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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** 1226 Specialized S-Works Monstercross Build
Coming soon…Carbon wheels & S-Works frame. This thing weighs about as much as a bees fart 1226BIKES S-Works monstercross build
**SOLD** 2017 Specialized Allez Sprint
****SOLD**** DSW Camelian Colourway With Dura Ace 9000 Groupset $2275 Bike presents & rides as newFrame, groupset, bars, stem & seatpost have done about 2000 kms Crankset, chainrings, bb, headset, wheels, tyres, tubes, saddle and cassette, chain, Fulcrum Racing Zero wheels, Ceramic Speed jockey wheels and cabling have done just under 300 kms Specs at
Front Derailleur Adjustment & Tuning Explained
Add Your Heading Text Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNG7g83lI-s Front derailleur adjustment? More like front derailleur attitude adjustment. Seriously, who designed this thing? It’s like they took a perfectly good bicycle and said, “Let’s complicate the crap out of it.” Adjusting the front derailleur doesn’t have to feel like a game of “Operation” on steroids. One wrong move
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
**SOLD** 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
**SOLD** 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
**SOLD** 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
