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Mark your calendars! OHM will be attending the BC Bike Show on March 2 & 3. Join us at booth B324 to get the first look of our newest E-Bikes range, test ride our bikes and receive exclusive special offers!

Haven't been to the show before? Here's what you can expect: 

The all-new BC Bike Show, held every March at the Vancouver Convention Centre, features Western Canada's biggest consumer cycling show. Showcasing manufacturers and the newest technology and products for all cycling disciplines. Meet expert retailers to assist you with the best product fit, bike tuning advise and new accessories for the cycling season. Talk cycling and get some advice from trusted suppliers and the professionals, showing you the newest equipment for your needs. Enjoy new and entertaining displays, destinations and event rides every year plus the Frog Bikes Kids Zone, The Trials Stars, Cycling Stage presentations and MORE!

Save 30% off all E-Bikes this Black Friday from November 21 - November 26. Get the best prices of the year. We don't do this very often!

We’re pleased to announce that OHM is running a referral program!

By referring friends you can save them $100 on their purchase, and receive $50 OHM credit for your next purchase. Simply contact us through email, with your name and address and we’ll send you a referral package. Help yourself, help your buddies and help OHM… not a bad deal if we say so ourselves.

So contact us for your referral package and start earning OHM credit today! 

 

We’re thrilled to share this video made by Vancouver’s Levi Hildebrand! Levi’s popular You Tube channel, Levi “Save the World” Hildebrand, gives advice on how to live more sustainably. In this episode he features OHM, exploring why e-bikes are a great form of transportation, and why you should take the leap and purchase one.

For more tips on how to live sustainably, subscribe to Levi's YouTube channel and give this video a like! 

We are pleased to have welcomed Court Rye from Electric Bike Review to our Canadian headquarters in North Vancouver.   Since 2010, Court has been writing comprehensive e-bike reviews with the aim of helping people find the right bike for their lifestyles and needs. During his visit we covered lots of local terrain, riding from the beach, through the city and even up into the mountains.

Read his detailed review of the City.500 and City.350 here.

 

 

Project Introduction:

Getting to and from work in North Vancouver can be a challenge. Employers tell us traffic congestion is a major problem. It negatively affects their ability to deliver goods and services, and makes it difficult for them to attract and retain employees. For some employees, electric bikes (e-bikes) can be a viable alternative to taking transit or driving. But what is commuting by e-bike really like? We gave 4 participants electric bikes for Bike to Work Week to find out. 

This project explored the e-bike commuting experience, so we can better understand what would make more people choose this as their preferred mode for getting to and from work. The E-Bike to Work Week project is an example of what can be done with the Economic Partnership North Vancouver (EPNV). By bringing together partners like Ohm Cycles and supportive employers like Arc’teryx, COWI North America and Hatfield Consulting, we will learn how to improve the commute for North Vancouver employees. The Economic Partnership North Vancouver is a catalyst for an economically thriving and sustainable community. EPNV is a program of the North Vancouver Chamber that collaborates on big and small issues to make the North Vancouver economy grow and prosper.

The project results: 

At the start of the survey 3 out 4 of our participants said they were dissatisfied with their current commute. With a majority agreeing that their commute experience directly affects their overall job satisfaction. In other words 75% of participants were experiencing a dissatisfying commute that directly affected their contentment at work. 

During the week 3 out 4 of our participants commented that they felt happier and more energized with their E-bike commute. Those participants who drove to work found they were able to E-bike in an equal amount of time.Those who bussed were able to complete their commute in half the time! Saving over an hour in travel time per day. All participants agreed the E-bike was easy to use and that the learning curve was minimal. By the end of the week all participants were very satisfied with their e-bike commute opposed to their usual transport mode. With 50 percent saying they are very likely to choose commuting by e-bike as their primary commute mode. 

Get involved: 

We are looking to enable more employers and garner a larger sample size.  We are offering the program at a 50% discounted rental rate for local employers.  Please reach out to chris@ohmcycles.com if you'd like to learn more about the program. 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer Spotlight James Day - Commuting from Lynn Valley to UBC

Recent purchaser of an OHM Sport, James Day, shares his experience of e-biking to work.

