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Your friendly neighbourhood bike shop. #yyjbikes 1814 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria BC πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ https://bicycle-itis.com/ We fix bikes and sell quality refurbished and new bikes, parts and accessories.

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We have a few Havoc Pro Scooters back in stock for the holidays. The Havoc Storm is a kids' scooter designed for both street & park use. Black, purple, lime green or iridescent. $260 each. We also stocked up on scooter accessories, so pop in if you need replacement wheels, pegs or grips. #yyj

03.12.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not only is it great to see Victoria getting recognized for being an amazing, and family friendly, cycling city but it's awesome to see all the pride in the many posts about this video here.πŸ₯°

27.11.2025 07:43 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bike of the week! Trek 7000. Large aluminum frame, steel fork, 1 x 7 gearing, new seat, brakes, handlebar, wheels, chain, freewheel and cables/housing, a comfortable and reliable city bike for riders roughly 5'8-6'0. 3 month warranty. $550. Pop in for a test ride or check our website. #yyjbikes

25.11.2025 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bike of the week! Raleigh Comfort ATB. Large steel frame, 1 x 7 drivetrain with Blackspire narrow wide chainring, new tires, drivetrain, brakes, and many other parts, a comfortable bike for short city trips or cruising. 3 month warranty. $500. Pop in for a test ride or check our website. #yyjbikes

19.11.2025 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bike of the week! Giant Nutra. Chromoly steel step-thru frame, 3 x 7 gearing, new Panaracer Pasela tires, an affordable city bike for a smaller rider, comes with our standard 3 month service guarantee on refurbished models. $375. Pop in for a test ride or check our website. #yyjbikes

29.10.2025 22:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bike of the week! Vintage Bianchi. Classic Italian road bike in the quintessential celeste, 2x 6 speeds, new bar tape, pedals, cables/housing, a light and nimble bike, a vintage beauty, comes fully tuned with a 3 month warranty. $700. Pop in for a test ride or check our website. #yyjbikes

22.10.2025 03:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bike of the week! Giant Cypress DX. Aluminum frame, basic front suspension to soften the ride, 3 x 8 speeds, many new parts. Fits 5'8-6'0 roughly. Comes with a 3 month service guarantee. $450. Pop in for a test ride or check our website. #yyjbikes

16.10.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t forget to register for the Truth & Reconciliation Day Ride – Sept 30! Registration is FREE – secure your spot today signup.com/client/in....
A big thank-you to Cox Taylor, the Victoria Police Department, Discovery Coffee, Country Grocer & CHEK for helping make this event possible. #YYJbike

24.09.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Please note we will be closed on Tuesday, September 30th for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. #yyjbike

27.09.2025 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bike of the week! Opus Classico Lightweight. Small aluminum frame, 1 x 9 speeds, fenders included, a super light and comfortable city bike, very good condition, 3 month warranty including a free tune up. $900. Pop in for a test ride or check our website. #yyjbikes

17.09.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bike of the week! Hercules vintage 80s mtb. Chromoly steel frame, fits 5'9-6'1 roughly. New 1 x 7 drive train featuring Microshift Sword crank, new cranberry tires, many other new parts, a cool bike for local chill rides or regular short commutes. Black with splatter paint. 3 month warranty. $800.

09.09.2025 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bike of the week! Liv Avail AR. Small aluminum frame, carbon fork, 2 x 10 speeds with Tiagra shifters/derailleurs, hydraulic disc brakes with Giant Connect stem, very good condition, new Panaracer Gravel King SS tires, 3 month warranty. $1000. Pop in for a test ride or check our website. #yyjbikes

05.09.2025 00:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bike of the week! Trek Verve. Medium size. Aluminum frame and fork, 2 x 9 speeds, hydraulic disc brakes, very good condition, fenders included, fully tuned. 3 month warranty. $900. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more bikes. #yyjbikes

30.08.2025 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're open today and tomorrow, then the shop will be closed Tue-Fri next week for staff summer holidays. Closed August 19-22, but we'll be back to regular hours on Saturday, August 23rd. #yyjbike #summerholidays

15.08.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We actually have another Townie in stock right now that would probably be a better fit.. bicycle-itis.com/itemdetail?i...

