I had been reading and thinking about the trend towards wider tires for some time, when a blown rear tire provided an opportunity. Matt at Trek Bicycle Lancaster discussed the various options for new tires on my 2011 Montare hybrid that would be suitable for both gravel and pavement. With his advice I opted for Bontrager H2 hard-case lite tires in the 45mm width. They were installed the same day, and the next day I went for a 15-mile ride on a gravel trail. I had expected an improvement, but the difference is truly extraordinary. The ride is not only a lot smoother, but significantly faster as well.
Matt also discussed other technological improvements in gravel bikes. I’m not ready for a new bike yet, but I was happy to learn about the cost/quality trade-offs directly from a rider-technician.
George was amazing! I previously bought from TREK many years ago. I wanted to buy the same bike because it was comfortable. George found a discounted bike similar to my old one and outfitted it with a water bottle, odometer, and kickstand in minutes. I was able to leave the Lancaster store with my new bike and ride that day. George accepted my old bike to donate to CommonWheel. That made it really simple to pass this bike that was so good onto someone else else.
Outstanding customer service! Personable, knowledgeable, and professional staff. Would recommend to those needing service or selecting a bike to fit personal needs/goals.
Trek Lancaster provides prompt and honest service to not only the products that they sell but other brands as well. They make recommendations as to what level of service would be best and in my case provided turnaround in the same day. The staff is knowledgeable with the product and will take whatever time is needed to explain any questions.