Rollin' Thunder

Rollin' Thunder Thunder Bay's complete bike, ski, and board store!

Rollin' Thunder is a locally owned business specializing in bicycle, wakeboard, snowboard, and ski sales and service; serving Thunder Bay with companies such as Rocky Mountain, Norco, Scott, Devinci, Argon 18, Orbea, Ride Snowboards, Never Summer, Nitro, Rossignol, Madshus, Nordica, Blizzard, Black Crows, and more. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff are here to help you make the most of what the Northwestern Ontario outdoors has to offer.

04/03/2026

Winter Clearance is still on, but some categories are getting packed up to make room for the bike stuff, so get in quick to save big! We’ve also got some great early-season discounts on bikes from last year that need to move, and are brimming with kids bikes that are all ready to roll 🛞
We’ll be open Saturday and Monday to help you squeeze the last drops out of your ski season, and get you prepped with some fresh wheels for when the sun finally arrives! ☀️❓🍃
Enjoy your Easter Weekend! 🐣

04/01/2026

Shimano’s got a new release that might finally solve shoulder season - especially this edition of a spring 🌺❄️
Fantastic BOA retention, easy engagement, and great ergonomics will keep your foot locked into your favourite planks. In stock now, but limited quantity (for obvious reasons).
Summer IS coming, and we’ve been getting tons of new stock - some more useful than others - to get you prepared for the upcoming season. Come down to the shop and see more of the latest and greatest👌



03/21/2026

We’ve got the bikes to survive their best ideas💡
With last year’s kids bike shortage, getting your hands on a set of wheels was almost that painful - but we’ve made sure that’s not the case this season! With a huge selection in stock now for all ages and abilities, we’ve got everything from affordable rides for your backyard trails, to dream-worthy full-suspension rigs that’ll have them leaving you in their dust 💨
We’re also accepting youth trade-ins, so if you have a bike they’ve outgrown, but don’t want to deal with marketplace tire-kickers, bring it by and see what it might be worth.
Don’t wait until it’s too late! Come on by and check out the goods; our staff are here to help you narrow down the ideal bike for your little one’s needs, and have them eager to roll as soon as the snow melts!
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03/17/2026

We had a short gentleman dressed in green eyeing this one up today 👀
You *might* find the all-new Revolver C2 in stunning emerald and gold somewhere at the end of the rainbow, but it’s probably easier to pop in the shop to have a see for yourself.
Happy St. Paddy’s! 🍀

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A huge shoutout to all the strong women pushing sport and community forward this International Women’s Day!💪 We’re so fo...
03/09/2026

A huge shoutout to all the strong women pushing sport and community forward this International Women’s Day!💪
We’re so fortunate to have some incredible people doing incredible work right here in - we have creating a welcoming sisterhood that encourages more women to jump into group rides and racing, Cat at coaching riders of all ages and building confidence on their bikes and beyond, currently guiding on the world stage at the Paralympics in Milano Cortina (among her many other athletic endeavours), and so many more that work both in the spotlight and behind the scenes to help foster, inspire, and encourage all of us to get up and get after it! ⛷️🚴‍♀️
We’re privileged to have women like these helping make our community stronger, more inclusive, and way more fun to be part of. Thank you! 🙌

We’ve consulted our top wax gurus to make sure your skis are sliding fast for the Loppet this weekend - here’s what we’v...
03/05/2026

We’ve consulted our top wax gurus to make sure your skis are sliding fast for the Loppet this weekend - here’s what we’ve got for you!

