Another Derek Kidd build. Inexpensive street/trails build, and that Vengeance fork is mega stiff. Frame: Dartmoor Quinnie, 2012, Turquoise, 22.5″ Fork: X-Fusion Vengeance HLR Wheels: Dartmoor Raider rims laced to Formula sealed hubs (hand built) Cranks: Premium 1948 Ring: Haro Forum lite 25T Bar: Gusset Open Prison 3″ Stem: Gusset Colt, 40mm Tires: Specialized Rhythm...
Andy is a mechanic we’ve been trying to hire for years. It took a particularly nasty Edmonton winter to finally convince him, and we’re glad he’s out here! He’s a Pedalhead alum, and has been turning wrenches for over 10 years. Some questions: B: How long have you been riding bikes? A: Been riding all...
If there is such thing as a perfect bike for the South Island, it’s likely the 2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 29er. It also has the world’s longest model name. Its 130mm of travel is plenty for the more aggressive XC/AM out here, and its slightly relaxed geometry and light weight make it way...
The road & cross bikes of the Oak Bay Bicycles staff are all pretty different—everything from a beat old Surly Crosscheck to a 15 lb Ridley Helium—, but they almost all share one similarity: Lizard Skins DSP 2.5mm bar tape. It’s not cheap, but it feels amazing, is fairly light, and survives multiple wraps very...
We’re always impressed with Santa Cruz’s avoidance of slavery to model year, and there are no changes to their Tallboy for 2012. That being said, it’s great to see shiny new 2012 parts hanging off it. On top of that, it’s amazing when a bike shows up stock built almost exactly how we’d build a...
Our Westshore location will be having a Boxing Day Sale from 10am-4pm on the 26th while the rest of our locations recover from holiday revelry. Come on by and take advantage of some pretty aggressive pricing: 30% off all 2011 bikes 10% off all 2012 bikes 30-70% off all other products in store See you...
Kate wanted a fast citybike that was quicker handling than most, but still moderately upright. We chose a Soma Smoothie frame, but used a longer, lower trail fork than the stock one. The parts spec is a mix of NOS stuff and practical modern stuff. Highlights include Dura-Ace & XTR hubs, a Salsa Shaft post...
We’ve got our holiday hours sorted out finally. Hopefully they’re not too disruptive and everyone is able to keep riding throughout the holidays! Our Westshore location is having a Boxing Day Sale with some pretty crazy sales. Oak Bay Bicycles Victoria December 21st to 23rd – 9:00am to 6:00pm December 24th – 9:00am to 3:00pm...
Shrew’s Stumpjumper EVO finally showed up and it looks HOT. Changes from stock are: 1×10 w/ a chainguide, Rockshox Reverb, Chromag Ranger stem, OSX bar, etc… Click through for lots more photos.
