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See what’s happening in & around the workshop in the 1226 Bicycle Blog. What we’re doing, what we’re talking about, who’s seen what, upcoming builds, fun videos, technical stuff & pics from the past
We build lots of custom road, gravel & mountain bikes…
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Enough of the small talk. It’s time to sit back & enjoy the hits & the misses of


Ben vs. LADIES BACK ON YOUR BIKE vs. chocolate cake
Ben getting a much deserved hard time from the girls from LADIES BACK ON YOUR BIKE. Great arvo @ the 1226 BIKES 3 hour $99 Bicycle Tuning & Maintenance Course. Hope to see you all again soon! (We’ll bring the chocolate cake) www.1226.bike/1226-3-hour-bicycle-maintenance-course-maribyrnong/ www.1226.bike/bicycle-maintenance-course-moorabbin/ facebook.com/1226Bikes/ Insta: @1226bikes https://www.1226.bike/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/LBOYB1.mp4

Intense Carbine Eduro Mountain Bike
Throwback MondayIntense Carbine Enduro build Intense Carbine Enduro build we put together (& sold) during Covid lockdown For those interested in how it was set up: Frame: Intense Carbine carbon fibre Fork: Fox 34 Shock: Rockshox Monarch Plus High Volume Shifters: Shimano Deore XT Brakes: Deore XT Derailleur Rear: Deore XT Cassette: Shimano Chain: KMC

Ben Showing Shimano Disc Brake Calipers To The Group
Learn how to tune bicycle gears & brakes at the 1226 BIKES 3 hour $99 Bicycle Tuning & Maintenance Course inMaribyrnong & Moorabbin https://www.1226.bike/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Ben-explaining-how-to-align-a-brake-caliper.mp4

De Rosa Team Alluminio Road Bicycle
2005 De Rosa Team Alluminio One from the vault. 2005 De Rosa Team Alluminio we restored about 5 years ago. Loved this old girl… & I’m not the only one…Here’s some reviews from owners:Reviews

Cannondale CAAD 7
Cannondale CAAD 7 from the 1226 BIKES vault. I personally drove this one back from the Sunshine coast a few years back before we restored it. It’s beautiful! If you’re ever thinking about buying one here’s a link to a sizing chart Size Chart

Last night in Moorabbin
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Saturday Arvo at The Moorabbin Workshop
Upcoming Dates 1226BIKES 3 hour $99 Bicycle Tuning & Maintenance Course Moorabbin:Saturday 15th April 1pm-4pmTuesday 18th April 6pm-9pmSaturday 29 April 1pm-4pmTuesday 30th May 6pm-9pmSunday 4th June 10am-1pmhttps://www.1226.bike/bicycle-maintenance-course-moorabbin/ Maribyrnong:Sunday 23rd April 10am-1pmTuesday 2nd May 6pm-9pmTuesday 23rd May 6pm-9pmSaturday 10th June 1pm-4pmwww.1226.bike/1226-3-hour-bicycle-maintenance-course-maribyrnong/

1226 Specialized S-Works Monstercross Build
Coming soon…Carbon wheels & S-Works frame. This thing weighs about as much as a bees fart 1226BIKES S-Works monstercross build

2017 Specialized Allez Sprint
****SOLD**** DSW Camelian Colourway With Dura Ace 9000 Groupset $2275 Bike presents & rides as newFrame, groupset, bars, stem & seatpost have done about 2000 kms Crankset, chainrings, bb, headset, wheels, tyres, tubes, saddle and cassette, chain, Fulcrum Racing Zero wheels, Ceramic Speed jockey wheels and cabling have done just under 300 kms Specs at

Front Derailleur Adjustment & Tuning Explained
Add Your Heading Text Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNG7g83lI-s Front derailleur adjustment? More like front derailleur attitude adjustment. Seriously, who designed this thing? It’s like they took a perfectly good bicycle and said, “Let’s complicate the crap out of it.” Adjusting the front derailleur doesn’t have to feel like a game of “Operation” on steroids. One wrong move

How To Wash Your Bike
Park Tool How To Wash Your Bike Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2sKhSDrugE&t=900s The Park Tool How To Wash Your Bike video because let’s face it: Your bike is filthy! I mean… seriously… when was the last time you gave it a proper wash? No, leaving it out in the rain while you sit in the cafe waiting for

Rear Derailleur Adjustment & Tuning Explained
Rear Derailleur Adjustment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZxPIZ1ngY This is our current #1 reference video for anyone who asks! Great rear derailleur adjustment vid from Calvin & the Park Tool Team. The absolute best in the business So now you’ve got no excuse ‘cos if you’re not tuning your bike, you’re basically riding a glorified rusty tricycle. Why settle