NOTES:
- Be sure to clean the ski - use some Rode Glide Cleaner and brush that dirty old wax out!
- Using fluoros? No you’re not! The SGL is a flouro-free zone from here on out
- Liquid waxes are easy to use and work great, but they aren’t as durable as a hardwax; we recommend pulling out the iron if you’re skiing >20km.
- Adding additional structure with a riller should lend itself well to the warm temps. Choose a linear pattern for classic. For skate, go with a medium chevron if we get snow overnight, but if things stay above zero and it’s rainy, keep it linear.
- Skin-skis have taken over, and, while they require minimal maintenance, it’s wise to give them an occasional treatment. Rubbing a bit of hard wax on the fibres can help, but a proper skin-care product will help keep them clean and fast, and will help prevent icing up.
- If you’re kicking it old school, prep the grip zone well; clean it thoroughly, and give it a light sand (~120 grit) in a chevron pattern for improved wax adhesion.
- Keep a tube of grip in your pocket just in case you need an emergency top up.
- Choose grip wax on morning of event if possible; these suggestions are what we think will be best, but know that a degree here or there might move you into a different wax, and with the wet snow/rain that’s expected, you may need to pivot.
GLIDE:
- Good -
Swix PS8 or Rode Endurance
- Better -
Swix HS8 or Marathon (paraffin or powder) + TSL8 or Rode RLW liquid
- Best -
Swix TSP8 (bonus: iron powder into layer of freshly applied TSL8 liquid while it’s still damp) + cool, scrape, brush + TSL8 or TST8 Roto, if desired
GRIP:
- Fast Grip -
Thin layer of Rode Violet Special klister base + Swix V60 or Rode Rossa hardwax cover
- More Grip -
Thin layer of Violet Special + 10 drops of Rode Rossa Special + Swix V60 or Rode Rossa.
Zero skis could be the move, especially if things are extra wet and precipitation continues into the morning (if you’re feeling aggressive, turn your skis into hairies with a coarse sandpaper treatment to your grip zone)
Have fun!

03/03/2026

We’re ready to get your skis nice and fast for your Loppet this weekend! A little DIY liquid wax top up does a fine job day to day, but nothing beats the a full treatment of a spa day for your bases 💅🏽
Bring your skis by anytime between now and Thursday evening, and we’ll have them ready to go by end of day Friday. (We can usually squeak in a few last minute drop-offs on Friday morning, but check with us first).
It’s looking to be a warm one on Saturday, which could make for some tricky conditions - for those taking care of the process themselves, stay tuned for our wax recommendations - we’re waiting out the weather a bit longer and talking to our resident wax professionals to get you on the right track 🫡



We’ve got some extra special discounts on select race skis for our Winter Clearance that’s happening right now - want a ...
03/02/2026

We’ve got some extra special discounts on select race skis for our Winter Clearance that’s happening right now - want a little more efficiency for the Loppet next weekend? Look no further than the Rossignol X-ium lineup💨
Whether you’re after World Cup winning skis or just a basic set for bombing around the lake at camp, save at least 25% off all Nordic packages right now, with some extra killer savings on the racing reds you see here. Swipe for the chart with the finer details - don’t see what you need here? Good chance we’ve got something else in store as well. Shoot us a message, give us a shout, or stop in to chat so we can get you on some great skis at an even greater price!

02/26/2026

Watching the snow fall, but dreaming of summer? Kill some winter time with Orbea’s MyO builder - flip through the paint combos and dial in components to customize your dream ride 🤩 It almost feels like a video game - except you can turn this one into reality!
Most ETAs for custom Orbeas have them landing in April - plenty of time to get one ready to roll come spring ☀️ Shoot us a message, or stop in and chat if you want to make it happen.

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02/24/2026

Well, the snow starts comin’ and it don’t stop comin’…
We’ve got a good bunch of skis itching to make some tracks, and all of them are now 20-50% off for our winter clearance. Our same-day tuning turnaround applies to ski mounts as well, so you can get out on the fresh pow with some fresh planks, asap ⏰
While it might not feel like it now, spring IS just around the corner. Just like all this snow, the deals won’t last forever - get your goods before they’re gone, and you still have time to enjoy ‘em ❄️

Address

485 Memorial Avenue
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B3Y6

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+18073442433

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