Pelago Stavangers Are Here

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It’s super exciting to see the Pelago Stavangers finally in the store.These are a great all-rounder, all-road, drop bar “ATB”, similar in many ways to bikes like the Surly Midnight Special or the Wilde Rambler, but also very much their own unique design.The Stavanger is super good value as a complete bike with GRX 11 […]

Commuter Cycles has gone Off Course

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Well, if the truth be told, we’ve been going Off Course since the day we started!  When we opened in 2008 as a one person workshop, I had a very narrow idea of the people and bikes we wanted to serve. Commuter Cycles summed it up perfectly, and our logo design based on the bike […]

A Guide to Riding Fast with Salsa Cycles

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‘Adventure By Bike’ has been Salsa’s motto for many years now and just about every bike in their range is designed with exploring, and carrying the right gear to be self sufficient, in mind.

Welcome Bombtrack Bicycles

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We’re very excited to welcome Bombtrack bicycles to the Commuter range.

Introducing the Kona Sutra ULTD

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The Sutra LTD (minus the U) has been a mainstay of our range for a few years now.

Silk Road Race x Mongolia Bikepacking Slide Night

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Who’s keen for just about the most informative bicycle adventure evening of all time!? Bring your favourite snacks and bevvies and join us at the shop from 7pm on Thursday the 5th of September for stories, pictures and laughs with some cool cats that just got back from some cool trips. Dan Hunt is just […]

Register for the Surly Intergalactic Party

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In an event that the general public will no doubt mistake for the earth shifting slightly on it’s axis, Surly Bikes are about to celebrate their 21st birthday and they want YOU to come help celebrate. Join us at the store at 4pm on Saturday September the 21st for an afternoon of mixed terrain adventure, […]

Kona Bikes 2020 Sneak Peak

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Adam recently made the journey to Kona Bikes HQ in Bellingham, Washington to check out what’s new at their 2020 model range launch. It’s looking like another season of awesome bikes from Kona, with some smart updates to bikes we loved in 2019. 

A Beginners Guide to the Hunt 1000

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Fancy doing a 1000km unsupported bikepacking route through some of Australia’s most rugged and beautiful high country?

Click through and download the “Beginners guide to the Hunt 1000” PDF that Huw put together, which shared his experience of preparing for, and riding the 2017 Hunt 1000 event in the hope of inspiring more people to take the plunge and give it a go in 2018.

Slide Night #5 – Touring in Sri Lanka

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The nights are getting colder, so to keep warm we’re hosting a slide night about riding bikes in a tropical paradise. One of our Mechanics, Todd, has recently returned from a 3 week cycling tour in Sri Lanka with his partner, Linden. They have a bunch of stories and photos to share.

My Mechanic Rules

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“Who is the Fairest Mechanic of them All?” We’re teaming up with the Single Speed World Champs to run a bike mechanics championships. Think ‘Australian Idol’ and ‘My Kitchen Rules’, only with beer. And bikes. And DJ’s. And Shifter Dan and Pony Bikes Sasha judging instead of Delta and Guy Grossi.

Preview of Commuter Cycles Merino Jersey

Commuter Cycles Merino Jersey

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Here’s a sneak peak at the design of our new jersey, designed by our talented graphic designer and mechanic, Luke. We’re about to order a limited run so get in touch if you’d like to lock one in.

Dynamo Lights Demo

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Dynamo curious? Like the idea of having light to see by, not just be made visible? Never want to bother with buying or charging batteries, and taking your lights off your bike every time you park it? Together with Abbotsford Cycles and our key suppliers we are holding a demo night to show off the efficiency of modern hub dynamos, and the amazing light output and charging capability of the current crop of lights and accessories.

Slide Night #3 – Overnight Touring for the Uninitiated

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We’re holding another slide night on the 2nd of March 2016. Previously we’ve focused on trips undertaken by experienced bike tourists. This time around we’re going to help first-timers plan their first foray into touring – a simple overnighter.

Adam’s SRAM Rival1 Wolverine

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Adam didn’t realise he needed a SOMA Wolverine, until he saw mine. “I saw an orange bike on your Instagram feed” said the man as he wandered around the workshop, “I am on the lookout for a new bike, and had been thinking about an internal gear hub town bike, but that bike looks like fun”. The seed had been sown, and a test ride of my Wolverine and six months later, Adam is the proud owner of a SRAM Rival1 Wolverine.

Ride2Work Day 2015 – Free tune-up and safety check

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This year we’re offering something a little different to help new commuters discover the brilliance of riding to work. From October 1st until Ride2Work Day on the 14th, we’ll provide a free safety check and on the spot tune-up to anyone preparing a bike for Ride2Work Day.

