19/08/2026
After 14 years here at Hackett shops, Monkey Wrench Cycles will be starting a new chapter, relocating to Mitchell.
We are currently not accepting any new service jobs other than those which have been booked in already.
Saturday 19th September will be our last day operating our workshop from Hackett.
We will have a closure period from Monday 21st to Monday 28th September.
We will reopening at our new premises in Mitchell, on Tuesday 29th September.
Monkey Wrench Cycles in Hackett will remain open for pickups and sales from Tuesday 29th September to Saturday 3rd October.
08/08/2026
Some detail shots of the Free Table today. Wheel Smith ae15 aero spokes, fatbike tubes, assorted skewers, disc brake pads, rims, tyres.
08/08/2026
The Free Tub is back! This time it's a whole table. We need to clean out a lot of stuff that still has a useful life.
The Free Stuff Table will run for a couple of weeks then sadly, all will go into the bin. Don't delay! Eagle eyed browsers may find a couple of treasures to flip on eBay...
07/08/2026
Make sure you check your alloy ni***es often, or just go with brass ni***es if you are running those trendy carbon rims.
28/07/2026
Can you stretch a steel bolt? Yes! Apparently you can.
23/07/2026
After all that mess, we fix it! Another horsie ready for more.
16/07/2026
A nice upgrade for an old horsie (like installing Linux in your favourite old computer).
04/07/2026
Thanks for the amazing local honey! Goes well in a cup of tea on these cold afternoons.
03/07/2026
Things that don't come in the carbon job specifications...
A big nest of bladder and extra epoxy.
30/06/2026
Sometimes our customers spoilt us, and let us do nifty things. And Cinderella is ready for the Ball!
Brazing, paint, wheel building, frame prepping, the works.