Bicycle Blog
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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
Flanders Rush Large 9.3kg Full Carbon Fibre 11 Speed Gravel Bike
Super light weight monstercross $3175 Uncut steerer (Will be cut to buyers specifications) New Frame New 700c Alexrims Boondocks 7d wheels New Controltech CLS 50 cm gravel bars New chainring, cassette & chain New cable & bartape New FUNN saddle New Rock Bros pedals New bottom bracket Shipping Australia wide $100 ($50 metro Melbourne) or
New course dates available!
2 more date are set:Saturday 26th March 1pm-4pmSaturday 9th April 1pm-4pm Click below for details & to make a booking Click here
54 cm Centurion Equalizer
Everything about this bike is cool Indexing downtube shifters, 105 grouppo, new chain…Touched up a few chips yesterday. Hoping to wrap the bars and make a listing tomorrow
Shimano 600 Arabesque
I love digging old bits out of boxes… This weeks back of the workshop find: Shimano 600 Arabesque. The grouppo with the bling bling… They don’t make em like this no more 🧐 (& maybe just as well 🤷♂️)
Trek Composite 2100 Dura Ace 7400
Ok, busy week Time to start posting again Let’s start with this strange brew: Trek Composite 2100 with… Dura Ace 7400 in minty fresh condition 😵💫Wonder what I’ll swap the grouppo onto
Kona Hei Hei XC/Racelight Large XTR 12 Speed Mountain Bike ** SOLD **
11kg Mountain Goat $2775 11 kg with powerful acceleration. Agile down & efficient up Frame is immaculate Paint in near perfect condition with only a couple of tiny stone chips New shifter cable (inner & outer) New FUNN saddle New grips No pedals The bike is sold in used condition. It’s been serviced & the
Cleaning Up The Showroom
We’ve decided to run a clean, tidy, streamlined showroom but our workshops remain as busy, crowded & full of little hidden treasures as ever!
Presta Valve Hack
No Presta pump to pump up your flat? No problems! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYCFhz2LWIU&t=157s
Curve Grovel V3 Kevin of Steel XL 60cm Gravel/All Road Bike
2021 Curve Grovel in mint condition $3475 Frame in excellent condition No cracks in carbon No dints Paint in brand new condition apart from 1 stone chip the size of a pin head No peeling or cracking in clearcoat New shifter & brake cables Freshly wrapped handlebars New Selle Italia Novus Evo saddle New Deda
Ciocc Astore 50 cm Small Ultegra 6600 10 Speed Italian Road Bike ***SOLD***
rare itallion stallion in beautiful condition $995 Frame in excellent condition No dints Paint in near perfect condition with only a couple of tiny stone chips New shifter & brake cables Freshly wrapped handlebars New ProLogo Scratch saddle New Deda Zero stem New alloy seatpost 23mm Continental Grand Prix 4000 tyres, plenty of tread Brake
Cannondale CAAD10 56 cm Large 105 10 Speed Road Bike
$1575 Overall condition at 8.5/10. Couple of little chips & rubs but still looks amazing Frame in good condition Paint has a couple of little chips & rubs but no corrosion, bubbling, discolouring, etc. New shifter & brake cables Freshly wrapped handlebars Brand new Fabric saddle Brand new Zipp Tangent 25mm Brake surface on wheels
Malvern Star ’70’s Dragster
When you work out of a storage unit (or 2) and your neighbour sticks her head in to show you what’s in her unit