Ortlieb Panniers and bags – staff favourites

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Panniers are a ‘must-have’ commuting and touring accessory. They keep your gear off your back, low on the bike, and attach securely and easily to your rack. Ortlieb Panniers are the benchmark for cycle tourers and commuters the world over. Made in Germany, they are 100% waterproof, super tough, and easy to set up and use. All the staff at Commuter Cycles use them, and swear by them.

Riley’s SOMA Double Cross Gravel Commuter

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Riley has been commuting on a Paconi steel road bike for years. He came to us looking for something more suited to the daily grind of poor roads, all weather conditions and emergency braking. He also wanted a bike that he would be able to take on dirt road adventures on the weekend. It had to be fast, and black too.

Erle’s M.A.P. Randonneur

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Erle’s M.A.P. Randonneur is one of the blingiest bikes we’ve put together. The frame and fork were custom made by Mitch Prior in Chico, California.

Mischa’s SOMA Double Cross Dream Build

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Mischa came to us for a dream build. After many hours of careful consideration we arrived at the custom Soma Double Cross build you see documented here.

SOMA Wolverine

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Jan 2015 Update – We’ve just received stock from the second production run! Most are presold, but we have a few left in sizes 52cm, 56cm, (maybe a 58cm) and a 60cm. With the deteriorating Australian dollar vs the USD the price for the frameset is now $950. This is all the stock we could get for Australia so be quick if you want one.

Jamis Coda – Best Commuter bike around $1000

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The Jamis Coda is our favourite ‘budget’ commuter bike. They are Chromoly City Bikes with a sensible mix of parts, room for wide tyres and mud guards, braze-ons for racks, and they’re a good looking bike with understated black and silver paint work. For someone riding more than 3 or 4 days a week, we think they offer fantastic value.

Garage Sale – Saturday September 13th

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  Here a few examples of what to expect: Eurotrip full coverage guards (in colours) Tyres Assorted stems and handlebars Assorted bags and saddle bags LOTS of Koolstop brake pads in freaky configurations – Carbon rim cartridges for your Campy of Magura brakes anyone? Bobike baby seat spares Other cheap stuff!! We will also have […]

Soma Grand Randonneur frameset with fenders

SOMA Grand Randonneur Frames

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We have just received our second batch of SOMA Grand Randonneur framesets. These are a fantastic multi use bike, just at home on gravel as on the road. Designed around 650b wheels, the front end geometry is low trail to handle front loads, the tubing is light and supple to lend a smooth ride, and it has all the bottle mounts and braze-ons for building up a ‘proper’ randonneur. This frame was designed in conjunction with Mike Kone from Boulder Bikes who have been building fine randonneur frames for many years and still builds under the Rene Herse moniker. At $700 for the frame and fork, we think it is the best value 650b Randonneur bike available today.

Ride2Work day 2013

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  This year we are once again teaming up with The Lux Foundry Cafe to offer commuters a free tune-up & safety assessment in addition to free coffee, or a great breakfast deal. The cafe is located on Hope street, just West of the Upfield bikepath. If it’s nice weather, we’ll be in the courtyard […]

Commuter Cycles 5th Birthday

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It is hard to believe, but we are turning 5. To celebrate, we’re organising a group ride, a Show ‘n Shine and a Party – all on Sunday 21st July. Please join us for one, or all the ‘stages’.

Cyclocross 101 – Skills session Saturday 22nd June

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If you’ve been wondering what all the fuss is about cyclocross, or you’ve had a dabble but are keen to work on your technique, Commuter Cycles is running a skills session on the afternoon of Saturday 22nd June.

Damon Rao Polo Bike

Custom Polo Bike

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Commuter cycles is excited to be sponsoring Damon Rao at the Bike Polo World Championships in Berlin and the London Open Tournament. He’ll be riding a custom made polo bike, a Symes Whiskey. He’ll be heading off tonight for two weeks in Europe and then competing in the Australian Championships in Brisbane with it later […]

Commuter Cycles is up and cycling!

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The roller door at 14 Prentice Street went up officially for the first time at 7.30am on Monday 21st July. After a crazy six weeks of cleaning, painting, building, stocking, fabricating and spray painting bikes, the Commuter Cycles workshop and initial ‘fleet’ or courtesy bikes are now in service. Thank you to the legion of […]

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Off Course acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional custodians of the lands and waterways in the area now known as Brunswick, and pays respect to their Elders past, present, and emerging, as well as to all First Nations’ communities in Australia.