Bicycling Expertise - We are a full service specialty purveyor of high performance bicycling accessories & equipment with a special talent for road equipment. We enjoy selling and servicing ALL BRANDS of the most technically advanced cycling equipment made for everyone from youngsters to world class triathletes.
Our Mission - A constant goal. Bike Authority is to be the place where everyday and professional riders can get the equipment, the service, the information and the inspiration to bike wherever and however they choose to do so.
How We Do It - Patiently Performed. Whether you are buying a bearing, a bag, or a bike, we will give you as much advice as you need to properly select equipment that enhances your cycling experience.
Our Experience - Over 110 years. Although we've been open almost a decade, the combined experience of our personnel is over a century. We know biking equipment! All of our employees ride. Many are competitive racers. Most have, or are obtaining college degrees. Many on our staff hold State and National Racing titles. Our equipment is constantly being tested by our very own racing team. We back up everything we do with the best guarantees in the area.
You'll find us in the Broadview Village Shopping Center as,right next door to Buffalo Wild Wings, which is located on the EAST side of Broadview Road (directly across the street from Andy Sims Buick) and about 100 yards north of Wallings Road. Wallings Road exit is located about 1/2 way between I-480 and I-271 directly off of State Route 77, about 15 minutes on 77 from either Cleveland or Akron. We hope to see you soon!
Dedication to the Community - Did you know that we are incredibly involved in our community. From racing to recreation to the support of non-profits, we do whatever we can to ensure that everyone and anyone has a chance to experience the benefits of this amazing sport.
Listed below are some ways that we are currently involved:
Did you know that we are incredibly involved in our community. From racing to recreation to the support of non-profits, we do whatever we can to ensure that everyone and anyone has a chance to experience the benefits of this amazing sport. We currently:
*Sponsor our own racing team, Team Lake Effect, which supports professional and talented amateur racers,
*Host our own fall cyclocross series with Team Lake Effect,
*Have placed 34 bikes in the National Park Service,
*Support the Boy/Girl Scouts, Safety town, Trail Blazers, Indian Guides, and the AARP,
*Support the M.S. Society, the Leukemia Society, and the Diabetes Association,
*Support NORBA, IMBA, ABR, and the United States Cycling Federation,
*Support the Chamber of Commerce,
*Put on about fifteen time trial & cyclocross races per year.
From Team Lake Effect Racing:
The team's success over the years is directly related to the incredible amount of support Sherman McKee and Bike Authority have given to the team. Sherman and Bike Authority have always been responsive to the needs of the team. The shop provides static and Wobblenaught fittings, ensuring that our team members are getting the most out of themselves, while the mechanics provide impeccable service ensuring that our team members get the most out of their machines. Team Lake Effect Racing has been honored to call Bike Authority its home since the team's creation. Bike Authority has everything from children's bicycles and adult hybrid comfort bicycles to the highest end dream road and mountain bikes available. You will not find a better shop with more years of expertise, attention to detail, and personal customer service than at Bike Authority. Team Lake Effect Racing is honored to have Bike Authority as our home bicycle shop.
Cannondale
Our passion for cycling can be seen at every turn as we strive to be the best bicycling company in the world, day in, and day out. Our unwaivering focus on and dedication to people - riders, employees, retailers and vendors - is what drives us to conceive and manufacture products of the highest quality. Year after year, Cannondale leads the industry with unsurpassed innovation and state of the art technology.
Headquartered in Bethel, Connecticut, Cannondale designs, develops and produces bicycles at its factory in Bedford, Pennsylvania. The company operates subsidiaries in Holland, Japan, and Australia, and and is owned by Pegasus Partners II, L.P., a private equity investment firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
From Team Lake Effect Racing:
Cannondale has been a generous sponsor throughout this team's existence and we are honored to be affiliated with this great company. You will see the team riding the latest models from Cannondale including the Six 13, Ironman Six 13, Ironman, System Six, CAAD 7, 8, and 9 frames, the Rush, Caffiene mountain bikes, the new Caffiene 29er, and the Cyclocross models. We are always excited to learn about the new innovations Cannondale makes within the cycling industry.
Clif Bars and Clif Shots
The inspiration to create an energy bar occurred during a day-long, 175-mile bike ride with my buddy Jay. We'd been gnawing on some "other" energy bars all day. Suddenly, despite my hunger, I couldn't take another bite. I thought, "I could make a better bar than this!" That's the
moment I now call "the epiphany."
Two years later, after countless hours in Mom's kitchen, the CLIF BAR became a reality. And the mission to create a better-tasting energy bar
was accomplished. Thanks, Mom!
At Clif Bar Inc., we're committed to people's health and the environment.
We want to make sure the way we do business helps sustain the natural resources and communities that we depend on. That's why we're working to reduce our ecological footprint in everything we do, from the field to
the final product.
Our efforts include:
using organic ingredients,
adopting green business practices,
joining the fight against global warming,
supporting our Partners in Sustainability.
Moving toward sustainability is a relatively new journey for our company. We launched our environmental program in 2001 and we have a lot to learn. The more we learn, the more we realize that sustainability has been at the core of our reason for existing-to nourish and inspire people,
communities, and the earth. We hope that you will join us.
Why us, why Food?
