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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
How To Wash Your Bike
Park Tool How To Wash Your Bike Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2sKhSDrugE&t=900s The Park Tool How To Wash Your Bike video because let’s face it: Your bike is filthy! I mean… seriously… when was the last time you gave it a proper wash? No, leaving it out in the rain while you sit in the cafe waiting for
Rear Derailleur Adjustment & Tuning Explained
Rear Derailleur Adjustment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZxPIZ1ngY This is our current #1 reference video for anyone who asks! Great rear derailleur adjustment vid from Calvin & the Park Tool Team. The absolute best in the business So now you’ve got no excuse ‘cos if you’re not tuning your bike, you’re basically riding a glorified rusty tricycle. Why settle
There’s a Reason They’re Called Dork Discs
Should I remove My Dork Disc?!? Great YouTube vid about the pros & cons of a dork disc from the guys at Berm Peak Their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SethsBikeHacks
3 Hour $99 Bicycle Tuning & Bicycle Maintenance Course Updates
3 hour $99 Bicycle Tuning & Bicycle Maintenance Course Date Updates https://www.1226.bike/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Campagnolo-Record-8-speed-watermarked.mp4 Who doesn’t love gears working like a well oiled machine?… Actually I think they work when they are a well oiled machine?!? A little training goes a loooong way when you’re tuning bicycle gears! OK, I’m adding this comment in as an edit
Rim brakes versus disc brakes on a road bicycle
Choosing the right brakes can be one of the most important decisions you make when it comes to getting a new road bike. Do you choose rim brakes or disc brakes? Choosing the right one can make your ride much smoother and more enjoyable. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each
Seb’s Canyon Ultimate SL aero 8
Seb’s had troubles finding bike’s in his size so imagine how stoked he was when he found this Canyon Ultimate SL aero 8!?! Even has 650b wheels. What a machine Around 7kg with pedals & bottle cages #1226bikes #canyoncycles #canyonultimate #canyonultimatesl
Cannondale CAAD4 Monstercross Gravel Bike
***SOLD*** $2200 Large Cannnondale CAAD4 Monstercross with hydraulic Ultegra groupset, DT Swiss XR4.2D 26” wheels & FUNN 50 wide gravel dropbars This one is one of our best. It weighs about 10 kg. The wheels have 2.2 tyres which give it a very similar circumference to 27.5 wheels with gravel tyres. The riding position is
Apollo Vitesse Gravel Update
1226: Steve speaking Customer: Hi, can you make my old 5 speed Apollo cool? 1226: Yes we can 10 speed downtube shifting gravel beast
Colnago Master Columbus Gilco S4 Update
We’ve had the Colnago Master Gilco S4 in the workshop for a while now so we’ve pulled it down, re-tweaked & retuned, changed the bartape from white to black with white dots & the rest remains the same. It’s awesome!M0re pics & revamped listing coming soon
Specialized RipRock 24 Kids Mountain Bike
SOLD $280 Dirt, street, trails—the Riprock 24 doesn’t fit neatly into any one box. It’s purpose-built for fun, no matter how your little tike decides to ride it Comfortable, confident geometry with 24” wheels & SR Suntour XCT suspension fork provide heaps of traction, control, and confidence over any terrain Equipped with low maintenance mechanical