Customer Spot Light James Day - Commuting from Lynn Valley to UBC
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.
Vancouver Bike Show 2018
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.
Electric Bike Review Tests the 2017 OHM Mountain
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!
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NEW: CITY Step-Thru Model Announcement!
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!
OHM Partners with EBike BC
OHM has partnered with local company Ebike BC to create new bike models demonstrating the EBike BC drive system.
In this cooperation OHM is supplying a customized bicycle design purpose built for EBike BC drive system.
OHM’s features:
- OHM Hydroformed Step Thru – Reinforced Lightweight Aluminum Frame
- Shimano Alfine 8 speed internal gear hub
- Shimano Alfine hydraulic disk brakes
- Suntour NEX suspension fork
- Racktime Carrier + Custom Fenders
- Back sweep handle bars
350W OHM-EbikeBC XU450 26″ full information, please visit: EBike BC website
Across Town and Up a Mountain
Vancouver resident Steve Vanderwoerd took advantage of Momentum Magazine’s Bicycle Lending Library last month and put some e-bikes to the test. His questions? Who might benefit from an e-bike? How long can the battery really go? How far can you get in an hour? And how much time (and energy!) can be saved when the grade kicks up?
In his first post he talks big picture, looking at whether e-bikes are worthwhile and in the second, he puts an OHM e-bike to the test, commuting across Vancouver to Simon Fraser University, which just happens to be on the top of a mountain. He talks price, battery life and who he thinks could benefit most from an e-bike.
Find more of Steve’s writing over at 103 Hikes Trail Bagging.
ElectraFest 2017
When: Saturday, July 15th | 10am–4pm
Where: Concord Pacific Place, 88 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver (Pacific Blvd at Carrall Street)
Cost: FREE
Parking: FREE SHOW PARKING
Nearby: Rogers Arena, Costco, Science World, McDonalds
For more information, visit: ElectraFest 2017
Electric Bike Expo – Minneapolis
Test ride OHM Electric Bikes on July 21-23, 2017 at the Electric Bike Expo in Burnsville/Minneapolis, MN.
Register now to attend this free event!
Burnsville/Minneapolis, MN
July 21-23, 2017
Hours: Friday 3pm – 7pm; Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 10am-4pm
1178 Burnsville Center, Burnsville, MN 55306
Special Offer!
Expo attendees save 10% of the purchase of any 2017 OHM Electric Bike.
Visit OHM booth for coupon. Valid until Jul 31, 2017.
Electric Bike Expo – Chicago
Test ride OHM Electric Bikes on June 23-25, 2017 at the Electric Bike Expo in Chicago, Il.
Register now to attend this free event!
Chicagoland
June 23-25, 2017
Hours: Friday 3pm – 7pm; Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 10am-4pm
Lincolnwood Town Center, 3333 Touhy Ave., Lincolnwood IL 60712
Special Offer!
Expo attendees save 10% of the purchase of any 2017 OHM Electric Bike.
Visit OHM booth for coupon. Valid until Jul 31, 2017.
Explore Our 2017 Electric Bikes
Electric Bike Expo – San Francisco
Test ride OHM Electric Bikes on March 24-26, 2017 at the Electric Bike Expo in San Francisco, CA.
Register now to attend this free event!
2017 Electric Bike Expo – San Francisco, CA
March 24-26, 2017
Hours: Friday 3pm – 7pm; Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 9am-4pm
San Mateo Events Center, 2495 South Delaware Street
San Mateo, CA 94403
Special Offer!
Expo attendees save 10% of the purchase of any 2017 OHM Electric Bike.
Visit OHM booth for coupon. Valid until Apr 30, 2017.
Explore Our 2017 Electric Bikes