Make the
parts make sense.
Build ideas, fit, compatibility and carefully sourced parts. Start with the bike you have and the ride you want.
Explore sourcing research ↗BICYCLES / PARTS / WORKSHOP CULTURE
KEEP THE
WHEELS
TURNING.
Custom builds, bike parts and the work that keeps a machine worth riding. Bring your bike, your parts list or the build you keep sketching.
STEP INTO BIKEWORKS ↓RITTER’S BIKEWORKSEST. IN CURIOSITY
REPAIR.
BUILD.INDEPENDENT CHARACTER.
SHARED ROOTS.
RITTER’S × ROOTED
THE BIKE IS THE START.THE WORK IS PART OF THE RIDE.BIKEWORKS / 003
01 / ON THE BENCH
BUILT AROUND
THE NEXT RIDE.
A good bike brings its parts, its rider and its purpose together. Bikeworks is a place for those conversations to start.
Make the
Understand
the machine.
Repair knowledge, maintenance and planned service capability. The workshop is as much about understanding as it is about tools.
Talk workshop ↗There’s a story
in every build.
Trails, people and the choices that make a bike your own. Follow the ideas, then find the next ride.
Read RITTER’S BUILT ↗IN DEVELOPMENTParts supply and workshop services are taking shape. Bookings and stock will be announced when ready.
02 / LOOK A LITTLE CLOSER
ONE BIKE.
CONNECTED SYSTEMS.
Choose a part of the bike to explore the questions behind a considered build.
BIKEWORKS / BUILD NOTES
ILLUSTRATIVE BUILD DIAGRAMEXPLORE THE SYSTEM →
Start with
the frame.
What is the bike, who is riding it and what is it meant to do? Those details give the rest of the build a direction.
- Make, model, year and frame size
- Riding style and intended terrain
- Existing parts and manufacturer specifications
Think beyond
the tyre.
Wheels, tyres and the rest of the bike need to work together. Document the current setup before considering a change.
- Wheel and tyre markings
- Hubs, axles and brake interfaces
- Clearance and the intended riding surface
Follow
the chain.
Gearing works as a system. A useful conversation starts with what is fitted, what you want to change and why.
- Shifters, derailleurs and current gearing
- Chain, cassette and crank details
- Manufacturer compatibility requirements
Know the
braking system.
Record the existing brake components and describe the issue or intended change. Assessment and service belong with a qualified mechanic.
- Brake make, model and type
- Current components and observed symptoms
- Manufacturer service requirements
A starting point for a build conversation. This diagram is illustrative and does not establish parts compatibility.
03 / RITTER’S BUILT
THE STORIES
BEHIND THE BUILD.
Independent stories, useful research and a growing editorial archive. Follow the machines and the people who make cycling worth thinking about.
EXPLORE THE PUBLICATION ↗Browse sourcing research ↗THE BIKE BENCH / BUILD + REPAIR + RIDE
YOUR BIKE.
YOUR WAY THROUGH.
Bikeworks starts with the rider and the machine on the bench. A parts refresh, a restoration and a custom build need different conversations—and a clear record of what is already there.
- 01BUILD
- Frame, fit, riding position and intended use establish the direction before a parts list.
- 02RESTORE
- Keep track of original components, replacements and the details you want to preserve.
- 03REPAIR
- Describe the symptoms, service history and current setup. Workshop scope and availability are confirmed directly.
INVENTORY / SOURCING / USEFUL CONNECTIONS
PARTS WITH A PURPOSE.
Bike and component enquiries, linked to the shared sourcing catalogue. Catalogue previews are not confirmed stock.
View the shared catalogue category ↗01Bikes & frames+
Make, model, year, size and intended riding.
Enquire about bikes & frames ↗02Wheels & tyres+
Wheel size, axle standard, brake interface and clearance.
Enquire about wheels & tyres ↗03Drivetrain & brakes+
Exact component models and the problem or upgrade you are considering.
Enquire about drivetrain & brakes ↗04Build & restoration parts+
The original setup, missing pieces and what matters to the finished bike.
Enquire about build & restoration parts ↗DATES / GATHERINGS / PARTICIPATION
RIDES, BUILDS & BENCH NIGHTS.
A place for future ride announcements, build conversations and workshop gatherings. No Bikeworks event dates are currently posted.
Bring a ride or workshop idea ↗READ & EXPLORE
MORE FROM
THE WORKSHOP.
THE ROOTED CONNECTION
PASS THE
KNOWLEDGE ON.
Riding skills, practical learning and equipment knowledge connect the workshop to the wider community.
Explore ROOTED mountain biking ↗Explore practical skills ↗05 / START WITH YOUR BIKE
WHAT’S ON
YOUR BENCH?
A build idea, a parts question or a story worth sharing. Tell us where you want to take it.
Bikeworks is in development. This is an enquiry, not a service booking or stock confirmation.
info@rootedcanada.org ↗RITTER’S BIKEWORKS / RIDE. REPAIR. BUILD.BACK TO ALL PROJECTS ↗