We’re a bike shop with locations in Victoria, Langford and Nanaimo, British Columbia. We carry a wide variety of bicycles, from family commuters and city bikes to high end mountain and road bikes, and have advanced, fast turnaround service shops. We carry several leading brands of bicycles, including Specialized, Norco, and Ridley, and are big proponents of 29ers for much of the riding on Vancouver Island. (Read more...)
OBB Victoria is Open on Monday May 21st

OBB Victoria is Open on Monday May 21st

Yep, we’re open for the long weekend. 12 Noon – 5pm. Come say hi after (or before) your rides!
Huatulco Triathlon Race Report by Matt Sharpe

Huatulco Triathlon Race Report by Matt Sharpe

OBB has been supporting Triathlon Code, a triathlon development team, for a few years now and we’re super excited for Matt riding his first ever World Cup this year. He sent over this race report: I recently returned from my first ever World Cup level Triathlon, which took place in...
Ore Crusher Race Report by Geoff Homer

Ore Crusher Race Report by Geoff Homer

OBB rider Geoff Homer sent over a little report from the Ore Crusher in Squamish. Highlight number one of my Saturday May 12th was racing the 2012 edition of the Ore Crusher. Highlight number two, in case you were wondering, was watching Pretty in Pink for the first time. I’d...
OBB at Bike to Work Week 2012

OBB at Bike to Work Week 2012

The 2012 Victoria Bike to Work Week kicks off for May 28 – June 3 and OBB is excited to be involved in a big way again this year. We’ll be manning the following Celebration Stations: Wednesday, May 30th, 2012: CAMOSUN COLLEGE LANSDOWNE CAMPUS OAK BAY MUNICIPAL HALL Friday, June...
Nanaimo Build: Kona Operator

Nanaimo Build: Kona Operator

Kona launched the Operator platform last year and it’s been a super successful bike for them. It’s low slung, with a nicely tuned single pivot setup, and has oversized pivots and bearings so it’s not in the shop all the time for service. Kona bikes are available only at our...
The 2012 Norco Brand Book

The 2012 Norco Brand Book

Norco is really pushing it right now with some solid bike designs and a willingness to take risks. They’ve also put out a great little magazine-style “Brand Book” for 2012 which we’re really enjoying. Check it out here, and see if you can recognize any local spots/trails in there!
For Sale
Norco Back to School Sale at OBB Westshore

Norco Back to School Sale at OBB Westshore

So Westshore is having a Back to School Sale on Norco bikes. There are tons of good deals in the store, for example: 2010 Norco Olympia $325 $279 2010 Norco Scorcher $325 $279 2009 Norco VFR D1 $1499 $999 Head on down to the Westshore store to check them out at 104-800 Kelly Road in...
Frames Frames Frames

Frames Frames Frames

Building a bike up from scratch is the best thing ever. Chris is holding a newly arrived Santa Cruz Bullit that is waiting to be built. Click through to see a few more frames that just showed up.
Need Some Shoes? 40% Off!

Need Some Shoes? 40% Off!

The OBB Oak Bay location has a great deal and tons of sizes in the following shoes: Shimano SH-TR30 Tri shoes $179 $107 Shimano SH-RO99 Carbon 3-strap shoes $179 $107 Shimano SH-MT40 WL Women’s commuter shoes $119 $71 Specialized Comp road shoes $189 $113 We also have a few other select models/sizes on sale in...
Tour de France 15% Off Sale

Tour de France 15% Off Sale

For the duration of the 2010 Tour we’re offering 15% off all road bikes. Available at OBB Westshore, OBB Nanaimo, and OBB Oak Bay. Hit the jump to check out the flier.
Monthly Swap Meet

Monthly Swap Meet

One of the downstairs guys, Milenkovitch, hosts a monthly swap meet behind the Oak Bay shop in the parking lot. They’re scheduled the last Thursday of every month from 6pm-8pm (please no early bird vendors). If you’d like to sell stuff there it is free, but please get a hold of Milenkovitch ahead of time...
Bike Check: Carbon Nomad

Bike Check: Carbon Nomad

The downstairs guys were quick to build this guy up: Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon, size Medium. It’s on the floor for sale at the Oak Bay location, come check it out. Read on for another photo and a scale shot.
2009 Specialized on Sale

2009 Specialized on Sale

The OBB Westshore grand opening was a huge hit. We raised over $350 through the BBQ for Power to Be, a local adventure therapy group that Dan, one of the Westshore owners, used to be a part of. Their mission is “to enrich the lives of disadvantaged children and young adults” and they’re a great...
New OBB T-Shirts!

New OBB T-Shirts!

We have a bunch of new t-shirt designs coming down the pipe for Summer 2010. Those of you who have been around the block a few times may recognize a few of the throw-backs to a simpler time… Check them out after the jump.