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JK's Bicycleitis

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Your friendly neighbourhood bike shop. #yyjbike 1814 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria BC 🇨🇦 bicycle-itis.com We fix bikes and sell quality refurbished and new bikes, parts and accessories.

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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We will be closed on Wednesday to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Capital Bike's Reconciliation Ride will arrive in time for the Songhees Nation's annual South Island Powwow.. www.songheesnation.ca/news/fifth-a... capitalbike.ca/ridesandeven... #yyjbike
songheesnation.ca
Fifth Annual South Island Powwow
Songhees Nation Council Website. This website is for the Songhees Nation and the Songhees Wellness Center including programming and events in Victoria, BC.
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Bike of the week! Marin Eldrige Grade. 1 small/1 medium. Aluminum frame, 1 x 9 speeds, 27.5 wheels. SR Suntour front suspension with lockout. A great entry level mtb or a rugged commuter. 3 month service guarantee. $800 each. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more bikes! #yyjbike
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Bike of the week! Norco Citadel. Large aluminum frame, fits 5'9-6'1 roughly, 3 x 8 speeds, basic front suspension to soften the bumpy roads, wide, smooth tires for city riding, 3 month service guarantee. $350. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more bikes! #yyjbike
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Bike of the week! Vintage Bianchi. Large, vintage Italian road racing bike, Columbus Cromor chromoly steel tubing, 2 x 6 gearing, fully tuned with a 3 month service guarantee. $650. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more bikes! #yyjbike
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Bike of the week! Trek Silque SL. 50cm full carbon frame/fork, fits 5'0-5'4 roughly, 2 x 11 speeds, Shimano Ultegra parts, fully tuned, comes with a 3 month service guarantee. $1000. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more bikes! #yyjbike
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Bike of the week! Redline 925. Medium chromoly steel frame, new wheels and many other parts. Fits 5'4-5'8 roughly. Single speed with flip flop rear wheel to run freewheel or fixed gear. 3 month service guarantee. $600. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more bikes! #yyjbike
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Bike of the week! Brodie Catalyst. A westcoast Canadian classic vintage mtb reimagined as a commuter bike, fits 5'6-5'10 roughly, chromoly steel frame with funky paint job, many new parts, Schwalbe Billy Bonkers tires, 3 month service guarantee. $700. Pop in for a test ride! #yyjbike
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
We're happy to support VegFest with a donated pannier set for their silent auction. Lots of great items up for grab.. check it out! #yyj
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VegFest Victoria 2026
Choose a category to view items.🎉 The VegFest Victoria Silent Auction is now OPEN! 🎉🧺 Bid on item and baskets filled with plant-based goodies, gift cards, art & more!
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Saw this photo from yesterday of the free bike valet service yesterday in #VictoriaBC for the free Canadian Snowbirds performance over the ocean along Dallas Road. Wow #YYJ you are doing the #cyclinglife great, setting an example for the rest of #NorthAmerica let alone #Canada. #gobbybike #bikesky
Hundreds of cyclists using the bike valet in Victoria BC
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Heads up! After today we'll be closing for staff summer holidays for a week. Re-opening on Tuesday, August 11th. Thanks for understanding and apologies for any inconvenience!
Image of beach with umbrellas and palm trees with the words 'happy summer holidays' overlaid.
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Bike of the week! Kona Kapu. Vintage chromoly steel Kona road machine, 2 x 10 speeds, all new cables/housing, new drivetrain, bar tape, and other parts, comes with our standard 3 month service guarantee. $850. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more bikes. #yyjbike
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Bike of the week! Dahon 7 speed folding bike. Aluminum frame, fits a wide range of heights, 1 x 7 speeds, fenders and rack included, 3 month warranty. $450. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more bikes. #yyjbike
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Bike of the week! Liv Thrive. Small aluminum frame/fork, 2 x 10 speeds, excellent condition, comes with our standard 3 month guarantee. $850. Pop in for a test ride or check our website. #yyjbike
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Heads up! We'll be closed for the Canada Day holiday on Wednesday plus an extra day next Tuesday. Business has been booming and we could use a 4-day weekend! Closing from Sunday, June 28th and re-opening on Thursday, July 2nd. #yyjbike
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
A his and hers pair perhaps? Bike Manufactur Black Cross. Hand built in Germany, aluminum frame, hydraulic disc brakes, rear rack, 3x9 gearing. Dynamo front hub with front/rear wired lighting. Front suspension to soften the ride. 1 large/1 small step-thru. $950 each. 3 month warranty. #yyjbike
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Bike of the week! Del Sol D Street. Vintage looking, large steel frame/fork, 1 x 8 gearing, a stylish cafe cruiser/chill city bike, in great condition, comes with a 3 month service guarantee. $550. Pop in for a test ride or check our website. #yyjbike
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Bike of the week! Electra Townie. Medium size, step-thru, aluminum frame, 1x7 speeds. Fenders, rack & dynamo front light included. A comfy bike for cruising the city with the standard flat foot Townie tech! 3 month service guarantee. $600. Pop in for a test ride or check our website. #yyjbike
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
We've just updated our website with our latest refurb jobs. All are fully tuned and ready to ride. Don't see what you're looking for? We're always prepping new bikes, so pop in to see what's new. Sometimes they sell before we get a chance to add them to the website! #yyjbike
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
We're excited to announce a new addition to the Bicycleitis team! With 30 yrs of experience as a bicycle mechanic, Matt brings a wealth of skills, knowledge and expertise. Matt will be working full time with Jeremy at our (not-so)-new location on Oak Bay Ave near Richmond. Welcome Matt! #yyjbike
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Bike of the week! Specialized Roubaix. Medium size, carbon frame/fork, 2 x 10 speeds, Shimano Ultegra components, light wheelset, a super light racing machine that won't break the bank, 3 month service guarantee. $900. Pop in for a test ride or check our website. #yyjbikes
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
"For decades, most road design has prioritized vehicle travel over other ways of getting around. The question is not whether roads should work for drivers or cyclists, but how we design our roads so that more people can get around safely." #yyjbikes
timescolonist.com
Comment: Biking is not a luxury, it's essential
For my family, biking is a convenient and cost-saving way to commute.
