In 1979 (as the then ‘head mechanic’) Garry bought shares in Pedal Pushers from the original owners, and was now in partnership with Ian Gray, who had also acquired a shareholding.

Garry had decided to retire from competitive cycling after racing in Europe to concentrate on perfecting his mechanical skills – developing a subsequent talent for frame building. The success of his meticulously handcrafted and finished Vincolo frames were testimony to his ability and were endorsed by some of New Zealand’s leading cyclists of the day (Anthony Cuff, Michael McRedmond and Nathan Dahlberg).

With a ‘growing reputation’ and an ever-expanding business the two partners moved their operation to its previous Church Street location in 1986.

By 1993 Garry had become the sole principal of Pedal Pushers and proceeded to introduce an innovative sales and marketing programme, supported by an enthusiastic and dedicated team of cycle-orientated personnel, to help project Pedal Pushers as ‘New Zealand’s Ultimate Bike Shop’…