Fenix Cycles, Brisbane (2026)

16/09/2026

I’m a big fan of buying second-hand — when there’s actually value in it.

I’ll happily pick up a used bike myself if the price is right and I know I can service it, repair what needs repairing and end up with a good, safe and reliable bike. In fact, all of our kids currently ride second-hand mountain bikes that I’ve picked up for good prices and brought up to scratch. They’re looked after too — I service them after every second ride, so they’re kept in really good nick.

Where second-hand stops being a bargain is when the damage, wear and cost of repairs start outweighing what the bike is actually worth. Sometimes that cheap Facebook Marketplace find isn’t quite as cheap once you get it on the stand.

If you’re looking at buying a second-hand bike and you’re not sure what you’re looking at, I also offer pre-purchase inspections. Depending on my availability and where the bike is located, I can come out and inspect it before you hand over your money. Even if I can’t get there, shoot me through some decent photos and I may be able to spot a few things worth asking about.

**Pre-purchase inspections are a paid service, with pricing available on the Fenix Cycles & Mechanical website.

There are some bloody good second-hand bikes out there. You just want to make sure you’re actually buying one of them.

12/09/2026

One of my jobs during the week took me out to Sandgate 👌

Definitely one of my favourite places to get called out to, especially with a view like this.

One of my regulars needed his Merida Time Warp Limited set up and ready for the Ironman this Sunday.

He’d bought a new disc wheel, so I got that set up along with a new chain, new cassette and Continental GP5000 tubeless-ready tyres, then gave the bike a full service.

His aero bar stack had also worked itself loose and was rattling around, plus there were a few other little issues that needed sorting while I was there. Got everything tightened up, sorted and running as it should.

I spoke with him afterwards and he said the bike feels awesome, so he’s all set and ready for Sunday.

Good luck racing this weekend mate — hope you have a cracker of a race! 👌

11/09/2026

Another new bike delivered to one very happy customer today 👌

He travelled up from NSW for the Sunshine Coast Ironman and collected his new Merida from me on the way through.

I’d already assembled and set the bike up, then spent some time with him today getting the fit comfortable and running through how everything works. It’s a decent upgrade from his previous bike — he’s gone from rim brakes to disc brakes and from mechanical gears to Shimano Di2.

I also showed him how to remove the front and rear wheels, as he’s gone from quick release to thru axles on this one.

Just making sure he was comfortable with the bike, knew how everything worked and was ready to ride tomorrow.

His words — “super happy with my new bike.”

Pretty good way to finish a delivery.

Good luck tomorrow mate! 💪

09/09/2026

Another Reacto 5000 sold and assembled 👌

This one’s for a customer coming up from Tamworth for the Sunny Coast Ironman this weekend. He came across one of our ads, got in touch and I was able to source him a Reacto 5000 and get it fully assembled and ready for him.

I’ll be delivering it directly to where he’s staying while he’s up here and getting him set up on the bike as well.

That’s the sort of personalised service I want to offer alongside the mechanical side of Fenix Cycles & Mechanical. You’re dealing directly with me from sourcing your bike, through to assembly, delivery and getting you set up on it.

And it doesn’t have to end there. If there are changes, upgrades or modifications you’d like later on, come back and have a chat and I can get you sorted.

Good luck with the Ironman this weekend. Enjoy the new bike!

08/09/2026

A bit of work on this Giant Defy Advanced Pro over at Norman Park yesterday.

The Shimano Hollowtech 11-speed cranks had developed a crack and were covered under the Shimano recall, so I handled the warranty process for the customer and replaced the cranks.

I also did a quick bottom bracket repair while I was there.

The job itself was fairly quick, and because the customer had paid for my time to be there, I figured I'd give the bike a quick service, clean it up and check everything over before handing it back.

I always like to take care of my regulars, and I want to be happy with the bike I'm handing back and know it's ready to get back out on the road.

All sorted and back with its owner. 👌

06/09/2026

Flicking through some old photos this morning looking for a few pics for a post about the day-to-day life of the Fenix Cycles van, and came across these throwbacks from my junior cycling days.

Thought I'd throw them up here too.

I spent a lot of my younger years on a bike, riding, racing and competing. Cycling was a pretty big part of my younger years and the love of riding has never really left.

For a bit of context on the bikes in these photos too, they were custom-built steel frames, made specifically for me. A little different to what you see most juniors riding around on these days.

The racing and competing days are behind me now. These days I ride for enjoyment, to keep myself moving and healthy, and I get to share it with my sons as well.

