Bicycle Blog
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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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MONSTERCROSS
MONSTERCROSS
MONSTERCROSS
Enough of the small talk. It’s time to sit back & enjoy the hits & the misses of
Santa Cruz and Fire Eye
Hardtails are dead… Not yet! #1226bikes #SantaCruz #fireeyeflame
Ridley Helium ***SOLD***
As promised… Still slowly gearing up for some winter bike builds (If everything goes to plan ) This weeks build:It’s blackIt’s whiteIt’s a Ridley Helium! A light weight full carbon, Ultegra 10 speed with immaculate paint I haven’t measured it yet but it’s almost certainly an XL I need to find a front deraileur & might
Campagnolo Ekar
It’s too hot to photograph at our usual concrete wall… The old picket fence will have to do!
Peugeot Restoration
Maribyrnong Workshop Location:151 Raleigh Road Maribyrnong, VIC 3032AustraliaPhone Number: 0497084527 Huntingdale Workshop Location:1317 North Road, North Rd Service Rd, Huntingdale VIC 3166, AustraliaPhone Number: 0497 084 527
Campagnolo Ekar 13 Speed With Thumb Shifter
I rode on Campagnolo Ekar 13 speed with thumb shifter noodles WTF? Shifter noodles? You can reach the thumb lever from everywhere on the bars… But it’s not quite comfortable from anywhere on the bars Stupid idea! Prove me wrong
Bicycle Handlebar Alignment Laser
I got another new toy from AliExpress… Does it work? Yep Also… it’s bloody awesome!
Shimano Tourney Rear Deraileur Clean
You’ve seen the preview… Now here’s the full length movie Well, maybe not full length The full rear deraileur clean is more like a trilogy No time for that… I have bikes to service! So instead of a full clean… Here’s the most satisfying bit Enjoy 🚲🚲🪥🪛🪛 🎞️📽️🎬 Some jobs are just ASMR! https://www.1226.bike/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Play-Doh-Rear-Deraileur.mp4
We love a well lubed chain!
https://www.1226.bike/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PXL_20250115_234230848.mp4
AliExpress Helmet Test
Guess who went for a ride… Got cramps… Caught the train home… & Left their expensive helmet at the station never to be seen again Time to try something a little cheaper… So now I’m that guy… The guy who’s buying lots of stuff off AliExpress My latest purchase: An AliExpress replacement helmet for the