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Best Montreal Bicycle Shops

Best Montreal Bicycle Shops | Top 5 Bicycle Shops in Montreal

Top 5 Bicycle Shops in Montreal

What are Montreal’s best bike shops?

Physical activity is essential for your overall health and well-being, leading to reduced risk of chronic health conditions like heart disease, obesity, stress, depression, diabetes, and hypertension. Aerobic exercises, such as jogging, running, swimming, and bicycling riding, keep you fit and allow you to mitigate the harmful effects of a sedentary lifestyle. Not only is cycling a healthy activity, but it is also a form of fun and entertainment you can add to your daily regimen. Kids can ride bikes to school, and adults can go to work, parks, shops, and other places. The question is: where to buy a high-quality, durable, reliable, and affordable bicycle in Montreal. Here are the best shops to consider in Montreal. Read on!

1.    Giant Montreal

Giant Montreal is the oldest, largest, and famous bicycle shop in Montreal, offering a wide range of superior-quality and affordable bicycles for people of all ages, preferences, and skill levels. The company provides high-quality and professional bicycle services at the most affordable prices. Besides, the company manufactures and sells bicycles, mountain bikes, gravel, cross, hybrid, kids, city, and e-bikes with lighter, durable, and compact aluminum frames, allowing you to ride your bicycle for a long time with less maintenance and repairs. The shop offers a lifetime warranty on its bicycle frames. You can also purchase accessories and tools for your bike to get the most out of the cycling experience. In addition, you can bring your bike to the shop for high-quality repairs.

2.    Bicycles McW

Bicycles McW specializes in road, mountain, hybrid, gravel, tandem, and kid bikes, making it one of the leading shops in Montreal. The shop has a team of professional, experienced, and skilled technicians who can help you choose the best bicycle based on your preferences and skill level. You can also buy clothing, accessories, and tools for your bike. You can also order a customized bike based on your requirements. The professional team follows a step-by-step approach to provide you with tailored biking services. You can visit the company’s website and discuss your requirements with its dedicated customer support team to find the right product.

3.    Cycle Neron Montreal

Cycle Neron is one of the oldest bicycle shops in Montreal. It was founded in 1970, and since then, Cycle Neron Montreal has had a large clientele due to a wide selection of top-quality and modern bicycles and exceptional customer support. The company specializes in mountain, road, and hybrid bikes and offers a wide range of tools and accessories, including helmets, trainers, shoes, locks, bags, and child carriers. You can also buy components for your bike at competitive prices. So, whether you need a new bicycle or want to repair/maintain an old one, Cycle Neron is the best option for you in Montreal. The shop also sells quality brakes, chains, lubes, cassettes, and other accessories.

4.    Cycles Gervais Rioux

Cycles Gervais Rioux sells a wide selection of bicycles, including mountain, gravel, hybrids, Aero, Triathlon, route, and endurance bikes. The top-quality brands and products Cycles Gervais Rioux offers make the company unique and one-of-a-kind in Montreal. In addition, you can find bikes for your kid, wife, and older members of your family. Cycle Gervais Rioux also offers shorts, jerseys, jackets, and coats for men and women cyclists. You will love the shop’s collection of shoes, eyeglasses, helmets, and other accessories. If you need new and used grips, pedals, chains, wheels, tires, cassettes, cyclometers, lubricants, bags, and other items for your bike, you can rely on the top quality products of Cycles Gervais Rioux.

5.    Bicycles Eddy Montreal

Bicycle Eddy is one of the oldest shops in Montreal. It is a family-owned business founded in 1946, selling top-quality bikes, accessories, and tools. The company manufactures and sells mountain, hybrid, road, dirt jump, single gear, e-bikes, gravel, and BMX bikes. If you want to buy a customized bike with your preferred design and accessories, you can rely on Bicycle Eddy. The company has a team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals who can repair your bike to increase its efficiency and overall lifespan.

Final Words

Bicycling is a healthy, eco-friendly, and fun activity for many people in Montreal. If you are a bike enthusiast and want to purchase, repair, or maintain your bike, you can trust these bicycle shops in Montreal.
Article based on personal opinion and research. Photos from Unsplash.
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Farms offering online deliveries in Montreal and surrounding areas

Farms offering online deliveries in Montreal and surrounding areas

Farms Around Montreal Delivering Produce Online

How to buy food from farms around Montreal?