Funny looking back at these now and thinking about where it all started compared to where I am today. I'm usually the bloke working on the bikes these days rather than racing them, but bikes have been a pretty constant part of my life.

Humble beginnings, I suppose. Never really imagined back then that I'd end up doing something I enjoy for a living, working on bikes and being able to support my family doing it. I'm pretty lucky to be able to say that.

04/09/2026

If I service it, I test ride it.

It doesn’t matter what kind of bike it is. I’ve been known to ride some pretty tiny kids’ bikes up and down the street because, for me, the test ride is an important part of the service.

I need to hear the bike while it’s being ridden. I need to feel how it’s responding, how it’s shifting and braking, and make sure everything I’ve worked on is doing exactly what it should under a rider before I’m happy to hand it back.

Ultimately, it comes down to safety. I want to know that the bike I’m giving back to you is safe to ride.

This one is a little different to what you’ll usually see me test riding. It’s a carbon fibre competition handcycle belonging to a Queensland Academy of Sport para-athlete who trusts me with his regular servicing. I really enjoy working on it. It’s a different piece of equipment, different mechanics and something outside the ordinary day-to-day bikes that come through.

But the process at the end is exactly the same.

I worked on it. I test ride it. I make sure it’s right before it leaves me.

I'm looking forward to working on your new machine Thomas Walvin

Fenix Cycles & Mechanical
0432 862 788
www.fenixcycles.com.au

04/09/2026

Three brand new bikes sold in the past few days 🙌

We're still pretty new to the bike sales side of Fenix, but I think what makes it work is that you're dealing directly with the bike mechanic from the beginning.

If you're not quite sure what you need, Ethan can help you work through what you're looking for, what will actually suit you and your budget, and then source the bike at a competitive price.

When it arrives, he's the one putting it together and setting it up properly before it goes to you. And he's still the person you're dealing with afterwards.

It's much more of a one-on-one way of buying a bike.

There are other things we can arrange too, including delivery and additional setup or mechanical work depending on what you need. Some of those are additional services, of course, but it means you can have as much or as little help as you need.

If you're looking for a new bike and you'd rather deal directly with the mechanic who's actually going to build it for you, Ethan is your man.

📞 0432 862 788
🌐 www.fenixcycles.com.au

30/08/2026

WE’RE NOW SUPPLYING NEW BIKES.

We’ve been sourcing and supplying bikes for some of our corporate clients for a while now, and thought, why not offer the same service to all of our Fenix customers?

First one up is this brand new 2027 Merida Reacto 5000.

CF3 carbon aero frame
Shimano 105 Di2 12 speed
Vision Team 35 wheels
Continental Grand Prix TR tyres

Medium
$3,899

Fully assembled and checked over by Ethan, ready to ride, with full warranty.

Other sizes and colours are also available.

And if this isn’t the bike you’re after, we can source bikes across the ranges from Merida, CUBE, Pedal and Silverback, all at competitive prices.

Looking for something in particular? Give Ethan a call or send us a message.

Fenix Cycles & Mechanical
0432 862 788
www.fenixcycles.com.au

12/08/2026

𝐀 𝐛𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤.

Every six months, one of my corporate clients puts on free bicycle servicing and safety checks for the people working across their business precinct in Brisbane City.

It’s a pretty simple setup.

Everything is organised before I arrive. Staff book their bike in for a time, ride into work as normal, drop it down to me on their way in and head upstairs to work. I look after the bike while they're working and they come back down to collect it when it's ready.

Before the day, I talk with the corporate client about what they're wanting to provide for their employees and we work out the servicing package that best suits what they're trying to achieve.

These days aren't really about major repairs.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞.

I carry out the agreed servicing package and safety check on each bike, and when the rider comes back to collect it, I talk them through what I've found. Anything that needs further attention or replacing, I'll let them know, along with whether the bike is safe to ride.

If something needs work outside of what's included on the day, I'll explain what needs doing. They can book a time for me to come out and do the work, or take that information to their own local bike workshop. There's no expectation that the work comes back to me.

That's not really what these days are about.

It's about giving people who already ride to work an easy way to have their bikes checked regularly, picking up potential safety issues and making cycling to work that little bit easier.

There's another side to it too.

For this particular corporate client, it's also about encouraging more people to consider riding to work instead of driving. Making it easier for employees to look after their bikes is one practical way they can support that.

If your Brisbane workplace is looking at corporate bicycle servicing or employee bike safety checks, get in touch. We can have a chat about what you're wanting to offer your employees and work out a setup that suits your workplace.

𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 | 𝐅𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐱 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥
0432 862 788
www.fenixcycles.com.au

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