Gears Oakville Bike Shop
547 Trafalgar Rd L6J 3J1 Oakville, ON, Canada

COVID-19 and lockdowns began March 2020. So much was cancelled, off-limits and deleted from our lives that we all quickly grasped at outdoor freedom. We bought all the bikes, gym equipment, boats, skis, garden furniture, etc to improve our new restricted lives, but in doing so we broke the bicycle supply chain, which impacts you buying a bike in 2021. GEARS and every bike shop in the country sold almost every bike and repair part we had in stock by July of last year. Our sel...ling season is usually March-July. We normally place orders in the summer/fall to restock over the winter to be ready for spring. For the first time ever this did not happen, the supply chain is still broken. Bikes and parts are arriving at a slow trickle. The impact of factory closures, global demand, distancing and logistical issues have pushed back our restocking timeline up to 18 months. Our stores were emptied and remain empty! Only 20% of the overall demand is coming to Canada this season. If you aren’t 100% sure you want a bike, and just want to look, this may not the year to buy a bike. Most of the bikes and repair parts coming in 2021 will not arrive until Q4 (late summer/fall), missing the 2021 Canadian selling season. We have never experienced a delay like this or the unending insatiable demand for bikes, as lockdowns continue, vaccines are delayed, and COVID variants loom. HOW DO I GET A BIKE IN 2021? Sad to say, but it may be better not to come to the shop. There are too few bikes to see and with the continued lockdowns and measures needed for all our safety, until the vaccine roll-out is complete, there is no point in putting each other at risk. The best way to reach us and to see if we can connect you with a bike is for you to go to our website and via the new communication tools we are developing, including Live Chat (now available during business hours, see lower right corner of website for the tab) and Find the Right Bike Forms (coming soon) . The phone has already begun to ring in a manner that we are unable to answer all the calls. Most of our in stock bikes will also be readily available on our WEBSTORE for immediate purchase. If you choose a bike we will ask for your contact info to set up an account, and a 25% deposit that is refundable if you find something sooner or change your mind. We will then let you know when your bike arrives. We have been here for 33 years and want to continue doing our very best for you. Together with patience and kindness we can make this a great season! WHAT DO WE HAVE TODAY? We have still been able to get most of the Essentials (helmets, gloves, locks, lights, etc.) you need and you can find them in store and in our WEBSTORE. See more

Heads up! We just received some 2021 Cannondale Topstone Alloy 4s. They will go very fast. Don't delay! Quantities are extremely limited. $1550 MRSP. #topstone #livetheadventure #ridecannondale Shop Online : https://shop.gearsbikeshop.com//cannondale-topstone-4-3835

Just a reminder to let you know we will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Enjoy the break and stay safe.

GEARS PSA : When is your bike arriving? We know that many of you have ordered new bikes for the coming season and now that the warmer weather is arriving, we're receiving 100s of emails and phone calls asking, "...when does my bike arrive?" The similar answer is... we do not know. ... Under current industry and supply-chain challenges, ETAs are a never-ending and ever-changing challenge. But please be assured, you bike will eventually arrive. Once your bicycle arrives, has been build and safety-checked... we will contact you. We’re asking for patience and understanding as the global cycling industry works though this most unusual season. As we’ve already seen anything can happen unexpectedly... and often does. #patience #patienceisthekey #dontcalluswellcallyou

Hey... looks who's on the news. Gears Bike Shop on CP24 Toronto's Breaking News https://www.cp24.com/video?clipId=2169480

Please note that with the updated Hi-Level COVID-19 restrictions we have modified our shopping and service methodologies. See here : https://shop.gearsbikeshop.com #shoponline #curbsidepickup #serviceappointment

Just a little reminder of our Holiday Hours... - Christmas Eve - 10:00am to 3:00pm - Christmas Day - CLOSED - Boxing Day - 10:00am to 6:00pm - New Year’s Eve - 10:00am to 3:00pm... - New Year’s Day - CLOSED See more

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Because cyclists are fussy... get them something they can really use. Gift Cards are available at all locations and on our webstore. https://shop.gearsbikeshop.com/.../gift-card-gift-card... #lastminuteshopping #shoplocal #bikelife

Show your bike a little love with a nice day at the spa. Our Tech Teams as standing by and ready. https://gearsbikeshop.com/service/ #cleanbikehappybike #bikeupgrade #bikelove #bikemechanic

Look who's gotten a year older. Happy B'Day Mike. Thanks for being a big part of our awesome Team in Oakvile.

Wahoo! We have a limited collection of Kickr Core units coming next week. If you want one, please contact your local GEARS and make pre-payment arrangements. They will go fast! Wahoo Fitness #kickrcore #zwift #paincave #rideinside

Look what we found... More Trainers! Cyclops Magnetic, $299.99 - includes a trainer block for the front wheel. Available at all GEARS locations... supply is limited.

Need Gloves? We got’em! Buy 2 pair and save 25% on all gloves from Specialized Bicycles #glovesave #glove #deals

Just a little reminder... if you can’t get to the store, you can still shop. #shoplocal #shopsmallbusiness #shoponline https://shop.gearsbikeshop.com

Hottest item in the world of cycling today! We just received a few units and they will not last long : https://shop.gearsbikeshop.com//tacx-neo-2t-smart-369647-1

Wowzah! Don’t wait until Friday to take advantage of this awesome deal. 50% off Sugoi/Cannondale MidZero Bib Tights w/chamois

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No such thing as bad weather... just bad clothing. Keep on riding with the right gear. We’ve just received a solid collection of Sugoi Performance Apparel Cannondale MidZero bib tights. All sizes currently available. #getoutsideandplay

With the huge rise in Trainer sales, we're getting lots of questions about Zwift. Here's a great introduction to the program from the crew at GCN. https://youtu.be/q8fArWR-CsE