Essential Cycles

Coaching isn't just for beginners. Progression sessions and private lessons available – let's work on your riding.

📸 @tandem.photography

@Marinbikes San Quentin. Sizes 20" to 29" – so it works whether you're 8 or 68.

@marinbikes_canada

Putting on the final touches. 

@ibiscycles | @mountainexposure

We love making people's bike dreams come true. Check out this dreamy build

Frame + wheels: @ibiscycles HD6
Suspension: @ridefoxbike 38 + DHX2
Drive-train: @shimanomtb XT
Brakes: @magura_bicycle MT7
Tyres: @schwalbetires radials

@mountainexposure | @orangesportsupply

New class alert: TRY MOUNTAIN BIKING. Never ridden off-road? Curious but intimidated? This one's for you. A low-pressure intro to get you rolling on the trails. Link in bio to sign up

Stopping power, sorted!

Last week to register for @we.the.untamed 

https://www.essentialcycles.com/products/untamed-development-race-team

The details matter...

Ever thought about trying mountain biking but didn't know where to start? Start here.

https://www.essentialcycles.com/products/learn-mountain-biking-vancouver

New @Ibiscycles Ripmo AF. Built, dialed, and ready to rip. Come  check them out in store or book a demo today!

@mountainexposure

Hands-on, always! #niceguygeoff

📸 @tandem.photography

Love how this custom @marinbikes_canada Alpine Trail Turned out!

Frame: @marinbikes Alpine Trail XR
Suspension: @rockshox Zeb ultimate + Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate 
Drivetrain: @srammtb X0 AXS Eagle
Brakes: @rideshimano XTR stoppers
Wheels: @noblwheels TR38s
Other bits: @maxxisbike @wolf_tooth_comp

"What class should I take?"
Probably the one that scares you a little. 😏

Swipe for the full breakdown → from your first time on dirt to sending steep chutes and big features.

Not sure where you land? That's what MTB101 and private lessons are for.

📸 @tandem.photography

Check out this sweet custom build

Frame: @ibiscycles Ripmo V3 in Swamp Monster Green
Suspension: @ridefoxbike Factory 36 grip X2 + Float X
Drivetrain: @srammtb X0 Transmission
Brakes: @srammtb Code RSC
Wheels: @industry_nine Enduro S
Other bits: @maxxisbike @oneupcomponents @mountainexposure

Thriller or Chiller?

Every Thursday you choose your own adventure:
THRILLER or CHILLER

Either Way... No One Get's Dropped

No judgment. Switch it up week to week. Pick what feels right.

Shop Rides 2026. Thursdays, May–August. Free to join.

📸 @tandem.photography

Dust off the gravel bike. 

This season we're adding monthly gravel rides to the mix. Backroads, logging roads, mixed terrain around the North Shore.

Same crew, different bikes.

Details dropping soon in our Shop Rides 2026 community. Link in bio to join.

Saturday morning, somewhere in the desert. One of those days that sticks with you.

This is the time. Short lineups, fast turnarounds. Book a service before spring hits.

There’s a reason the @we.the.untamed race program delivers — our coaches are not only incredible teachers, they’re racers too. They line up, drop in, and bring home the hardware. We "ride" the talk.

@marinbikes_canada | @crankworx

And we're back.

Rested, recharged, and ready for what's shaping up to be our biggest year yet.

Shop's open. Coffee's on. Come say hi.

#noboringbikes check out this custom @ibiscycles Ripmo V3.

@extremeshox Era + Aria 
@noblwheels TR41's Taste the Rainbow spokes
@rideformula Cura 4's 
@srammtb AXS drivetrain

@albadistribution | @mountainexposure

Our 2026 Maintenance Clinics are LIVE!

Whether you're brand new to wrenching or ready to go deep on suspension, we’ve got a course for you. Hands-on, small group, and full of those “ah-ha!” moments.

Kicking off February 2026 – book your spot now before they fill up!

Link in bio

Something that doesn't get talked about enough: hesitation is slow. When you're unsure about a line or a feature, you brake check, you tense up, you second-guess. All of that scrubs speed...

📸 @tandem.photography

Throwback Friday, that's a thing right?  This sunny Friday morning has got us thinking about all the fun times we had on bikes this season and what fun is yet to come!

Custom or stock, every rider deserves the perfect mountain bike. 🚵 Featuring top brands like Ibis, Marin, Commencal, and RAAW, we cater to every budget with our extensive range. Let us help you build or choose a bike that’s as adventurous as you are. #NoBoringBikes

Bike Maintenance Classes are running right now!  We still have a few spots left in some of the classes, check out what's avialable and book your spot before they're all gone! 

📸 @tandem.photography

👉 Link in bio to sign up.

We are surrounded by such a wonderful community!  Thankyou to everyone who came out yesterday to participate in our Halloween ride!  It was a blast!

📸 @tandem.photography

We're starting to plan for the 2026 season, that includes things like the ever popular @we.the.untamed race team.

📸 @tandem.photography

Fenders aren’t just about keeping YOU clean—they protect your bike, too! Less dirt & grime = a longer-lasting components (which = $$ saved on repairs).

@sksfenders | @orangesportsupply

If you ask @ozmosis_training this is the funenst bike ever!  We're not gonna disagree with her! 

@ibiscycles HD6
@noblwheels TR41
@extremeshoxmtb Squishy Bits
@magura_bicycles Stoppers (MT7s) 
@schwalbetires radial tires! 

@orangesportsupply | @mountainexposure | @albadistribution