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Thanks for being green & healthy

I am soooo happy each time I sell a bike to a commuter or for general city use. I feel just a little responsible for helping someone help the environment - and reduce the number of cars on the road. This way, I can load up the Hummer, look cool and not worry that some little econo-box will get stuck in my tire treads. YEE Haaaah.

I know bike shops can be guilty of not supporting this side of cycling. I hope you see a difference at Bike Bros - both in attitude and product selection.

We're proud to sell bikes that allow users to get the most out of cycling within the city.

City Bikes - many different types - for many different purposes.

Comfortable Bikes

This is a comfort bike - goodbye sore bum and back.

Comfort bikes combine the gears from a mountain bike with an upright sitting position, comfy saddle and brakes that actually work!

Prices range from about $400 up to $800. The hardest part of riding one of these is wiping the silly grin off your face.

So you haven't been on a bike in a while, you want to casually cycle around the reservoir or occasionally grab groceries on the bike. BUTT, you don't want a pain in the BUTT. You also don't want a sore neck, hands and lower back. You definitely are NOT alone and bike companies are paying attention.

Some City Bikes We Sell

Commuter Bikes
Comfortable Bikes
Stylish Bikes & Cruisers

Commuter Bikes

While commuter cyclists tend to use anything from an old 10speed to a fancy mountain bike for commuting, there are bikes becoming available that address commuter's needs very nicely.

If you aren't into getting a strict commuter bike, we're happy to give you tips on what/and what not to buy if commuting is your thing.

Marin Muirwoods 29er $749

29er wheels make the bumpiest trails feel smooth. The rigid Cromolly frame can take a serious beating and the disc brakes work great... any questions? Seriously, if you're looking for a bike that is designed for taking the roughest commuting conditions, or perhaps you're packing a couple extra pounds - this is the bike!

Marin Larkspur. $599 Sale $549

Marin names all their bikes after areas in Marin country California with good riding. So that means Larkspur must be a place where you want to ride bike paths and streets in comfort and style - not some sort of gothic wonder-bird.

2010 Giant Seek 2 $649

The seek series of bikes are my personal favourite for 2010 commuting bikes. That makes it my favourite 2 years running. Good, practical, versatile and something about them inspires confidence. We have also seen just how well these bikes have done. Yes, they are about as low maintenance as it gets for a bike with this many gears and at this kind of price.

Giant Seek 3 sale $619 few remaining

Don't be fooled by the 1,2 or 3 between 2009 and 2010 seeks. Giant decided to confuse the issue. 2009 Giant Seeks 3s are virtually identical to 2010 Seek 2s and the same goes for the other models - the 2010 Seek 0 is like the 2009 1, the 2010 Seek 1 is like the 2009 Seek 2 etc... The seek series of bikes are my personal favourite for 2009 commuting bikes. Good, practical, versatile and something about them inspires confidence.

2010 Giant Seek 1 $849

The seek 1 bikes have hydro disc brakes and are priced under $900 - pretty awesome, I say. Good, practical, versatile and something about them inspires confidence.

Giant Seek 2 sale $819

The seek 2 bikes have Avid hydro disc brakes and are priced under $900 - pretty awesome, I say. Good, practical, versatile and something about them inspires confidence.

2010 Giant Seek 0 $1159

The seek 0 is the Crown Jewel of the Seek line up. The 8 speed internal hub (instead of an unsighlty rear derailleur) allows for an awesome minimalist look and keeps all your gearing mechanisms out of the elements. I seriously love this bike and am starting to consider moving further away from the shop so I can enjoy one of these!

2010 Giant Rapid 3 $629

The Rapid series of bikes is pretty much a road bike with flat handlebars. Its emphasis is light weight but gives a slightly fatter tire so you won't suffer pinch-flats too easily if you're blasting around the paths or streets in Calgary!

