Steven is the founder of OE Bikes. A keen cyclist, mechanic and shop owner. He has worked in bike shops from an early age. Stripping and repairing bikes for friends and customers over the years led him to opening OE Bikes(formally known as Outdoor Escape).
He felt the Midlands needed a quality bike shop that could cater for the ever growing cycling community. His obsession with all things bike has given him a great foundation of knowledge and expertise to help advise you on your next bike purchase.
On a bike, he’s competed in Downhill and XC events, winning several events. In his later years, he arrived at road biking, where he raced up to the A1 level as well as partaking in the 2011 edition of ‘An Post Ras’.
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Current Setup |
Trek Domane RSL |
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Essential Piece of gear |
Waterproof biking bags. No matter the condition on the outside, you can always guarantee a dry and warm change of clothes on the inside. |
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Favourite place to bike |
Ticknock or anywhere with a fun natural section to rip through |
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Favourite shop memory |
CX World Cup in Belgium |
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Biggest cycling idol |
Steve Peat |
A veteran in the sales department. If he’s not busy giving valuable advice on essential products, then you will find him out exploring the grand gravel roads of Europe. Starting out with recreational road biking,
Paul took it to the next level and began his journey into gravel biking. Thanks to his number of cycling trips in all weather conditions, he’s built up an extensive wealth of knowledge in what products work best for long endurance rides. If you’re looking for advice on what gear works best or seek to build an ideal gravel/endurance bike, he’s the guy for you.
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Current Setup |
Trek Checkpoint SL 6 e-Tap |
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Essential Piece of gear |
Waterproof biking bags. No matter the condition on the outside, you can always guarantee a dry and warm change of clothes on the inside. |
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Favourite place to bike |
Girona, Spain or any bikepacking trip. |
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Favourite shop memory |
Watching cycling events in the shop on the orange couch |
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Biggest cycling idol |
René Herse |
Stephen is a newish addition to the team. A keen bike fixer and rider, he is the head mechanic making sure everything runs smoothly. An avid off-roader, he can be found on the trails in his spare time or busy learning more tricks of the trade in his new workshop.
Stephen has completed multiple courses making him a qualified bike Mechanic. If you're looking for some advice on your next bike upgrade or someone to fix an issue with your bike. Stephen is your man for the job.
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Current Setup |
Trek Slash 7 with some little upgrades |
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Essential Piece of gear |
Clipless pedals or a solid multitool. People seem to forget how much a multitool can actually do. |
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Favourite place to bike |
Mullaghmeen, it's just so dicey |
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Favourite shop memory |
Getting a new workshop |
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Biggest cycling idol |
Steve Smith (Long live Chainsaw) |