Surly Traveller's Check

Thinking of a versatile travel bike? The Surly Traveller's Check just might be what you're after. We have a previously loved 54 cm version in stock and waiting to find a new home. Actually, in the interest of full disclosure (and good salesmanship) we should say that the bike is owned by one of our staff, so you can be assured it's been treated well and is in superb shape.

For those who don't know, the Traveller's Check utilizes the venerable Cross Check frame but adds the industry standard S+S couplers to the top and down tubes so the frame can be broken down into two pieces and packed into much smaller than normal dimensions. This is a huge space saver when travelling and may also help you avoid those nasty airline luggage surcharges. For more info on the technology behind S+S couplers go to www.sandsmachine.com. 

The custom build we have for sale and pictured above is a pretty sweet package deal that includes fenders, rack, and a host of upgrades over the stock Cross Check - see further below for more details. It's touring or commuter ready and while it's not built with cable splitters (for complete disassembly of the two frame halves) the splitters are included.

If you're looking for a very versatile, do almost anything bike AND you like the idea of easy portability this bike might be just for you. At $1350 we doubt it will stick around for long.

Build includes Tiagra 9 speed drivetrain, Dura Ace bar end shifters, cyclocross outboard bearing crankset, Mavic rims / Deore hubs, fenders and rack.

Used Bike Update

For some reason or other we don't get many used comfort bikes coming in to us looking for new homes, but we did get one in yesterday so we've featured it above. 

It's a women's model Giant Cypress size small. This is a very popular new bike for us so we predict the used one will go fast, especially at just $350. 

Check below for our other used bikes in store at the time of this posting. 

Trek 9.9, $1500, XL
Karate Monkey, $800, 20"
Long Haul Trucker, $1000, L
Redline d660, $2000, 21"
Trek 2300, $690, 58cm
Giant TCR Aero, $550, 50cm
Giant Two x One, $599, 19"
Trek Carbon EX, $2800, L
Fuji Odessa, $150, S

Used Bike Update

If you're looking for a size small (if you're up to 5'6" or so) lightweight Niner this is the deal of the century. Seriously. It weighs in at just 18 lb 5 oz. Granted it's set up as a single speed right now (with a Paul Melvin to pick up the chain slack) but even if you add gears this will be a light weight bike.

It has a Scandium frame, a carbon Niner fork, Chris King hubs and headset, and a Thomson post and stem. But best of all it's being sold for just $1300, and it's in mint condition.

If the Air Nine isn't what you need then check out our other used bikes listed below:

Trek 9.9, $1500, XL
Surly Karate Monkey, $800, 20"
Surly LHT, $1000
Redline d660, $2000, XL
Trek 2300, $690, 58cm
Niner Air Nine, $2850, XL
Giant XTC Two x One, $599, 19"
Trek Carbon EX, $2800, L

Used Bike Update

We have a decent selection of new 16" to 24" wheel kids bikes in stock starting at just $195, but if you're looking to save a bit of money on a used 20" wheel bike we have the one pictured above recently taken in on trade, that's selling for just $100.

It's a single speed with a coaster brake and a hand brake and it's in great shape, with the usual cosmetic scratches.

For a complete list of our used bikes at the time of this posting keep reading below:

Trek 9.9, $1500, XL
Karate Monkey, $800, 20"
Marin Lucas Valley, $600, 19"
Redline d660, $2000, 21"
Trek 2300, $690, 58cm
Surly LHT, $1000, L
Focus Black Raider, $1800, L
Niner Air Nine, $2850, XL
Giant Two x One, $599, 19"
Trek OCLV EX, $2800, L
Giant TCX, $800, L

Used Bike Update

This is a great deal on a used high performance hybrid bike. The Lucas Valley by Marin has lightweight aluminum main tubes with carbon fibre seat stays and front fork to reduce road vibration. Tiagra and comparable components round out a great package on sale for just $600.

If you're around 5'10" to 6'2" and looking for a great deal on a hybrid be sure to come and check this out.

Below is a list of our other used bikes at the time of this posting.

Trek 9.9, $1500, XL
Surly Karate Monkey, $800, 20"
Marin Lucas Valley, $600, 19"
Redline d660, $2000, 21"
Trek 2300, $690, 58cm
Marin Team Titanium, $2000, L
Devinci Apex, $750, L
Focus Black Raider, $1800, L
CCM Élan 3 speed, $150
Niner Air 9, $2850, XL
Trek Carbon EX, $2800, L
Giant Two x One, $599, 19'
Giant ATX, $350, L

Used Bike Update

Time for another used bike update. Check out the Niner Air 9 pictured above. The frame is actually brand new and most of the parts are just a year old or less. And speaking of the parts, they're all top notch...including a Reba shock, Juicy Ultimate discs, FSA K Force Light crank, Thomson post and stem, and much more. At $2850 this bike is one of the best deals we've ever had in our used section. It's an XL so if you're at least 6 feet or taller this could be the deal of the year for you.

