We’re a bike shop with locations in Victoria, Langford and Nanaimo, British Columbia. We carry an extensive inventory of bicycles including the following: kids, hybrids, city, cyclocross, road, mountain, triathlon, downhill, dirt jump, and bmx. Check out the latest from leading brands, such as Specialized, Norco, Santa Cruz, and Ridley. We also carry a complete line of parts and accessories, to compliment any style of riding. (Read more...)
Specialized's Women's Ride Day on May 5th

Specialized’s Women’s Ride Day on May 5th

Join us Sunday, May 5th for Specialized’s Women’s Ride Day at Oak Bay Bikes: A fun ladies only bike ride, to celebrate women in cycling across the nation! Meet in the OBB Victoria parking lot at 9:30am to receive: - A complimentary bike check over + sizing - Snacks and...
Welcome Tenille Hoogland!

Welcome Tenille Hoogland!

We are thrilled to be working with Tenille Hoogland, professional triathlete sponsored by Specialized Bicycles. Tenille will be making appearances at OBB Victoria Women’s Rides; and other great events providing encouragement, advice, and acting as another great training partner for our community. Be on the lookout for Tenille, and welcome...
School Bike League 2013: # 1 Bike Jam

School Bike League 2013: # 1 Bike Jam

The first School Bike League event of 2013 was a roaring success! Over 100 kids between grades 6-10, from beginner to competitive came out and participated in this wicked event. Kids competed and were coached on bmxs, downhill bikes, velodrome single speeds, to dirt jump tricks on an airbag! Stay...
Custom 2013 Pinarello Dogma with Campy SR EPS and a Lamborghini

Custom 2013 Pinarello Dogma with Campy SR EPS and a Lamborghini

Oak Bay Bikes Nanaimo just finished a ridiculous custom build on a 2013 Pinarello Dogma 65.1 frame. The bike is a 53cm frame complete with Campagnolo Super Record EPS electronic shifting. This group-set is the lightest complete group-set in the world. Made from carbon fibre and titanium, it comes together...
Stacey's Ride to Conquer Cancer: Team Spaghetti Factory

Stacey’s Ride to Conquer Cancer: Team Spaghetti Factory

Every year, thousands of people sign up to do the Ride to Conquer Cancer, but this year one rider has stood out amongst the rest. Stacey Olynyck is a member of Team Spaghetti Factory, captained by Mike Gonzalez owner of Old Spaghetti Factory Victoria. A cyclist himself, he created the...
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Specialized Demo Days in Nanaimo

Specialized Demo Days in Nanaimo

Still haven’t decided what bike to get on this year? OBB Nanaimo & Specialized Bicycles are putting on some Demo Days in Nanaimo for you to test the best. Here are the details: The MTB Demo Day is from 4PM to 6:30PM at Dumont Road on Friday, April 20th. The Road Demo Day is from...
Cumberland Race Reports - Karen & Geoff

Cumberland Race Reports – Karen & Geoff

Photo by Amanda Wakeling. The United Riders of Cumberland (UROC) held a great Island Cup XC event this past weekend. It was a real treat to ride the fun new course in dry weather after last year’s event was overshadowed by a downpour of rain. I always love going to Cumberland; it’s an eclectic town...
Nanaimo Build: Custom Venge, Stealth Edition

Nanaimo Build: Custom Venge, Stealth Edition

Our Nanaimo location gets to do some sick builds, and this custom Venge is one of them. Details: Specialized S-Works Venge frameset, limited Project Black colourway Dura-Ace drivetrain Dura-Ace carbon clincher wheels Nokon housing FSA K-Force Light crankset 16lbs
Scotty’s Dispatches from Belgium: Part 2

Scotty’s Dispatches from Belgium: Part 2

Scotty got home from Belgium on the weekend and sent over these great photos with a little note. Basically we’re all green with envy and weren’t at all sympathetic to his jet-lag. I suspect it was worth it. Read on: So, I rode the Ronde Van Vlaanderan Sportive. It’s an event that’s held the day...
Scotty's Dispatches from Belgium: Part 1

Scotty’s Dispatches from Belgium: Part 1

Scotty is in Belgium leading the rockstar life right now and sent over a quick note to keep us jealous as hell. Read on: Wow! What a amazing couple of days. Checked out Ridley’s headquarters on Friday, pretty cool. Great family feeling there. Everyone is so involved and passionate about the brand and cycling. They...