Denman Bike Shop is now recruiting Professional and Junior Bike Mechanics.  Full-Time and Part-Time

Our customer’s have come to expect the best when it comes to bicycle service, new bike builds and accessory sales.   Only professional mechanics with positive, friendly and caring demeanors will do for our customers.

We’ve been voted Best Bike Shop for the last 7 years, and we want to keep our customers happy!

The Denman Bike Shop is up-beat, fast-paced and in a hip part of town.  Don’t forget cozy and creative!

Depending on the applicant’s experience, the position involves a combination of building and/or servicing bikes, as well as assisting customers in bicycles sales & accessories purchases, assessing and estimating service jobs, entering computerized sales orders, and/or inventory management.

We provide competitive financial incentives and a positive work environment.

Our retail specialty is in comfort, cruiser, and city bikes, and we service all types.

Qualifications and Experience include:

• Minimum 2 years bike shop experience.
• Ability to build bikes to a high standard and in a timely manner
• Diagnose & repair bikes
• Craftsmanship & Attention to detail
• Multi-task and join in the buzz of the shop
• Help customers to make appropriate choices
• Polite, professional attitude.
• Some computer skills required

Must be physically able to lift up to 30 lbs overhead.

All positions require some weekend work.  Some year-round, other’s seasonal.

Are you interested in joining this Winning Team?

Email us your resume to [email protected]

If you’re looking for a comfort bike that’s light, fast and fun, check out the Electra Ticino.

I love the comfort of a beach cruiser with wide handle bars, cushy seat and comfy 26″ fat tires. But I also like speed!
Furthermore, my shoulder isn’t what it used to be and I have to lift my bike up a set of stairs each day.

Enter the Electra Ticino,

An upright bike that rides like a dream

Ticino 8D Wisteria

The Ticino is Modelled after the vintage touring bikes of the 40’s and 50’s, and named after a region of the Swiss Italian border that’s hilly.

This bike is super-light, 21 lbs compared to my 35 lb cruiser.
I can pick it up with one hand!

The light-weight frame and 700C wheels (taller and narrower than a beach cruiser) allow me to ride fast.

Equipped with:

Mixed-used treaded tires,
you can ride on streets as well as roll over hard pack trail such as the bike path at Jerricho Beach.

I never thought I would enjoy riding up hills so much!

With the tourist handlebars that come back towards you,
Riding up hills on this super-light weight bike is a breeze.

I’m able to stand up and pedal in a vertical position with my body weight doing more of the work. I like to alternate between sitting down in a low gear while leaning on the handlebars, and standing up in a high gear.   I find this allows my working muscle groups to alternate, making hill riding much easier than on a flat-bar commuter bike.

On the Ticino, I’m doing the stair-master up the hill, and I’m loving it! But don’t get me wrong…. it’s still a work-out!

The bike is stiffer when you hit bumps than a beach cruiser, and you’ll not want to ride over wet grass and really bumpy terrain, but this is a trade off I’m willing to make for all the other features it has.

Finally, there’s the benefit of riding upright. My wrists, back and neck don’t hurt, and I’m enjoying the view of the city on my beautiful and stylish “cruisee” bike.

Love my Ticino.

Check out our Selection online, and please come in and try one  for yourself!

How to choose a bike basket?

Well yes, there’s the question of  White Wicker, Dark Wicker, or Plastic or Metal…. However

There are actually  a few important things consider first
like which baskets will work best for your bike and your needs

Baskets attach to your bike in 3 Main ways:

1. With straps (preferably leather), attached to your handlebar

2. With a Quick Release Bracket

3. Fixed to your headset

Wicker baskets with straps are lovely, look classic, beachy and fun.

However, depending on your needs, and the stem on your bike, these baskets can tilt forward a fair bit.

Nantucket Cisco Basket on Electra Amsterdam

Electra Wicker with Straps on Electra Cruiser 7

Quick-Release baskets attach to your handlebars, and can be removed and re-attached with a release lever.

These baskets typically sit up more horizontal, and keep clear of any cabling your bike may have.

Electra Mesh QR Basket on Townie 7D

Axiom City Wicker DLX on Townie 7D

As a general rule, you should not put more than 10 pounds in a front-mounted bike basket.

Not that your basket won’t hold the weight, but the basket will begin to steer for you, and not typically in the direction you desire.

When baskets are attached to the handlebars, they are at the highest external pivot point of the bike, and the more weight in this area, the more your handlebars will want to flop from side to side.

If instead, you choose a Fixed Mount Basket, the basket will be attached at a lower centre of gravity.

So, it will not affect your steering as much. Plus, with supports attached to your fork, this style of basket will allow you to carry more weight. Some riders find up to 15 or more pounds, depending on your control.

Electra Steel Square Fixed Mount Basket

Electra Plastic Wicker Fixed Mount Basket on Electra Amsterdam Original

Once you’ve decided on which type of basket meets your function requirements, you can explore the plethura of fashion choices available!

Need to carry more than 10lbs?

Consider a rear pannier rack with a basket on the back!

Axiom Rear Shopper Basket

One Final Tip.…

Do BE CAREFUL parking your bike with a full basket load. Once you put your kickstand down, if you allow your basket to lean in the same direction of your kickstand, you can expect to see your bike hit the ground.

Check out our grand selection of Baskets available In-Store or Online now!

Looking for the perfect hand-crafted Brooks Leather Bike Saddle for your loved one?