Here's a list of our other used bikes at the time of this posting:

Trek 9.9, $1500
Karate Monkey, $800
Marin Lucas Valley, $600
Redline d660, $2000
Trek 2300, $690
Marin Team Titanium, $2000
Devinci Apex, $750
Focus Black Raider, $1800
CCM Élan, $150
Trek Carbon EX, $2800
Giant Two x One, $599
Giant ATX 780, $350
Raleigh 3 speed, $150
Oryx Equipe, $250

Used Bike Update

Time for another uses bike update. Featured above is a used Giant ATX 780. It's old school welded steel with a cool lightening blue crackle paint job with matching stem. It's a larger size (to fit guys or gals starting around 6 feet or so). Canti brakes and a mix of components from Acera to XT complete this old school but in remarkably good shape bike currently on sale for just $350. 

Here's a list of our other current used stock:

Trek 9.9, $1500
Karate Monkey, $800
Redline D660, $2000
Trek 2300, $690
Marin Team Titanium, $2000
Focus Black Raider, $1800
CCM Élan, $150
Niner Air 9, $3000
Trek Carbon EX, $2800
Giant Two x One, $599
Surly LHT, $1000
Raleigh 3 speed, $150
Devinci Apex, $750

Used Bike Update

We happen to have one of our very favourite touring bikes, the Surly Long Haul Trucker, in our used section, selling for just $1000. It's spec'd with LX bits and down tube shifters for long haul reliability. It also comes with a good set of fenders, which are pretty darn appropriate for this time of year. It's a larger frame size. 

Check out the rest of our used bike stock at the time of posting below:

Trek 9.9, $1500
Karate Monkey, $800
Redline D660, $2000
Giant Sedona, $275
Trek 2300, $690
Marin Team Titanium, $2000
Focus Black Forrest, $1800
CCM Élan, $150
Niner Air Nine (new frame), $3000
Trek EX, $2800
Giant XTC $599
Raleigh 3 speed, $150
Giant ATX 780, $350

Used Bike Update

Time for a used bike update:

Check out the really nice used 20" Karate Monkey for sale for just $800. It's set up as a single speed (but is easily converted to a geared bike) with a really nice old school XT crankset in the front, it has a disc brake up front and a flip flop hub with linear brake in the rear, and it has a nice, swept back bar, but maybe most significantly of all (if almost purely aesthetic) it has a nice, new custom paint job in a gorgeous robin's egg blue that's very similar to the current Cross Check colour. 

It's been ridden with love by one of our close associates and OCC members and is ready to treat someone else as well as it's treated him.

As with all our used bikes when it's gone it's gone. Look below for our other used bike specials available at the time of this posting:

Trek 9.9, $1500
Redline d660, $2000
Giant Sedona, $275
Trek 2300, $690
Focus Black Raider, $1800
CCM Élan, $150
Niner Air 9, $3000
Trek carbon EX, $2800
Giant ATX, $350
Surly LHT, $1000
Raleigh 3 speed, $150
Giant XTC Two x One, $599

Used Bike Update

Update: The Cadex featured immediately below (and pictured above) just sold, but the other used bikes featured here are still up for grabs, at least at the time of the posting

Time for a used bike update: check out this Giant Cadex mtn bike with a brand new fork. The rest of the bits are Deore level and the frame is made of a carbon main triangle tubeset mated to aluminum lugs and the rear triangle is Kevlar. It's kind of a collector's item and it's selling for just $400! 

The rest of our used selection at the time of this posting is listed below.

Trek 9.9 carbon mtn bike, $1500
Redline d660, $2000
Giant Sedona, $275
Trek 2300, $690
Specialized Transition, $850
Focus Black Raider, twice ridden, $1800
Niner Air 9, new frame, $3000
Trek Carbon EX, $2800
Raleigh 3 speed, $150
Élan 3 speed, $150
Giant XTC Two 2 One, $599
Niner Air Nine, $2800
Giant ATX 780, $350

Used Bike Update, incl. Specialized Transition Feature

Right around this time of year is when we start getting triathlon bike inquires. Generally speaking triathletes like to plan ahead and they're usually plotting their competitive season while the snow is still on the ground (not that there's much of that this year), so we figured it was a good time to feature this great used bike deal.

