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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Enough of the small talk. It’s time to sit back & enjoy the hits & the misses of
Specialized Stumpjumper 10 Speed Tiagra Medium Gravel Bike
our most capable gravel conversion ever! $1175 Possibly our most capable gravel conversion ever! Slightly more upright seating position than the squarer top tubes the bike can handle far rougher terrain but at 12.1 kg doesn’t give up its ability to cruise on bitumen The bike is sold in used condition. It’s fully serviced, suspension
Norco XFR4 Medium/Large Commuter
Commuter, path or light gravel $375 Commuter, path or light gravel bike. Comfortable & responsive. Great value for money The bike is sold in used condition. It’s fully serviced, suspension has been checked. Stanchions are smooth & suspension is plush. Brakes are in excellent condition. Wheels are straight & bearings smooth We ship Australia wide
Kona WO 10 Speed Medium Size Fat Bike
Snow, sand, mud… fun fun fun $775 Kona fat bike. Fun ride. Designed for hard pack snow, sand & swamps. Also make a great cruiser! The bike is sold in used condition. It’s fully serviced, suspension has been checked. Stanchions are smooth & suspension is plush. Brakes are in excellent condition. No oil leaks from
Fire Eye Flame Small Aggressive Hardtail Mountain Bike
Nimble, fun & indestructible $1275 Legendary 2015 Fire Eye Flame aggressive hardtail. Indestructible 4130 ChroMo steel. Nimble, capable & fun The bike is sold in used condition. It’s fully serviced, suspension has been checked. Stanchions are smooth & suspension is plush. Brakes are in excellent condition. No oil leaks from brakes or suspension. Pivot points
Bicycle Rolling Resistance
For those who are a little anal about rolling resisance https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/road-bike-reviews
Cannondale System Six 56 cm Ultegra 6700 Carbon Fibre Road Bike
Cannondale System Six Ultegra 6700 Large Carbon Road Bike $1275 Mint condition frame. Not a chip anywhere on the bike. Frame is stiff & quick Brand new: Crankset, chain, tyres, inner tubes, seat, & cables (inner & outer) We are shipping Australia wide $100 ($50 metro Melbourne) or come down to our workshop & have
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Large Carbon Dual Suspension Trail Bike
lightweight full OCLV Carbon frame $2900 The 2013 9.8 is a carbon trail bike that can fly through singletrack, throw down with the rowdy trail crew and crush miles during long rides The bike is sold in used condition. It’s fully serviced, suspension has been checked. Stanchions are smooth & suspension is plush. Brakes are
1226 Bike Maintenance Course
3 hour tuning & maintenance clinic After repeated requests from customers for training in the basics of bicycle tuning we’ve decided to put together a 3 hour tuning & maintenance clinic Here’s how it works:Turn up to the clinic with your bike. We’ll do an assessment on it focusing on each of the areas listed
Scott Genius RC Carbon Fibre Monster Cross 11 Speed Gravel Bike
Scott Genius RC meet mostercross $1275 Great carbon fibre 11 speed drop bar gravel bike built on the brilliant Scott Genius frame. Super smooth on the Maxxis roadys combined with fully working plush shock & fork. Freshly bled hydraulic brakes. Take this thing out on smooth gravel trails, down the tracks or ride it to
Norco Voltage Large Monster Cross Gravel Bike
13.5 kg CroMo Norco Monstercross $575 Burnt metallic orange Norco monstercross. Comfortable stable but quick bike. Great grip. Nimble fun ride capable of riding over good distance The bike is sold in used condition. It’s fully serviced, suspension has been checked. Stanchions are smooth & suspension is plush. Brakes are in excellent condition. No oil
