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...
Chris is a new addition to the Nanaimo sales team. He was born in Vancouver, grew up on the shore, and moved to Nanaimo last year. He knows his way around all bikes, but is happiest when the subject is DH bikes. First bike: Kona Muni Mula. Favourite trails: Neds, Oilcan to Ladies. Favourite bike:...
Dale is a new addition turning wrenches at the new OBB Nanaimo location. He’s got a ton of experience and we’re excited to have him on board. Some stats: Years in the industry: 35 Hometown: Winnipeg Preferred riding style: Road (“I keep getting lost when I mountain bike…”) and track. He’s very excited about the...
Will is our newest mechanic; he’s a Thunder Bay transplant by way of Whistler, and splits his time between Oak Bay Bicycles Victoria and Oak Bay Bicycles Westshore. Some questions: First bike, current bike? My first bike was a no name blue kids’ bike we found at the dump; right now I ride a 1973...
Victoria Sales gal Jenny Skinner is gracing us with her presence more now that her classes are over. She rides road, cross, and rows with the University of Victoria; she’s also recently started to tear up the mountain. Ask her about the time she yelled at Karl. Some questions: Guilty pleasure? Chocolate. Favourite DJ? 4...
Dan Scott is one of the OBB Westshore owners. He comes from a mountain bike background, but rides road a lot and has been known to crush the Thursday Nighter on a cross bike. He plans on doing BC Bike Race solo this year and loves the The Incredibles. A few questions: What’s worse, 24″...
Jon “the Hurricane” Taylor is the floor manager at OBB Victoria. He’s the reason we’re all on 29ers out at Hartland and he has a soft spot for incontinent cats. He’s been in the industry for years and years, racing, wrenching, developing the HILT System for the original ProFlex bikes, and working at OBB since...
Andrew Sherry (AKA Shrew) should be no stranger to mountain bikers on the South Island. He’s our newest staff member, and you’ll see him at both the OBB Victoria and OBB Westshore shops. His background is in the dirtjumping, downhill, and freeriding scenes, and he tunes up some super hot custom builds. Some questions: First...
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...