The Specialized Transition pictured above is a great place to start if you're a tri newbie.  It has more of a road bike geometry that is easily adaptable to a tri position with a few simple tweaks, like adding a forward positioned seat post in place of the one that comes stock on the bike.  Why not just buy a bike with pure tri geometry right away?  Because a tri bike isn't allowed in road races, so if you have any thought of doing both this bike will be a lot more versatile.

It does come with tri-esque aero downtubing, low spoke count, moderately arrow rimmed wheels, and good quality profile aero clip on bars (which can easily come off if you decide to try out the aforementioned road race), so it's kind of a jack of all, or at least two, trades.  It's built up with quality Shimano 105 bits and a carbon fork.

The other thing that makes it obviously attractive to the newbie is the price.  No one has ever claimed that competing in triathlons is cheap, but at just $850 (!) this is just about the lowest price you'll find for a multisport bike.  Yes it's used, but barely.  It is in pristine condition.  It hit the road maybe 5 times before the owner decided he wanted to stick with mountain biking and then it came straight back to us.  Hey, triathlon isn't for everyone, but if it's for you this is possibly the best deal you'll come across to get you started.

Below is a list of the other used bikes currently in stock at the time of this posting.  For more info feel free to call us at 888.4586 or come down to the shop anytime. As always, used bikes are one-off deals and once they're gone, they're gone.

Trek 9.9. $1500
Giant Cadex mtn bike, $400
Cannondale Quick 3, $800
Redline D660, $2000
Giant Sedona, $275
Specialized Transition, $950
Focus Black Raider, $2000
Oryx kids bike, $110
Norco kids bike, $95
Trek Carbon EX, $2800
Giant Two to One, $599
Raleigh 3 speed, $150
Élan 3 speed, $150
Niner EMD, $1200
Niner Air 9, $2800
Giant ATX, $350

Used Bike Update

It's time for a used bike update:

First of all, we should highlight this smoking good deal on a XL Niner Air Nine. The frame is actually brand new (it was a warranty replacement) and it's been built up with choice used bits like XO drivetrain with FSA K Force Light crank, Juicy Ultimate brakes, Thomson post and stem, and much more. At $3000 this is an almost unthinkable deal for an absolutely no compromise racing hard tail. Feel free to check it or any of the other used bikes in stock today, but remember that our used stuff are always one off deals. For more info on specs call or come down any time.

Trek 9.9. $1500
Giant Cadex mtn bike, $400
Cannondale Quick 3, $800
Redline D660, $2000
Giant Sedona, $275
Specialized Transition, $950
Focus Black Raider, $2000
Oryx kids bike, $110
Norco kids bike, $95
Trek Carbon EX, $2800
Giant Two to One, $599
Raleigh 3 speed, $150
Élan 3 speed, $150
Niner EMD, $1200
Niner Air 9, $2800
Giant ATX, $350

Used Bike Update

Looking for an inexpensive but professionally looked over kids bike? From time to time we have exactly that sort of thing in stock, usually taken in on trade. Pictured above is a 20 inch (wheel size) Norco ZX-80 in good shape for $95. It's a single speed and has both a coaster and hand rear brake.

Check out a listing of our other used bikes below, and as always for more details feel free to give the shop a call at 888-4586 or come on down. Our used bikes are obviously one-off deals so once they're gone they're gone.

Trek 9.9 $1500
Giant Cadex mtn bike $400
Cannondale Quick 3 $800
Redline D660 specially spec'd with choice components $2000
Giant Sedona $275
Trek 2300 $750
Specialized Transition $950
Focus Black Raider $2000 ridden twice
Oryx kids bike $110
Niner Air 9 $3000 new frame
Trek OCLV EX $2800
Giant Boulder SE price TBD
Giant XTC two x one $599
Raleigh 3 speed $150
Niner EMD $1200
CCM 3 speed $150
Niner Air 9 $2800
Giant ATX 780 $350

Used Bikes

Here's the 1st used bike round up of the new year. As always if you have any questions or want more details on the bikes give us a shout at 888-4586 or better yet come on down to the shop.

Used bikes in stock at the time of this posting:

Trek 9.9 carbon $1500
Cadex mtn bike $400
Cannondale Quick 3 $800
Redline D660 $2000
Giant Sedona $275
Trek 2300 $750
Specialized Transition $950
Focus Black Raider $2000
Norco kids bike $95
Oryx kids bike $110
Miner Air 9 $3000
Trek Carbon EX $2800
Niner EMD $1200
Giant XTC $599
Raleigh 3 speed $150
CCM 3 speed $150

Used Bike Update

Not much has changed this week in our used bike stock, but it's worth posting again as a reminder of what's here at the moment.  As always, if you require more detail feel free to give us a shout at 888-4586 or better yet come down to the shop.

