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NEW E-Bike Outpost: We're Opening a 2nd Location!
As we celebrate our 6th anniversary, we're thrilled to announce the opening of a second location! Well, sort of. Let...
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Rad Power e-Bikes now available at Ottawa Bike and Trail
We are always looking for bikes and brands that we think our customers will love. We don’t take these decisions ligh...
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Special Event: Meet the Jamis Bike Renegade Race Team; May 28th
We're kicking off Unbound Gravel Week with a very special event at the shop! The Jamis Bikes Race team will be st...
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Brandon's Pinarello Treviso 650b Conversion
Our good friend Brandon brought us this incredible Pinarello Treviso frame and asked us to convert it from 700c wheel...
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Surly Krampus 29r Custom Build Project
We built this Surly Krampus 29r in First Loser White using parts from a Specialized 29r mountain bike. The bike features Whisky Bars, SRAM GX drivetrain, Specialized Roval Wheels, and Kenda Booster Pro Tires.
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Biking Across Kansas 2022: Memories and Photos From Our First Year as The BAK Support Crew
Ottawa Bike And Trail was the official support crew for Biking Across Kansas (BAK) in 2022. This was our first year participating in BAK and a huge learning experience for us. 2022 was a challenging year due to the heat but it was also the first event for many after putting our lives on hold during the Covid-19 pandemic. We met had such a great time and we managed to get a few good photos for the week. I wanted to share our memories and photos here.
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Unbound 2024 Race Day Support Options
Each year we provide personalized race-day support for 10-15 riders. Unlike most race support ours begins before the...
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Kin's Nobilette Custom Bicycle Build Project
Kin lives nearly 14 hours away in Columbus Georgia. He learned about our bicycle shop via social media and contact...
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Building the Best Surly Bridgeclub: Shimano Cues 2x Drivetrain Upgrade
We recently embarked on a project for YouTube called “Building The Best Surly Bridge Club”. The purpose of this pro...
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Bridgestone XO-1: 30-year dream becomes reality
I have been a devoted fan of Bridgestone Bicycles ever since I acquired my first one in the early '90s. Over the year...
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Solar / Lunar Ride
Our Solar/Lunar ride has become an Ottawa Bike and Trail tradition. We host this ride in the spring and fall to cele...
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Pack-Palooza 2023: Self-Supported Bikepacking Event on the Flint Hills Trail
Ottawa Bike and Trail will be a host shop for Pack Palooza on October 7 and 8, 2023. Pack Palooza is a self-suppor...
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