3:30p from CBS. Social starts at 5:30p. Presentation at 6p!

New on the blog: everything you actually need to know before your first group ride. What does w/kg mean? What's the difference between party pace and tempo? What are you supposed to do when you get to the front?

Group rides have their own language and nobody hands you a glossary when you show up. We wrote one. The full guide covers the terminology, the etiquette, the paceline mechanics, and how to read a ride listing so you know what you're getting into before you roll out. Link in bio!

How old is your helmet? If the answer is "I don't know," that's your answer.

Helmets should be replaced every 3-5 years even if they've never taken a hit. The EPS foam inside degrades over time from UV exposure, sweat, and heat. The shell looks fine. The foam isn't. You'd never know without cracking it open. And if your helmet predates MIPS technology, that's worth knowing too. MIPS reduces rotational force on the brain during angled impacts (the most common kind in a real crash.) It's now standard across quality helmets including the ones we carry from KASK and MET.

Not sure where you stand? Come get a free safety audit at CBS Safety Smash Night where you can get a new helmet and smash the old one. June 25th, 5PM at CBS!

Your saddle position has more impact than most riders realize. It affects your comfort, your power, and how you feel the day after a long ride. And you don't need a full bike fit to address it. Did you know we offer standalone saddle fittings using the IDmatch system to get your position dialed in precisely? Book a saddle fitting on our website!

We're turning the shed into a rage room... For one night only.
CBS Safety Smash Night is happening June 25th at 5PM and it's exactly what it sounds like. A lit-up, music-filled space where you bring your old gear and destroy it. All with the intention of learning more about bike safety. Old helmet that's 5 years old that you've been meaning to replace? Bring it. Busted lights? Bring those too. Random furniture in your apartment. Have at it! We'll handle the rest. We'll be having free safety audits in the shop to talk through what safety equipment may be on its last leg vs. what may have some life left. A full table of safety gear. And the most fun you'll have on a Thursday night. June 25. 5PM. At CBS!

You've got a bike you love. You've put some miles on it. And now you're starting to wonder: what do I actually do next?

The upgrade rabbit hole is real and it's easy to spend money on things that won't make a noticeable difference while overlooking the things that will.

Here's the short version of what we tell people: start with wheels. Every time. Most production bikes, even good ones, ship with wheel sets that were spec'd to hit a price point. Upgrading to a quality set is the single most noticeable change you can make to a bike. You feel it in the first pedal stroke.

If budget is the constraint, start with tires instead. After that: saddle, bar tape, clipless pedals if you haven't already. And when you're ready to go bigger, the groupset conversation is a great one to have.

We put together the full guide on the blog. Link in bio if you want the whole breakdown.

And if you're not sure where your money goes furthest on your specific bike, come in. We'll give you an honest answer.

June 3rd is World Bicycle Day, and honestly, every day at CBS feels like it. The bicycle is the most efficient machine ever invented. It gets people to work, connects neighborhoods, carries groceries, wins races, and occasionally convinces grown adults to wake up at 5am on a Saturday. We're proud to be part of a city that gets that.