This is the used stuff in stock at the time of this posting:

Trek 9.9, $1500

Cadex mtn bike, $400

Cannondale Quick 3, $800

Redline d660, $2000

Specialized Transition, $950

Focus Black Raider, $2000

Norco kids, $95

Oryx kids, $110

Niner Air Nine, $3000

Trek Carbon EX, $2800

Niner EMD, $1200

Giant NRS3, $800

Giant XTC Two x One, $599

Used Bike Update

Are you looking to get in some good indoor riding this winter so you're ready to tear up the pavement come spring? Then maybe you'll consider investing in this used Trek 2300 road bike. It's full Ultegra equipped with a pair of Race Lite wheels, it's in good shape, and it's selling for the low, low price of just $750. It's a 58 cm frame so it's suited best to someone 6 feet or taller. 

Below is a list of our other used bikes in stock at the time of this posting. As always if you'd like more details give us a shout or better yet come on down to the shop.

Trek 9.9, $1500
Cadex mtn bike, $400
Cannondale Quick 3, $800
Redline d660, $2000
Specialized Transition, $950
Focus Black Raider, $2000
Norco kids, $95
Oryx kids, $110
Niner Air Nine, $3000
Trek Carbon EX, $2800
Niner EMD, $1200
Giant NRS3, $800
Giant XTC Two x One, $599

Used Bike Update

We have a really nice Redline d660 frame built up with an XT / XTR drivetrain, BB5's, Speed City wheels, Reba shock, Chris King headset, and more. It's in excellent shape and selling for $2000. It's 21 inches large so it fits a big boy or girl.

Here's a list of our other used bikes in stock at the time of this posting:

Trek 9.9, $1500
Cadex 3 mtn bike, $400
Niner EMD, $1200
Norco Ride, $350
Trek 2300, $750
Specialized Transition, $950
Focus Black Raider, $2000
Oryx kids bike, $110
Norco kids bike, $95
Niner Air Nine, $3000
Trek carbon EX, $2800
Cannondale F1, $1500
Giant NRS, $800
Giant Two x One, $599
Niner Air 9, $2800

Used Bike Update

Pictured above is one sweet 'used' bike.  It was built up earlier this year and used by our shop Manager, but he's already moved on to other things (he loves the bike, but there's just too much to ride and a fun new bike is buying built up as this is typed) so this large sizes Niner Air Nine is now on the selling block.

Aside from the top of the line Scandium frame it has XTR bits, a Race Face Deus XC crankset, Juicy Ultimate brakes, ZTR Crest rims with Stan's 3.30 hubs, Thomson post and stem, and other good stuff to round it out.  Wow.  For $2800 you can buy what would easily cost a couple thousand dollars more new, and it's been very, very well maintained.

Check out our other used bikes in stock at the time of this posting below:

Giant Cadex mtn bike, $400
Cannondale Quick 3, $800
Trek 2300, $750
Specialized Transition, $950
Focus Black Raider, $2000
Norco kids mtn bike, $95
Oryx kids mtn bike, $110
Niner Air 9, $3000
Trek OCLV EX $2800
Giant NRS, $800
Redline D660, $2000
Giant ALM1 mtn bike, $275
Giant XTC Two x One, $599

Used Bike Update

Pictured above is what we like to call old school meets new school - a used Trek 9.9 carbon frame with Crossmax wheels, xtr and xt drivetrain with Attack shifters and plenty more. This bike sold new for untold thousands but is on sale used for just $1500. It's a 21.5 inch bike so it fits tall guys or crazy tall gals.

Check out our other used bikes in stock at the time of this posting below:

Giant Cadex mtn bike, $400
Cannondale Quick 3, $800
Trek 2300, $750
Specialized Transition, $950
Focus Black Raider, $2000
Norco kids mtn bike, $95
Oryx kids mtn bike, $110
Niner Air 9, $3000
Trek OCLV EX $2800
Giant NRS, $800
Redline D660, $2000
Giant ALM1 mtn bike, $275
Giant XTC Two x One, $599

Used Marin Team Titanium

As you may know almost all of our used bikes are ones that have been taken in on trade, so it tends to be a really mixed bag and of course can change from week to week (check the column near the left side of this page for the current used selection, updated weekly).  Sometimes an extra special used bike shows up, like the one pictured above: The Marin Team Titanium.

This bike was build up beautifully (and wasn't hurt by starting with a full titanium frame) and ridden for just one season.  It has a SID Team fork, matching white Juicy Ultimate brakes, Mavic 717 rims, Race Face cranks, and an XT/XTR drivetrain.  At $2600 it isn't cheap, but it might just be the best value in the shop.

If you're a taller guy or really tall gal with a hankering for the best but a budget that's requesting a slightly less than top end price you need to check this out - there are simply no compromises.