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Bike Journal


Our bike journal features product spotlights, vintage bikes from the shop collection, employee bikes & more. Click on posts below for a detailed gallery and writeup.

From the Collection: BC-Built Early '80s Talbot Road

A classic road bike built in the basement of Vancouver's Carleton Cycles.

Product Spotlight: Surly's Bridge Club Touring Bike

A versatile touring ATB from the Minneapolis brand specializing in steel bikes.

Employee Bike Check: Dan's Custom 2023 Norco Fluid FS A2

Dan took Norco's brand new Fluid FS and added a lot of personal touches.

From the Collection: 1-of-8 1991 Calfee Onyx Mountain Bike

In the early '90s, Calfee applied their unique construction method to a few rare mountain bikes.

Product Spotlight: The Ibis Ripley SLX

Ibis' fun, snappy trail bike looks great and is a perfect match for Victoria trails!

Employee Bike Check: Brendan's Drkerf-Built 1998 Rocky Mountain Blizzard

Brendan took a high-end vintage mountain bike and turned it into a chill upright cruiser.

Product Spotlight: The Santa Cruz Stigmata CC AXS

Santa Cruz's popular and versatile all-road bike comes with standard with amazing paint.

From the Collection: Scepter Track with Suntour Superbe Pro

Bill Holland built this track bike sometime in the '80s, and then someone put a full Suntour Superbe Pro kit on. The result is spectacular.

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Product Spotlight: Trek's Special Edition Checkpoint Driftless

For 2023, Trek released a special edition of their popular gravel bike with a nod to their Wisconsin heritage.

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