It is a great alternative than having to wait in line at the grocery store and also a proactive way to not only support your local businesses but also making a conscious effort to socially distancing yourself. Ordering from these farms not only assures you the freshness of the products but also the type of quality you’d expect from one. Different farms specialize in different products so pick one that aligns with your diet choices!

Here is a list of Farms offering online deliveries in Montreal and surrounding areas: 

1. Fermes Valens

Fermes Valens is a farm that started in 1965 and was passed down from generation to generation. They really pride themselves on living a healthy lifestyle which is reflective of the goods they sell. The farm produces a lot of biological and gluten-free options from, grass-fed meats, free-range chicken eggs and gluten-free pasta for example. They have a wide selection of different foods and also has convenient ready to eat options but unfortunately, they do not have fresh fruit or vegetable available at this time. Fermes Valens also has a delivery schedule for Montreal and its surrounding areas but be sure to click their ‘delivery’ tab to make sure they deliver to your area! If you want to find out more check them out at https://www.fermesvalens.com/

Vegetables and Groceries in a bag on a table

2. Potager Mont-Rouge

Potager Mont-Rouge is a family-run farm that really focuses on what is currently in season so you can get the freshest and tastiest produce. However, the opposite of Fermes Valens, Potager-Mount Rouge has a great selection of fresh fruits and vegetables but does not have a meat selection. They do however have a great weekly selection in which some specified items go on sale and would be wise to take advantage of this when possible. They also offer a weekly themed basket of fruits and vegetables which can also be an interesting choice! Mont-Rouge, unfortunately, does not deliver to Montreal so be wary. Check them out: https://www.potagermont-rouge.ca/ strawberries in their baskets in a market

3. Le Panier Bleu

To put it simply Le Panier Blue is an initiative from the Quebec government to get us to buy our products locally. Le Panier Bleu actually doesn’t sell anything specific (right now) rather they are a medium in which you can look up what you are looking for and will point you to multiple Quebecois online stores to purchase from. This way, it creates a hub of completely local businesses that when you purchase something you can be sure your money goes to our local entrepreneurs. This list also includes multiple farmers around the region which by putting your address in, you can see the different farms that can deliver to you. Le Panier Bleu really stresses the importance of preemptively reinvesting into our economy to help Quebec’s people and economy get through this, which we think is a great idea. The site is still in its early phases as it plans to expand to be able to directly buy from the site itself so make sure to stay updated, we know we will! You can find more info at https://lepanierbleu.ca/ selection of vegetables

4. Jardin Des Anges

  1. Jardin des Anges is another farm focused on selling and providing organic produce. What is particularly awesome about the farm is that they not only sell their own produce but help support smaller local farmers by selling their farm’s specialties on their site. They also have some different items week per week depending on what’s in season. This farm has the widest variety of products available compared to the rest of the farms on our list. It provides a healthy choice of vegetables, meats, fruits and also has other complimentary products. The site itself is easily navigatable and what we enjoy is that there are filters in which you can easily identify if a product is from their garden, from Quebec, imported or a  Canadian product so you always know where your money is going.
The farm delivers to Montreal and its surrounding areas but be sure to check to see if they can deliver to your specified address first! Visit them at https://www.jardindesanges.com/en/   Pro tip: Check out our “The 5 best online cooking classes you can take in 2020”  article to find ways to best use your fresh new produce!
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Best Monitors to Work from Home

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Best Screens to Increase Productivity While Working From Home

Tips to Getting a Second Screen 

(Opinion Article | Please note: Article includes Affiliate links to Amazon) As we all have different jobs in different fields, we naturally use our computers for different purposes. With the demand for computer monitors currently rising, and with the number of people having to work from home now, get ahead of the curve and pick one up from Amazon.ca before they sell out. Currently, these six monitors are all in stock and have Amazon prime service for those quicker deliveries. These monitors vary in different sizes, prices, and features so you can pick one of these that suits your budget and needs.

Asus Designo MX279HS 27” Monitor Frameless 1080P IPS Eye Care HDMI VGA

The Asus Designo is a sleek looking monitor. It normally has a few different sizes and variations however because of the shortage there are only a couple choices remaining. However, Asus products provide great quality and great design that will last you a long time. The Designo is a great all-around monitor with a very appealing simple design.  Price: CDN$ 294.16  Specs of Asus Designo MX279HS 27” Monitor:
  • 27-inch full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS monitor with a wide 178 Degree viewing angle featuring dual HDMI and VGA
  • Stereo 3W speakers co-developed by Asus SonicMaster technology provide rich, spacious sound while eliminating the need for external speakers
  • Award-winning frameless design and sundial-inspired base with a metallic, icicle gold finish
  • More details here/Source: https://amzn.to/3dvzzgv
P.s. if you are fast enough, this model also has a 31.5-inch Curved screen version which comes in at a more expensive price of CDN$ 544.40. Check product here: https://amzn.to/3dvzzgv

