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It’s getting closer to consistent park picnic riding time on vintage bikes! Come experience the Mottainai spirit….

It’s a literal hive of frenzied activity again at the Mottainai shed, the shed of non-waste. We are intoxicated with the love of vintage bicycles and their restoration, we have a few new crew members (Dave and Mauro) who should … Continue reading

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Mottainai Cycles is throwing open it’s doors wide for springtime, vintage bikes and repairs

Budding leaves, chirping birds and even sunny skies, such a renewal experience. So if you haven’t done already bring your bike in for a Springtime service or if you are looking for a cool vintage bike then come and visit … Continue reading

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restored rebuilt repaired recycled vintage bikes Fitzroy Melbourne.

A few promo images we concocted and or appropriated. Enjoy.

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vintage bikes Melbourne. Mottainai Restored Cycles

Here we have a few choice piccaronies of our Mottainai gang doing what we love to do, we recently had to say bon-voyage to a much loved member Julian, who is now back in France trying to find us some … Continue reading

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vintage bikes Melbourne, get your vintage coolness and recycle a beautiful bicycle with us.

The above bike is a two-star Malverstar full restoration that was recently completed for a wonderful guy, he seems pretty chuffed with it The above bicycle is a BSA that was recently purchased by this sweet lady, she took one … Continue reading

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Vintage bikes Melbourne. Some pics of a few of our bicycles from Julian, our French mechanic at Mottainai Vintage bikes.

Great pictures!!! Thanks Julian. You can check out his Facebook page : http://www.facebook.com/labohemepignonfixe or his blog   http://www.labohemepignonfixe.com/ We are having a sale at the shed with $50 off all bikes, drop by and fall in love with one of our … Continue reading

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Beautiful bikes are old …. Lovers of vintage bikes unite!!!

Recycle a used vintage bike, think twice before buying a new bike that is made in China, the quality of a cheap Chinese bike is inferior in all ways, they become land-fill very quickly. The rider rarely makes a real … Continue reading

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What’s cold and wet and lives in a cave? Get your Vintage on!

A wise person once said,”the only constant is change”, well Melbourne certainly embraces that maxim unabashedly (in weatherly terms), I would like to add, the only constant is the turn of the wheel:) Regardless of external conditions getting on a … Continue reading

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The shadow of a hot February hovers as tyres merge into the pavements. Vintage bikes can be seen paraded through the streets with great pride.

Each bike we offer has been stripped apart and rebuilt with all worn out parts replaced with good quality substitutes, this process can take days and includes polishing of the paintwork and also each metal part. We respect each bike … Continue reading

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As Summer flexes her muscles, wheels keep turning. Vintage bikes Fitzroy Melbourne.

Love bikes, love old bikes ……….Join us at 41 Kerr St and check out our selection of rad vintage bikes, we do a comprehensive service on each bike including reconstructing each one and restoring them with replacement parts trying to … Continue reading

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