Great e-bikes, good service, easy online booking, beautiful town and nice guy! Great ride out from…read moreGibsons out to Gumboot restaurant in Robert's Creek via Lower Road.

Scott was great, the scooter was great and the price was right!…read more P.S. We had zero scooter experience, and he gave me a quick lesson and made us feel really comfortable. Can't wait to do it again next time I'm on the Coast!

I've been taking my bike here for repairs large and small for a few years. They do great work and…read moreI've always been impressed with the quality. But they really went out of the way when my parter's e-bike had a problem and the Vancouver dealer was unhelpful. Highly recommended.

Mechanic did listen to me when I tried to explain a serious issue with my bike, just said my bike…read morewould be perfect when I got it back. When I picked up my bike I paid and asked about the issue and they assured me it was fixed. It wasn't. I called right after my ride, no call-back. Gave them 2 days and still no call. So I called and tried to talk with owner JF who refused to take any responsibility and told me he owned the place and I could f*ck off. Disappointed because the former owners were very friendly and professional, but times change I guess.

I rented a very decent Rocky Mountain 10 bike from Oceanside outfitters in July 2019. I rode down…read moreto French creek and took the passenger ferry to Lasqueti island which was fun in its own right ( about a 20 min ride from parksdale to the French creek marina). The ride around Lasqueti is very pleasant with a couple of beaches to stop at and relatively car free hilly dirt roads . There is a hotel /pub at fakes bay where the ferry lands You need a mountain bike or a hybrid or gravel bike with 32 mm plus tires . Suspension is useful for the sweeping corners that are gravel covered with washboard in some spots. I called Greg at Oceanside outfitters about one minute after closing to try and get a bike for the 9:45 ferry the next day. Greg kindly offered to open the store at 8:30 the next morning and I made the ferry with no problem. He also let me drop the bike off after shop closing time , at his beach rental spot. A really nice guy and I appreciate the above and beyond service and the great bike as well. Stefan

From the owner: Get outside and explore the natural beauty of Vancouver Island. Oceanside Outfitters Inc. rents…read morestand up paddle boards (SUPs), bikes and bike equipment at affordable rates. With our product rentals, we offer you the perfect way to enjoy the pristine waters of Vancouver Islands' east coast or explore the nearby parks, rivers and lakes.

Nice guy Jeff helped me and the wife out. Weed had less than great experiences at couple other…read morestores and he took the time to go above and beyond. Great value, great service.

Staff was real helpful. The tracks they recommended were top notch and I had a wicked time, bike…read morewas sweet as!

just want to give a shout out to the team here at Arrowsmith bikes shop Nanaimo, I bought and…read moremountain ebike off them last year on my 65th born day as i wanted to start rideing again in the forest, not knowing anything about them walked into the shop and was greeted with a big smile and was given the utmost respect right from the start, They took the time to walk me threw all sorts of different pay grades of bike and gave me the understanding of the differences, they never once tried to push me toward a more expensive option, I went with the treck rail, and all i can say is (o my God) what fun. They gave me a full year with free tune ups and any time I came in they have gone out of there way to help me with all things, since my year ran out in march of this year I have had to bring my bike in a few times with some small problems, and they have fixed it right there on the spot, they let me watch so I can learn how to do, which is awesome, today I brought my bike in as I was missing a small screw in my gear changer, and they took my bike to the back and 10 min later back out with screw in and also tightened up and tweaked some small things that I didn't even see, I asked what do I ow you for that, and all i got was a big smile and have a good ride don't worry about it. I cant say enough good things about these guys and gals that work there, so nice to see that it isn't always about money, They give me hope that there are still good things happening out here. Thank you so much Arrowsmith bikes costumer for life...

I have never been loyal to any bike shop before. BUT I AM NOW! Bill and the crew at Arrowsmith…read moreBikes, Nanaimo just did me a huge solid. I left the front wheel to my Trek Checkpoint behind in Seattle recently, realized it when I returned home to Nanaimo. I called these guys, and Bill offered to lend me his personal front wheel so that I was not without a ride for a few weeks. Amazing. I love when a community business supports, unconditionally. I am now loyal to this shop only. Much Love, David.

These guys are so helpful and cool. No whistler bro attitudes just chill Squamish culture…read more Jeremy Chris Fraser and the boys quickly changed a tubeless tire and got me going in no time. Even with the slammed work schedule. Can't thank them enough. Best bike shop in the area. Thanks from cali.

By far my favorite (and I think the best) bike shop in Squamish. Great lines of road, mountain,…read morecruiser, used and children's bikes. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Locally owned and operated. If you want any group rides, trail info, cycle clothing, service, rentals or anything bicycle related, these dudes got you covered. Especially Armand, the owner, who is almost always there. Great deals on top products without BS. Cheers for the the sweet rides guys! Be back soon!

Easy pick up and drop off. The bike was great and they helped fit me to a mountain bike. The staff…read moreare very friendly and knowledgeable about the local riding trails!

Was in Parksville for a week at the end August and rented bikes from this company. They were so…read morehelpful, they added baskets for us to carry our stuff and installed a little dog carrier on the back of my bike so we could take our 4 month old Cockopoo on the ride with us. Exceptional service and pricing (bike were brand new). They even delivered the bikes right to our condo and picked them up. I will definitely rent here again when I am in the area.

Awesome place to rent ebikes on the island. Love the…read moreservice the guys were giving 10/10

Went to Bowen for my moms birthday and my dad had set up a rental here for my family. The owner was…read moreincredibly friendly and thorough with our safety demonstrations and patient with us when we took ages to fill our storage packs. The electric side was so helpful in getting through the rolling hills on the island and we had an amazing time! 10/10 recommend giving them a try so you can see more of the island.

Rented ebikes from biketheisland.com and enjoyed a trip from cowichan lake to Kinsol trestle. Took…read moreapprox. 3 hours and 50 km. Great trip on a sunny day!

Large bike park with many features suitable for ALL levels. It's perhaps 4x the size of the one in…read moreRichmond (by Garden City and Granville). The park is situated on a gentle rolling hill with plenty of parking. Lots of dunes, wavy planks, bridges, rocks, etc to ride on/over/around. Picnic tables and washrooms are available too. Some people were doing professional big-air jumps while others were riding kid bikes with streamers - everyone having equal amount of fun.