Yeah, you could say we've been doing this for awhile...

Owner Bob Olsen is considered a Fit Guru and has done thousands of fits and is sought after by cyclists across the country. 3-time RAAM mechanic for Lon Haldeman, Bob travels nationwide to bicycle camps and does his fit clinics. He's earned certification in fitting, multiple philosophies, and service from some of the biggest names in cycling.   As of February 2013 has working in shops for 29 years. Last 20 years focusing on bicycle fitting.   Bob started racing Criterium and road racing as a junior, then leading to long distance solo rides.   Also having helped lead bike tours in Italy as a guide and mechanic the touring bug got him.  Some adventures he has done are touring Ghana Africa on bamboo bicycles and riding over the Andes in Peru at 15,000.     Having experienced many things on the bike Bob is sure to be able to help you enjoy and achieve your cycling goals.  

 

Serotta the Elements of Professional Bike Fitting Class and the Advanced Fitting Class.

• Fit Kit Certified
• One of the first three in the world to be Retul certified.
• SRAM Technical University, a suspension and drivetrain training course covers all aspects of suspension theory and maintenance, as well as theory, setup, and features unique to SRAM drivetrain components.

 

 

 

 

Jay Barre

• Jay has been working in shops since he was 15
• Favorite riding is riding his dirt road bike thru Iowa
• Finisher of Trans Iowa and many ultra dirt rides and races
• Certification in  many bike industry mechanic classes
• Has a masters in chemistry and still teaches at the local collage at night
• Shop Manager

 

 

Josh Roberts

• Josh has been in the bike industry for more than 15 years
• Has lead many rides for shops and loves to cruse the back roads.
• Raced Chequemagon Fat Tire 40 Mountain Bike Race
• BG Fit Certified
• Josh is a great mechanic and knowledgeable on the sales floor. Stop in and ask him about BG fit.
• When he is not in the shop is a full time Paramedic/Fire Fighter

 

Mike Naughton

• Life long resident of Crystal Lake and has worked with Wheel Werks from day one
• 2011 Illinois Mountain overall winner
• One of only two in the state of Illinois to finish Leadville under 9 hours.
• Many Podium finishes in mountain bike races and ultra mountain bike events

Chris Lombardo

• Two time Illinois cyclo cross winner
• Illinois cyclo cross series winner
• Years of road, mountain and cyclo cross racing
• Has coaching business
• Coaches our indoor cycling class during winter

 

Molly Wolf

 

• Life long resident of Crystal Lake and has worked with Wheel Werks from day one
• 2 place women in 2011 at Illinois Mountain bike championship
• Numerous podium finishes in road and mountain bike events

Support Crew

Bobs wife Sue and Leo our mascot