ABOUT PEAK MOTO
Peak Moto founder and Director, Amanda Phoenix, had just moved to Australia as a backpacker in 2015. After totalling her bike in a crash and realising that hard items (eg. phone and keys) shouldn't be carried next to soft organs, she started a small motorcycle bag business called Flying Solo Gear Co in February 2016.
FSGC's first product was the humble bumbag, and has since grown to reach riders from all walks of life through the message #BEBRAVE. Leaning on Amanda's educational background in human movement and biomechanics, FSGC now designs and develops a range of ultra-comfortable carry goods such as backpacks, leg bags, and bike-mounted luggage (tailbags and duffels).
In January 2023, FSGC expanded into its first bricks and mortar store. The space started out as a showroom for the bags, but Amanda had a passion for women's gear due to her own experience of being unable to find gear that fits. She reinvested all revenue from the business into expanding the range and buying more gear until the tiny 29sqm shop was bursting at the seams.
In June 2023, FSGC relocated to a larger space and rebranded the shop as Peak Moto. This new setup allowed FSGC to operate separately while also offering other brands under one roof.
In November 2024, Peak Moto expanded to a new location in Brisbane's West End, where there is a bustling motorcycle culture, great coffee, and the origin of our favourite women's motorcycle group, the East Coast Female Riders.
The name Peak Moto embodies our commitment to reaching new heights, pushing boundaries, and embracing the exhilaration that comes from the world of motorcycles.
Peak Moto is considered both a sister company and distributor of Flying Solo Gear Co, sharing the same values of premium customer service and the love of the ride.
We are proudly LGBTQIA+ friendly 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
MELBOURNE TEAM
Erin (left) is from Los Angeles USA and has been a translator for Kaz Mizutani, a Japanese racer at the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials. She's currently a masters student in Bioethics and rides a 2015 Ducati Scrambler 800 ICON. Erin has a deep knowledge of fringe motorcycle brands and has a special interest in the cafe racer scene. She is attentive, intuitive, and has a great eye for detail.
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Dana (right) moved to Melbourne from the border of NSW and has been around motorbikes her whole life. Both of her parents ride and has instilled a love for classic and Italian bikes since a young age. She has been riding for 3 years and currently owns an old school Suzuki GS500 with streetfighter mods, with a goal of upgrading to a Ducati Monster. Dana is a bit of a goofball, loves a laugh, but is also kind and nurturing torward others.
MELBOURNE TEAM
Amanda (left) wears many hats, as directors do, but specialises in the marketing and discovery aspects so new customers can find Peak Moto in the first place. Amanda values transparency and integrity in everything she does, including how she operates Peak Moto. Her favourite type of riding is multi-day touring - as long as twisties are involved!
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Steph (right) not only manages the finances for Peak Moto, but is the hyper-analytical, super-spreadsheeting powerhouse of the team. Without her expertise, our backend would look like dropped spaghetti. She currently rides a Yamaha MT-09, and loves long distance trips, including a casual 4000km ride from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast and back in 1 week. Steph values fairness and loyalty, and offers an unbiased opinion on how to solve problems that arise.
BRISBANE TEAM
Grace (left) has quickly gone from a newbie to the motorcycle to scene to being an integral part of transforming the culture and community of our Brisbane shop. She is friendly, personable, and relatable, ensuring everyone she meets feels at ease. Grace assisted heavily in building our Brisbane shop from the ground up, and brings lots of great energy to the team every day. Grace rides a Yamaha R3 and enjoys hitting the local hills on weekends.
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Jess (right) has recently moved to Brisbane from New Zealand to join our team as the manager of both shops. Jess is a self-taught business analyst with a strong background in IT. She is in charge of making sure all orders are processed in a timely matter, ordering stock, following up on warranties and stock arrivals, and other administrative tasks. Jess will also be helping coordinate events such as pop-ups. She sold her Kawasaki Ninja
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Want to work with us?
We occasionally have openings for riders to join our team! You'll need to love riding motorbikes and be a good human. Check out our current openings below.
About Amanda Phoenix, Director
An avid motorcyclist for over 15 years, Amanda founded the motorcycle bag and apparel company, Flying Solo Gear Co (mentioned above), where she designs her products in collaboration with the riding community across Australia.
Drawing from her own experiences of overcoming challenges and discrimination, Amanda is deeply committed to fostering equality, respect, and inclusivity. Guided by her humble upbringing, Amanda values honesty and integrity in everything she does.
At Peak Moto, she works to create a safe, welcoming space for riders of all backgrounds, cherishing the connections she builds with those who visit the shop.
Amanda is passionate about empowering women in the motorcycle community, and is a massive advocate for women to become better versions of themselves through riding.
Always on two wheels
Amanda's favourite rides include:
- A 18,000km full lap of Australia solo on a Suzuki GSXR 600
- A 15,000km half-lap with Steph on a BMW s1000rr
- 3 Simpson Desert crossings on a Husqvarna FE450
Currently in her garage:
- 2017 BMW S1000RR
- 2012 Triumph Daytona 675
- 2016 Honda Grom
- 2007 Triumph Daytona 675 track bike
At the time of writing, Amanda has owned 15 motorbikes. Her favourites include a 50cc Sym Mio scooter and a Kawasaki Ninja 250.
Amanda believes in being kind and genuine to everyone she meets, as long as they do the same.
You can find more about Amanda and the Flying Solo Gear Co brand here.