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Jim Mayer 🇨🇦 @pentastich.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
1/ Excellent op-ed in the @Timescolonist on by bike lanes, cars, and the geometry of cities. It's in response to a really bad one they published a few days ago. #yyj #yyjbike #urbanism #traffic www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm...
timescolonist.com
Comment: Cities need multiple ways for people to get around
Cars consume an extraordinary amount of urban space, both while moving and while parked.
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Bike of the week! Kona Muni Mula. Large aluminum frame, new steel fork, Avid archrival v-brakes, new Panaracer Gravelking SK+ tires. 3x9 gearing. A comfortable commuter, cafe cruiser or gravel grinder. 3 month service warranty. $650. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more! #yyjbikes
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Need some quick cash for that old bike in your garage? We pay cash for bikes, especially quality used hybrids. Email us a photo for an estimate. (note: we don't buy department store bikes, e-bikes or full suspension MTBs) #yyjbikes
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Bike of the week! Trek Lexa. Small, aluminum frame, 2 x 8 speeds, carbon fork, new bar tape, a light and nimble entry road bike or fast commuter, comes with our 3 month service guarantee. $700. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more! #yyjbikes
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Bike of the week! Rocky Mountain Solo. 54cm aluminum frame and fork, 2 x 9 speeds, Avid mechanical disc brakes, new crank, chain, and bar tape, comes with our standard 3 month service guarantee. $850. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more! #yyjbikes
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Bike of the week! Toba Edwin. Size small. Aluminum frame. 3x8 speeds. Upright sitting position. Comes with matching fenders. A comfy city bike for the daily commutes or recreational cruising. 3 month warranty. $450. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more! #yyjbikes
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
We're still looking for the right person to fill our mechanic/sales position for the upcoming season. Potential long-term opportunity to buy out the business when the current owners retire. Wage is negotiable. Shop experience strongly preferred. #yyjbikes #bikesky #yyj #hiring #bcjobs
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Bike of the week! Cleary Meerkat. Quality kid's bike, chromoly steel frame, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, Sturmey Archer 5 speed internal gearing, new brake pads and shift cable, fits roughly 7-11 years of age, 3 month warranty. $450. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more! #yyjbikes
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
hey #yyjbikes we have an opening for a full time experienced bike mechanic/sales associate, seasonal with part time hours available in the winter. Hourly rate $25-28 depending on experience. Email your resume to Jeremy at bicycleitis@gmail.com and please help us spread the word!
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Bike of the week! Kona Muni Mula. Large aluminum frame, new steel fork, fits 5'9-6'1 roughly. Avid archrival v brakes, new Panaracer Gravelking SK+ tires, 3x9 gearing, many new parts, a comfortable commuter, cafe cruiser or gravel grinder. 3 month warranty. $650. Pop in for a test ride! #yyjbikes
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Bike of the week! Masi Special CX Uno. Large, chromoly steel frame, 2 x 8 gearing, new Shimano Claris brifters, new Continental Ultra Sport 700 x 32c tires, new Brooks honey brown bar tape. A reliable commuter/weekend adventurer. 3 month warranty. $850. Pop in for a test ride! #yyjbikes
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Happy holidays everyone! We're open regular hours until Dec 24th, then closed for our annual winter break starting Dec 25th and re-opening Tues, Jan 13th. We've got plenty of youth and adult bikes, accessories and scooters in stock if you're still shopping for the holidays! #yyjbikes
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
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
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
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
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
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
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
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
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Capital Bike @capitalbike.ca · 24/09/2025
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
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Please note we will be closed on Tuesday, September 30th for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. #yyjbike
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
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
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
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.
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
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
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
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
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
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
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JK's Bicycleitis @bicycleitis.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
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
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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 02/07/2025
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.
seattletimes.com
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.
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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
What Your Pant Legs Say About You Cartoonist: Andy Singer
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).
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