Takapuna Bike Store

Meet the Team

• Name: Jerry

  
  

  Role: Team Leader

  
  

  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!

  
  

  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.

  
  

  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 🙂

• Name: Mark

  
  

  Role: Mechanic (Cytech certified)

  
  

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

  
  

  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!

  
  

  Current Bikes: Santa Cruz Megatower.

  
  

  Favourite Ride: Woodhill & Redwood MTB park.

  
  

  

  
  

• Name: Juan R

  
  

  Role: Sales Consultant

  
  

  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.

  
  

  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.

  
  

  Current Bikes: Scott Speedster 300

  
  

  Favourite Ride: North Western Cycleway

• Name: Zeyu (Zero) G

  
  

  Role: Mechanic (Cytech certified)

  
  

  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. Over the years, I’ve worked with brands like Decathlon, Brompton and have spent over 5 years with 99 Bikes, continuing to do what I enjoy most.

  我能为您提供中文导购以及单车维修、保养或改装服务。欢迎来访！

  
  

  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.

  
  

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

  
  

  Favourite Ride: Gravel trails in Tibetan area, west China

  
  

  
  

• Name: Jared

  
  

  Role: Sales Consultant

  
  

  Experience: After beginning my journey with 99 Bikes in September 2020, I’ve had the opportunity of working with a wide range of riders, from first-timers to seasoned enthusiasts. Over the years, I have gained in-depth, hands-on knowledge of our products and developed a passion for helping customers find the perfect bike to match their goals, lifestyle and riding style.

  
  

  Expertise:  E-Bikes, MTB, Road & Commuter

  
  

  What do you love about bikes: I love the freedom and simplicity of riding a bike, ranging from commuting, heading down a rocky trail, or even cruising through the neighbourhood. Bikes bring people together to promote a healthier lifestyle, and contribute to a more sustainable environment for everyone to enjoy.

  
  

  Current Bikes: Marin San Quentin 2, Merida Big Nine 200, Marin San Rafael DS1

  
  

  Favourite Ride: Riverhead

• Name: James

  
  

  Role: Mechanic

  
  

  Experience: I’ve learned bike mechanics hands-on, living with one of Whistler’s top mechanics, regularly helping maintain and upgrade top-end mountain bikes built for world-class terrain. I’ve spent most of my time riding and keeping bikes dialled in Whistler, with some UK exploration along the way. My background also includes working with elite coaches as an action sports photographer and volunteering to restore discarded bikes for community use.

  
  

  Expertise: Customising the most boujee mountain bikes you can think of, and taking care of the ol’ reliable trusty commuter.

  
  

  What do you love about bikes: I’m all about sessioning fast flow trails, chasing that Top-Gun feeling, but I also get a real kick out of cracking tough tech lines. But it’s more than just the ride - it’s the culture. I love the energy of Crankworx, the shared stoke, and seeing riders push what’s possible. At its core, mountain biking gives me a way to escape into the mountains, reset, and stay grounded. Meanwhile, my background in design engineering has me hooked on unique linkage designs and the constant pursuit of innovation in the industry.

  
  

  Current Bikes: Evil Offering

  
  

  Favourite Ride: Slaybertooth Kitten and Whistler Bike Park