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The New Electra 2016 Townie Go! Demo w/ Bosch motor is Here and Ready to Test Ride! Pre Order Yours Today!

Category: Bike Trends, Current Events, Featured Items, News

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Ah e-Bikes. “The closest you can get to a motorcycle without makin’ yo mamma cry.”

Thanks to Electra, I don’t need one anymore! With a 32 kilometer top out speed I’m moving faster than I normally pedal uphill all without having to break my “don’t go any faster than the speed you’re willing to crash at” rule.

The Townie Go!, much like it’s non-electric counterpart still comes with a lightweight aluminium frame and the same great flat foot technology that has made the regular Townies the best selling bike in North America. Couple that with the new mid-drive motor from Bosch, and you’re so balanced the Dalai Lama is coming to you for advice.

If you got the chance to take last years model for a spin, let me tell you, the new Townie Go for 2016 is a whole new animal. This year Electra has partnered with Bosch to bring you a compact but powerful 250 watt mid drive motor with an Intuvia control center and 4 different modes of assist; Eco, Tour, Sport and Turbo. That mid-drive motor also means you get to keep the Shimano 8 speed rear internal hub  and roller brakes for greater cruise control. Clean, compact and low maintenance, we love internal hubs!

The breakdown for the four modes of assist are as follows:

Eco: Effective support at maximum efficiency
Tour: Steady support for long tours
Sport: Immediate, powerful support for athletic riding off-road and in city traffic
Turbo: Direct, powerful support up to maximum cadence for athletic riding

This addresses my only complaint with the 2015 version, having multiple modes and a way to see them makes all the difference. Like the 2015 version it still has the “Get On and Go” throttleless system that adapts assistance based on cadence, but with the Intuvia control system you can also see your speed distance and battery power giving you a greater control over your ride.

And of course all the things that have made the Townie the best selling bike in North America are all still there, as well as integrated front and rear lighting powered by a Dynamo hub, fenders and rack and an Abus frame lock that is keyed alike with your battery for extra convenience.

Exciting, no? These babies are so hot Electra is already sold out until April in the US – the only way you’re going to get to see or try one of these before spring would be if we could get our hands on a demo unit before then…Which of course we did! It’s here now for the next week so DON’T WAIT!

This ride is visiting us for a limited time only so don’t delay! Come on down to our 2607 Main Street location between now and Christmas and give the future a spin!

Townie Go! 2016 models have now started to arrive in store but supplies are limited so don’t miss your chance! You’ll want to make sure you pre-order yours before it’s too late!

Boxing Week Sale!

Category: Current Events, Promotions

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Gooooood Morning Bargain Hunters!  Get ready to save because everything on the floor in the store is on sale! **please note we are closed on Boxing DAY**   – SALE CONTINUES to January 3rd

Here’s a few of  the great deals on bikes!

  • Opus Orpheo 1.0 (Regular Price $1085) has been reduced to $845!

  • Opus Orpheo 2.0 (Regular Price $699) has been reduced to $499!

  • Louis Garneau SP4 (Regular Price $775) has been reduced to $599!

Electra Cruiser Bikes On Sale as low as $299!

All Brooklyn Bikes, City Bikes are On Sale!

Levis Commuter and Endura Raingear are both 40% off!

Electra bells and grips are 50% off!

All regular priced items on the floor are 10% off! Everything! YEAH! Come buy that Brooks seat you’ve been eyeing, it will never be cheaper!

And more! Come get out of the rain and into our Boxing Week Sale!

SALE Ends Sunday January 3rd, 2016

Shop Local, Shop the ‘Hood!

Category: Current Events, DBS Community, News

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It’s that time of year again!

Shop the Neighbourhood is back! This November 28th when you spend $50 or more on regularly priced items in store you are eligible for a $10 VIP Gift Card towards your next purchase, FREE!

Check out this link to see how you can participate and THANK YOU for shopping locally! We love you too.

Bike To Work Week Is Almost Here!

Category: Current Events, DBS Community, News

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Bike to Work Week is almost upon us! The folks at HUB are partnering with local bike shops to set up commuter stations around Vancouver providing information, services and snacks!

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In addition to stations around Vancouver, you can register yourself or a team online to be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Vietnam! Check out HUB’s website to see how you can get involved!

