Over time, neon colours fade like memories of the ‘80s, so it’s always a treat to find a bike like this with its exuberant paint job still intact. Back in the day, the wide tires were a revelation for exploring the back country, but these days the rigid generalist frame is quaint in comparison to suspended high tech mountain bikes. It’s a shame that the modern bike industry is so fixated on building ever more specialized bikes for tinier niches, because you can’t buy a new bike this versatile. It’ll take you down the road, up the trail, across the fields and mountains, haul your butt to work and your groceries home, while you’re smiling the whole way.

Size 20” frame will fit riders in the 5’9” to 6’0” range.

26” x 1.95” tires on alloy rims.

Available at Bike Edmonton for $365.

For casual all-terrain riding, if you have ever been tempted to buy a bike from department store because you would rather have a brand new bike instead of wading into the used bike market, we implore you to give this bike a try instead. The biggest issue with bikes from Canadian Tire and the like is that they are not assembled by professional mechanics, so they are not safety checked thoroughly before they are sold, and small fixes that every bike needs when it comes out of a box are not done, leading to major failures down the line. If you don’t believe us, have a look at the reviews for this bike - a long list of catastrophes that could have been prevented with a few adjustments from a knowledgeable bike mechanic. In excellent condition, this bike has been fully tuned by our diligent mechanics, so it’s actually in better condition than when it was new, yet only half the price.

Size large will fit riders in the 5’9” to 6’0” range.

29” x 2.25” offroad tires on double wall alloy rims.

Available for $345 at Bike Edmonton .

It takes a special sort of rider to embrace single speed mountain biking - the sort of person with leg power that overpowers derailleurs and whose sense of fun & adventure wins out over coddling their bike every time. Featuring an eccentric bottom bracket, buttery smooth front suspension, and huge tires that smooth out every bump in the path, this ultra-light steed is a blast whether riding on singletrack or on rutted winter roads.

Will fit riders in the 5’10” to 6’1” range.

29” x 2.3” off-road tires on double wall alloy rims.

Available at Bike Edmonton for $655.

Looking for a a bike whose primary mission is going fast on the asphalt? Here’s a classic steel road bike that has been thoughtfully upgraded with modern brake levers and wheels for comfortable and reliable braking. It also features a tall stem for when you don’t want your riding position to be as aggressive as physically possible, and Schwalbe Marathon tires that’ll keep street glass out of your tubes.

Size 58cm frame will fit riders in the 5’9” to 6’0” range.

700 × 25c puncture resistant tires on alloy rims.

Available at Bike Edmonton for $425.

The classic steel road bike is the antithesis to modern capitalist product design driven by disposability and planned obsolescence. It remained fundamentally unchanged over the decades, and every time the industry tries to reinvent it, they eventually circle back to the time tested form we all know and love. Featuring a double butted lugged chromoly frame, welded and beautifully painted by a skilled artisan and sleek Shimano 105 components that work as smoothly as they feel, give this bike a try if you are looking for city transportation on the most efficient vehicle ever invented.

Size 58cm frame will fit riders in the 5’9” to 6’0” range.

700 × 25c Gatorskin tires on alloy rims.

Available at Bike Edmonton for $455.

If you are looking to buy a Canadian made bike, you’ll find that unless you want to commission a bespoke frame, your options are sparse, with one notable exception - Devinci. Starting with a frame made of Canadian carbon fibre and Quebecois aluminum, our mechanics built up this bike with Shimano 105 components that strike the perfect balance between durability and light weight. A great choice for triathlons and mile-eating road romps.

Will fit riders in the 5’9” to 6’0” range.

700 × 23c tires on double wall alloy rims.

Available at Bike Edmonton for $895.

Let’s ride fast bikes ‘90s style! Featuring a distinctive splatter paint job and Shimano 600 tricolour components, this bike is sure to catch the eye of road bike enthusiasts, even if for only the brief moment before you leave them in the dust. A rare find, Poliquin was the house brand of a Quebecois bike shop, but eagle-eyed bike nerds will recognize that the frame was built by Cannondale.

Size 59cm frame will fit riders in the 5’10” to 6’1” range.

700 × 25c tires on double wall, eyeletted rims.

Available for $575 at Bike Edmonton.

As far as the largest road bikes we’ve ever seen come through our doors, this one has got to be in the top 5. Our mechanics built a new rear high spoke count wheel befitting of a bike this size, added some comfortably wide tires, and tuned it up to good as new condition.

Size 69cm frame will fit riders in the 6’4” to 6’8” range.

700 × 32c tires on double wall alloy rims.

Available at Bike Edmonton for $495 for anybody who has at least 1” of space when they are standing over the frame, or $600 if you have less than 1” of space between the frame and your body when standing over it.