The Desire to Make a Vehicle the
Right Way Inspired Dane Whitmire
to start AMV
Dane Whitmire
Founder
Ever since childhood, Dane had dreamt of riding his dirt bike around town. Knowing the illegality of this, he attempted to attach lawn-mower engines to bicycles, not knowing the intricacies of legal motorized bikes. After gaining the necessary tools and know-how to make his own bikes from scratch, he set out to help those who want simple transportation that they can work on, modify, and customize on their own.
Background
Professional Vintage Car Mechanic
For 3 years, Dane was a mechanic on vintage and antique cars at a private car collection and a vintage repair shop. From these and his multiple personal vintage cars, he learned that vehicles could be made to be serviced and without planned obsolescence.
E-bike Builder and Repair Technician
From 2021 to 2024 Dane built scores of e-bikes for a small business also in the Bay Area. As well as building and maintaining these bikes, he also repaired and maintained numerous other models of e-bike for the company's repair segment, which he created.
Product Development and Marketing Manager
As well as doing hands-on work, Dane lead the e-bike company in developing new products, such as a twin motor three-wheeler which could lower its cargo bed to transport other vehicles and equipment. Social media, advertisement, and marketing were all lead by Dane as well, leading to significant growth into new markets.