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Staff Picks: September Roundup

September is a wrap. Welcome Fall, cyclocross, leaf-peepin', and another round of Staff Picks from The Pro's Closet crew!

Written by: Adam Vadeboncoeur

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Posted in:Bikes

We had some incredible bikes come through this month, which made it hard for some of us to pick just one. 

Seth from our Purchasing Team 

Seth picked this stunning Gold Cervelo Soloist spec'd with SRAM Red AXS E1 from end to end and a massive 54t chainring up front for pushing big watts.  

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Ari, one of our Amazing Ride Guides

Ari picked this standout ENVE Fray. He picked it mostly because it mirrors the ENVE Fray frame up build he just completed and has been loving. SRAM Red AXS head to toe, and of course, ENVE carbon wheels. 

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Justin, our fearless CRO

Justin chose this classy Stinner Gibraltar steel road bike for its timeless frame design, clean aesthetic, and Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 build. It's his size... maybe with enough peer pressure, we can convince him to add it to his fleet. 

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This is Owen, our SEO Strategist

Owen picked this one-of-a-kind Black Sheep Klunker Custom. Why? Because not every bike in your fleet needs to be "optimized" and "precise". Something truly underrated in life is having a bike that's a little goofy, a little over the top, and puts a smile on your face. I think Robin Williams said something along those lines....

This Black Sheep Klunker could be used on light single track, weekend joy rides, or a swanky bar-bike. There's a lot of neat, hidden features on this bike - check it out below.

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Joshua, another one of our amazing Ride Guides

Joshua picked out this tip-top S-Works Epic World Cup. Joshua's been dreaming of smashing out a fast Leadville 100 sometime soon, so it's natural that this bike would call to him - it would certainly be the tool for the job. 

There's nothing not top-shelf about this S-Works Epic, it's dressed to the nines. If only it was his size...

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This is JP, our COO

JP's seen a lot of bikes over his 13-year tenure with The Pro's Close. But, which one caught his eye in September of 2026? This Aurum Magma. A brand built between two cycling giants Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso. With that much rich cycling history, how could this bike not be premium?

JP took notice to the attention to detail the prior owner put into the build and as a small details person, he really appreciated that.

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Emilien, one of our talented Master Techs

We had the good fortune of being able to bring him onto the team this past summer and he's been an incredible addition since. 

Emilien is passionate about triathlon, so naturally, he gravitated to this pro-build Canyon Speedmax. We've written lots about the Speedmax over the years - it's been ridden by the best triathletes in the world and one of the best choices for anyone looking for an edge on the bike. 

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Adam, Marketing Manager

I picked this Yeti SB115. I've been having a lot of fun on my Trek Procaliber hardtail and it's giving me the itch for a bike that has the responsiveness and speed of the hardtail, but more capability to hit technical trail with more confidence. This Yeti SB115 seems like a great middle-ground between my hardtail and "all-trail" full suspension bike. I also really dig how the Yeti Turq colorway pairs with this orange Fox Factory fork... despite how hard we try to fight it, the paint is always a part of the equation.

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Matt, The Pro's Closet's Shipping & Receiving Manager

Matt picked this S-Works Epic hardtail because recently added a similar bike to his fleet. He claims the bike made him faster overnight and wants you to experience that same joy. He's boldly stated he's a hardtail convert and never going back, you can't make him.

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Laura, Another of our talented Master Mechanic's

Laura picked out this stunning Orbea Rallon that we've highlighted before. Laura shreds descents with impressive skill and the weighted BB and adjustable suspension platform of this generation Rallon would make those downhill skills shine! 

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Of course, this isn't an exhaustive list of our favorites. There were so many incredible bikes rolling through The Pro's Closet in September, it was really hard to choose just one. And, some folks weren't able to step away to tell us about the latest steed to make their wish list. 

Is there a bike at The Pro's Closet on your wish list? Tell us about it!