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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
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
What Motivates You To Ride So Much?
This exactly sums up my life #1226bikes
Buying Stuff on FB Marketplace in Australia
Why buying stuff on FB Marketplace in Australia is awesome! (Usually) We buy lots of bike parts & bikes on FB. Marketplace for our little bicycle enterprise. We have to… It’s the only way to get matching parts for customers who need specific bits for their builds/bikes, as well as parts for our own builds.
Group Riders On Moonee Ponds Creek Bike Trail Takeaway
My takeaway from last weeks “group riders on Moonee Ponds Creek bike trail” post (Melbourne, Australia if you don’t know). I’ve added a few thoughts of my own as well. Moonee Ponds Creek trail has become a cycling commuter highway for workers heading to & from the city. It’s heavily used by kids riding to school
Group Riders on Moonee Ponds Creek Trail
To the group of road bike riders smashing it down Moonee Ponds creek bike trail, taking the Evans St. exit blind corner at about 25 or 30 km per hour on the 18th May around 8am Your lead rider hard cut a blind corner hard nearly crashing into me head on. I was the guy
***SOLD*** SE Bikes Big Flyer 29″ BMX Bike
$400 No dintsPaint in great condition with only a couple of tiny stone chipsNew brake cableNew chainNew gripsNew tyres The bike is sold in used conditionHave a look/test ride at our workshop151 Raleigh Rd Maribyrnong (2 min walk from Highpoint) inside Kennards Self StorageWe come & go on varied daily schedules with deliveries, pickups, etc.****So
Specialized Sirrus Small Commuter Bike ***SOLD***
Small 52cm $275 Specialized Sirrus Small Commuter Bike Gears & brakes are freshly tuned with new cables & brake pads all roundWheels are straight with smooth bearings & flat braking surface Specs at bottom of listing Have a look/test ride at our workshop151 Raleigh Rd Maribyrnong (2 min walk from Highpoint) inside Kennards Self Storage
***SOLD*** Intense Carbine Enduro 10 Speed Medium Carbon Mountain Bike
Intense Carbine Enduro 10 Speed Medium Carbon Mountain Bike Price: $3300 2014 Intense Carbine Enduro Medium Mountain Bike Super fast, super strong, agile & fun. This bike can handle just about anything you can throw at it. It has a reverb dropper & an XT grouppo. Paint’s in fantastic condition The bike is sold in
Chinese 3D Printed Saddles
We’re still playing with the Chinese 3d printed saddles. This is the latest one & I gotta say… I’m really digging this one! It looks the Unlike the other 3d printed saddles we’ve bought, this one isn’t full carbon. It’s 143mm wide with a hard plastic shell & CroMo railing. I got this one to
***SOLD*** Leggera Ultegra 6600 10 speed Carbon Fibre Road Bike
54cm Medium Size Compact Frame $475 Leggera carbon fibre road bike in 9/10 conditionFeels & rides like a new bike. Gears & brakes are tuned & work greatWe put the groupset through the ultrasonic cleaner & gave it a polish.We polished the frame & cleanskinned it & chucked on some 1226 decals Wheels are straight