Epic Cycles

They guys were super nice and gave me good advice about a older bike I had serviced and the best option for my money.

As I walk through the newly refurbished show room at Epic Cycles (they’ve come back from the devastation that the 2011 floods caused the area) I suddenly feel a sense of F.O.M.O (fear of missing out) and anxiety that my hand me down bike just isn’t going to cut it in the cool stakes. I’ll admit I’m being serenaded by Epic Cycles kick-​a$# selection of bikes that would have people shaking their head and muttering «filthy hipster» under their breath.
Thankfully my latest trip to Epic Cycles was to visit their service department. The guys were straight-​shooting, easy to talk to and got the job done efficiently.
Of course, in having my hand-​me-​down bike fixed I now need to learn to ride again. I think I’ll be back to Epic to acquire some mad knee and elbow pads.

It’s great to see these guys have recovered so well from the 2011 floods, which devastated businesses along Baroona Rd, with the waters rising to near the tops of the street signs just outside the shop.
These guys do a great range of bikes, from mountain bikes, road racers, kids bikes, the popular fixie (so hot right now…) even portable folding cycles! They stock some of the more highly regarded brands like Specialized, Cannondale and Bianchi.
I’ve got a road bike myself and have gone to Epic for a service before. For the uninitiated this might sound a little over-​the-​top, but modern bikes are quite sophisticated machines and require a bit of TLC. Their most basic tune-​up is $ 49, but at the other end of the spectrum there’s the ‘Epic service’, a complete overhaul of your entire bike, from dérailleur to brakes, which has a hefty $ 239 price-​tag. It might sound like a lot (hey, it’s more than some car services) but it could be a good idea if you have a particularly advanced bike or are planning a big ride.
The staff are really friendly and approachable; keen to chat even if you just want to have a browse. Roll by here if you are thinking of buying a new bike or just need accessories or a tune-​up for your current ride.