It’s been a great Winter for riding so far, keep the wheels rolling, Mottainai Cycles.

Custom build

Groovy 60’s kids tricycle restoration. We usually try to preserve the original paintwork.

Classic Peugeot after a restoration.

Very cool custom step through build with NOS (New Old Stock) frame 1960’s.

This dude was excited to find a Malvern Star 5 star and a Coronation in our vaults.

1950’s Hartly track bicycle fully restored, Campag hubs, cranks and headset.

Random workshop snapshot.

Early 70’s or late 60’s Raleigh Record mid way through a restoration

CLICK ON PIC TO ENLARGE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Mottainai Cycles 41 Kerr St Fitzroy (just off Brunswick St) catrethowan@yahoo.com  0448884051  0428232477 Open from 10am till 6pm everyday.                                                  We have some great projects on at the moment, from custom builds to restorations. We are presently restoring a vintage tricycle with a large timber tray, the bike was from Asia and will be used as a promotional object, can’t wait to see the finished bike, I will post up some pics next time. We are also getting a few Keirin track bikes from Japan thanks to Tomo san who just returned home to Melb. Our weird little space is jammed full of beautiful exotic bikes that are for sale, so come in and take a look and have a chat with us. Also don’t forget to get your bike serviced with us, we will make your bike run like magic. Rolling Cheers

Riding the slow descent in to Winter’s cavern. Mottainai Cycles, bicycle service & vintage bikes Fitzroy

Peugeot pimped with Shimano 600 gear groupset.

Great little Sturmey 2 speed kick back coaster brake cruiser bike.

Gorgeous 70’s track bicycle

50’s frame, built with sturmey cranks and a 2 speed kick back coaster brake

Classic 60’s single speed, pimped with some great parts, Galli cranks, Dura-ace brakes etc

Nick and Nico, in their own worlds

Click on any pic to enlarge for detail.                                                                                                                                                               Mottainai cycles 41 Kerr Street Fitzroy   0448884051 or  042823277             Interestingly, usually at this time of year things begin to slow down a little, however, not this year, I imagine it is because of the increase in the critical mass of Melbourne riders/commuters and the general renaissance of bike love pulsating through the vein-like streets of inner Melbourne. Many more people have been asking us to build them custom bikes from the many parts and frames that we house and also there has been a steady increase in the amount of people bringing in their own bikes to be restored. We love to hear stories of our customers bikes …… a son restoring his father’s old bike, a Mother restoring her bike for a surprise present for her daughter etc. Oh and don’t forget we also service and repair all types of bikes everyday and I believe we are the least expensive in our area and I would like to think the friendliest. Everyone is welcome to drop by to see what we do. Cheers to beautiful recycled bikes!!!