Tell us about the rider
Share how you ride, what you value and what you hope to improve.
Italian bicycles · interpreted for Australian riders
The right bicycle
begins with the rider.
Custom Italian road and gravel bicycles, considered around your position, experience, ambitions and the roads you choose to ride.
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01 · The Chainsmith approach
A bicycle should be understood before it is specified.
The best bicycle is not necessarily the newest, lightest or most expensive. It is the one whose geometry, character and components make sense for the person riding it.
Chainsmith begins with the rider: your position, history, terrain, ambitions and investment. Only then do we consider the frame, manufacturer and final specification.
How we recommend a bicycle ↗
02 · Three approaches
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A bicycle commissioned around the rider
Individual geometry, ride character, finish and specification resolved as one complete commission.
03 · Begin with the brief
Tell us about the rider.
We interpret the bicycle.
We interpret the brief
We consider geometry, bicycle character, specification and investment.
Receive a clear recommendation
Understand the most appropriate pathway—and why it suits you.
Frame & graphic
Complete bicycle
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04 · Rider story · Perth
From an idea to the roads less travelled.
Matt’s bicycle began with geometry, colour and a carefully interpreted brief. Move the line to follow the journey from proposed frame to completed TITICI Relli.
“There is nothing I would change on the bike.”
Matt Johnson · TITICI Relli owner
Read Matt’s experience ↗05–06 · Position & continuity
05 · Position
Professional road and gravel bike fitting
“This fitting experience was absolutely amazing—beyond my expectations.”
Bao · bike-fit client Explore bike fitting ↗
06 · The workshop
Road bike repairs and servicing.
Expert servicing for road and gravel bicycles from our Surry Hills workshop. As an official Campagnolo Pro Shop, we work with Campagnolo, Shimano and SRAM systems, with same-day turnaround available for pre-booked services.
Book a bicycle service ↗07 · The Makers
Independent thinking.
Italian hands.
Established manufacturers and independent frame builders, selected for their engineering, craftsmanship and distinctive approach to the bicycle.
08 · Australia
Based in Sydney.
Working with riders
across Australia.
You do not need to begin your bicycle search in the showroom. Matt’s TITICI commission began from Perth; yours can begin wherever you ride.
Begin your recommendation ↗09 · More from Chainsmith
Bike hire
See Sydney from an Italian bicycle.
Premium road and gravel bicycle hire, with route assistance available.
↗ CollectionsEquipment chosen with the same care.
Apparel, components and considered essentials for the rider and bicycle.
↗ RidesThe road is better in company.
Weekly Sydney rides, shared routes, good conversation and the coffee afterwards.
↗10 · The Chainsmith Journal
Stories worth carrying beyond the ride.
Join us for news, reviews, new bicycle launches, owner stories and considered observations from the Chainsmith workshop.
Published occasionally.Only when there is something worth sharing.
The Latest Cycling and Bike News From Chainsmith
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