WHO WE ARE
Meet the Vale Bikes Team
I commenced my career building carbon fibre racing yachts and have since transitioned from boats to my passion for cycling. Having built some of the fastest racing yachts in the world, we looked for a product that could be built to the same exacting standards and techniques. In 2011 we started Carbon Bike Doctor, safely repairing many thousands of carbon fibre bikes to become Australia’s leading carbon bike repairer. Through this deep experience, we have come to understand the many design issues and faults found in mass production bikes that lead to design compromises and frame failures. Vale Bikes was born to meet our ultimate goal of building bike frames without compromise. As we make Vale bikes by hand, they are unique and exclusive. They are designed to provide supreme performance and handling. They will also last longer than “the latest” production moulded frame and be more repairable. Our team at Vale works together to provide you with the ultimate bike. Ride Vale – be fast, be free.
WHY VALE?
Vale is a word derived from Latin and Old English meaning "Valley". Our take on Vale is that it's the feeling of absolute exhilaration you get riding fast downhill. Ride Vale - be fast, be free!
THE PEREGRINE FALCON
Our symbol is the Peregrine Falcon which is the world's fastest animal, capable of reaching speeds of over 320km/h when diving for prey. The falcon is fast and free, just like you on a Vale.
OUR VALUES
Create an Amazing Customer Experience | Build the Highest Quality Bikes that will Last | Be Leaders, Not Followers
Tristan Tucker
Master Builder & Co-Founder
Tristan's real world composites commenced building high performance carbon fibre yachts including Grand Prix Maxi (Alfa Romeo, Morning Glory, Wild Oats, Leopard III) & Americas Cup yachts at McConaghy Boats in Australia, then Volvo Ocean Race yachts (Ericsson Race team) in Sweden, followed by helping to establish a sailing school for Oman Sail. Tristan then moved back to Australia to work on Carbon Hang Glider component development at Composite Creations. A lifelong cyclist, Tristan's goal was to build bikes, and he took on the challenge of working for Teschner Bikes to develop handmade Carbon Road Bikes . Tristan left Teschner in 2011 to co-found Carbon Bike Doctor, helping thousands of everyday cyclists, bike shops and insurance companies to get bikes safely back on the road. Tristan co-founded Vale Bikes in 2016 to continue his dream to bring to market the world's best handmade bike.
Adam Goron
Marketing Director & Co-Founder
Adam has over 20 years experience in Business, Marketing & Project Management within global companies. Adam manages Vales's Customer Experience, marketing & business strategy. He is a passionate cyclist who believes that the optimal number of bikes is N+1. Adam co-founded Carbon Bike Doctor in 2011 and has focused on the business side including product management and development of marketing systems. At Vale, Adam has been key to developing the Vale bike product strategy and roadmap. Adam is responsible for developing a holistic Marketing & Customer Experience program to help our Customers and make them lifelong friends and partners. Adam is often found on a bike or with a camera in his hand.
Bob Tucker
Engineering Systems Manager
Bob has over 40 years experience in Engineering & Project Management Solutions. Bob has helped both Carbon Bike Doctor and Vale with the development of business workflow solutions to assist with systemising business & technical processes. Bob can often be seen with a soldering iron, helping to develop new in-house tools for the workshop.
