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
Cannondale CAAD10 54 cm Shimano 105 10 Speed Road Bike
Minty Fresh CAAD 10 in as new condition $1875 CAAD10 in new condition. No chips, not scratches, not even any cable rub. Brake surface on wheels is as new, no wear at all. Still running original chain & cassette with no wear New cables (inner & outer) New bar tape New 700 x 25mm Tangente
The Bike Mechanics Day…
Mr Smith, you’re going to need new brake pads (name changed to protect Barrys privacy) No thanks Steve, can you just adjust the caliper… It’ll be fine
Thin Tyres Vs Fat Tyres
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n-DHQAUmGk&t=506s I’ve recently changed the tyres on my Synase Hi-Mod to 700×30… I’m loving the ride!!
A Taste Of What’s Coming 😎
I always get a hard time about not taking pics of bikes before they’s restored… I’ll try to rectify that! Over the next few days I’ll post a little of what we’re working on Let’s start with a CAAD9 pictured straight outta the box… Ugly as Sh1t! Let’s see if we can change that😎😋🚲
Minty Fresh Caad10 56 cm frame
CAAD 10 build coming soon Not a dint, not a scratch… Just some of my dirty hand prints… This colourway pops!!
Cannondale CAAD10 58 cm 7.3 kg Ultegra 10 Speed
Bike Rides & Presents As New $1875 Shipping Australia wide $100 ($50 metro Melbourne) or come down to our workshop & have a look/test ride We’re located on the 1st floor Kennards Self Storage 151 Raleigh Rd Maribyrnong (2 min walk from Highpoint) N.B. We adhere to lockdown restrictions. Please check current restrictions at time
Ahmet’s epic 4 day ride… Updated from last week
If this ride doesn’t deserve a post I dunno what does 🤷♀️🤷♀️ After arriving he messaged me & his only complaint was getting seasick on a ferry ride 🙄😆🤪🚴♀️🚵♀️
Ahmet’s Ride So Far…
For those of you who haven’t met Ahmet he’s one of the 1226 gang & a true gentleman! I received this msg from him an hour or so ago:After getting the chain done o. Tuesday I rode non stop for 24hrs He then continued on for another 2 days & is still going! I’ll post
What’s On For 2022??
Xmas break is over & it’s back to work! Here’s some of what’s planned for the start of the year: 2ND WORKSHOP IN MOORABBIN opening Feb!! 3 hour maintenance courses are back starting with Saturday 15th & 22nd Jan 10 am-1pm Lot’s of bikes on their way, posts & pics in the
Salsa La Raza 53 cm Small/Medium Steel 9 Speed Daytona Road Bike
Reynolds 853 steel Slasa Full of peppery goodness $675 Groupset is immaculate. Paint is a little chipped in places but the frame is dead straight, no rust, no dints New Pro traditional curve 40 cm dropbars New bartape New cables (inner & outer) New chain Wheels are straight, bearings smooth Schwalbe 25 mm tyres with
Cannondale CAADX 56cm Large Tiagra 10 Speed Disc Brake Cyclocross Bike
CAADX disc brake cyclocross $1175 Great looking excellent condition Cannondale CAADX disc brake cyclocross. Paint 8.5/10. Frame 9/10. There’s a tiny shallow dint in the top tube. It’s so slight it’s only visible when the light hits it at a certain angle. Closeup of dint in the pic of the top tube where “CAAD” is