Trusted Partners
I Know A Guy Bicycles: Trusted Partners
At I Know A Guy Bicycles, our “Trusted Partners” are more than just brands—they are vetted small businesses that represent the heart and soul of the cycling industry.
I choose to partner with people who take immense pride in their craftsmanship and who live by the same rule my dad taught me back in his shop: “If you can’t do it right, don’t do it at all.” In a world of mass-produced, “good enough” gear, these partners are true gems. They prioritize quality and longevity over quick sales, ensuring that when I recommend a product to you, it’s a product I’d trust on my own family’s bikes.
Bivo
Stainless steel means no plastic taste, no mold, no microplastics
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Gravel Threads
Simple graphics on quality tees and hoodies you will actually want to wear
AMAZON (Store)
If you prefer to shop on Amazon, I’ve got you covered right here.
Cool Stuff
As seen on youtube
Trusted Partners
Trusted Partner: Bicycle Wheel Warehouse
Bicycle Wheel Warehouse is designed to offer a new dimension in the online market for enthusiast riders, aiming to meet cyclists’ need for high-quality wheels at affordable prices. We specialize in offering wheels that use component specifications that make sense, rather than wheels assembled from miscellaneous parts.
Our wheels differ from many other wheels available online. All of our wheels are 100% built in-house by hand, checked, and rechecked for proper spoke tension and wheel trueness. Compare our wheels with those offered by other websites that often purchase wheels and parts at close-out auctions from overseas factories and repackage them for sale in the U.S. as quality products.
The Guys’ Discount: 25% off purchases of $99 or more, site-wide.
🚨 Code: IKAG25
Vital Bike Chains
Currently, the gold standard for drivetrain longevity is no longer “new chain out of the box”—it’s the factory strip and hot wax. While a new chain looks clean, it is actually coated with a thick, sticky “packing grease” (Cosmoline) designed for shelf life, not performance. This grease attracts road grit, creating an abrasive paste that wears down your cassette and chainrings prematurely. By stripping this grease and replacing it with a high-performance paraffin or tungsten-disulfide wax, you aren’t just gaining a few “marginal gain” watts; you are extending the life of your drivetrain components and ensuring a silent, silver-clean ride that requires nothing more than a quick wipe-down after a dusty gravel loop.
The Triple-Bath Strip: To ensure wax bonds, the factory grease must be completely removed.
The Thermal Immersion: Using a dedicated wax melter, the chain should be submerged for at least 10 minutes.
- The “Waxing” Evolution: More options than your local shop can provide. Choose from Molten MSpeedWax, Silca Secret Base, Silca Endurance Blend (or Double Endurance), Silca Speed Blend (or Double Speed), Ceramic Speed Ultra, and more coming.
✅ Vital Bike Chains – Custom Pre-Waxed Chains:
🚨 10% Coupon Code: GUY10
Gravel Threads Quality Tees
Gravel Threads Designs
I’m proud to feature Gravel Threads as a trusted partner because they create gear that actually captures the “soul” of the ride without the corporate polish. Their Premium Cycling T-Shirts are built for the life of a mechanic and the heart of a gravel racer—soft enough for all-day shop work but durable enough to handle a post-ride tailgate. When you wear these designs, you’re not just wearing a brand; you’re wearing a piece of the culture we live every day in the garage.
Authentic “Soul-Injected” Designs: Each shirt features unique, gritty graphics like the “Bike Tree” or “Mosh Pit Mechanic” that resonate with real riders who aren’t afraid of a little grease and dirt.
Superior Quality & Comfort: These aren’t your standard stiff promo tees; they use premium, soft-touch fabrics that hold their shape and fit perfectly, whether you’re under the bike stand or out for a beer.
Built by the Community: Supporting Gravel Threads means supporting a brand that understands the “I Know A Guy” spirit—focusing on winning designs that celebrate the lifestyle of gravel, grit, and steel.
🎙️ New to the Family Trusted Partners: Gravel Threads – Cool @ss T-shirts Designs
✅ IKAG Special Discount Code of 15% OFF: IKNOWAGUY15
🛠 https://gravelthreads.com/
I Know A Guy x Cantitoe Road: The Best of Germany and Italy.
Cantitoe Road is your home for all Connex by Wippermann bicycle chains & Effetto Mariposa products.
- Connex by Wippermann: The only chain I trust for my high-end builds. Their legendary German engineering and tool-free Link make them the gold standard for durability.
- Effetto Mariposa: From the iconic Caffélatex sealant to their precision torque wrenches, these Italian-made supplies are essential for any rider who takes maintenance seriously.
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