Takapuna Bike Shop

Expertise: E-Bike, Kids Bike, and Commuter/ Hybrid Bike

What do you love about bikes: I'm all about mental health. I got into the bike game during Covid and saw how much bikes helped people get through that time. Riding isn't just good for your body, it's a total game changer for your mind too. I'm the same! If I'm in a grump, I just jump on my bike, cruise around the harbour, and boom, thanks to those endorphins, I'm feeling way better.

Experience: Four years in the bike biz and still absolutely loving it! I've sold thousands of bikes across Australia and New Zealand and honestly, each one feels personal. I really enjoy getting to know my customers before matching them with the perfect ride. Before this, I spent over 10 years in the corporate world, then swapped the desk job for bikes, and haven't looked back since. It's been a wild ride and such a rewarding one!

Current Bikes: Marin DSX 2 Gravel

Favourite Ride: Around Auckland CBD to St. Helliers Beach. I'm new in Auckland so definitely need to explore more

Expertise: Road bikes, commuter bikes, e-bike expert

What do you love about bikes: Bike goes fast, Juan likes fast 🙂. Speed is not everything though, using bikes as a commuting method not only helped my pocket and my health (mental and physical) it became one of my hobbies. Going out to ride long distances with my friends and chilling with a couple of cold beers after is a core memory for me.

Experience: I have worked in customer service for over 10 years, most of my focus was in the Hospitality industry and 2 years in the retail industry. I have known my way around bikes since I was 13 years old, fixing my own when needed. Being my main way of commuting, having some knowledge can be a lifesaver in many ways.

Current Bikes: Scott Speedster 300

Favourite Ride: North Western Cycleway

Expertise: Full MTB build-up, MTB bike restoration, bling up your ride!!!

What do you love about bikes: The fun of riding, having lengthy conversations about bikes, meeting people who share the same passion, and losing sleep over my next dream build!

Experience: Restoring neglected or retired bikes, I love the idea of giving an old bike a new lease of life.

Expertise: Bike touring & bikepacking bikes, city bikes, road bikes, gravel bikes and city bikes

What do you love about bikes: There's a rare kind of freedom that finds me each time I ride. The breeze brushes my face, weaving through quiet laneways and bustling streets alike. It's more than just turning the pedals, it's the laughter of newfound friends, the warmth of shared passion, the tapestry of cultures unveiled through bike touring. Every journey carries a lesson, whispered by the road, shaping me both on the saddle and beyond it.

Experience: I've been working as a bicycle mechanic for nearly 10 years, and it's the one job I truly love. My passion lies in helping people enjoy their rides, whether it's on a custom steel touring bike, a city bike, or something more modern. I've worked with brands like Decathlon, Brompton and have spent over 5 years with 99 Bikes, continuing to do what I enjoy most.

Current Bikes: SURLY Long Haul Trucker, CRUST Bombora Celos and Brompton

Favourite Ride: Gravel trails in Tibetan area, west China