About Us
Your Local Bike Shop
Bicycle Express was established in 2006, by brothers Noah and Ezra Tautfest in Northfield, VT. Our method is simple, focus on one thing and do it well. For us, that thing is bicycles.
We believe that quality, friendly, and knowledgeable service is what our customers want most. We focus on finding the right bike for people, fixing bikes as if they were our own, and building strong, trusting relationships. Many of our customers have become our friends and we are excited to get out on a ride with anyone, no matter what kind of bike he or she rides. At the heart of this industry is to experience the joy of riding together.
When you work with our team, you’ll find that we only carry brands we believe in. We honor a price match guarantee on anything we sell. And we take pride in working with all customers, regardless of how new or experienced they are with the sport. To sum it up, we aim to do the job right and be the best possible resource we can for our community.
Our Team
Noah Tautfest, Owner
Hi, I am Noah Tautfest from Northfield, Vermont. Like a lot of kids, I got into cycling by just riding my bike everyday. By the time I was 14, my brother and I were running a small shop out of our family’s garage. With encouragement from our mom, we rented a space in town and officially opened Bicycle Express in 2006. We ran the shop in Northfield for 10 years before moving it to Waterbury in 2017. Looking back, it’s hard to believe how far we’ve come and that we started with so little.
Outside of running the shop, I enjoy spending time with friends, racing my bike, drinking coffee and seltzer, being with friends, traveling, and riding my motorcycle. I started cross country MTB racing when I was 17 and now I also compete in endurance MTB and gravel events. I’m focused on progressing in the sport and trying to reach a higher level of competition while also influencing others to get involved or see their potential. The shop has been a great way to meet others who are as enthusiastic about cycling as I am. Sharing that with my community is what keeps me coming to work everyday.
Matt Green, Service Manager
I grew up in Hatfield, MA, and now live in Waterbury—prime access to endless mountain and gravel riding! While Perry Hill is my backyard, I love lapping Thunder MTN, big adventure rides connecting Waterbury, Stowe, and Morrisville, and getting lost on gravel in Roxbury, Ripton, and Lincoln. I’m into all kinds of bike racing—XC, enduro, gravel, and cyclocross.
Best ride food? Nothing beats a mid-bonk Snickers and a canned Coke.
Cycling has connected me with incredible mentors, like Pete Crisci, who can drop me on a brutal climb mid-conversation and still offer life advice. I work in a bike shop because I love keeping well-ridden bikes rolling—bring me your trashed suspension, screaming brakes, and chewed-up drivetrain, and I’m psyched.
I got into riding after a summer camp led by Bob Perry, who ran Bicycles Unlimited in Greenfield, MA. He got me into XC racing, sold me my first (and fourth) bike, and always bailed me out of last-minute race crises.
For new riders? Focus on the basics—balance and slow technical skills are everything!
Will Lintilhac
I graduated from the University of Vermont in 2010, where I focused on community development, ecological design, and food systems. I’ve worked on diversified organic farms in Vermont and Massachusetts and currently serve on the Board of Directors of the Vermont Natural Resources Council.
Previously, I was a field technician at UVM’s Proctor Maple Research Facility in Underhill, Vermont, and helped manage crop production and programs for disadvantaged youth with the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps.
My wife, Rosy, and I live in Waterbury Center, where I spend my time mountain biking from spring through fall and skiing from fall to spring.
Tim Dandrea
I grew up in western Massachusetts and graduated from UVM in 2016 with a degree in mechanical engineering. Before landing at Bicycle Express a few years ago, I worked various jobs, including in breweries and other bike shops.
My favorite task in the shop is building wheels from a pile of spokes, a hub, nipples, and a rim—it’s a true work of art, and I love the process.
I enjoy playing in the mud at cyclocross races, whether in the pits or racing myself. My current favorite bike is the Santa Cruz Stigmata, which I’ve built up with Shimano 105 Di2, Reserve wheels, and Challenge tires.
I’m passionate about getting more people into cycling by empowering them with the knowledge to fix and maintain their own bikes. Coming from a family of teachers, it's just part of my nature.
Cooper Eastridge
I grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts and have been riding bikes since a young age. I have been tinkering and working on my own bikes and learning from my dad in our basement ever since I could remember! After playing team sports all through high school I got into racing on the road thanks to the Cornell Cycling team, who let me race with them despite going to Ithaca College. I still race a bit on the road but have competed in cyclocross, gravel, and MTB racing since graduating in 2022.
I have a background in marketing which means I run all the social media, email, and just about anything digital or print the shop puts out.
It is super fun to work with such an awesome group of dedicated people at Bicycle Express who truly want what is best for the community.
Browse Our Bike Selection
Find your dream bike today and visit us for a test ride. We'll ensure that you're on the right bike to meet your needs and the right frame size for a comfortable, safe cycling experience.