Whether your shopping for the ideal holiday gift, or a treat for your own bike, now you can Shop Online for Brooks Saddles in our new Online Bike Accessories Webstore.

Handmade in England for over 150 years, Brooks quality and comfort are unsurpassed.

We have an extensive selection of Brooks Products from the ever-popular B17 to the fine Swallow, including limited edition models as well as Brooks Grips, Brooks Bags and other accoutrement.

The Brooks “Supreme 6 rivet Dealer” is an award only presented to shops stocking an extensive selection of Brooks products, whom also provide the quality service and expertise expected when purchasing fine products.  As a Brooks Supreme Dealer we aspire to exceed your expectations.

If you need help deciding the right Brooks Saddle for you, our Brooks experts are available to help you make your choice.
Just email us or phone (during regular business hours), and we’re happy to discuss your options.

In-Stock Now for 2013, we have new colours of the Brooks Flagship model, the B17.  Now available in Red and Ocre!

Brooks B17 "Real" Red

Brooks B17 Ocre

Visit our online store to view our complete collection.

We will also custom order any Brooks products available.

Just in time for the Holidays, we have a lovely selection of 2013 Electra Ladies Cruisers Bikes now available in light-weight Aluminum.

The new Electra Ladies Fashion Cruisers are noticeably lighter than their steel counter-parts, and they now come with 3-piece cranks.

Why do we care about the cranks?  Well, first of all, they’re stronger and give more pedal power.   More important, for those of you who love to customize, you’ll have the option to upgrade to coloured pedals!

The line includes 3 new fashion paint schemes along with previous favourite designs now made from light-weight aluminum.

Electra Cirque 3i

Electra Wren 3i

Electra Lace 3i

If you prefer the flex-feel of steel (and the lower price), we have a great selection of steel cruisers, many of which are ON SALE Now.

View the complete line of Electra’s Ladies Aluminum Cruisers here

View the line of Electra’s ladies Steel Cruisers here

Looking for bike baskets and other bike accessories to customize your ride?

Check out our new Denman Bike Shop Online Accessories Catalogue!

Give your favourite Cyclist the V.I.P. Treatment!!

and  Take advantage of our Gift Card Promotions
with our New Denman Bike Shop V.I.P. Gift Card

FREE $10 Gift Card

10% OFF Accessories**

$50 Off Bike  PLUS  10% off Accessories**

Now You can Buy Our Gift Cards On-Line

*Gift Card Valid on next Visit
**Discount applies to Regular Priced Accessories
***$50 Discount on bike applies to Regular Priced Bikes.
Sale priced bikes eligible for $25 discount with $500 Gift Card
See In Store for more details. Gift Cards redeemable In-Store only
Promotion ends December 24, 2012

NEW Cruiser Candy Bike Accessories are In Stock Now.

So you’re looking for a little more sparkle in your life?   
Looking for dazzling stocking stuffers?

Cruiser Candy Rhinestone accessories will bedazzle any ride, and make your lady feel like a queen.

Rhinestone
Drink Holders
Valve caps
Bling decals
are complimented by a host of decorative bells.

Also in stock now, Reversible basket-liner  bags with drawstring closures for toting your gear to the beach.

Check out our line of Cruiser Candy bells and other Bling for your bike on our New Online Webstore.

For a limited time, use Coupon Code FreeShipBC, and receive Free Shipping within BC, on orders over $50.

PO Campo Bags from Chicago are an innovative line of Purses, Laptop bags, Baby Bags, Clutches and more, that attach in multiple ways to your bicycle and/or stroller.  Some even attach your Yoga Matt.

Finally, a bicycle bag that gives you the versatility and fashion to carry your bag from your bike into the board room, or fashion mall.

PO Campo bags feature CONNECT™ attachments, allowing you to easily attach them to your bike rack, handlebars or stroller!

View the Collection and Shop Online Now in our *New* Denman Bike Shop Accessories Webstore!

Purchase before Dec 20^th and receive a Free  Reflective Pin, and Free Shipping* (within BC)

*Add selected pin to your cart, and use Coupon Code FreeShipBC

CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.

CONGRATULATIONS, STEVE MCCLAY!

WIN a BERN Brentwood Helmet, TODAY!

It’s time to head back to school and start thinking about your fall cruisin’ and commut’in.  Just because the so-called Summer is almost over, doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy many more days of riding off into the sunset.  The tourists are heading on home, and we now have the Vancouver-Stanley Park Seawall to ourselves again friends!

We have a selection of Comfort Cruiser, Comfort hybrid, and Comfort commuter bikes On Sale Now Up to $200 off!

Did I same comfort 3 times? Yes, I did.   We’re all about comfort; keeping you in an upright(ish) riding position, riding longer and loving it.  Either by helping you find the perfect comfort bike, OR customizing your existing bike to make it more ergonomic, comfy and stylish!

If you’re looking for speed, don’t be desuaded, we can speed you up that steep hill, and race you over the French country side in style; And, still take the aches out of your back, neck and wrists.    Yes! You can go fast and be comfortable too!

… Back to the School Sale

Not only are bikes on sale, but so are a wide variety of our accessories.  From bells, lights, seats, baskets, fenders and more.  Including the ever-popular Brooks Saddles which are 10% off for a limited time

Until September 16^th, Spend $100 on Accessories and get a FREE $15 VIP Gift Card!

So what are you waiting for?  They’re calling for a long warm Indian Summer. Carpe Diem!

Check out our selection of sale priced bikes in our Catalogue