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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
**SOLD** Paconi Airplane
Paconi Airplane Road Bike Pickup from 151 Raleigh Rd Maribyrnong (2 min walk from Highpoint) Heaps more hi-res photos in the link below. Check them out, they form part of the description! Rider Height Frame SizeInches cm 5’3”-5’6” 160-168 S Give or take a little in height depending on torso/leg length Top Tube: 54 cm
**SOLD** CAAD9 Restoration
CAAD9 Restoration Before CAAD9 Restoration After Powder coated at one of the best powder coaters in Melbourne. 95% of the pitting was filled & smoothed. 1226 decal added. Fun fact:we’ve discovered bikes go 15% faster with the 1226 decal 😁😎🚲🤙
**SOLD** Raccomi Restoration
Raccomi Restoration One of our earlier restos & still to this day probably my all time favourite!! When I found the bike it was absolutely hammered. True barn find… Nothing was replaced, not even the chain or cassette. Everything was cleaned & polished using nothing but elbow grease… Actually we did use a little degreaser,
**SOLD** Ibis Mojo 27.5 Conversion
Ibis Mojo 27.5 Conversion Details Condition: Used – Good Lightweight XTR equipped IBIS Mojo even in a large with 27.5 wheels is only around 14kg. An all-mountain bike with 140mm of travel front and rear. It doesn’t use any “cheater” lightweight parts to keep the weight down either. It’s a 27.5 conversion that’s strong &
**SOLD** Kona Abra Cadabra
2011 Kona Abra Cadabra All Mountain bike with 142×12 rear axle, light Scandium 6069 tubing, & a Magic Link platform that can switch from extreme up to extreme down solely based on rider and trail input. The Abra Cadabra is the ultimate do-everything ride We are shipping Australia wide $100 ($50 metro Melbourne) or allowing
**SOLD** CAAD4 SAECO
CAAd4 SAECO Thanks Aaron for bringing the old girl back for a visit! 😍😍🤩🤩🚲
1226 BIKES Maribyrnong Tuesday Night Training Sessions
1226 BIKES Maribyrnong3 hr $99 Bicycle Tuning & Maintenance CourseUpdate Hey guys, when’s the next Tuesday night session in Maribyrnong? Spring! When everyone’s dressed like this it’s time to go home, break out the Tuesday night backgammon & wait out the winter Saturday daytime training sessions are still in full swing
Putting Tyres On Your Wheels Without Tyre Levers
Big BubblesNo Troubles 😎🚴♀️👊 https://www.1226.bike/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Fixing-a-Punture.mp4 Never pinch your tubes again! Putting tyres on without levers is really, really… REALLY hard!! Until it’s not
Ben vs. LADIES BACK ON YOUR BIKE vs. chocolate cake
Ben getting a much deserved hard time from the girls from LADIES BACK ON YOUR BIKE. Great arvo @ the 1226 BIKES 3 hour $99 Bicycle Tuning & Maintenance Course. Hope to see you all again soon! (We’ll bring the chocolate cake) www.1226.bike/1226-3-hour-bicycle-maintenance-course-maribyrnong/ www.1226.bike/bicycle-maintenance-course-moorabbin/ facebook.com/1226Bikes/ Insta: @1226bikes https://www.1226.bike/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/LBOYB1.mp4
**SOLD** Intense Carbine Eduro Mountain Bike
Throwback MondayIntense Carbine Enduro build Intense Carbine Enduro build we put together (& sold) during Covid lockdown For those interested in how it was set up: Frame: Intense Carbine carbon fibre Fork: Fox 34 Shock: Rockshox Monarch Plus High Volume Shifters: Shimano Deore XT Brakes: Deore XT Derailleur Rear: Deore XT Cassette: Shimano Chain: KMC
Ben Showing Shimano Disc Brake Pads To The Group
Learn how to tune bicycle gears & brakes at the 1226 BIKES 3 hour $99 Bicycle Tuning & Maintenance Course inMaribyrnong & Moorabbin https://www.1226.bike/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Ben-explaining-how-to-align-a-brake-caliper.mp4
**SOLD** De Rosa Team Alluminio Road Bicycle
2005 De Rosa Team Alluminio One from the vault. 2005 De Rosa Team Alluminio we restored about 5 years ago. Loved this old girl… & I’m not the only one…Here’s some reviews from owners:Reviews