2010 Giant Rapid 2 $939

The Rapid series of bikes is pretty much a road bike with flat handlebars. Its emphasis is light weight but gives a slightly fatter tire so you won't suffer pinch-flats too easily if you're blasting around the paths or streets in Calgary! The Rapid 2 has upgrades including a carbon fiber fork which adds to the bike's comfort and helps shed some weight.

Giant Transend $499

Everything a great bike should be if your goal is to spend under $500 and get a nice, satisfying ride on the roads and paths around the city.

Giant Transend LX $679

Take inspiration from European bikes, make the bike much lighter than the European bikes, add fenders and a rear carrier rack and disc brakes and voila.

Norco Roma $759 Now $599

Good components, 700c wheels, a suspension fork featuring lockout (becomes stiff) and versatility to be as comfortable or aggressive as you might want.

A good practical bike for riding around town on a Sunday or the daily grind to the office.

Marin San Anselmo. $749

The San Anselmo gives the performance of 700c wheels with the addition of a front suspension fork with a lockout feature. The bike can feel stiff like a flat-bar road bike or supple like an ultru lite mountain bike with the flip of a lever.

Marin Lucas Valley. $999 SALE $899 one 19" left

The performance of a road bike - but with flat handlebars - even a carbon fiber fork!

Comfort Bikes

This category of bikes serves 1 purpose. Make cycling enjoyable & fun for the casual cyclists - or is that 2 purposes?

Marin Redwoods $649

The sportiest of the comfort bikes - how oxymoronic. Anyways, I really like these and they, of course, are jam-packed with Marin's oowy gooey quality goodness. mmmm!

2010 Giant Suede GX $509

The ultimate comfort. Easy to get your feet to the ground and swoopy design! 3 speeds, back-pedal brake. Simple, Easy, Comfy, Confidence inspiring if riding still seems a little intimidating.

2010 Giant Suede GX W (ladies) $509

The ultimate comfort. Easy to get your feet to the ground and swoopy design! 3 speeds, back-pedal brake. Simple, Easy, Comfy, Confidence inspiring if riding still seems a little intimidating.

Giant Sedona Sedona DX $499 Sedona LX $619

We like the color choices on these. They're made by Giant, so you can be assured they are good Bang4Buck bikes.

Norco Comfort Plateaus, Citadels and Carreras ON SALE

We have just a couple of these dramatic step-thru framed Norco bikes left in taller sizes. If you're a lady sized 5'6" to 5'10" who perhaps has hip or knee issues making mounting/dismounting a traditional bike difficult - consider one of these.

Norco Comfort Plateaus, Citadels and Carreras ON SALE

We have a few of these remaining in various sizes at good prices. They are, of course, good quality with prices ranging from about $400 to $600.

cruiser and fancy bikes

Giant Simple Single $419

Hey, cool, a cruiser made of aluminum so it will be light enough to actually ride. Unlike some Gucci-ish brands, these things are affordable too. Quality and affordable - that's what Bros sell.

Remember to be prepared.

Just because you're riding within city limits doesn't mean you don't have to think ahead. For every twit who breaks a bottle, there is a good chance to get a flat tire. For every nice day, is another nice day that turns nasty - Quick! For every you, there are a thousand other cyclists.

The point of this isn't to philosophise, it is to remind you to be self sufficient. Carry a pump, tube, patch kit and little emergency repair kit. A windproof vest folds away to nothing but can be the difference between getting just a little chilly and freezing your but off. Lastly, remember a light and bell.

While we're speaking of bells and stuff. Many walkers and joggers don't like us cyclists - and in some cases they have good reason. We, as cyclists, must remember to be courteous and give pedestrians enough room that they aren't alarmed or threatened as you pass.

A last tid-bit. Obey the laws. Every one of us is an ambassador for cycling. While dumb-asses in their Ford Subdivisions can do what they want, we pay the penalty of injury, death and spoiling the image of cycling every time we break the law. Lets not give the vehicle drivers anything to bitch about!