Ashmore Bike Shop

Name: Dave
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Role: Team Leader
Expertise: Many years of riding, all over the world, all types of bikes. Ive raced and rode uphill, downhill, on road, cyclocross, downhill enduro, xc mtb, hillclimb and time trials, all national / local level.
What do you love about bikes?: I've always ridden, it's what I do and will continue to do until I literally can't. I'm so passionate about riding, and the freedom, emotions and well being that comes from cycling alone or in a group.
Current bikes: Never enough
Favourite Ride: Cap de Formentor - Mallorca
Email: dave.hopper@99bikes.com.au

Name: Shawn
Pronouns: He/Him
Role: Workshop Team Leader
Expertise:Servicing and Maintenance.
What do you love about bikes?: The main reason I'm so passionate about gravel is because of the sense of adventure that it gives you. There's nothing like it.
Current Bikes:Merida Scultura, Merida Silex 7000
Favourite ride:Anything gravel!

Email: wtl.ashmore@99bikes.com.au

Name: Gav
Role: Second In Charge
Expertise: I have a mechanics back ground so I know my way around most bikes. EMTB is my favourite discipline but have a passion for all bikes. I have kids so love getting new shredders out there!
What do you love about bikes?: The freedom it gives you. And the adrenalin of the trails. Getting people on the right bike for them.

Current Bikes: EONE-Sixty, BMC commuter, Dirt jumper Favourite ride: 500 Above at Hiddenvale.

Name: Arshad(Ash)
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Role: Sales Consultant
Expertise: Road, Triathlon, E bikes
What do you love about bikes?: Love the freedom, speed and adventure that comes with riding a bike. Whether it's the rush of a fast descent, the challenge of a tough climb, or the satisfaction of a perfect interval session.

Name: Kyle
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Role: Sales Consultant
Expertise: I have experience with many cycling disciplines. However, I am super passionate about road cycling and triathlon.
What do you love about bikes?: I love ensuring each customer is able to get out on the perfect bike for their needs. Ensuring everyone from the beginner to veterans is able to enjoy their cycling experience.

Name: Aaron

Pronouns: He/Him

Role: Mechanic
Expertise: 18 years experience in the bicycle retail industry. specialising in great customer service and through my mechanical expertise helping to make your ride feel perfect.
What do you love about bikes?: From simple cost effective transport and exercise, to fun and adventure cycling and owning a bike is something for everyone.
Current Bikes:Merida Big Nine SLX

Name: Sam
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Role: Sales Consultant
Expertise:I have a keen interest in all bikes especially MTB, BMX and E-bikes.
What do you love about bikes?: I love the freedom and adventure you can experience whenever you go for a ride on your bike whether it is down a Mtb trail or if it's just as simple as riding to the shops for a feed.

Name: Reuben
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Role:Mechanic
Expertise:I've got experience in all sorts off bike builds and riding, I lived and breathed all things mtb in Queenstown and Rotorua so feel I have a good way around mountain bikes. I personally love riding BMX
What do you love about bikes?:I love that bikes bring people together and it gets you out and active, pretty fun way to be active if you ask me!
Favourite Ride:Devon Smillie

Name: Steve J
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Role: Sales Consultant
Expertise: I come from a motocross and enduro background but am very passionate about mountain biking and fitness in general. I'm keen to learn as much as possible from the team here at Ashmore store.
What do you love about bikes?:Being out and about in nature and keeping fit . The fact it's up to you to make it happen.

Name: Phill D
Role: Mechanic
Expertise: Road, MTB, Gravel, pretty much anything with two wheels electric or not. My latest bike has sent me down a bike packing rabbit hole, so that the current favourite thing to work on.
What do you love about bikes?: They are a great way to get out and see some trails you can't get cars down, nothing better than a mountain top view before you head back to the trail head.
Current Bikes: Surly Karate Monkey
Favourite Ride: To the donut shop on lunch break