Our People
Kenny Founder
Describe yourself in three words:
Structured. Determined. Kind.
What sets Placid Planet apart from the typical bike shop?: Everyone at Placid Planet is into what they do and they enjoy sharing that passion with others. Also, we use quality repair parts - the kind you don't see but they make subtle improvements in your bike such as slick stainless steel cables and teflon lined housings. We even talc tubes!
If you were a bicycle, what part would you be? I'd be a derailleur because I could make life easier or harder. I would not want to be a bottom bracket. They get blamed for so many things they didn't do.
Where would you like to travel? I love going to Europe, but I would enjoy going almost anywhere.
When I’m not riding my bike I am alpine skiing.
Fun facts? In one day I logged 63,000 vertical feet skiing at Whiteface. When I was 5, I rode my 20” single speed Huffy 25 miles.
What’s the favorite part of your job? Working some miracle on a bike to get the rider to their starting line. Or solving a problem on a bike that has stumped lots of other techs.
Julie Janitorial Strategist
Describe yourself in three words:
Decisive. Aware. Particular.
What sets Placid Planet apart from the typical bike shop?
Our selection. We have interesting, authentic products to sell, we understand what we sell and we give straight advice about what we sell.
Dream bike: A gravel bike. It's about time. Probably a nice Aspero. A super nice Aspero. Almost as nice as Kenny's.
If you were a bicycle, what part would you be? I know what I would not be - any part of an Ironman bike.
Where would you like to travel? Yes. I like to explore new places and revisit the familiar. Next up for new places is Mongolia. I enjoy people photography along the way.
Do you cook? I love to cook and am pretty comfortable as long as it doesn't involve yeast or a rolling pin.
Favorite food or cuisine: Asian.
Some days: Kind. Outgoing. Inquisitive.
Other days: People pleaser. Passive agressive. Sarcastic.
What sets Placid Planet apart from the typical bike shop? We strive to accommodate everyone from the most beginner cyclist to the pro triathlete.
Dream bike: Santa Cruz Skitch
Current bikes: Electra Townie, Specialized Aethos, Santa Cruz 5010
Do you cook? I try, pinterest is my best friend for recipes.
Favorite food or cuisine: Gyros and Sushi (not together)
Nick name: Tat, Tatter (that's with an Iowa accent)
Anything else you would like to add? I literally love my women's mountain bike group, I can be having a bad day and going out with a bunch of rad women on a Thursday night changes that every single time.
Justin
Describe yourself in three words:
Golden retriever energy.
What sets Placid Planet apart from the typical bike shop?
We have tons of different perspectives and experiences between the staff. Everyone is super knowledgeable and passionate about what they do.
Dream bike: S-Works Tarmac SL8
If you were a bicycle, what part would you be? I would be a Reverb because sometimes I work and sometimes I don't.
What's the favorite part of your job? I love working with my hands and finding creative solutions to problems.
Favorite wood: Aspen because of the way it is.
When I was a kid I wanted to be: a professional wrestler
Jeffrey
Describe yourself in three words:
My name Jeff.
What sets Placid Planet apart from the typical bike shop? We care about our customers. We want you to be happy and satisfied with our service.
What brought you to the Adirondacks?Luckily I was born and raised 10 miles from here in Saranac Lake. I lived elsewhere for quite a few years and have found myself back in the greatest place on earth.
Favorite food or cuisine? Any sort of curry.
What’s the favorite part of your job?Learning all things bike. It’s great to be in the industry and trying to keep up with the latest and greatest.
Matt
Describe yourself in three words.
Housebroken. Handsome. Happy.
What sets Placid Planet apart from the typical bike shop? The large selection of bikes from various brands! We sell brands that we believe in and have a bike to fit everyone’s needs.
Where would you like to travel? The Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. I’d like to sit at the edge and romanticize my melancholic solitude.
Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Adele’s 30, Aurelius’ Meditations, and my house slippers.
If you were a bicycle, what part would you be? The chain. I work better when I’m waxed.
Favorite food or cuisine? Lasagna, without question. It tastes great and has silly spelling. Bonus points if someone made it for me, extra bonus points if that someone is my mom.