Biking Mad is a bike shop at 18 Margaret Rd in Raumati Beach on the Kapiti Coast, rated 4.9 from 73 Google reviews. Reviewers praise the knowledgeable staff and quick repairs, singling out Andrew for getting bikes race-ready on short notice and for freeing up a stuck e-bike without taking payment.
A good bike shop earns its keep on the details: gears that index cleanly, brakes bled before they fail, wheels trued so they stay true. In a seaside suburb, salt air and sand are hard on chains and drivetrains, so regular cleaning and lubing make a genuine difference to a bike's life. E-bikes raise the stakes further, needing comfort with electrics as well as spanners. Regulars tend to book tune-ups outside the pre-summer rush, when workshops are quieter and small faults get proper attention.
For riders around Raumati Beach, it's the kind of neighbourhood shop that has bikes back on the road — or the triathlon course — in time.