CONVERGENCE CYCLES

Evan had his first experiences on a bike before he even knew how to walk, bouncing down the rocky east coast single track of the Wissahickon Park outside Philadelphia PA, on the back of his fathers fully ridged mountain bike. He spent his teenage years riding those same trails and roads, before getting his first bike shop job in 2005. He immediately fell in love with the mechanical side of bikes, and has been spinning wrenches ever since. In 2012 he came to Missoula MT to visit a friend and never left. He has spent the last 14 years exploring the mountains of Western Montana, and taking every opportunity to learn more about the bicycle mechanic craft. Outside of the shop, you can find him riding his local trails at Marshall Mountain, spending time in the woods with his wife and their two dogs, or engaging in one of the many hobbies he collects, such as woodworking, gardening, making wine, or skiing in the winter. 

He has seen the cycling industry change massively in the last 20+ years, and learned a ton (and forgotten more than a few things too). He is excited to keep learning, and adapting to those changes, and can't wait for the new experiences, and new relationships within Missoula's cycling community that this next chapter in his career will bring.

Shane grew up in Wisconsin, where his love for two wheels started. As a young kid, he was introduced to BMX racing and quickly fell in love with the sport. Racing took him to new places, including his first skatepark. As Shane’s skills progressed, he learned that as quick as he could do a trick, he could also break something on his bike. This led him to experimenting with fixing bikes. When something broke, he would take it apart to figure out how it worked, sometimes getting in over his head. When this happened, he would go to Bikes N Boards, his aunt and uncle’s shop, for help. The shop’s mechanics would get him back on track, taking the time to teach him along the way.

On Shane’s 16th birthday, he was offered a job at Bikes N Boards. His uncle mentored him and he spent the next three years learning everything he could about bicycle repair. During the 13 years Shane has been a mechanic, he has honed his skills and devoted himself to the craft. He is always excited to learn something new and share his knowledge with others.

Shane moved to Missoula to be close to the mountains. He found community in the mountain biking scene of western Montana. He serves as a Board Member for Missoula Mountain Bike Coalition and has coached youth teams. He is a fan of the Montana Enduro Series and is always stoked to race. Outside of the local scene, his favorite race was Trans Sierra Norte in Oaxaca, where he took second place in the open division.

When Shane is not riding, working on, or thinking about bikes, he enjoys hiking, playing games, experimenting with recipes on his smoker, and spending time with his partner and their dog. With the start of this shop, Shane is excited to continue learning, growing, and building connections in the cycling community.