#1 - 2731 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam, BC ph: 604-47CYCLE (472-9253)
Scott Taylor - Owner
I've been riding bikes since an early age but my real addiction began over 30 years ago when I logged hundreds of miles road riding as part of my rehab from a motorcross injury. That turned into years of racing at the amateur level in Alberta and as mountain bikes came onto the scene, I added fat tires to my love of all things with wheels. I've worked as a rep for most of the top products we sell in the store and as a manager on the retail side of things so opening my own shop in January was a natural culmination of all this experience. If you have a question about bikes (the more obscure the better), I probably have the answer and if not, I know enough of the "originals" in the biz to track it down. My goal is to introduce more people to cycling and keep them pedaling for years to come.
My passion is xc riding on the local trails so I split my time in the saddle between Xprezo T29 29er, a Xprezo Hop cross bike and a custom DeKerf SST. During the wet winter months I ride my trusty Moulden 853 Single speed, afterall Steel is real !
Rebecca Taylor - Owner
I've been riding bikes since childhood but really got into cycling after joining a highschool cycling club and then meeting Scott a few years into University. I've been on mountain bikes for most of the past 18 years but have rediscovered my love for skinnier tires when I got a cyclocross bike in 2008. My experience in the industry is mostly through riding, cycling events (races, festivals and trade shows), founding a women's only mountain bike club, a brief stint of racing for 1 year and osmosis from all the knowledge Scott has on tap. I've decided to go back to my xc roots so have a custom Dekerf SST, a Specialized Roubaix Elite and an Xprezo Hop to cruise along the river trails!
Jim Berkenpas - info coming soon
My love of bikes started with a three day trip from Maple Ridge to Lumby. I didn't have the best bike but after three days of fully loaded touring, I felt like it was the best bike in the world. My new found love of riding led to racing. After a few years of road racing I got hooked on cyclocross racing. The low key but intense mix of fitness and bike skills to me is a "perfect storm" of fun. I love to talk bikes. Technology is always changing and I do my best to stay on top of it. looking for ideas on making your riding experience better? I have suggestions!
Maksim Syomin - Sales
My bike interest started when I was about 13. In middle school I was in a racing program called SPOKE which I loved to do. In the summer of 2009 I bought my first real bike, a Norco 4-Hun (no more super mart bikes for me). Since then I have gained a lot of skill with DJ/Street riding, along with recent DH/FR. Currently I am on a Slope Style bike which I use for everything. Getting a job here at Secret Cycles was the best thing that happened to me in 2010. Learning more about the bike industry and how to maintain my own bike has never been better. Come out and watch me in 2011 Crankworx, as I will be competing in Dual Slalom along with Giant Slalom.
