Lynn Valley Bikes

Bike Shop

Ken was one of the original North Shore Freeriders. He started in 1985 as a mechanic at Breakaway Bikes in West Vancouver. He’s appeared in several mountain bike films, including North Shore Extreme 1–6, Kranked 2–3, and Ride Guide TV, and formerly competed professionally in the road, downhill and cross-country racing. He has also worked professionally in the cycling industry as the marketing director for Race Face and a sales representative. He joined with Rick to open Lynn Valley Bikes as a way to turn a lifetime of biking into a business. Ken is married with two children, making riding bikes a family affair.

Rick got his first job as a bike mechanic at Local Motion in Abbotsford, BC in 1983. He is now a certified mountain bike instructor and guide, has toured nine countries by bike, and has competed in the BC Bike Race twice among another road, cross-country, and downhill events. He just plain knows a lot about bikes, and with a B.A. in Human Kinetics, Secondary Education (and English Literature), he is good at sharing it. He gets his chalk talk fix by teaching bike maintenance clinics and bike coaching through Endless Biking. Read more

5 recommendations

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    Lynn Valley Bikes were always honest and accommodating when I needed anything done to my bike. They were all friendly and had amazing customer service.

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    Jon Pymm

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    Rick kicks butt! Only shop that actually calls/ leaves you a message when they need to do something extra to your bike. And of course they call you when your bike is done, never has Different bikes or steed ever done that.

    P.S they dont treat every customer like they are noobs and have no idea how to work on a bike. Was nice to have a solid conversation with the mechanics about tips and tricks for maintenance. Other shops mechanics are typically quite grudgy.

    Owned and run by riders for riders, love it.

    Original recommendation
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    Farzam Jaberi

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    Today I went to this bike-shop for the first time. I needed some original stuff for bleeding my brake system. The service was absolutely awesome! Although Ken was very busy, he kindly provided some useful tips! I also witnessed that other customers had the same experience. Their brilliant customer service is the reason why they have high rating reviews both on "google map " and on "YELP"! Best place to buy a new bike or maintenance service in North Shore.

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    Harry Woo

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    Over the years, after a few bikes, I have been to all the shops in North Vancouver that sell and service mountain bikes. Without any questions, Lynn Valley is the best shop.

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    Dani Huff

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    Dropped by this incredible shop today all the way from Tennessee. Unbelievable experience and so grateful for all the time Rick and Ken spent helping me get set up for a great day of riding!

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