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E-bikes are changing the way we travel
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ransportation is evolving in ways that many people just can’t imagine. Electric scooters, autonomous cars, powered skateboards, one wheels, hover boards and ideas yet to be conceived are all playing a role in this newly emerging landscape. This quickly evolving change can be uncomfortable for some, and a lot of time and energy can be spent pushing some of the best parts of the future further away. E-bikes are playing a key role in this new landscape, and they bring with them the
benefit of being mass produced and refined to the point that millions of people worldwide are using them. Now, a new generation of E-bikes is emerging — and its proving itself to be more capable and versatile than ever before. Cities like Amsterdam and Copenhagen have always had bikes as a go-to transportation option, not because they are all bike nuts there, but because it is the easiest and most efficient way to get around. What makes this possible is their flat environment. In comparison, Victoria is not very flat, but with the help of an
electric-assist, this is no longer an issue. Now that every conventional style of bike has been electrified, we are beginning to see the emergence of cargo bikes which are designed to carry kids, dogs and groceries. These vehicles can replace that second car. This option did not previously exist. This is a big change. Oak Bay Bikes (OBB) gives you the option of seeing and trying these new bikes. They are the only store in Canada that offers a no-cost, no obligation demo of virtually all the electrified bikes they sell. “We bring it to you, show you how to use it, and pick it up with no strings attached.�
Hundreds of people have taken advantage of this service and have added an E-bike to their lives. OBB has given careful thought in selecting the E-bikes they think will deliver the overall experience their customers seek. What you see in their store is the product of over 10 years of selling E-bikes and almost 85 years of selling bicycles. Demo an E-bike at no cost, no obligation, and all at your convenience. Drop by the store for a visit and try one out! oakbaybikes.com
Rolling into the 2020 bike season.. .. means that we are selling off our EX-RENTAL & DEMO BIKES and we have some GREAT DEALS ON 2019 BIKE MODELS:
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0011736696 $650 (reg. $830) OAK BAY BICYCLE SHOP Join us for a free guided electric-assist mountain bike ride to Feature Oak Bay the Kinsol Trestle and of the Great Trail on Saturday, Oct 5th, 10 x20% 98 OFF ALL 2019 ROAD BIKES at 10am or 1pm. CMYK, The ride will be catered to your level of riding and experience and 20%, OFF ALL 2019 MOUNTAIN BIKES Have you ever wondered what an e-bike adventure ride would be like? You will be amazed how much farther you can go and what’s to discover in the Cowican Valley Regional District.
group size will be limited. We ask you to register in advance by sending an email with your height and age (to make sure we have the right size bike for you) to emtbride@oakbaybikes.com. ,_HJ[ YV\[L [V IL JVUĂ„YTLK" Ă„YZ[ JVTL Ă„YZ[ ZLY]L" UV TPUVYZ \UKLY `YZ
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