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See what’s happening in & around the workshop & what we’re talking about in the 1226 Bicycle Blog.
See what we’re doing, what we’re talking about, who’s seen what, upcoming builds, fun videos, technical stuff & pics from the past
Bike Courses Advertising in Adelaide
We’ve started advertising in Adelaide ahead of our November 12-17 visit. Like any new location when we 1st advertise, we get people signing up, then not paying because they say, they think we might be a scam… C’mon people… You’ve seen our ads & our website… Do you think we look clever enough to run a long
Childhood Memory
Childhood memory?? I got smacked in the shin yesterday by a MTB pedal walking a customers bike from the workshop to parcel pickup #1226bikes
Maribyrnong Biketober 2025
This October, be rewarded for riding your bike! City of Maribyrnong, like other workplaces around Maribyrnong and throughout Melbourne, will be participating in the Love to Ride challenge, Biketober 2025. It is a free, fun program where people will be rewarded for riding your bike, and workplaces are rewarded for encouraging their staff to be more
Geelong Training Sessions
Another day, another site. Geelong early morning before the gang arrives. A bit chilly, but soon it’ll be nice and warm The storage facilities are a little rough and ready for a polished training sessions, but the facilities are great to us, and the cost of rental enables us to keep the cost down for
New USB Rechargeable Lights For Courses
Any time, any where. 1226 tuning and maintenance courses. Lighting has always been an issue for us in some of our darker workshops, but I’m loving the new USB rechargeable lights. We just chuck em up on the wall and BAM! Light everywhere Here’s the list where we currently have maintenance and tuning courses: Maintenance and
ASMR For Cyclists
ASMR for cyclists… Play with the sound up! The sound of perfect gear shifting on a bicycle https://youtu.be/_gBwDhLcXX4?si=nDRvkRxlUSRQJB6F
Cannondale CAAD5 Electric Blue
Full description & pics: https://www.1226.bike/bikes/cannondale-caad5-56-cm-road-bike/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/1226Bikes/cannondale/cannondale-caad5/ Cannondale CAAD5 Electric Blue Specs: Frame: Cannondale CAAD 5 AlloyFork: Cannondale Slice Ultra Si carbon with alloy steerer Shifters: Shimano 105 5700 10 speedBrakes: SRAM ForceDerailleur Front: Shimano 105 5700Derailleur Rear: Shimano Ultegra 6700Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 6700Chain: KMCCrankset: Shimano Ultegra 6700Wheels: Fulcrum Racing 7 CXTyres: 25mm Maxxis Pursuer
Easy Way To Check For Chain Stretch On A Bicycle
If your chain lifts off the chainring like this… Your chain’s worn out! I mean really worn out!! Time for a new chain & cassette… & likely some new chainrings https://youtu.be/MlEFSzYmc10?si=BcrvLd_t5pNjtej5
Cannondale CAAD4 XL
Full pics and description of the Cannondale CAAD4 XL here: https://www.1226.bike/bikes/cannondale-caad4-xxl-9-speed-veloce-road-bike/ Specs: Shifters: Campagnolo Veloce 9 speedBrakes: Campagnolo Veloce 9 speedDerailleur Front: Campagnolo Veloce 9 speedDerailleur Rear: Campagnolo Veloce 9 speedCassette: ShimanoCrankset: Campagnolo Veloce 9 speedWheels: Mavic Cosmic EliteTyres: Continental GSSaddle: Selle RoyalStem: FSAHandlebars: OrbeaSeatpost: Alloy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icagPQNXdbA