Brent's stoke for bikes began when he was 8 years old. A shiny new red PUCH BMX bike was a total birthday surprise! On that bike he spent countless hours riding around the neighborhood and dirt trails with friends. Wheelies, skids, bunnyhops and trackstands were learned at a young age.

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in 1984 a Murray Street Machine was the bike that got him onto the dirt roads in the Foothills of Los Angeles. This is when his interest in mountain biking was formed. Many bikes and miles later around 1989 Brent found himself working on bikes for a living at the local shop.

It was in the So Cal Bike Shop scene where he learned all about cycling culture. From Road to Track, Cyclocross to Touring. he immersed himself in it and strived to learn the best set ups for each type of riding.

 

Mountain biking was Brent's primary focus but he spent quite a bit of time doing long road rides as well. Commuting by bike most days also helped lots. He continued to work on bikes for a living developing an excellent reputation in the So Cal cycling scene. With a new baby on the way, Brent and his Wife relocated to Poncha Springs, Colorado. 

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Brent loves long tough rides and has completed some big ones such as the Vapor Trail 125 (once on a rigid singlespeed!) Leadville 100, Stokesville 60K (Super rad if you get out to Virginia) and Barnburner 104 in Flagstaff, AZ.

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Some Q and A with Brent

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Q- What made you start a Bicycle Repair Business?

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A- I love working on bikes and felt that the Salida area would benefit from a mobile bicycle repair shop with fast turnaround. I wanted to deliver excellent work at a fair price and make it a bit more convenient for riders who don't have an easy way to transport their bikes. We offer a pick up and delivery service.

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Q-What's your favorite ride in the area?

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A- Man, It's all so good here. In the High Country I like riding the Crest to Agate. Down Agate then back up Marshall Pass. From there I ride the Colorado Trail then Down Starvation Creek or sometimes Silver Creek. So good!

In town I really enjoy all the S Mountain and Methodist Mountain Trails. I'm quite fond of Hooligan and Chicken Dinner. I love riding Burnpile with my boy.

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Q-Favorite ride out of the area?

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A-I really dig Phil's World in Cortez, CO. Downieville, CA is rad too with too many good rides to count.

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Q- How many bikes do you have?

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A- 5

Canfield Nimble 9 singlespeed, Surly Karate Monkey singlespeed,

Able Core budget singlespeed, and an 84 Ross singlespeed town cruiser,

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Q-What's with all the singlespeeds? Those went out of style in the late nineties!

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A-My love of the singlespeeds is mostly financial. You can build a really nice singlespeed at a good price. Way less wear and maintenance too. Singlespeeding is hard at first but if you stick with it and don't ride a geared bike for a while it gets better. I ride all the local trails and the high country on my singlespeed without much trouble at all, I'm in my early 50's. 

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