Bernie Funk has been self-employed for the past ten years, and throughout that time, he has had numerous experiences planning a variety of events, such as the Saskatchewan Pet Expo, selling marriage licenses and other opportunities along the way. Last year, however, Funk found a passion that he wasn’t aware he had and now he is looking to share his knowledge with other residents in the province.
A year ago this month, Funk became an authorized Daymak Distributor for Saskatchewan. Daymak, based out of Toronto since 2010, is the largest E-Bike distributor in Canada and offers a range of options from bikes, scooters, kids toys, mobility scooters, ATV’s and more.
Since he began this journey, Funk has sold 15 units to date, but hopes to help others find joy in the world of E-Bikes, especially with the rising cost of gas.
This passion began after Funk purchased his own E-Bike from the previous dealer in Saskatoon and immediately loved the experience. “He closed his shop, so I decided to open my own because I think this is something people could really benefit from. These bikes are all electric, so there is absolutely no license required to ride them,” Funk explained.
Legally, the E-Bikes can travel up to 32 km/hr; however, can get to higher speeds. The E-Bikes have pedals, so can be driven in bike lanes and on bike paths like a normal bike can and can be used for errands, as there is cargo space available. For those interested in learning more about E-Bikes, Funk does allow test drives and explained that there is something for everyone so encourages people to come take a look at the products.
Cost for DayMak products varies, depending on what you are looking for, with plain electric bicycles starting around $1800, and a larger item such as the mobility scooter can range from $3400-$7000.
“This is a new concept to Saskatchewan and hasn’t been around very long, so I am excited to share it with people. Daymak has been in other provinces for a few years now, but people hear haven’t really heard of these things. They are so amazing and every time someone buys a bike, it makes me so happy that the word is getting out there more. It really is the way to go and can suit everyone,” Funk said.
More information on Daymak products can be found at www.daymak.com, through Funk’s website at www.extremeerides.com or visit Extreme E-Rides on Facebook.
