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EVO Toba HB1 Disc Ebike Long Range

EVO Toba HB1

Lightweight, long range ebike with hydraulic disc brakes and 27 speed Shimano drivetrain.  Perfect for commuting, errand running, or just getting around.

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EVO Toba HB1 with the 500 watt motor and 48v 11.6ah battery with a 130km range

Initial impression is that this is a very quick, comfortable easy to ride bike. And it is. At 47.5 pounds it is lighter that most other ebikes too.

The bike itself features a Shimano 27 speed drivetrain with a Deore rear derailleur and Acera rapidfire shifters. The crankset is 28/38/48 teeth which makes for good speed and efficiency. A bonus is the pant guard to keep your trousers clean on the way to work.

In addition to the regenerative braking that the Bionx system provides the HB1 is equipped with  Tektro Hydraulic brakes for excellent stopping power.

The alloy wheels are double walled for strength and have Schwable Marathon Green Guard (flat prevention) tires with reflective sidewalls.

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Schwable Marathon Green Guard tires with 3mm puncture protection.
The HB1 features Tektro's hydraulic disc brakes with the Bionx regenerative switch.
The HB1 features Tektro’s hydraulic disc brakes with the Bionx regenerative switch.

The HB1 also has a built-in mount for the ebike kickstand that is included.

The Bionx system

The HB1 comes equipped with the 2016 Bionx 500w 48v D series kit. Assist levels are 35, 75, 150, and 300% of the power that the load sensor senses that you are putting into the pedals.

BionX motors offer you powerful proportional electric assist in any situation, whether it’s a commute across town in the morning, or a weekend ride through the countryside. But did you know they can also act as a generator to help recharge your battery and boost your range?

All BionX systems come with Regenerative Braking, so when you squeeze your bike’s brake lever, energy is sent back to the Li-Ion batteries, helping them recharge. And if you are traveling down a steep hill and want some extra braking, or want a greater workout as you pedal, switch the BionX system into one of the four Generate Mode levels. You’ll feel resistance, and even more energy is returned to the battery pack.

The new distinctive design is noise and vibration free with generate/regenerative braking mode and proven strain gauge technology. The D-series motor is extremely sporty, lightweight and powerful – sticking to the principle, that an ebike has to ride and feel like a bicycle.

 

 

Cannondale CAAD 8 Tiagra 10spd SALE $900.00

Cannondale CAAD 8 alloy frame with carbon fork. Shimano Tiagra 10 speed drivetrain with FSA compact cranks.

Get outside and start exploring the local roads with Cannondale’s CAAD8! It gives up-and-coming riders technology, function and style for years of great fun. Its svelte Cannondale aluminum frame features a shaped down tube with a large-diameter, thin-wall profile giving the optimum blend of lightness and stiffness for awesome efficiency. The frame geometry is dialed in and there’s a vibration-damping carbon fork to smooth rough pavement. In the components department you get an easy-rolling wheelset, a precision-shifting 20-speed drivetrain with compact gearing for easier climbing and a nice bar, stem, seatpost and seat from Cannondale. Have fun out there!

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2016 Victoria Populaire 50 or 100k ride April 2

 

A fun, scenic ride around Victoria and the Saanich Peninsula put on by the BC Randonneurs cycling club. Choose either the 50k or 100k route and enjoy post-ride refreshments and draw prizes

The Victoria Populaire (VicPop) is a fun ride, not a race. The routes all make their way to ‘control stops’ where riders must have their control cards stamped and signed by a ride official. At the end of the ride, riders turn in their control cards and are awarded a finisher’s pin.

Participation is capped at 200 cyclists.

For more info click here

 

Saris Thelma 2 bike transport rack

  • Carries up to 2 bikes.
  • Doesn’t contact bike frame.
  • Folds down flat for compact, convenient storage.
  • Lightweight.

Thelma features traffic-stopping style that doesn’t come into contact with your frame. Weighing in at just 26 pounds, the entire rack can be installed or removed by just one person. That means you can save your energy for your workout, and not installing and loading bikes. The Thelma 2 accommodates a wide array of wheel sizes, from road slicks to Down Hill knobbies, to 29” mountain bike tires. And like all Saris racks, the Thelma comes with a lifetime warranty and is made in Madison, WI.

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Simple, light and easy to use.

Evo Balance bike for new riders Run Bike

Great way for young ones to learn balance and steering and to have fun while doing it. Balance bikes are built without pedals, cranks, sprockets and chain to allow the child to propel themselves along using their feet to go and to stop.

The Beep-Beep balance bike is built with 12″ lightweight alloy rims and air filled tires for proper cushion and traction. Nice rubber grips with flanges on the ends to help hands from slipping off.

Minimum seat height is 13.5″ or 34mm and the max height is 16″ or 40.5mm.

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Tacx Blue Twist Magnetic Trainer

Sale price $175.00

The Blue Twist has the same resistance unit as the Blue Matic, but does not have a handlebar resistance lever. You manually set the resistance, selecting one of the seven positions using a switch on the brake. The maximum resistance is 700 Watt. The Blue Twist is suitable as an entrance model.

  • Resistance unit Magnetic
  • Braking positions 7
  • Descent simulation – N/A
  • Max brake power (10 sec.) 700 Watt
  • Sprint power (1 min.) 600 Watt
  • Mass inertia 8 kg 1
  • Suitable for all bikes, if necessary with axle skewers or nuts
    Wheeldiameter 26″- 29″ and 700c (29″ with optional trainer tire)
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The magnetic brake has a simpler braking system and is therefore ideal for straightforward training sessions such as warming up before a race and endurance training. The road is simulated using different positions that you adjust yourself.
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A magnetic brake regulates the resistance using several adjustable positions. This allows you to simulate a climb.

Snow to Surf relay race April 24, 2016

The Snow to Surf relay race goes from the top of Mt. Washington to Comox, traversing through Cumberland and Courtenay. It starts with a downhill ski, then a snowshoe, cross country ski, 2 run legs, mountain bike, kayak, road bike and finishing with a canoe. Teams can consist of 9 to 10 participants and there will be 160+ teams. Lots of fun to be had by all.

 

For more info check the website at Snow to Surf