Cycling has become Berlin’s new favorite hobby and if you are looking for a flash set of wheels to practice on, let us point you in the direction of Friedrichstraße and our friends at Standert. We’ve been fans of these cycling pros since they opened in 2012, and their new Hidden Fortress-designed Performance Store for high-end bikes is just the thing for those looking to up their cycling game. Hanging dramatically from the store’s 4m-high exposed concrete walls is the full range of handcrafted sports models designed by founder Max von Senger. His colleagues (many of them team cyclists) will gladly advise on the perfect fit for you, though the most tempting is bound to be the Kreissäge RS, Standert’s latest road bike that is specced for even the most demanding of riders. Once you’ve chosen, browse the matching accessories and attire from the instore range before sitting down with a coffee or a beer to plan your next two-wheeled tour. (Text: Benji Haughton / Photos: Savannah van der Niet, Marko Zido)
Standert Performance Store, Friedrichstr.23a, 10969 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Mon–Fri 12–18h
@standertbicycles
