Meet Scott, our Inside Sales and Customer Service representative for the GTA. A lifetime love with bikes started as a youngster riding a BMX bike, moving on to road bikes, has now blossomed into a passion for riding gravel. The accessibility of gravel cycling is, whether it’s the events or the range of terrain a gravel bike can tackle, making it a surefire way to put a smile on Scott’s face. With its immense growth, one of the main highlights is the community around the sport, both super inviting and varied based on goals, objectives or even just the aspect of riding enjoyed. Scott really enjoys route planning, actively working to avoid having to ride an out and back. While he may not be at the front of the race, he’s the first to pull over to help fix a flat or make sure someone is okay with a smile on his face as he does so. Check out Scott’s staff gems below!  

EVOC Road Bike PRO bag - “Rolls through the airport like your grandfather’s Buick on a Sunday drive.” The ease of travelling by bike can be summed up by saying it's as simple as trying to assemble Legos blindfolded. However, with the Road Bike Pro bag, EVOC has simplified the process from start to finish. Easy to pack, safe in transit and easy to reassemble, all without needing to take handlebars off. The Road Bike Pro is an essential bag that pays for itself after a couple of trips. Say goodbye to cardboard boxes and hello to stress free travel.  

Lezyne Pocket Drive PRO – “Replaceable O-rings means it will never stop going!” One of the items our employees continue to select as favourites are various Lezyne hand pumps. What can we say that we haven’t already, an easy and convenient tool that provides piece of mind for the most frustrating of occurrences when out riding. Being able to stash this little pump in a jersey pocket and go makes it an essential part of Scott’s ride kit. Added bonus of being repairable means it can last for a long time, without needing to replace it in the event something does go wrong on the pump  

Wheels Manufacturing, BB Pro Install Kit BP0007 – Being a home mechanic, Scott needs the best of tools not just to make things simple, but also to be able to get his equipment as dialled as possible. This specific kit makes the installation of thin flanged BBs easy, taking away some of the headache that bottom bracket installation can provide 

Pirelli, Cinturato Gravel M – Perfect tires for the bookends of the season. They roll well for a fairly aggressive tread and are great for terrain that changes while prioritizing traction. Also, a decent level of suppleness while still offering great puncture protection. The workhorse of the Pirelli gravel range and a definite favourite from us, the Gravel M’s work as a pair or even as a grippier front tire option. Whatever the conditions, wherever you may end up, the Gravel M’s are right at home bringing you the best Pirelli has to offer  

SRAM, Ultimate Piston Press – “Excessive, yes? Worth every penny? Absolutely. Makes pad changes and brake service a joy.”