ViewSonic VX2252MH 22 Inch 2ms 60Hz 1080p Gaming Monitor with HDMI DVI and VGA Inputs

Even though the ViewSonic classifies itself as a “gaming monitor” don’t be fooled as it is still a very good monitor for overall use. If you’re looking for a simple economic hybrid monitor for office and gaming, this may be the perfect monitor at its current low price. Price: CDN$ 156.99 Specs ViewSonic VX2252MH 22:
  • Form and Function: With a modern design, and Full HD (1920x1080p) resolution, these monitors look as good as it performs
  • Game on: An arsenal of pre-set customizable visual modes keeps you ready for gaming and multimedia entertainment
  • Maximized Color and Contrast MEGA Dynamic Contrast Ratio delivers sharp, crisp images
  • More details/Source: https://amzn.to/2WGYlUV
More details: https://amzn.to/2WGYlUV

3. Acer 32″ 1080P 1920 X1080 @60Hz /4ms / IPS HDMI / EB321HQ Awi – White

This Acer 32-inch monitor comes in as the largest monitor on our list.  It provides a widescreen experience along with fantastic picture quality. It is one of the more expensive ones on the list but is worth the investment if you plan on extensive use with it for office work. Price: CDN$ 314.98 Specs Acer 32″ 1080P 1920 X1080:
  • 32-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen IPS Display
  • Response time: 4ms
  • Pixel Pitch: 0.3675mm
  • Ports: 1 x HDMI 1.4 & 1 x VGA
More details/source: https://amzn.to/2QJeNQU

4. LG Full HD IPS LED Monitor 27MK430H-B 27-Inch Screen LCD 14700510

Much like the ViewSonic, this LG monitor has strong capabilities with gaming and regular office/work needs. It comes in at a steeper price than the ViewSonic but not without its reason. The innards of the LG are overall better quality. It also has a better screen display and can really push the gaming experience if you are a serious gamer. This LG monitor also has a bonus featuring wall mounting so you don’t have to have a traditional setup if you don’t want to. Price: CDN$ 240.50 Specs of LG Full HD IPS LED Monitor:
  • 27-inch
  • Radeon FreeSync: reduces the tearing and stuttering that occur between a graphic card’s frame rate and a monitor’s refresh rate enabling smoother motion and less stuttering in fast, demanding games
  • Dynamic Action Sync: Minimize input lag with Dynamic Action Sync so you can catch every single moment in real-time
More Details/source: https://amzn.to/2Ugcc2S

5. Samsung LU28H750UQNXZA 28-Inch Screen LED-lit Monitor

This Samsung monitor is great for videos and pictures, especially if you edit. It is top quality design and product. It provides amazing colour support and has really sharp looking display which can really create a beautiful display. It is also 28-inch which is surprisingly big for such a great picture display. Price: CDN$ 497.10 Specs:
  • Quantum dot. Brightness-300cd/m2
  • 1 billion colour support
  • Slim bezel design. Static Contrast Ratio1000:1(Typ.), 700:1(Min)
Learn more/Source: https://amzn.to/3aj873I
6. BenQ PD2700U 27 inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor | HDR | 100% sRGB and Rec. 709 | AQColor Tech for Accurate Reproduction For the most expensive monitor on our list, we have the BenQ PD2700. This model is a high-end monitor that is specifically geared for creators, designers, photographers and videographers. You will find this monitor extremely rewarding as alongside its amazing display quality, it carries a lot of special and different features such as eye protector sensor, low blue light, its colour accuracy and the 4k high definition. The BenQ is the sharpest monitor on our list if you have the money to splurge a little. Price: CDN$ 599.99 Specs:
  • Ultra high resolution monitor, 27 inch LED 4K HD (3840x216n0 resolution), 20,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for exceptional color accuracy
  • Professional Graphic Design Display: 10-bit, 100% sRGB and Rec.709 Optimal Color Precision, CAD/CAM, Dark Room, and Animation Mode. Incredible image detail with 5ms GTG
  • Ergonomic Display: Dual View, height-adjustable stand, Eye Protector Sensor, Zero Flicker and Low Blue Light, plus Pilot software for customized monitor setting
Learn more/Source: https://amzn.to/3dqJKD6
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