Because food is essential-a basic human need. Food is also a relished source of enjoyment and comfort that ties us to family, community and tradition. The decisions we make about food also affect our environment.
As a food company, we have a more direct connection to agriculture and to the environment than other businesses. This puts us in a special position to contribute to the restoration and improvement of our planet in concrete ways, not only through the organizations we support, but also by the very way we do business.
Elysa Hammond
Ecologist, Clif Bar Inc.
From Team Lake Effect Racing:
Many of us have had entire meals consisting of Clif Bars. In fact the teammates will argue over the remaining boxes until new shipments arrive. Clif Shots are an ideal nutritional source during training and racing. We are proud to be sponsored by Clif Bar, and proud of Clif Bar's devotion to producing the best tasting energy bars and gels around.
Finish Line -
Since 1988, we've been proud to offer the best selling, highest quality, bicycle-specific care products available. Finish Line began in a small 2,000 square foot garage/factory.
Like most entrepreneurs, Krause worked the entire business. During the day, production, product development and quality control were the focus, while at night, marketing
and accounting functions became the priority. Krause also recognized that there was international potential for Finish Line lubricants, and as such in 1989 he went to Europe
with a suitcase full of samples. He came back with two distributors, one in Austria and the other in England. Thus began the global expansion of the Finish Line brand.
After a series of moves into ever larger premises, in 1996, the company finally settled into a 25,000 square foot facility on Long Island, NY. In this building the company
was able to add additional production lines as well as a separate facility for manufacturing its highly acclaimed synthetic Teflon(tm) bicycle grease. To this day, the company's
corporate headquarters remain in this building, although additional production facilities have been established off Long Island.
Finish Line is now recognized as the world's leading manufacturer of specialty bicycle lubricants and related maintenance products. Finish Line manufacturers over 20
different products for the care and maintenance of a bicycle. The company enjoys a leading market position in over 45 countries. Its products are produced in 12 languages,
including Japanese and Chinese.
Check out our products and especially the tips on how to use them. From lubricants, to degreasers / cleaners, to grease, brushes, anti-seize, and lots more..., we can help
make your bike easier to pedal, shift better, and last longer. That's our mission. May all your rides be 'smooth and fast'...
From Team Lake Effect Racing:
Finish Line has been a generous sponsor of Team Lake Effect Racing for several years. Their bicycle-care products, including bicycle polishes, wet lubes, dry lubes,
degreasers, and teflon-based greases keep our bikes running smoothly and looking good. Finish Line products are available at fine bicycle retailers such as Bike Authority. The team
would like to thank Finish Line for its great product and years of support.
Rudy Project
Rudy Project was founded in Treviso in 1985, immediately gaining a prominent position and establishing itself as one of the leading companies in Europe in the sporting and optical sector.
The basis for this success lies in its intensive distribution network, its continued investment in targeted communication strategies and especially in its mission to concentrate on excellent product quality and on a constant search for new materials and technologies to apply to lenses and frames.
For more than twenty years, Rudy Project has been designing and producing technical sunglasses, goggles and accessories for sports.
Conceived initially for athletes, Rudy Project glasses rapidly became widespread amongst a vaster clientele, thanks to the combination of aesthetic features and the exceptional visual comfort and protection that they offer.
All the products are distinguished by the care given to detail, both in the frames and design as well as in the lenses and materials used.
Established in Treviso, where the heart of the company is still situated together with its research and development laboratory, design office, logistics centre and marketing division, Rudy Project was immediately projected onto the international scenario. Its position was consolidated through the opening of an office in the United States and the establishment of an intensive sales network spread throughout the world.
As far as its distribution is concerned, the company is present to date in more than 50 countries worldwide with a large number of single-brand sales outlets, highly popular particularly in South-East Asia.
Distribution is backed by targeted communication activities, concentrated especially in sponsorships.
From Team Lake Effect Racing:
We have been affiliated with Rudy Project for several years. You will notice our riders wearing Rudy Project sunglasses, road/mountain helmets, and time trial helmets. Rudy Project offers innovative and stylish cycling accessories that will improve your riding experience. Rudy Project is best known for its extensive selection of eyewear. Visit their website to get a taste of the many great products they offer. You can also find the latest Rudy Project gear at fine bicycle retailers such as Bike Authority.
Vittoria
Vittoria puts a tremendous amount of effort into maintaining its position as the world’s uncontested top name in tubulars and tyres, and is constantly developing cutting edge technologies and innovative new products.
Vittoria gained its reputation the hard way - at the very highest levels of competitive cycling. Champions like Moser, Hinault, Indurain, Ullrich, Pantani, Cipollini and many others have all raced and won on Vittoria tyres, and have continued to work with us in product development.
This invaluable shared experience has lead to the creation of tyres and tubulars capable of satisfying even the most demanding and expert users.
Team Lake Effect Racing chooses Vittoria tires because Vittoria is what we use. Vittoria offers the Open Corsa CX and Diamante models allowing the rider to have the benefits of high pressure tires while still using a clincer tire. The Rubino model is Vittoria's economical option giving many of the same benefits as the higher end tires. The higher pressure of these tires produces less rolling resistance making it easier to obtain and sustain higher speeds. You can find a great selection of Vittoria tires at fine bicycle shops such as Bike Authority.