As for us, we can be found at 10th and Ontario this upcoming Monday, October 26th from 4.30 onward handing out minor service, info and prizes! It’s always a fun time, so you should definitely stop by and say hello!

Obligatory shots from last year below!

Just 3 Weeks Left to WIN a bike!

Category: Current Events

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Hey Photo bugs!  Have you heard about the great photo contest going on in Vancouver’s West End?

There’s just three weeks left (until September 21, 2014), to snap and submit your fantastic photos of  Summer 2014 in the fabulous neighborhood of Vancouver’s West End.  Post your pics online with the tag #WEAMAZE and @WestendBIA, for your chance to WIN  a Denman Bike Shop bicycle Prize Package valued at $1,000!

Each weeks’ photo winner is entered into the Grand Prize Draw.  Contest Details

Here’s a few of the weekly selections so far!

#WEAMAZE Week 11

#WEAMAZE Week 8

#WEAMAZE Week 8

You think Vancouver’s West End is great?  Well so do we!

Here’s your chance to show us your photo love and win a New Bike just in time for the Fall Bike Commute.

Help us Support children needing organ transplants

Category: Current Events, DBS Community

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Come join us this Friday Nov 18th , at the 1st  Annual Kids Help Kids Benefit starring young singing sensation Cole Armour with Brent Butt acting as MC.

The event, in support of the David Foster Foundation, raises money for children needing life-saving transplants.  There is a dinner, auction and Vegas-style show at the Red Robinson Theatre.

We’re donating this beautiful Electra OM Ladies Cruiser and an Early Rider balance bike for the Live-Auction portion of the evening.

Electra "Om" Ladies Cruiser

With a Symphony Orchestra, Celebrity Guests and young stars, the Show is sure to be a fantastic time all in support of a very important cause.

Early Rider Balance Bike

Proceeds will go to www.davidfosterfoundation.com

Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.ca

Denman Bike Shop receives Brooks highest award

Category: Awards, Current Events

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Justis receives highest honors from Brooks of England on behalf of the Denman Bike Shop. The 6-Rivet Supreme Dealer Award was presented by Gianmarco and Cristina from Brooks England at Interbike 2010 in Las Vegas.   The Supreme Dealer rating  is the highest achievable from Brooks and is awarded to those dealers who demonstrate wide stock range,  in-depth knowledge, and especially passion for the Brooks Saddle line.  

A real honor indeed.  Thank you Brooks for voting for us!

Denman Bike Shop receives the Highest Award

We are so proud to be Canadian

Category: Current Events, DBS Community

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We wrapped up the Winter Olympics with friends,

watching the most exciting hockey game ever played.

Congratulations Canada !  We love living here…

“Electra is for Lovers” February 14th Cruiser Bike Ride!

Category: Current Events, News

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Love is a Bike Ride

Feel like some light Adventure this Valentines Day ?

The “Electra is for Lovers” Valentines Day Bicycle Ride will be rolling around Beautiful Vancouver, celebrating Love and “La joi de vivre”

Starts at Stanley Park’s Round-a-Bout (near Lost Lagoon),  @ 1pm, Sunday Feb 14, 2010.  Rain or Shine.  “Carpe Diem”

A great event for Couples, Singles, Lovers of bikes and Lovers of life.

Every year, Saturn Car owners get together for a reunion and a family photo.  It’s only human to socialize with people with similar lifestyles, values, and Point of view. Birds of a feather flock together.

The “Electra Bicycle Company” is dedicated to comfortable bikes that are fashionable and fun.  ‘Electra’ owners are especially encouraged to share in the excitement.Even if you don’t have an ‘Electra’ or a Cruiser bike, that’s OK !    Spruce up the bike you do have and ride along with us.

 You Can Win Prizes and Surprises !  

Support Vancouver cruiser culture and show off your bike.

Bring your (Nutcase) helmet and dress for the weather.

”The life you Enjoy – may be your very own.”  –  Justis Morginn, owner DBS                                                               

  

Haro Park Center’s Annual Xmas Tree Sale Dec 2009

Category: Current Events, DBS Community

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DBS is very pleased to for the success of Haro Park Center Annual Xmas Tree Sale.  DBS provided the Electra Super Deluxe Cruiser Bike for their raffle.   While it was a cold few days in Vancouver – the community event was a tremendous success.

haroparkcenter2009 Xmas flyer