Rebuilding the Legacy: The New Era of Ron’s Cycle Shop

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Jul 21, 2025
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From Family Farm to E‑Mobility Hub — Keith Deutsch is Reinventing the Ride

When Keith Deutsch returned to southern Minnesota, he wasn’t just coming home—he was coming full circle. The shop his father built in 1979 had long since gone quiet, but its legacy was still alive in the community. With his background in engineering, military service, and adaptive sports, Keith saw an opportunity to do more than revive it.

He saw the chance to rebuild it for the future.

From Motorcycle Roots to Electric Innovation

Ron’s Cycle Shop originally specialized in motorcycle service and repair. Ron Deutsch, Keith’s father, built a reputation for craftsmanship and community trust. When Ron passed away at a young age, the shop’s story paused, but never truly ended.

Decades later, Keith has reimagined that legacy through a new lens: electric mobility.He relaunched Ron’s Cycle Shop LLC with a clear mission, provide high-performance, trail-tested electric bikes for real riders.

Today, the shop offers:

Its own Ron’s Cycles line of all-terrain e‑bikes
Authorized models from QuietKat and Rambo
Certified repair and upgrade services
Nationwide shipping (70% assembled)
Local assembly and in-person support for Minnesota riders
And a growing lineup of accessories and cargo solutions

But that’s just the beginning.

The Future is Electric — Even for Gas Bikes

Keith’s vision goes beyond e‑bikes. He’s working to make electric motorcycle conversions a reality for anyone looking to keep their ride and ditch the gas.

Using modular motor kits, customizable battery systems, and smart retrofitting, Ron’s Cycle Shop will offer:

Full-service motorcycle electrification
DIY kits with step-by-step instructions
Affordable conversion options, often half the cost of entry-level EV motorcycles
Continuous upgrade paths as battery tech improves

This isn’t about replacing the ride, it’s about future-proofing it.

Building a Place to Ride: The New Prague Area Mountain Bike Park

True to his roots, Keith isn’t just building bikes, he’s building a place to use them. He’s transforming part of his family’s farmland into a dedicated off-road destination: the New Prague Area Mountain Bike Park.

With over

, the park will offer:

Community-built trail systems
E‑bike-friendly courses and demos
Skill-building zones
Permanent preservation as protected green space

The goal is clear: make off-road riding more accessible, more local, and more sustainable.

Why It Matters

Ron’s Cycle Shop isn’t just a storefront, it’s a mission in motion. It's where tradition meets technology, where local meets nationwide, and where the next generation of riders will learn, ride, and push boundaries.

Whether you’re buying a new e‑bike, retrofitting a classic, or just getting started on two wheels, Ron’s is ready, wrench in hand and eyes on the trail ahead.