Spoke Life Cycles "Us"
Who are we? Two guys realizing a long dream of owning their own bike shop and being able to share our passion with so many people. We don't see it as work because we love what we do! In 2011 Brian and Rob started kicking ideas around about taking a huge leap into the world of entrepreneurship.
The two guys became friends back in 1998 when they met in a chemical engineering class at the University of Toledo. It wasn't too long after that class they both realized engineering wasn't for them. Although they didn't have grand plans of owning a business just then the friends remained in touch and ended up working together at Honda East in 2011 in the sales and finance department. It was then they discovered a shared desire to to venture out and create something they could call their own.
They decided on Perrysburg because at the current time there were no bike shops servicing the area, and with great access to local highways and major arteries the shop is really not to far from the entire Toledo Metropolitan area. Not being really partial to any specific brand the guys reached out to Manufactures (Specialized, GT, and Schwinn) they felt were in need of more representation in North West Ohio to give them a competitive edge. They picked brands that would help them meet the cycling needs of an entire community from road cycling to comfort riding and from downhill enthusiast to cross country mountain biking. Specialized manufactures a bike for every riding segment and then some, meaning Spoke Life Cycles has a bike for you!
We carry Specialized Bicycles as well as GT, Pivot Cycles, Salsa Cycles, Cannondale and Schwinn. If you are looking to get out and train for that next race or just run down to Churchill’s for some milk we have the bike for you. Spoke Life Cycles in Perrysburg, and now in Sylvania too, has a full service department and we service all makes and models including brands such as Trek, Cannondale, Giant and many other bikes. Check out our service page for more details. We also carry bicycling accessories such as computers, lights, transportation racks, and child carts; anything you need for your bike we can get! Our bike shop is located in Perrysburg Ohio the Shoppes at River Place on the corner of Dixie Hwy and Eckel Junction; after your visit we hope you will call it your bike shop too!
Meet our Staff
Brian Schroyer- Owner
Who is your hero? And why?
My heroes are my parents, hopefully I'm the same for my children.
If you weren’t working for Spoke Life, what other job would you have?
I truly don't know what other job, I've tried them all and this is my career. If I had to pick, I'd be a professional racer of some sort.
What kind of bike do you ride?
Specialized P3 dirt jumper, Specialized Demo downhill, GT Xizang cross country/MTB & Cannondale Slate (go anywhere ride anything)
How long have you been "into" cycling?
My whole life. I was born into a moto family and have been racing since I was 11.
Tell me one fun fact about yourself.
I like room service milk shakes.
Rob Golden- Owner
If you could spend a week anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Hawaii! That place is just awesome!
Do you have a pet? If so, tell me about it.
Jingles the Cat! He is pretty chill but everyday around 9pm he turns into some crazy Gremlin and no one is safe!
What kind of bike do you ride?
Specialized CRUX carbon custom build.
Specialized Fatboy.
REEB destroyer custom dirt jumper.
How long have you been "into" cycling?
For a long time, but I rediscover that love with each new bike I buy!
What's your favorite part about working at spoke life?
The staff! We have an amazing group of people working hard to spread their passion for cycling.
Don DiBartolomeo- Perrysburg Store Manager
Who is your hero? And why?
Darth Vadar, he played both sides of Good and Evil....very well.
Who is your best friend and what do you like best about him or her?
Matt Bowley...He's the Robin to my Bat Man...the Stormtrooper to my Vader and the Spoon to my Cereal.
Do you have a pet? If so, tell me about it.
A'Blinkin, a one eyed rescue cat with amazing fetching super powers!
What kind of bike do you ride?
Custom Titanium Quiring Street/Trials Bike
Cannondale Super Six Evo Hi MOD RED road bike.
How long have you been "into" cycling?
40 years, I started racing BMX when I was 10 years old.
Tell me one fun fact about yourself.
I was in the 96 Olympics.
Kathryn Miller-Perrysburg Staff
Who is your hero? And why?
I don't exactly have one, I just strive to be the best version of me. Just do you, ya know?
Do you have a pet? If so, tell me about it.
No, but I do love cats! ( No I am not a creepy cat lady! )
What’s the craziest thing you have done?
I was in the "Running of the Bulls" last year in Italy! Well, I watched in on TV, it was intense. That counts right?
What kind of bike do you ride?
MTB - 2014 specialized Jett comp 29er
Road - 2014 dolce comp
Tell me one fun fact about yourself.
I've been playing the piano for over 10 years! Eat your heart out Burt Bacharach!