Celebrating 25 Years of GripSport Innovation

Thank You to our loyal Customers, Dealers, Staff & Suppliers

This month marks a significant milestone in GripSport’s history – our 25th anniversary! From a modest backyard workshop to becoming an industry leader, our journey has been fuelled by a passion for cycling and a commitment to innovation.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our past and present staff, customers, dealers and suppliers for helping us through this amazing journey. Your passion and commitment to GripSport fuel our drive to continue innovating and providing you with the best products in the market. Here’s to many more milestones together!

Check out the Photo Gallery and our Recent Achievements below.

Award Winning Versa Vertical Bike Rack Range

Discover our Versa vertical bike rack series, designed tough for any Australian adventure, the Versa Bike rack can carry bikes of all sizes, from 16″ BMXs to 29ers.

We’re immensely proud of what we’ve built, and even more so seeing the new management continue our legacy with the same passion and values.

Jon & Marian Weaving, Founder

Recent Achievements

1999: Started operating out of a residential garage in Melbourne, building bike racks and carrying out bike frame repairs.
2009: Moved into a small factory in Thomastown, expanding to two adjacent factories as it grew further.
2015: Launched the Van-Rack, designed for caravans and campers, setting a new industry standard.
2018: Expanded our horizons beyond Australia, introducing GripSport to New Zealand.
2018: Installed and commissioned our first robotic welding bay, improving production efficiency.
2021: Moved to a purpose-built facility in Campbellfield, quadrupling space and setting the stage for future innovations.
2023: Launched the Versa vertical bike rack, awarded the prestigious Australian Good Design Award for the Vehicle & Transport category.
2024: Launched the Versa Power Rack, an electric-powered vertical bike rack designed for the adaptive bike market.