VBIKE brings world class indoor cycling to New Zealand

The complete solution for cyclists who are looking to go to the next level in capability, enjoyment and fitness.

Cycling just changed for cyclists of all levels in Auckland. So long the weather and traffic concerns, poor technology and a lack of support have limited efficient training for cyclists of all levels.  With so much anxiety on many New Zealand roads for new cyclists we see the studio as an environment to teach skills, build confidence, fitness and create more understanding of the benefits of cycling.

But, we are not just focusing on your standard road cyclist. We will be the only location in New Zealand where Mountain Bikers can train safely indoors. To increase ride time when the weather or time prohibits getting out in the elements.

Benefits of indoor cycling include no traffic or weather problems, its much more time efficient - every hour riding indoors is equivalent to approximately two hours on the road. Road, Tri and Mountain bikers can all make the most of our Wahoo system. (Further information available from Jianni Koutsos below.)

Our people at VBIKE have over 30 years experience in selling and riding bikes as well as training and fitting cyclists to get the most enjoyment and benefit out of their bike.

So what’s different at VBIKE. Well there are a couple of things that stand out.  Firstly we have opened New Zealand’s first purpose built indoor cycle studio.  We use the same technology and processes that professional cyclists and teams around the world like Team Sky train on to maximize your potential. This will take your fitness, endurance and weight loss to a higher level than you can achieve on the road.

Don’t just listen to us, here is what our clients are saying:
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Training is only a part of the overall cycling experience – like no other bike shop  we are able to offer a much higher level of  support to our riders. From that initial desire to ride, to the fitting of your bike and structured training to provide benefits to all from weight loss to triathlon and those who like to be at the front of the bunch.

All within an environment that provides a sense of community and passion for two wheels.

To support our training system we have one of New Zealand’s most experienced bike fit technicians. We have made riding more efficient and comfortable for more than 3000 cyclists in Auckland over the last 7 years with our proven bike fit process. Again using the latest in technology and techniques we fit you to your bike. It’s a bit like having all your clothes tailor made for you. Instead of a tailor making your clothes we adjust your bike to best suit your body shape and size.

We do this by digitally measuring your riding technique on our in house bike simulator and then we can correctly adjust your bike to maximize your comfort and performance levels when you ride. 

We are also happy to give you those measurements or help you with a new bike as well.  We are not aligned to any one brand so we can recommend the right bike for your body shape and budget.

Our passion for cycling goes beyond the product. It is about creating a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for all cyclists.

Our People

The Boss - Jianni Koutsos
Having competed as a professional athlete for more than 10 years internationally, and more recently owned and managed several bike shops as well as training many cyclists from beginners through to professionals Jianni has culminated all that knowledge into VBIKE. Jianni is the driving force of VBIKE, actively advising and helping cyclists at most of our indoor sessions. Jianni is also still very active in the cycling community in Auckland having now trained the cycle team at Kings College for 7 years along with many other athletes and cyclists.

Craig Baldwin
Craig’s passion for working on bikes started when he was at school doing work experience in the local bike shop after school and at weekends. Over the following years while furthering his skills working full time in bike shops he also completed a diploma in engineering in the UK.

Craig went on to specialize in bike fit in the UK, then Australia before arriving in NZ in early 2008. Since then Craig has established himself as one of New Zealand’s best bike fit technicians and mechanics.

John Lee
Never shy of a challenge, John Lee has been a pioneering entrepreneur since his early years as a paper boy in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Rising into the public eye as Founder of Cutting Edge (one of Australia's largest and most awarded post production companies ) in 1992 after having successfully started three companies in New Zealand and internationally. John Lee is renowned as a skilled Technical Director and businessman who has pursued a colourful and dynamic career.

A father to five children, John has also been involved with the community throughout his life – helping the Ecumenical Coffee Brigade for 17 years delivering food & coffee to the homeless, over $2 million worth of support for various charities through Cutting Edge, running 8 marathons & over 30 half-marathons, triathlons and 10K runs as well as 20 years of competitive squash

After 25 years of starting and growing Cutting Edge John recently sold it to return to NZ. 

In recent years John has also been a keen cyclist and first experienced a specialist indoor cycle gym in Aus when he wanted to do a Brisbane to Sydney ride and had never biked more than 40 kilometres in one day. By undertaking some workouts at the indoor cycle gym it more than got him to the level he needed to average more than 160Km a day.


Vbike.co.nz | Located at 23 Westhaven Drive, Auckland