Lama Cycles INC is Distribution Company that was founded in 2006 by experienced downhill and street riders Benoit Labelle and Justin Macknish. . Inspired by the energy that surrounds all cycling sports the two founders set out to contribute to the growth of the movement. The company's main objective is to provide Canadian riders with quality products that were previously unavailable on this side of the ocean.

The question “Why can't we get this bike over here? Or that part?” is most likely what started it all. Always looking for better products, we set out to import and test many different bikes, parts, and accessories to uncover the ones best suited for our Canadian needs. Everything we distribute has been submitted to a trial year of thorough testing by ourselves, our company team riders and to a select number of independent test riders. This is done for one simple reason: we stand behind products that we personally trust and believe in. The concept of product endorsement gives our customers peace of mind which allows them to ride with confidence.

Morewood Bikes is Lama Cycles' main mountain bike/full suspension brand. The impressive South African line-up includes hard tail frames, cross country frames, 4X frames, all mountain frames, free ride frames and downhill frames. We also carry NS Bikes, products which are orientated towards the street and urban side of things. Industry Nine is our third brand. Handmade straight pull spoke wheels out of North Carolina available in every and any colour! Straitline have been on our radar for a few years and now, in 2010, we are stocking up on these well crafted products made right here in Canada. Kali Protectives is our latest addition. The philosophy behind the creation of helmets: safety is a must. Thoroughly tested and redesigned if needed, these helmets are quickly making it to the top and claiming the #1 spot for light weight, awesome looking and safe helmets. Brands such as these reach out to many different kinds of riders all across Canada.

Decisively motivated to follow through with our strategy, we put together our first official downhill team in 2007.The first season was aimed towards testing the product and gathering information on the market's response to exotic products. It was also the perfect time to understand the philosophy behind the people we would be working with in the near future. Results were more than satisfying on all counts!

What's next for the Lama? To tap into Canada's western market our focus will be directed towards the freeride and all mountain scenes. These types of riding have taken over the west coast and keep gaining popularity. Companies have turned their attention towards these trends and have developed the right kind of bikes for these particular styles.  

Lama Cycles stands out through its involvement in race events, demo days, competitions, coaching in MTB summer camps and coaching in high school high school cycling activities. Known as dedicated riders, the owners of the company are always involved in bike related events from racing, to coaching, to teaching young bikers the basics of bike mechanics.

If you have any questions, just ask!

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