Charles Durst started Durst Cycle in 1935 by selling used bicycles and we have supplied many newspaper carriers with route bikes since 1939.

We have always been in Urbana, adjacent to the University of Illinois campus.

We expanded with a 2nd store in 1970 in Western Champaign to serve the needs of new residential areas.

We have dealt in many retail products associated with wheels, including mopeds, wheelchairs, skateboards, and inline skates.

Currently we offer a wide selection of most types of bicycles, including used bikes, new two wheelers, tandems, unicycles, child joggers, trailer, add-a-bike tandems, and recumbents. Also electric toy trains are sold and serviced since 1947.

Antique bicycle restoration service is also available

Service is the bedrock of Durst Cycle in that we "only sell what we can service"

Currently managed since 1977 by Ronald W. Durst, son of the founder.

In the interest of improving health and providing fitness for people of all ages, Durst Cycle also offers exercise equipment as a complement to bicycling or for stand - alone exercise. These include:

Cardio systems

- For general overall fitness
- Or rehab.

Weight systems

- For toning
- And strength building.

Treadmills

- For walking
- Or jogging.

Institutional equipment

- For Health Clubs, Hotels and Clinics

Accessories

- Mats
- Fans
- Racks
- Baskets
- Lubes
- Wind screens
- Heart Rate Monitors

We also offer assembly and delivery of our equipment.