15.08.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bike of the week! Electra Townie. Aluminum frame, 1 x 7 speeds, matching fenders, rack and dynamo front light included, a comfy bike for cruising the city with the standard flat foot Townie tech! 3 month warranty. $600. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more bikes. #yyjbikes

15.08.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Victoria, B.C., is a biker's paradise Victoria's well-connected network of trails and bike lanes offer beautiful views and some welcome surprises along the way. Here's your guide to several trails, and what else to see, eat and do in the city.

Victoria's well-connected network of trails and bike lanes offers beautiful views and some welcome surprises along the way. Here's your guide to several trails, and what else to see, eat and do in the city.

02.07.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
No Exit comic by Andy Singer: (Cycling 101) What Your Pant Leg Says About You. There are four pictures of lower legs on bicycles with explanations. Hipster (Rolled up pant leg exposing tattoo); High School Athlete (Pant leg stuffed in sock); Middle-aged Professional (Reflective ankle clips or bike pants); College Moron Risking Death (frayed bell bottoms, untied shoes).

No Exit comic by Andy Singer: (Cycling 101) What Your Pant Leg Says About You. There are four pictures of lower legs on bicycles with explanations. Hipster (Rolled up pant leg exposing tattoo); High School Athlete (Pant leg stuffed in sock); Middle-aged Professional (Reflective ankle clips or bike pants); College Moron Risking Death (frayed bell bottoms, untied shoes).

What Your Pant Legs Say About You
Cartoonist: Andy Singer

29.06.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
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Bike of the week! Giant Cypress DX W. Medium aluminum step-through frame, 3 x 8 speeds, basic front suspension, fenders included, a comfort hybrid for commuting or city cruising, 3 month warranty including a free tune up. $475. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more bikes. #yyjbikes

25.06.2025 23:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations! Jamie Currie-Johnson and Rob Prior won the grand prizes! Thank you to Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social and Goldstream Bicycles for sponsoring Spring #GoByBikeYYJ 2025. #SGBBW2025 #GrandPrize #GoByBikeWeek #CapitalBike

18.06.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bike of the week! Araya vintage 26er, large. A stylish vintage 80s mtb fully restored, new leather saddle, tires, many other new parts, a perfect cafe rider, 3 month warranty. $550. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more bikes. #yyjbikes

17.06.2025 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two wheels and a dancefloor: Victoria Bike Rave ready to roll Grassroots event set for June 7 draws hundreds with custom DJ trailer and party atmosphere

Looking for something to do tonight? #yyjbike www.vicnews.com/community/tw...

07.06.2025 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bike of the week! Slightly used 2022 Marin Alcatraz dirtjumper with long chain stays for taller riders. Set up with rear brake only with extra hose for bar spins! Single speed with Manitou front suspension fork. $1200. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more bikes. #yyjbikes

07.06.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We are proud to sponsor a grand prize for Go By Bike Week this spring! Adam's Trail-a-Bikes are an ideal alternative to a full size family bike. Great for parents to want to add the versatility of a family bike while keeping their current ride. #SGBBW2025 #GBBW #YYJ #CapitalBike #yyjbikes

27.05.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a bright teal coloured vintage mountain bike against a grey vinyl siding background.

Photo of a bright teal coloured vintage mountain bike against a grey vinyl siding background.

Bike of the week! Norco Bush Pilot. Fully refurbished & restomodded vintage mtb, new wheels, tires, and most other parts. Love the colour, rides very smooth, a perfect city cruiser or cafe rider! $500. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more bikes.. bicycle-itis.com/inventory #yyjbikes

15.05.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Want better bike lanes? Make room for wheelchairs and mobility scooters - Ecopath Planning I was recently in Amsterdam where wheelchairs and mobility scooters are a common part of the traffic flow on bike […]

Victoria is building bike *and roll* routes (which is important for deflating the car-brained suburbanites big oil is so good at winding up). Quebec is too. #Toronto should pay attention. ecoplanning.ca/want-better-... #wheelchair

10.05.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good luck team bikes! #yyjbikes

07.05.2025 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bike of the week! Marin Muirwood. Fully restored 90s mountain bike with front suspension and slick tires. 3 x 7 gearing. Size medium. 3 month warranty. $475. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more bikes.. bicycle-itis.com/inventory #yyjbikes

06.05.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Make sure to come out and show some love for this critical piece of infrastructure on Sunday! πŸš²πŸŽ‚πŸ©· #yyjbike

03.05.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

"Victoria’s dedication to promoting cycling as a primary mode of transportation sets a high standard for other Canadian cities." #yyjbikes

03.05.2025 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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