Founder Ben Gruber started cycling in 1990 and hasn’t looked back.  After graduating from Penn State in 1995, Ben moved to Chicago with his future wife and began to teach in the Chicago Catholic School system while working at a bicycle rental operation during the summers.  He soon landed at Village Cycle Center, one of the largest Trek dealers in the country, and spent three years absorbing everything and anything cycling from the staff.  After a detour through grad school, Ben returned to assume a management position at Village Cycle Center and has continued to grow his passion for cycling.

Today, Ben remains committed to getting others involved in cycling and making the bicycle a part of everyone’s lives.  He, his wife Mary Ann, his son Douglas, and their dog Stoney look forward to a long and enjoyable future in Mt. Pleasant and Charleston.

THE STORE 

The Trek Bicycle Store of Mt. Pleasant will offer something for everyone.  It will feature separate areas devoted to road cycling, mountain biking, and casual riding.  In addition, we will feature a dedicated women’s area, with women’s specific bikes, clothing, and gear.

You’ll be able to stroll around our open, spacious showroom, let the kids loose in the kid’s area, and enjoy a fresh-brewed coffee while checking out the latest designs from the highest-quality companies in the cycling industry.

THE PRODUCTS 

The Trek Bicycle Store of Mt. Pleasant  is South Carolina’s first Trek concept store, and will feature the very latest bicycles and technology from Trek, Gary Fisher, Klein, and Bontrager.

In addition, we will hand-pick the clothing, accessories, and gear best suited to the rugged trails, lazy paths, and large network of roads in the low country region- Charleston, South Carolina. 

Fun takes on many forms, and so will our product selection.  From beach cruisers to seasoned triathletes, it is our goal to equip each individual with the knowledge and equipment best suited to their personal needs. 

Whether your mission involves shaving seconds off of your bike split during the race or shaving calories off of your banana split during your trip to the ice cream shop, we can make your ride safer, more comfortable, and more enjoyable.

THE SERVICE 

The Trek Bicycle Store of Mt. Pleasant will feature a full-service tech center and experienced technicians qualified to build and repair everything from a 1950s vintage cruiser to the latest and most advanced carbon fiber masterpieces.  We can renovate your old bike and fine-tune your new one. 

For those looking to learn roadside repair or advanced maintenance, we will offer various repair classes for everyone from new riders to experienced gearheads.

A bicycle is no fun if it doesn’t fit.  That’s why we will do basic fittings and offer professional fit services to all customers, regardless of riding style.  In addition to taking measurements and matching your bicycle setup to your individual proportions, our professional fit specialists can examine flexibility and range of motion to make your riding as safe and as comfortable as possible.  The result is a pain-free riding experience without the distraction of discomfort.