If you’re in Colombus Ohio this weekend go to the tournie! And if you’re into Bike Polo you should definitely check out the premium mallet heads Modifide is pumping out. It’s great to see more Canadian companies popping up and creating quality products!

Photo by BlogTO’s Denise Ing – Our 2012 Booth at Bike Fest in the Distillery

Join us at Trinity Bellwoods park this Saturday May 18th, for MEC Bike Fest! We have a booth for the third year running, and it’s always been a ton of fun. The event runs 11 am – 5 pm, and the weather is looking rad! There’s usually valet bike parking, bike repairs, a ton of rad vendors, clinics, rides & more!

“MEC Bikefest is a daylong community celebration of all things bicycle related. Our goal is to bring together Toronto’s bicycle community and those new to bikes, to celebrate the wonders of cycling. Come join us and make it the best bicycle bash in Toronto.”

We’re all about bicycles and we’re all about bashes, not to mention who doesn’t love Bellwoods on a sunny Saturday! Lets be honest, the YNOT crew would probably be there with or without a Bike Fest. See ya there!

Summer is on it’s way. Rooftop BBQs, beach parties, park beers, group rides… you know the drill.  Nothing screams this season more than your favourite pair of worn-in cut offs. So, what better a way to celebrate summer style, than by grabbing a set of denim YNOT Cut Offs pedal straps! Made with heavy duty reclaimed denim, these babies can withstand a beating, and are along for the ride.

Grab a pair on our Specialty Strap page! Dark Wash available while quantities last. New varying washes may be available soon with demand.

It’s always nice to be greeted first thing monday morning by some awesome feedback on our stuff. Tyler Bowa from Factory Five, an amazing cycling boutique in Shanghai, posted a really awesome review breaking down our Pro-Series backpack The Cobra feature by feature. He describes the Cobra as “bomb proof”, “a f’**king transformer” and “hand made with love you can just feel this is a high quality bag, and the construction is down right impeccable.”

As cyclists ourselves, we test our bags on the road, and always strive for intentional design with riding in mind. So it’s nice to know it’s being appreciated!

“This is without a doubt the best backpack I have ever owned or had the pleasure of using… …For years I’ve been back and forth between messenger bags and backpacks, never quite able to find the perfect riding backpack (even my Osprey just didn’t cut it). Up until now I relied solely on my Mission Workshop Shed messenger bag for everything I did. I can truthfully say that the Cobra is the most comfortable backpack I have ever ridden with. The size of the back pad is absolutely perfect for me, and what’s nice is that once the main pocket expands beyond the surface area of the back pad everything just hangs effortlessly without touching my body. The shoulder straps are really well positioned so that when you’re riding they don’t bunch in towards your neck like a lot of bags. Every single part of the bag has been considered for riding comfort and I can’t find enough good things to say about how it feels.”

Tyler’s shop Factory Five will be fully stocking YNOT products as of this month, so if you’re in the Shanghai area defintely check em out. Otherwise you can always grab your own Cobra here on our website, or enquire at your local YNOT-carrying bike shop!

(Also. YNOT always loves dogs in our bags. Always.)

(photo by Garth Milan)

This past weekend Red Bull Ride & Style went down at Justin Herman plaza in San Francisco. YNOT riders were out in full force, including Matt Montoya, Kenny Arimoto, Ed Wonka, Matt Reyes & Dew Sippawit! Congrats to everyone who participated, and especially to Matt Reyes for being at the top of the podium & taking home some pretty hefty bragging rights!  Check out some of the highlights from the day in the video below by SF videographer Ronnie Garcia. Looks like a really rad day!

The shop also features other design oriented bike brands including Gallants’ custom bicycles designed, painted & assembled here in Toronto, Bookman & Lezyne lights, Full Windsor fenders, Orontas biodegradable bike care products, Levi’s commuter series, beautiful Brooks saddles, & BERN helmets among others.  Be sure to come say hey & check out the new space! We’re all about visitors!

SHOP HOURS:

Monday-Friday: 11 am – 7 pm
Saturday: 11 am – 6 pm
Sunday: 12 – 6 pm

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To continue with our Orontas giveaways, when you get a YNOT Tool Roll, you receive a free bottle of Orontas Type A chain lubricant at no extra cost!  Type A is amazing because not only is it plant based, biodegradable and petroleum free, it’s also made here in Canada like us!

The YNOT Tool Roll keeps your various loose items organized and together, with five slotted compartments, a zippered pocket and an elastic strap for bulkier items (tubes, etc.). It’s also the perfect size throw into your bag and go with you wherever you find yourself.

Grab your Tool Roll with FREE Orontas chain lubricant HERE, while quantities last!

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No matter where you are, community is important. And we are so lucky to have such a great like-minded community here in our hometown of Toronto.

One of our awesome locals is Orontas, an amazing Toronto-based bike care company –  creating 100% sustainable lubricants and cleaners that are non-toxic, biodegradable, & petroleum free.  They are also made here in Canada, just like us. Anyone with a manifesto stating their “reckless commitment to do better” we’re down with.

So for the next while* all YNOT orders will ship with a free sample of Orontas Type A: Chain Lubricant. Just in time for all those spring tune-ups!

*Offer ends Sunday April 7th, 2013.

The pedals we’ve chosen to offer are ideal for use with any YNOT Pedal Straps. They are strong and durable with the right sized openings at just the right angles. Available Pedals include standard nylon platform pedals for only $10.00 ( regular price $20.00) in a variety of colours, or metal sealed bearing track pedals for $45.00 (regular price $55.00).

Select your straps, and then  scroll down & select your discounted pedals on the same page! Compatible with Standard Straps, Razzle Straps, Signature Series straps, Leather Straps and all Custom Strap options.