I’ve just moved to Melbourne from London, and was seeing if anyone new of any bikes shops that specialise in fixed/track bikes? As in London we have Brick Lane Bikes (and others)… I had to sell mine, but am now looking to do a new fixed gear project. I have done some research and can really only find some shops that sell complete bikes, and not parts, wheelsets, cranksets, frames etc.
I’m thinking now of buying parts from USA (ebay) and building it here?? Has anyone done that??
Shifter Bikes is your best spot for sure or fyxomatosis Andy has the fanciest bikes in town if you’ve got cash money. Buying odd parts here n there on ebay can be cheaper but you’ll obviously need to wait longer for the right bits to pop up at decent prices.
Shifter Bikes is now in South Yarra.
Contact details taken from Instagram - ShifterBikes - Custom Bicycle Studio Bicycle Mechanic & Wheelbuilder 7 Ellis St, Sth Yarra, Vic, AU 03 9826 5007 Tues-Fri 10am-6pm Sat 10am-4pm
Saint Cloud on Gertrude Street is also worth a look at.
are you looking for parts or looking to get a bike built up?
cos Shifter sells very few parts these days.
if it’s parts you’re after try Abbotsford Cycles. And Saint Cloud as mentioned.
I’m so outta the loop re: parts shopping in Melb though
Yea i want to build it all myself, but Possibly get someone to build up the wheels for me.
I went to Saint Cloud today, they had some great components. I will defiantly get some things from them.
I will check out Abbotsford Cycles tomorrow. thanks Jams
