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!
Signs of Lekwungen Alleycat
February 19th, 7:30pm, meet at the Breakwater. Going to be a great time. Hope to see some of you out there! Email brandon@oakbaybikes.com for more info.
Victoria Staff Bio: Derek Kidd
Derek Kidd is a sales guy at the OBB Victoria location. He’s a Pinkbike celebrity, colorologist, and Cranium enthusiast. He likes anything with two wheels, but gets especially excited about the dirt jump, street and freeride scenes. Some questions: What colour underpants best compliment rasta shades? Purple houndstooth Jockey tighties. Is there such thing as...
Victoria Staff Bio: Scott Martin
Scotty is our shop purchaser and one of the sales floor managers. He’s raced XC and road for years, and has a bulldog named Barley. His favourite thing is planning his next riding trip. A few questions: Coffee? 8oz Americano, black. Years in the industry? 16. Favourite bike? My Pugsley and my Helium, but the...
Pake Steel Track Bike Build
This is Jon Lake’s Pake. Frameset: Pake Steel Track Frame, 54.5cm Wheels: Halo Aero Rage Tires: Conti Grand Prix 25c Bars: Nitto Pursuit Stem: Thomson Elite Pedals: Snafu Anorexic Tape: Lizard Skins DSP More photos after the jump.
Niner Rip 9 Build
This is another Jon Taylor build for a customer. XTR/XT build, Easton Haven wheels, Elixir CR brakes, Fox 32 F29 FIT RLC, etc. etc… Weight ended up matching the wheel size at 29.29 lbs. Amazing! Click through for scale shot.
Dez May: New OBB Rider
Photo of Dez May by Esrah Boulton. We’re supporting local DH racer Dez May this year. He’s a great rider and a solid kid, we’re stoked to have him on board! You can read more about Dez on his website.
Dobermann Pinscher Half-Raw Build
Here’s a different Dobermann build. Slightly longer wheelbase, with a 2-tone raw and black paint scheme. Turned out super hot. Frame: Dobermann Pinsher, 2010, long, Dirt frame Fork: DOB Tchokr, short 9mm Cranks: profile 175mm Ring: Fit 28t Pedals: MG1′s Wheels: Hone r. hub, Alienation Runaway rims Tires; KHE Mac2 Park Headset: FSA Orbit MX...