1) Tell us about yourself:  What keeps you bustling at work? what's your life like outside from work?

 2) Where do you live/work?

3) How have you traditionally commuted to work?

4) What were your reasons for wanting to try an E-Bike for your commute?

I had started suffering some physical symptoms from spending so much time in the car daily: sore lower back, stiff shoulders, and achy hips. Being stuck in traffic and not knowing when I might get to my destination would cause mild stress. I needed a healthier way to get to and from work, and biking was an obvious option. I did the math and convinced myself that e-biking would additionally reduce my commute time.

5) Does your commute affect your performance/mental state at the office and/or at home?

Without a doubt, my e-bike commute has had a positive effect in my life. My mind is clearer when I get to the lab and I have been working more productively. A few friends have commented that I appear a bit trimmer and I have noticed an improvement in my cardiovascular fitness. Additionally, my sleep has been the best it has ever been; I fall asleep quickly, sleep soundly, and wake feeling well-rested on a daily basis.

6) What were the biggest obstacles to cycle commuting, and how have those changed?

For a number of years my primary obstacle was probably the inertia I had developed with driving. I was used to it, plain and simple, and making a change can be difficult. Friends and family had suggested I try biking but I was wary of the infrastructure in and about the city, especially given the distance I needed to cover. Biking from Lynn Valley to UBC was always possible, obviously, but it didn’t always seem straightforwardly easy or particularly safe. I think that the city and surrounding communities have done an admirable job in making Vancouver much more bike-friendly. There is still lots of room for improvement, but I am happy with the changes that have happened and that are planned to come.

7) Any particular thoughts/revelations you'd like to share?

E-bikes are surprisingly fun to ride: I still crack a smile every time the assist kicks in to help me up a hill or to start from stopped. Also, a good workout can still be had, even with 500W at your feet. My ride to work is easier on an e-bike, but I still arrive with sweat on my brow.

Test Ride All-New OHM Electric Bikes at The Vancouver Bike Show on Mar 3rd and 4th!
See the best new bikes, test ride bikes, Amazing deals
When:
Saturday, March 3, 2018
10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday, March 4, 2018 
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: 
Vancouver Convention Centre
EastHall A,
Booth (B220)
999 Canada Place Vancouver,
BC V6C 0C3
Tickets: Buy Tickets Online Use Promo Code CYCLING to receive $4 off one adult admission.

We are pleased to have welcomed Court Rye from Electric Bike Review to our Canadian headquarters in North Vancouver.   Since 2010, Court has been writing comprehensive e-bike reviews with the aim of helping people find the right bike for their lifestyles and needs. During his visit we covered lots of local terrain, riding from the beach, through the city and even up into the mountains.

Read his detailed review of the 2017 Mountain here.

Most importantly – check out 38min in to see our very own Service Manager, Liam, cruising jumps on the OHM Mountain!

Want updates on all the new stuff coming out soon?  Be first to know!

 

Shipping Spring 2018

We have been listening to our friends (also known as customers), and have been working hard to deliver the fantastic city ride they have been asking for.

What did we learn from their feedback?

• We want a step-thru model!

Step-thru? Great idea!  Aside from being cruiser-cool in aesthetic, a step-thru makes it MUCH easier to get on and off the bike

• A 16.5″ isn’t as maneuverable for more petite people to ride.  Is everyone at OHM a basketball player?

The answer? We are offering the City in a <5’4″ friendly 15″ model

•  A 500W motor is overkill for me.  

Answer?  The CITY model is available in either 350W or 500W editions.  Why opt for the 350W?  Maybe you don’t prefer to go everywhere at 45km/h (28mp/h),  but would prefer to go a longer distance on each charge.  Need a bike to get to work or do a Saturday morning trip to the farmers’ market?  This is your ride. 

• Can you make a more affordable offering?

Absolutely.  We will be offering special edition pre-orders of the OHM CITY 350/500W models for holiday season, 2017!