My first bike was a blue hand-me-down with 12-inch wheels and a coaster brake. I can still vividly remember the feeling of riding out of the street for the first time, exploring little paths in the neighborhood, and the sensation of the road beneath my wheels.

40 years later, cycling is still a passion of mine—something I can talk about endlessly. I love sharing my knowledge, discovering problems, and finding solutions, whether I'm brainstorming with friends or helping customers with their bike projects or tours.

After spending 10 years in an office job, I started working as a junior mechanic in a bike shop in Washington, DC, in 2012. Over the past 11 years, I've gained a wealth of knowledge and experience, and I'm proud to be part of a shop like Gregario.

Back in the early 2000s, I began cycling on a beautiful black-and-pink Colnago, outfitted with Campagnolo components. That bike ignited my passion for cycling, and two decades later, that same love for the sport continues to drive me. Alongside Edward and Jasien, I’m fortunate to now be part of Gregario Cycling Services—where we live and breathe bikes. I’m excited to combine our expertise and passion to create something truly special, and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes us!

My journey into cycling began during the revival of the fixed-gear scene in Amsterdam. As a teenager, I dove headfirst into the culture, and while most of my school friends eventually moved on from their fixies, I found myself hooked on the mechanics—tinkering, adjusting, and experimenting with every detail.

Fast-forward 15 years, and I’m studying in London, with a part-time job as a bike courier. By then, I had swapped my fixie for a geared bike to tackle the hills of London—specifically, a Concorde Vicenza, an old cyclocross bike with road tires. It was around this time that I discovered local criteriums and group rides, and that’s when the true passion for road cycling really took off.

Still in London, alongside my work at an NGO, I spent countless hours helping friends with bike issues in my spare time. When life brought me back to Amsterdam, more and more people began seeking my help with their bike setups. That’s when I decided to turn my passion into a career and became a bike fitter. Balanced BikeFits was born.

Through this journey, I developed a unique, methodological approach to bike fitting that focuses on understanding the 'why' behind every decision, rather than relying on rigid norm values. I believe in tailoring each fit to the individual needs of the rider, optimizing both performance and comfort. Now at Gregario Cycling Services this mindset fits perfectly —being part of a bike shop that prioritises both the human and the enjoyment side of cycling is a truly inspiring experience, and I’m excited to contribute to that vision.

Frank is a genuinely wonderful guy – truly, you should meet him someday. He was born in Rotterdam during the 1990 heatwave, and it seems that summer's warmth shaped him into the incredible person he is today.

Frank has a deep appreciation for aesthetics, and I mean really appreciates them. After graduating from the Amsterdam Fashion Institute, he dove into branding (yes, quite creative, we know). While he might not have much love for the fashion industry itself, he has a soft spot for well-crafted design in any form. That’s what truly excites him.

At one point, Frank was all about ultra-distance bicycle racing. These days, he’s retired from the sport, but his passion for bikes still runs deep. So much so that his love for cycling turned into a career, having worked with the likes of Rapha, Speedvagen, SILCA, Lester Cycles, Brassworks, OBST%GEMUSE and Equipe Girona. Now he’s working his magic again at what he believes is the nicest bike shop in the world.

Lately, Frank’s ventured into the world of tattooing. It’s wild, and it’s something he’s genuinely passionate about. What started as a love for drawing has evolved into a deep respect for the craft and the humility that comes with it. He’s fully aware it’s a journey, but Frank’s in it for the long haul – think of him as a seasoned trucker on a never-ending road.

Anyway, enough of the shameless self-promotion.