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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
Paconi Frame Set
Paconi frame set build coming soon (hopefully next week) Button below is the link to the Paconi Facebook page for history & info Click here
Devinci Troy Custom Enduro Mountain Bike
Mountain Bike SOLD $2775 Stevie Smith won for Crankworx on this model in 2015 putting Devinci Bikes on the map & ushering in the 27.5 wheel revolution A 13 kg custom built enduro beast featuring the Dave Weagle developed Split Link Suspension, paired with a 140mm rear travel Cane Creek DB inline shock & a
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
Specialized Tarmac S-Works SL4 Road Bike
****SOLD**** $1675 61 cm 2013 Tarmac for the big boys in beautiful condition. Paint’s great & the groupset’s tight, clean & unscuffed. The bike’s rolling on straight Paradigm Elite wheels in great condition. It’s got new Deda Zero seatpost & Deda Zero handlebars, bar tape, tyres, chain, cassette & cables Straight Mavic SSC SL wheels
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
Nordest Bardino 3 Hardtail Mountain Bike
****SOLD**** Medium/Large Nordest Bardino 3 Aggressive Enduro HT $2975 Aggressive enduro hardtail MTB built on a **brand new** Nordest Bardino 3 frame. It’s quick but stable… & a super fun ride! While the frame is an “M” the geometry is more like a large in almost any other brand. I’d think the rider height is
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? 😎🚲🔨🛠🔧🔩⚙🗜🔗🚲🤙