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
Campagnolo Velox Rear Derailleur
We’ve had this on a shelf for years ‘cos we like to look at it & every now & again post a pic or 2 of it… I don’t think we’ll ever build something that needs a Campagnolo Velox RD… But who knows?
Cannondale CAAD4 Mountain Bike
Remember when… Steve, why do you like the old Cannondale’s?That’s why
Giant Filter 1 Mountain Bike
12 Speed Giant Filter 1 Commuter Bicycle With Awesome Gear Range $775 MTB commuter bicycle built by a regular & he’s done a cracker job 27.5 wheel conversion. The clearance is super tight on the rear only allowing for a hybrid tyre so you won’t be putting MTB tyres on the rear If you’re looking
Cannondales On The Rack at 1226 Bicycle Shop Maribyrnong
I love these shots of the rack when we have a few dales. Sometimes it’s fun working in a bicycle shop 😆
Kona Jake 24 Kids 7 to 12 years Cyclocross Bicycle
STI Shifters for small hands $275 Lightweight aluminium Kona Jake 24 rolling on 24” wheels with race-ready geometry and spec for 7 to 12 years old(ish), depending on size. Stable and versatile on everything from smooth dirt and gravel paths to long stretches of asphalt Frame’s great with no dints Paint’s good New saddle MAXXIS
Campagnolo Cannondale Mountain Bike
This gifted to us the other day. Paint’s a little rough but not a single dint. It’s not too often you use Campagnolo, Cannondale & mountain bike in the same sentence… I believe it’s a 1992(?) frame. I’m guessing it’s not really worth anything except for it’s curiosity value… Not too mention it’s an awesome
I love SRAM Red 10 speed cassettes!
SRAM Red parts have always been light but 136 grams for a 10 speed cassette?!?
Awesome Brake Pads On Shimano Dura Ace 7400 Brakes
Dura Ace brake calipers… Novelty brake pads…. What could possibly go wrong? 😎🚲🔨🛠🔧🔩⚙🗜🔗🚲🤙
Stealth Mountain Bike Wheel with A Broken Spoke (or2)
A broken spoke you say? That moment when a customer who’s called up to ask if we can fix a broken spoke turns up on our doorstep & pulls out of the ute… Great to see a Stealth mountain bike… Even when it looks a little worse for wear
Cannondale CAAD13 105 Disc Coolest Gravelcross Commuter **SOLD**
Cannondale CAAD13 54cm medium $2975 Cannondale CAAD13 105 disc rolling on 27.5 Hunt gravel wheels with 27.5 x 1.5 Schwalbe G-One tyres. With it’s road bike geometry with indestructible gravel wheels on thick tyres it’s a true smooth riding, fast, all rounder Specs at bottom of listing Have a look/test ride at our bicycle shop
It’s Alive! Cannondale Synapse Hi Mod Di2
Di2 wizardry🧙♂️🧟♂️🔗🗜⚙🔩🔧🛠🔨🚲 https://www.1226.bike/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/89224224_1452426961606278_1838456310056615936_n.mp4 Steve’s Cannondale Synapse Hi Mod. You can see the completed build here: https://www.facebook.com/1226Bikes/photos/pcb.987658681871339/987658571871350/
** SOLD ** Ibis Mojo SL/R XL Dual Suspension Carbon Fibre Mountain Bike
Lightweight SRAM Equipped Extra Large IBIS Mojo $2467 Lightweight SRAM equipped IBIS Mojo XL with STANS Crest wheelset weighing in at under 13kg. Extremely capable all-mountain bike that doesn’t use any “cheater” lightweight parts to keep the weight down. It’s strong, stiff & track ready The bike is sold in used condition. It’s fully serviced,