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***SOLD*** 2006 Wilier Alpe D’Hues Pro Race- Alloy/Carbon
52 cm $675 2006 Wilier Alpe D’Hues Pro Race in 9/10 conditionThe bike has some serious bling blingIt’s been stripped, deep cleaned & built again It has:New shifter hoodsNew chainBontrager stem & barsCampagnolo 10 speed groupsetFresh bartapeNew cabling throughoutSchwalbe tyres with 90% treadNew inner tubesSuper smooth wheel & crank bearings (check the video in the
Santa Cruz and Fire Eye
Hardtails are dead… Not yet! #1226bikes #SantaCruz #fireeyeflame
Ridley Helium ***SOLD***
As promised… Still slowly gearing up for some winter bike builds (If everything goes to plan ) This weeks build:It’s blackIt’s whiteIt’s a Ridley Helium! A light weight full carbon, Ultegra 10 speed with immaculate paint I haven’t measured it yet but it’s almost certainly an XL I need to find a front deraileur & might
Campagnolo Ekar
It’s too hot to photograph at our usual concrete wall… The old picket fence will have to do!
Peugeot Restoration
Peugeot 54 cm 105 9 Spd Road Bike $475 Pickup from 151 Raleigh Rd Maribyrnong (2 min walk from Highpoint) Rider Height 5’6”-5’9” inches 168-175 cm Frame Size M Top Tube: 54 cmSeat Tube: 53 cm **No pedals** (or helmet, shoes, etc.)Great condition Frame in excellent conditionNo dintsPaint in near perfect condition with only a
Campagnolo Ekar 13 Speed With Thumb Shifter
I rode on Campagnolo Ekar 13 speed with thumb shifter noodles WTF? Shifter noodles? You can reach the thumb lever from everywhere on the bars… But it’s not quite comfortable from anywhere on the bars Stupid idea! Prove me wrong
Bicycle Handlebar Alignment Laser
I got another new toy from AliExpress… Does it work? Yep Also… it’s bloody awesome!
Shimano Tourney Rear Deraileur Clean
You’ve seen the preview… Now here’s the full length movie Well, maybe not full length The full rear deraileur clean is more like a trilogy No time for that… I have bikes to service! So instead of a full clean… Here’s the most satisfying bit Enjoy 🚲🚲🪥🪛🪛 🎞️📽️🎬 Some jobs are just ASMR! https://www.1226.bike/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Play-Doh-Rear-Deraileur.mp4
We love a well lubed chain!
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