It doesn’t feel like so long since we last felt the cool grip of winter but sure enough it’s here now. However the cold weather hasn’t stopped Melbourne’s hardcore cycle commuters and it hasn’t stopped Melbourne’s hardcore vintage bike mechanics at Mottainai either! This winter has seen us working on many classic bicycles but seemingly just to coincide with Le Tour de France we’ve had a lot of restorations of French bikes – a few you’ll see above and a few you’ll see next time. We love French bikes and it seems like Melbourne does too!
Our new shop continues to grow and evolve as the weeks pass by – come and see for yourself at 23 Johnston Street, Collingwood (down the cobblestone laneway bound to evoke memories of the Roobaix). We specialise in restorations of vintage bicycles as well as custom builds and affordable repairs/services of any bikes. We’re now open from 8am on weekdays (for all you commuters) and 10.30am on weekends, closing at 6.30 every day. Come by and find yourself a piece of cycling history – see you soon!