The Urbanistas are window shopping, but from the inside! As we are always proud that designers use our bikes for their showcases, here are some recent examples of the windows as seen in stores across Canada such as Bench!

Artist on blog

Taliah Lempert, the fabulous artist who paints bicycles, has a new blog:
http://www.bicyclepaintings.com/blog/ We love her work!

More from Bike to Work Week in Vancouver

At Opus Urbanista, we know that there are many recreational cyclists and commuters out there who use their bicycle as a form of functional transportation. We also know the importance of being able to dress in style and ride to work, without having to carry a spare change of clothes- there is no reason you can't ride your bike to work and be stylish at the same time, we say! That's why we have been teaming up with fashion experts whenever we can to help make your ride as comfortable and stylish as possible. Check out this latest clip with LouLou Magazine and Urbanista on Urban Rush TV from Vancouver.

Opus Celebrates Bike to Work Week with Urban Rush TV in Vancouver!

It's Bike to Work Week this week! What are you doing to celebrate? In Vancouver, our very own Jared Walker was on Urban Rush TV providing a brief overview on how to give your bicycle a proper tune-up. Jared reviews a number of basic bicycle maintenance tips including checking your tire pressure, a basic safety check and cleaning and lubing your bike. You can check out the video below. Happy Bike to Work Week everyone!

Lugano on Canadian Cycling magazine

Check out the glowing review of the Opus Lugano in this months Canadian
Cycling magazine( p.80)

Tag line : " This is an ideal bike for a suit-wearing commuter who can roll
their bike into the office in the morning"

Urbanista and Flare Magazine

Our Urbanista bicycles make Flare magazine. Pick up your May 2011 issue of Flare magazine today!

2011 Opus Nuovella

A quick look at our 2011 Opus Nuovella urban bicycle for women. This classic style aluminium 6061 frame comes with an Inter 7 internal gear hub, Shimano roller brakes, ProA36 A-Drive single crank and rear rack, fenders, chain cover, skirt protector and kickstand are all included! The perfect bike for ladies looking to ride around town.

Urbanista Electric Bicycle

Opus now offers a well designed, efficient solution for cyclists who want the option of an electric bike. First, we selected Canadian-made BionX for our electric technology becauase we believe they offer the best available electric motors for bicycles.

We integrated the battery into the design of our Urbanista bikes by dressing it with a handsome synthetic leather cover featuring a handy, expandable pocket. The electric version is available with our Zermatt, Cervin and Classico (men's and women's) models.

Specifications:

Motor:
BionX PL350
Power: 350 Watts
Torque: 9/ 35 Nm

Battery Pack:
BionX Rechargeable Lithiun Maganese
37V- 6.4A/h- 248 W/h
Battery Range:90 km*
* Distances vary depending on road conditions, riding surface, the weight of the rider and the level of assistance required.

Weight: 7.7kg (motor and battery)

Console:
Easy to use and easy to read, the BionX console lets you take control of your ride with responsive controls and accurate, timely information. The multifunctional display shows speed, the stored energy level in the battery and the level of assistance. In addition, each console comes equipped with an anti-theft system to protect your bike.

Cover:
Synthetic leather resistant to ultraviolet rays and weathering. Comes with an expandable pouch which holds up to 2 litres.

Interface:
Wooden board (7-ply plywood), with holes for hooks and bags.

Keep an eye on our French blog as our Designer, Alec, chronicles his experience riding the electric bicycle (French only). opusurbanista.blogspot.com

Urbanista Fashionista

Our friends at C.O.B. Bike Shop in Smithers, B.C. have teamed up with the Salt Boutique to create this amazing window display - Urban bike meets fashion once again!

Opus Urbanista Collection

2011 Toronto International Bicycle Show - Opus Urbanista Collection

Opus Urbanista Bikes at Eco Fashion Week Vancouver

Opus Bicycles was excited to be a part of Eco Fashion Week in Vancouver Feb 22-25, 2011 with our Urbanista bicycles!

Zermatt in snow

Taking in the scenes of Winterlude in Ottawa, Canada on an Opus Zermatt Urbanista bicycle.

Urbanista Handlebar Bag

At Opus we're already busy working on the 2012 line and we thought we'd give you a sneak peak of some of the new features of our 2012 Urbanista bikes. Have you ever wondered about the little handlebar bag that you saw in some pictures on the Cervin or the Jura? Although previously a prototype, this bag will now be available on all Urbanista bikes in 2012!

With its retro look, it's a small handlebar bag that fits perfectly with the Opus Urbanista style. Synthetic leather, weatherproof and UV Ray resistant, this bag has a capacity of 0.9L and is ready to accommodate your keys, wallet and cell phone. In short, leaving your pockets free to pedal at your leisure! Look for these handlebar bags on Opus Urbanista bikes in 2012!

False Finish

Have you ever worried about having your bicycle stolen? Make it less attractive by adding false rust stains. It is the brainchild of British designer, Dominic Wilcox.