Bicycling Australia

Build Your Own Bike

BICYCLING AUSTRALIA: WHY WOULD YOU GO FOR A CUSTOM BIKE OVER AN 'OFF-THE-SHELF' BIKE? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

JAMES BOSSI: Building a bike from the ground up allows us to hone in on the customer’s needs and create the ideal bike for the riding they intend to do. Whilst the frame choice is the obvious starting point, component selection can have a profound impact on a bike’s characteristics. When you buy a bike off the shelf you often replace saddles, bars, stems and gearing to suit each individual rider. This can add hundreds

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Bicycling Australia

Bicycling Australia3 min read
The All-Electric Volvo C40
FOR CYCLISTS SEEKING A vehicle that seamlessly integrates safety, style and functionality, the Volvo C40 emerges as a standout choice. After a fortnight and close to 2000km in this twin engined all-electric C40, this small SUV boasts an extensive lis
Bicycling Australia6 min read
Ribble Endurance SL e
THE THING IS, FOR A LONG TIME, I’ve personally resisted e-bikes. No, I am not a snob and I do not look down on people who use them. In my riding group, I’ve seen a couple of people benefit from the use of the e-bike as a recovery machine or as a way
Bicycling Australia3 min read
LOOK KEO Blade Ceramic Pedals
LOOK HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT updates to their Keo Blade Ceramic pedals, the significant updates not only enhancing performance but just about every aspect of the iconic pedal. But before we look at the latest from the 70+ year old Franch manufacturer, l

Related Books & Audiobooks